Build Thread Pluffmud Grenny

[Brock63]

Well, guess will start build thread here just as I have on the Mudforum for LandCruisers in past. LOL First off...my Grenny is a slightly used soccer mom vehicle assuming as only 11k miles, no scuffs, no scratches, no wear, no stains, and the underneath was as shiny and fresh as day driven off assembly line. No hazing from road spray on heat shields or anything...pristine. Trialmaster edition nothing extra that I can tell other than TOW PACKAGE which was mandatory for me on a purchase (along with frt/rear lockers and elect expansion switches).

First upgrade was ceramic tint (25%) and made huge difference in ability to see backup camera video in sunlight...and got rid of fishbowl effect while driving. CHECK.

Second upgrade was swapping out OEM steering stabiizer with Fox OEM stabilizer shock offered on Agile Offroad website. Dramatic difference though the OEM did not bother me after decades of straight front axles, manual steering, etc on farm tractor, school bus in highschool back in 80/81, and old Land Cruisers. But does make more relaxing to drive on highway and for wife.

The obligatory Lambda vinyl insert stickers was next...not sure if will keep or not but so far are remaining... I also installed bump guards on either side of steering wheel to keep my meat hooks from accidently activating microphone or OK buttons when driving.

Next on deck will be sliders (Owl, WKOF, or AgileOffroad), rear cargo storage drawer (Ineos or Diabolical), stealth LED lightbar in grill (Owl), larger Cup Holder insert (GrenadierUSA), rear cargo area side baskets (Bison or whomever else is making them), and do a diff breather upgrade to get them higher in body.

I am also eager to tap into either footwell leads or somewhere to install one or two USB chargers on either side of the center console dash. Any input for items used successfully and whether using up the INT switch is best option?

Last plans (as of now) when tires need replacing.... go with slightly larger tires (either 285/75x17 or 255/85x17...I like tall skinnies usually), aftermarket Bull Bar, low profile 3/4 rack, winch insert (GP Designs), and diff armor...

I do a lot of hunting and offroad driving on my property and when I go chase birds out west from east coast...so interested to see how going to work out compared to prior vehicles.

Also added a couple of my prior offroad vehicles...

More to come.....

 

[DaneJa]

Nice FJ60. Here's my LS3 swapped FJ62.

 

[Brock63]

A minor update...and a couple of orders.
1. Got in the under seat security box..fits perfect under driver seat (LHD)...has foam strips to prevent vibration and is solid. I may replace the lock mechanism if not specific to box and a regular cylinder lock...as the one they have is hard to read numbers and not very precise. May go with one from ConsoleVault or a barrel key on to make easier in dark. Adding high density foam padding with sticky sides...and also cutting out area for a rare earth magnet with plastic coating for securing my pew pew when traveling and not wearing....or when I cant in school or airport.

2. Ordered drawer system from Diabolical....will be adding some type of adhesive backed foam padding for sound deadining and to help keep items from sliding inside drawer.

3. Ordered sliders from Agile Offroad. I was going to go with WKOR as I have had them on two vehicles (FJC and UZJ100) and they were beefy, strong, and have used hi-lift with adapter to lift off obstructions and for tire changes. Just didnt want to wait so long for them....and I dont do the rock crawling thing anymore so not sure worth wait. Went with AO version...more sleek, IN STOCK, slightly more expensive but hopefully can have within a week or two.

Pics will follow.....

Still working on getting the enlarged cupholder plate from GrenadierUSA.....rear cargo area side baskets to allow use of the dead space between wheel arches and side of cargo area. Also a USB solution for dash mount soon.

***UPDATE: Bought some small squares of dense foam padding with 2 sided tape on them...placed two of my magnets on bottom of vault floor...one parallel and one perpindicular...then placed padding in open spots on sides and bottom. Works good to hold heavy (or light) ferrous metal items of value or consequence secure in a locked container for times when you do not want to carry them on your person.... I might find a better cylinder lock but so far so good. No rattles, no creaking, and is out of sight completely unless door opened.

 

[Brock63]

Today added a couple things...not priority but something while I wait on sliders and drawers to arrive. These two things both came from GrenadierUSA

First was the bottle opener...had one on both steel bumpers of my FJC and LX470 on front so could pop cold "root beer" while camping after long day of wheeling. so has a place on utility rail back by rear door.

The other is the overhead tray...I added the additional bungee provided for underneath and it holds my sunglasses while the other will stay to keep items from slipping out of tray itself. Easy installs, both.

I also am on waiting list for oversized cup/phone holder also from GrenadierUSA...