100 series landcruiser expo buildup - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

LJ_24 · 03-16-2011, 06:39 PM

Not much of a story to tell here. Have a 100 series, I use it for towing my quad, hauling gear and other everyday stuff...going to turn it into an expo rig!

First off, I am going to make a custom roof rack! I'm not down to pay $1000+ for a roof rack setup so I asked a friend to teach me how to weld. I am going to make the roof rack myself. Nothing too special, just a simple roof rack which is low profile, I will however add multiple tie down points so I can travel with my gear safely secured

Any help on roof rack ideas would be nice! I bought some ARB 100 series mounting feet for $85 so that should save a lot of fab work!

So far only a snorkel, mesh grille with TOYOTA badge, Nitto TG 305's. This weekend it will get some black LX470 wheels mounted up

85blue4runner · 03-16-2011, 06:55 PM

hard to believe that body style is a dozen years old now.... Time will tell how well they hold up in the long term as people pick them up for expo and rock rigs with all the fancy gadgets inside..

looking forward to progress pics..

LJ_24 · 03-16-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 85blue4runner

hard to believe that body style is a dozen years old now.... Time will tell how well they hold up in the long term as people pick them up for expo and rock rigs with all the fancy gadgets inside..

looking forward to progress pics..

I know, maybe toyota should have just made minor changes and kept the 100 series for a couple more years instead of making the 200 series

LJ_24 · 03-17-2011, 09:23 PM

Sneak peek at this weekends addition

Wheel with primer...stay tuned

JESSE_at_TLT · 03-17-2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LJ_24

...so I asked a friend to teach me how to weld.

The expo section is obviously attracting new members. Welcome.

LJ_24 · 03-19-2011, 07:06 PM

Just an update on the wheels=) Rainy weather has slowed me down

LJ_24 · 03-29-2011, 12:41 AM

I feel like I have multiple ongoing projects with this truck...currently have a modular roof rack build and a drawer build. Roof rack is getting pc'd! But the drawers I got a start on today
I have been sketching diagrams and calculated the proper dimensions for each wood piece...went to home depot, got them cut from 1.125" thick tongue and groove board. When making sketches and diagrams, measure and remeasure constantly! The more planning you have, the less you have to throw materials on the ground later on haha

LJ_24 · 03-30-2011, 08:13 PM

Almost done! Just need to cover up the sides, got templates traced out from cardboard and drew them onto the wood. Also made templates for the main drawer face so it follows the countours of the 100 series' bottom tailgate panels.The blade on my jigsaw is dull so I can't finish them tonight. Drawer is covered up in the subwoofer carpet, what do you guys think so far? I did not feel the need to cover the entire drawer setup with carpet...only the parts that are going to be exposed

What stores sell polythylene? I'd rather not order online and play the waiting game!

More suggestions welcome and needed

Future location for two 8" JL audio W3's. I could have had a triple box made, but I want to see how good two 8's are first.

I thought this was a good spot for the amplifier

Tight tolerances and proper planning led to a snug fit. The plastic trim helps keep the subwoofer box surround in place.

mrboyle · 04-02-2011, 08:27 PM

Looks good so far.

LJ_24 · 04-03-2011, 09:18 PM

Looks OEM now

LJ_24 · 04-27-2011, 12:09 AM

Added some things

Zuk Rider · 04-27-2011, 01:52 PM

nice

LJ_24 · 04-30-2011, 11:15 PM

stjjames · 05-13-2011, 11:39 AM

Eager to see more.

LJ_24 · 06-16-2011, 11:29 PM

So I finally got around to doing the HID conversion to my hella fog lights. I decided that I do not want those funky switches that clutter the interior. I have a plan for the four fog lights to be powered by the two original wires that connect to the oem fog lights. Not sure about ARB, but I know that this upgrade would be good for those who run the slee and BIOR bumper because they scrap the oem fog lights and you can use the oem wiring to power new fog lights. I did not ground the wire that allows the fogs to be run along with the hi beams but I will address that issue later. I finished two fog lights today and I ordered another harness so I can add the other two next week when I do my projector retrofit

Parts:
1. 4x Hella 700 ff
2. 35w 6000k HID kit
3. The retrofit source wiring harness...this type of harness will be convenient...more details soon

So on to the tech portion of this thread

Starting with a CLEAN work station. I am using HELLA 700ff's so taking apart the light may be different based on your headlight...

Take apart the housing by unscrewing the screw that is located at the bottom of the housing

Pry the housing in between the plastic and glass

Take out the H3 bulb and unplug all the wiring and mounting positions, including the locking mechanism

HID vs halogen

Check if your HID bulb is too long for the fog light

Now place the H3 HID bulb and bend the tabs together so that it can be held in place. Make sure it is flush and seated straight.

Seal the bulbs surrounding using clear silicone. People are against this but it is easy to peel silicone if the bulb burns out

Using the gasket that came with the H3 HID kit, push it down into the silicone. The silicone will spread but level it on top of the gasket. The gasket pushes the silicone into the seams if the gasket is seated flush. This will not be seen anyways. Make sure gasket is submerged into the silicone after it is pushed down

Now on to the rear portion of the housing/outer casing. Drill a hole that is big enough to let the wiring through the back, since the HID bulb's wiring is longer than the halogen. The hole also needs to be big enough to accommodate the rubber boot that came with the HID bulbs.

Now the real fun begins. I had an HID kit installed with a relay so I will do a how to when I add the second relay. Remember that I will use the two oem wiring outputs to power the four hella lights. The harness that I am using is the key..more on that later

Plug in the HID kit's ballasts to the original fog light wiring, and plug in the HID bulbs into the ballasts. Now turn on your headlights and oem fog light switch.

Only did two today but...

LJ_24 · 06-16-2011, 11:29 PM

Here are the night time shots

I need to test them in a darker place...

LJ_24 · 07-05-2011, 01:59 AM

pictures are in reverse order lol my bad

LJ_24 · 07-05-2011, 01:59 AM

LJ_24 · 07-05-2011, 02:00 AM

The finished product

73FJBUGGY · 07-08-2011, 08:45 AM

What brand are your "factory" lights? The ones installed in place of the true factory head/turn signals.

LJ_24 · 07-09-2011, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73FJBUGGY

What brand are your "factory" lights? The ones installed in place of the true factory head/turn signals.

They are depo headlights! I need to open them up again and rotate the projector a little which is going to be a PITA

73FJBUGGY · 07-09-2011, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LJ_24

They are depo headlights! I need to open them up again and rotate the projector a little which is going to be a PITA

Thanks...they look sweet and mine are cracked so I was looking for some replacements.

LJ_24 · 07-10-2011, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73FJBUGGY

Thanks...they look sweet and mine are cracked so I was looking for some replacements.

Do the retrofit no matter what housing you get! Its the newest craze in the hundy forum!

http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-c...00-series.html

Angel eyes wired up..sliders getting picked up monday

73FJBUGGY · 07-11-2011, 06:59 AM

Thanks I'll check it out.

LJ_24 · 07-11-2011, 11:29 PM

Sliders got picked up today! Excited

03-16-2011, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	100 series landcruiser expo buildup Not much of a story to tell here. Have a 100 series, I use it for towing my quad, hauling gear and other everyday stuff...going to turn it into an expo rig! First off, I am going to make a custom roof rack! I'm not down to pay $1000+ for a roof rack setup so I asked a friend to teach me how to weld. I am going to make the roof rack myself. Nothing too special, just a simple roof rack which is low profile, I will however add multiple tie down points so I can travel with my gear safely secured Any help on roof rack ideas would be nice! I bought some ARB 100 series mounting feet for $85 so that should save a lot of fab work! So far only a snorkel, mesh grille with TOYOTA badge, Nitto TG 305's. This weekend it will get some black LX470 wheels mounted up Last edited by LJ_24; 03-16-2011 at 06:40 PM.

03-29-2011, 12:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	I feel like I have multiple ongoing projects with this truck...currently have a modular roof rack build and a drawer build. Roof rack is getting pc'd! But the drawers I got a start on today I have been sketching diagrams and calculated the proper dimensions for each wood piece...went to home depot, got them cut from 1.125" thick tongue and groove board. When making sketches and diagrams, measure and remeasure constantly! The more planning you have, the less you have to throw materials on the ground later on haha Last edited by LJ_24; 03-29-2011 at 01:51 AM.

04-02-2011, 08:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
mrboyle Stay the Trail Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3937 Location: Fruita, CO Posts: 1,653	Looks good so far. __________________ Mike Boyle 1980 Toyota PU "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not..." - Thomas Jefferson. Battlement Fab

05-13-2011, 11:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
stjjames Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51899 Location: PAC NW Posts: 770	Eager to see more. __________________ The sky was your playground . . . P.A.O

07-08-2011, 08:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
73FJBUGGY Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120751 Location: On the Rocks Posts: 1,601	What brand are your "factory" lights? The ones installed in place of the true factory head/turn signals. __________________ [/COLOR]My M&M FJ Buggy Build/forum/general-4x4-discussion/904558-m-m-big-block-deuce-1-2-buggy.html "Pirate is where proper grammar and spelling go to die"

03-16-2011, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
85blue4runner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33536 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,142	hard to believe that body style is a dozen years old now.... Time will tell how well they hold up in the long term as people pick them up for expo and rock rigs with all the fancy gadgets inside.. looking forward to progress pics..

03-17-2011, 09:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	Sneak peek at this weekends addition Wheel with primer...stay tuned

03-19-2011, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	Just an update on the wheels=) Rainy weather has slowed me down

03-30-2011, 08:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	Almost done! Just need to cover up the sides, got templates traced out from cardboard and drew them onto the wood. Also made templates for the main drawer face so it follows the countours of the 100 series' bottom tailgate panels.The blade on my jigsaw is dull so I can't finish them tonight. Drawer is covered up in the subwoofer carpet, what do you guys think so far? I did not feel the need to cover the entire drawer setup with carpet...only the parts that are going to be exposed What stores sell polythylene? I'd rather not order online and play the waiting game! More suggestions welcome and needed Future location for two 8" JL audio W3's. I could have had a triple box made, but I want to see how good two 8's are first. I thought this was a good spot for the amplifier Tight tolerances and proper planning led to a snug fit. The plastic trim helps keep the subwoofer box surround in place.

04-03-2011, 09:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	Looks OEM now

04-27-2011, 12:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	Added some things

04-27-2011, 01:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zuk Rider Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 97201 Location: colorado Posts: 209	nice

04-30-2011, 11:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45

06-16-2011, 11:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	So I finally got around to doing the HID conversion to my hella fog lights. I decided that I do not want those funky switches that clutter the interior. I have a plan for the four fog lights to be powered by the two original wires that connect to the oem fog lights. Not sure about ARB, but I know that this upgrade would be good for those who run the slee and BIOR bumper because they scrap the oem fog lights and you can use the oem wiring to power new fog lights. I did not ground the wire that allows the fogs to be run along with the hi beams but I will address that issue later. I finished two fog lights today and I ordered another harness so I can add the other two next week when I do my projector retrofit Parts: 1. 4x Hella 700 ff 2. 35w 6000k HID kit 3. The retrofit source wiring harness...this type of harness will be convenient...more details soon So on to the tech portion of this thread Starting with a CLEAN work station. I am using HELLA 700ff's so taking apart the light may be different based on your headlight... Take apart the housing by unscrewing the screw that is located at the bottom of the housing Pry the housing in between the plastic and glass Take out the H3 bulb and unplug all the wiring and mounting positions, including the locking mechanism HID vs halogen Check if your HID bulb is too long for the fog light Now place the H3 HID bulb and bend the tabs together so that it can be held in place. Make sure it is flush and seated straight. Seal the bulbs surrounding using clear silicone. People are against this but it is easy to peel silicone if the bulb burns out Using the gasket that came with the H3 HID kit, push it down into the silicone. The silicone will spread but level it on top of the gasket. The gasket pushes the silicone into the seams if the gasket is seated flush. This will not be seen anyways. Make sure gasket is submerged into the silicone after it is pushed down Now on to the rear portion of the housing/outer casing. Drill a hole that is big enough to let the wiring through the back, since the HID bulb's wiring is longer than the halogen. The hole also needs to be big enough to accommodate the rubber boot that came with the HID bulbs. Now the real fun begins. I had an HID kit installed with a relay so I will do a how to when I add the second relay. Remember that I will use the two oem wiring outputs to power the four hella lights. The harness that I am using is the key..more on that later Plug in the HID kit's ballasts to the original fog light wiring, and plug in the HID bulbs into the ballasts. Now turn on your headlights and oem fog light switch. Only did two today but...

06-16-2011, 11:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	Here are the night time shots I need to test them in a darker place...

07-05-2011, 01:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	pictures are in reverse order lol my bad

07-05-2011, 01:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45

07-05-2011, 02:00 AM	#19 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	The finished product

07-11-2011, 06:59 AM	#24 (permalink)
73FJBUGGY Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120751 Location: On the Rocks Posts: 1,601	Thanks I'll check it out. __________________ [/COLOR]My M&M FJ Buggy Buildhttp://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=904558 "Pirate is where proper grammar and spelling go to die"

07-11-2011, 11:29 PM	#25 (permalink)
LJ_24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100762 Posts: 45	Sliders got picked up today! Excited

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