Off-Road Ranger I
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2013 Land Cruiser build
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Wow great looking rig, just read all the thread, I look forward to updates! I really think after I retire the Land Rover I will most likely make the jump to a Toyota Land Cruiser.
Benefactor
That's what our struggle has been on my end. We have been looking at the Power Wagon, but also just started looking at the Jeep Gladiator. We love the space the Power Wagon offers, but are trying to decide whether we want to be able to fit it in the garage. I'm more inclined to keeping it in the garage.
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Thanks. I watched an interview TFL did with one of the Overland Expedition guys about their LC for inspiration on what mods to look into. Might have to check out their build.
Thanks man. Might have to do a write up on the bumper install, it was painful until I got it done.
Currently I'm renting though and I don't have any issues keeping it outside unless I'm doing work on it. Need to find myself a spot of land so I can build a garage with much higher clearance (and wishful thinking, a lift). I have heard some good things about the Power Wagon as a platform.
That was me on the TFL episode in which we discussed Land Cruisers and specifically the XOverland 200. As you might have seen I'm a big fan of the 200, my personal build is here: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/project-fauxverlander-200-series-land-cruiser-build-thread.4810/
(I need to update the build thread here, it's quite dated)
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Thought that might have been you when I read your build thread on IH8MUD. Nice to finally know for sure [emoji38]
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It's been a hot minute since I posted any updates here but pre-Christmas LC projects were hectic to say the least. The biggest thing was installing the ARB rear bumper with tire carrier and jerry can holder. Definitely learned a few things and the tire carrier swing out came with a piece missing (only had one gas strut stud bolt for that side and apparently it's a very rare size). I also managed to install the spring for the locking pin incorrectly on one side (managed to get it installed correctly in the other side though). Oh, and wiring it up to the trailer hitch is a mess that I'm hoping to clean up in the coming months. BUT it worked for the trip to Canada. Sad there wasn't much snow where I was to mess around in though.
Went on a trail run last weekend and dirtied it up a little. Decided to grab a couple "glamor" shots after I finished cleaning it up.
Went on a trail run last weekend and dirtied it up a little. Decided to grab a couple "glamor" shots after I finished cleaning it up.
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Next up are a few little things that have been bugging me:
- move the spare tire support out a few mm (when the swing out is open the tire bumps into the tail light ✓
- install a new strut for the tire carrier (hopefully it's compatible) ✓
- fix the lock pin spring on the tire carrier swing out ✓
- find a way to stop the load panels for the Prinsu rack from rattling a crazy amount at highway speeds (so annoying!) ?
- build a small cubby for the cargo area to put some tools for airing up/down and tire repair so they aren't rattling around and rolling all over
- oh! and fixing the 3rd row seat recline lever I broke when trying to fold up the 3rd row seats when something was blocking it from folding all the way :/ ✓
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Great looking project. Should be a alot of fun. Where do you plan to camp the most? When I think of vegas.. i'd be thinking of solar panels, dual batteries, BIG fridge and plenty of awning :D
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Thanks! It's been a fun learning experience. Not sure where I'm going to be camping the most. SoCal, northern Arizona, southern Utah, and Nevada are the obvious choices because they're all within a couple hours drive.
Solar panels and dual battery are definitely on the long term project list. Have a couple ideas for those but I kind of want to see what's up at Overland Expo West before committing to anything right now.
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@cruiseroutfit I'm starting to put money aside for an ARB front bumper and winch. In your build thread you went with the VR10000-S. Searching around the Warn site doesn't seem to come up with that exact model but there is the VR10-S. I'm guessing it's the same model with a new name (it is three less zeros to type). Would you still recommend that winch for a '13 LC?
Another quick question. There was a comment way back in your IH8MUD build thread about possible PCS interference. Was that an issue with the bumper/winch you chose or with a different bumper/winch setup?
Another quick question. There was a comment way back in your IH8MUD build thread about possible PCS interference. Was that an issue with the bumper/winch you chose or with a different bumper/winch setup?
VR10S is the current model. Interference can occurs when the winch control box is bumper mounted, we generally remote mount within the bumper shell or under hood on those models. I don't have the radar cruise, front camera, etc on my 200 so it's a non-issue. Give us a call if we can help with the bumper or winch, we deal with ARB and Warn all day everyday.
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I didn't realize the control box could be moved and mounted elsewhere; thought it was permanently attached to the top. Thanks for setting me straight.
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4WheelParts had a sale today, so it was time to go spend some money. Ordered and looking forward to installing:
- ARB front bumper
- VR10S Warn winch
- ARB skid plates
- ARB sliders/steps
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Procrastination is a killer, but I finally got around to installing the rear camera relocation kit. Went pretty smoothing and is pretty straightforward. There were a couple things to note though:
The camera is a lot more exposed in the new position and the metal shroud over top doesn't provide 100% coverage to the back of the camera or the wires/connection. It has decent coverage though and should prevent most moisture/snow from piling on top of exposed wires.
I can see again! Mostly unobstructed view out the back now. Way better than the original position even though the spare is still blocking a third of the screen. Guidelines are still pretty accurate too (from limited testing in my garage).
- I messed up a little bit forgetting a secondary heat shrink on one of the wire connections
- the wire included in the kit is a larger gauge than North American LC camera wire; there are also 4 wires going to the camera, the kit only includes two wires
- I'm a little concerned about how it'll fair in wet weather because the camera is moved to a more exposed position
- the old (original) camera mount is an open hole now. Not a massive hole because I covered the wire with wire loom & tessa tape, then fed it through the original camera mount. A little disappointing there isn't any covers included in the kit though (someone with a 3D printer could likely whip something up)
The camera is a lot more exposed in the new position and the metal shroud over top doesn't provide 100% coverage to the back of the camera or the wires/connection. It has decent coverage though and should prevent most moisture/snow from piling on top of exposed wires.
I can see again! Mostly unobstructed view out the back now. Way better than the original position even though the spare is still blocking a third of the screen. Guidelines are still pretty accurate too (from limited testing in my garage).
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From a Dr's street queen, to a OB go rig. I like the racks wind deflector also. The ICON resi hoses look very close to rubbing. Have you cycled the suspension looking for interference?
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Let us see that rear ARB bumper in all it's glory
By the camera install pic(closed), i see you mounted it on the left, but the interior hatch shot makes it look like it's on the right?. Looks like a 'dual' Jerry-Can holder on it?
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hehe. Indeed. The wind deflector makes a big difference too, especially with the weather stripping installed under it.
Damn. I thought there was enough space but it looks like there is some rubbing. Guess I'm going back under there to turn the top of the shock and see if it still fits. Open to other suggestions as well if anyone has any.
