OFFICIAL: Toyota SUV/truck thread

[MR E30 325is]

An assemblage of photos from an 8 day trip in Southern Utah

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[DEV0 E30]

Good stuff guys.

I'm considering making my platform a little more permanent / fancy. It works well, but I've removed the 60% 2nd row, and reinstalled the 40% 2nd row (single seat on passenger side). Considering bringing the platform height down and getting a fancy drawer fridge to get the sleeping height lower. I haven't needed to take 4, or even 3 people in the LX... so I figure with having the Civic now - if I truly need to, that's the car to do it in. With removing the 60% 2nd row, gain a ton more space. I like my cheap amazon fridge, but I can get the dometic drawer fridge that fits the same amount (30L) and shave that sleeping height way down. There will always be compromises, but while I'm getting another rack, I don't want or feel the need for another RTT yet, I like the stealth camp abilities in the LX, just would like to improve on the setup some.

Taking some inspiration from Goose Gear Delete panels, my current platform, other Aussie setups.

And even Overland Bound's slick setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iehz1yJAduc

Also considered what is after the LX... but I don't have the money for any of those thoughts to be real right now. Someday perhaps a Rivian? One can dream. For now, LX isn't going anywhere. Good news? I think it's doubled in value.

[MR E30 325is]

Nice LC!

Took my 2021 DCLB into Southern Utah with a good friend.

Ended up finding an exquisite campsite that we pinned for a future trip at the end of an 8 mile trail through a wash. Ended up parking my truck 1/4 of the way through, as the trail simply became too tough for my unmodified Tacoma.

Could only make it to the end with 35's, full skids, high clearance front and rear bumpers, and a lift. So I rode shotgun to make it there.

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[!RocknE30!]

Been threw a few different cars since my M42 bit the dust and became a storage queen around a decade ago. Snagged a triple locked 80 back in 2016 for a bit under $6k (ver nice, was a steal) that was bone stock with 265k or so, since then:

• OME lift
• ARB Short Bus front bumper / 4x4 Labs rear bumper kit / Trail Gear sliders / winch
• SCS F5s that are now on BFG 37s, was running treadwright 35 MTs before that because my buddy runs TW's on his DD tacoma that's built up and had no issues and my inner cheap ass shines bright with tire purchases
• 5.29s + a marlin crawler gear that hasn't been installed yet. Still a pig, but the 5.29s did help quite a bit
• Nitro axles
• Rebuilt the lockers so they engage consistently
• New carpet and reupholstered seats
• Rerouted the exhaust to get the cats up out of the way, pretty stupid design for a Toyota tbh
• Wrapped the hood because the paint was obliterated
• Tank in the back to air up
• Other odds and ends replaced since it has over a quarter million miles

On the to do list:

• Prinsu roof rack
• Storage/platform setup like Devon's
• Replace the front seats as they are incredibly uncomfortable
• Have the steering box rebuilt, may upgrade and run the west texas offroad ram assist setup

My dad and I went up to Moab during the Easter Jeep Safari event, had a blast. We did one official group run and then went out and ran Behind the Rocks and Kane Creek on our own the next two days. Talked to a random group of 4 with some built up rigs at the trailhead on both trails and they let us tag along and helped spot, etc. Hamburger Hill on Kane Creek is at borderline shit your pants levels of gnarly right now if you're newer to wheeling. There was a pretty big backup to get to it and we went in blind, so I walked up the trail to the hill and was like oh....this is gonna be some shit. All the other people in the same boat as me who walked up to check it out looked like they'd just seen a ghost lol. Ended up winching the big ledge but made it through the rest. Definitely went well above my comfort zone on the trip and really got to see what the rig is capable of, I'd been out to sedona and in the desert but that was my first legit off roading trip in it with the new gears, etc. These things are some incredibly capable land barges especially when locked.

[DEV0 E30]

I'll second that, great photos Phil. Dig that tent, just starting to see them post up quite a bit on instagram.

Also - good stuff RUFFLZ. All of you with pickups kinda makes me want the next rig to be one.

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Update on my sleeping platform can be seen on my instagram:

PART 1 - https://www.instagram.com/p/CHa15u1HXyk/

PART 2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/CHa4jCmH9Y0/

PART 3 - https://www.instagram.com/p/CHa5jWenqBI/

[lambo]

Been almost 6 years since I've posted my rig here (1st page). How the flies time..

Thought I'd share an update:

damn that's rad

[RUFFLZ]

Been almost 6 years since I've posted my rig here (1st page). How the flies time..

Thought I'd share an update:

[MR E30 325is]

Nice photos Phil!

[lambo]

Well I added an overly expensive roof rack and went to Moab (Chapter 69 of why I haven't fixed my E30 yet)


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[DEV0 E30]

Good stuff.

Here's the plan for the next setup in the back of the LX:



Still working out what fridge can work in that spot, how high the platform will be, etc.

More on that front soonish.

[MR E30 325is]

Made it out to Alstrom Point in Southern Utah this past weekend.

Definite bucket list place to visit. Was well worth the travel.

I did not have access to a drone, so these are the best photos of the situation that I could get.

03 - AP by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

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[DEV0 E30]

Cold food and beer storage is boss. Digggg.

[lambo]

Switched up my truck setup recently. Got rid of the RTT and moved to a Crashpad swag and a topper. Got to test it out this weekend and I'm super happy with it. I also installed a second battery and a fridge in the bed. That's the biggest life changer tbh

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[DEV0 E30]

Oof.

[lambo]

Well boys. She's fucking fucked mate. Tore down the engine to slap a belt on a time it up to see what needed to be done. Cams wouldn't turn more than a few degrees. Crank still was stuck, only turning about 10 degrees.

So I did what I should have done in the first place. Pulled a plug. Cylinder 1. Then I tried cylinder 3....tried... So I pulled cylinder 2.

1 and two are DEMOLISHED. Three wouldn't come out. From what I can tell the belt was done once (truck has 209k on it). Rollers and WP are all free and smooth, but the tensioner was fully depressed and stuck down. I think it wasn't replaced when the belt was done. So I'm looking for an engine now. Anyone know of any yards within a few hours of central Va with a 2005+ 2uz VVTI?

I'll post carnage pics as they come as a reward.....

Damn someone must have tried real hard to fuck up a 2uz...