Arctic LX450 Monster Build w/Blown 4.5L - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-17-2011, 10:52 PM

Before I get into the build pics i will show you what it looks like right now...
Icelandic widebody kit, 12" custom lift, Fox dual res shocks, Eaton supercharger with cameron intercooler, 44" Cepeks on 14" wide wheels...

92accordex · 05-17-2011, 11:07 PM

HOLY ****! awesome

Qwibby · 05-17-2011, 11:14 PM

whoa that is definitely BA

motorvated · 05-17-2011, 11:17 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSss

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-17-2011, 11:42 PM

This was what it looked like the day I bought it... complete with dents and very dated "bling" gear... Ouch

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-17-2011, 11:46 PM

Of course, what is the first thing you need to do when you buy something?
Rip it Apart!!!

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-17-2011, 11:55 PM

Now it was time to get down and dirty... front clip came off and a 6" coil lift was installed. This required a new four link in the rear.

Any dings and dents were pulled at this time...

Next came reworking the fender arches and putting new sheetmetal to accept the 6" widebody kit

Here you can see how much bigger the inner fenders had to be made to handle the new arch

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-17-2011, 11:59 PM

Next I scored the first set of wheels that I used to set up the widebody and suspension 44x18.50 Monster Mudders.
These were later replaced with the Cepeks that are on it now.

First test fit on the truck... now I was finally seeing why I put so much time into this... Tucking 19" wide tires :P

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-18-2011, 12:09 AM

Here it was in it's first incarnation. Pics of it are all over the net from the Long Beach Toyotafest (under construction).

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-18-2011, 12:12 AM

After the show, it was time to get back to business and prep it for paint

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-18-2011, 12:16 AM

Next we shot it Toyota "speedway" Blue like the Tacoma's trim paint Orion Silver

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-18-2011, 12:19 AM

After the paint was finished, it was time to go back and lift it again, another 6" -this was massive fab time)

Makes the 37" Military Tires look like training wheels :P

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-18-2011, 12:24 AM

After getting the suspension dialed in, putting steel braided brake lines, and extended driveshafts- it was time to try tires a second time.
This time the tires were 44x21" TruXus STS tires on Weld 14" deep wheels.

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-18-2011, 12:33 AM

Next we fabbed up a custom rack and powder coated it. I whacked a roof off another cruiser to use as a test fixture for the design. We wanted to keep the fog lights low so they didn't protrude above the rack. Or if you run a LED light bar, they can be lower than the deck. Triple dog leg mounts spread the weight of the load on the gutters. The paint is Orion Silver two stage powder.

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-18-2011, 12:41 AM

Finally I scored the tires I wanted (Cepek 44's), had the rack bolted up... it was time to go hit Pismo Beach/Oceano Dunes!

At it's first car show, the Scion meet at San Bernardino Toyota!

motorvated · 05-20-2011, 10:31 AM

awesome build!

DelayedZ · 05-20-2011, 11:31 AM

You should of parked on that tC, haha. That is awesome!

SoCal FZJ80 · 05-25-2011, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DelayedZ

You should of parked on that tC, haha. That is awesome!

... LOL- don't think the Tc owner would like that much

My dream is to back a body dropped tacoma under it between the front and back wheels...LOL

ketchup! · 05-25-2011, 03:49 PM

hmmm how do you get in. lol

05-17-2011, 10:52 PM	#1
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Arctic LX450 Monster Build w/Blown 4.5L Before I get into the build pics i will show you what it looks like right now... Icelandic widebody kit, 12" custom lift, Fox dual res shocks, Eaton supercharger with cameron intercooler, 44" Cepeks on 14" wide wheels...

05-17-2011, 11:14 PM	#3
Qwibby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pa Member #17285 My Ride: 2001 Turbo Cavalier iTrader: (1)	whoa that is definitely BA __________________ 2001 Turbo Cavalier, Frankenstein Ecotec Motor, On it's way to 330+whp on stock block To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Sorta flush, hella flush, what the flush? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-17-2011, 11:17 PM	#4
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	YESSSSSSSSSSss __________________ TST....where everybody swings on nuts.

05-17-2011, 11:42 PM	#5
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build This was what it looked like the day I bought it... complete with dents and very dated "bling" gear... Ouch

05-17-2011, 11:46 PM	#6
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build Of course, what is the first thing you need to do when you buy something? Rip it Apart!!!

05-17-2011, 11:07 PM	#2
92accordex Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In the 267 Member #15702 My Ride: euryoo iTrader: (1)	HOLY ****! awesome

05-17-2011, 11:55 PM	#7
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build *Now it was time to get down and dirty... front clip came off and a 6" coil lift was installed. This required a new four link in the rear.* Any dings and dents were pulled at this time... Next came reworking the fender arches and putting new sheetmetal to accept the 6" widebody kit Here you can see how much bigger the inner fenders had to be made to handle the new arch

05-17-2011, 11:59 PM	#8
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build Next I scored the first set of wheels that I used to set up the widebody and suspension 44x18.50 Monster Mudders. These were later replaced with the Cepeks that are on it now. First test fit on the truck... now I was finally seeing why I put so much time into this... Tucking 19" wide tires :P

05-18-2011, 12:09 AM	#9
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build Here it was in it's first incarnation. Pics of it are all over the net from the Long Beach Toyotafest (under construction).

05-18-2011, 12:12 AM	#10
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build After the show, it was time to get back to business and prep it for paint

05-18-2011, 12:16 AM	#11
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build Next we shot it Toyota "speedway" Blue like the Tacoma's trim paint Orion Silver

05-18-2011, 12:19 AM	#12
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build *After the paint was finished, it was time to go back and lift it again, another* 6" -this was massive fab time) Makes the 37" Military Tires look like training wheels :P**

05-18-2011, 12:24 AM	#13
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build After getting the suspension dialed in, putting steel braided brake lines, and extended driveshafts- it was time to try tires a second time. This time the tires were 44x21" TruXus STS tires on Weld 14" deep wheels.

05-18-2011, 12:33 AM	#14
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build Next we fabbed up a custom rack and powder coated it. I whacked a roof off another cruiser to use as a test fixture for the design. We wanted to keep the fog lights low so they didn't protrude above the rack. Or if you run a LED light bar, they can be lower than the deck. Triple dog leg mounts spread the weight of the load on the gutters. The paint is Orion Silver two stage powder.

05-18-2011, 12:41 AM	#15
SoCal FZJ80 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phelan, CA Member #20838 My Ride: Supercharged 1997 Lexus LX450 iTrader: (0)	Lexus LX450 Arctic Truck Build Finally I scored the tires I wanted (Cepek 44's), had the rack bolted up... it was time to go hit Pismo Beach/Oceano Dunes! At it's first car show, the Scion meet at San Bernardino Toyota!

05-20-2011, 10:31 AM	#16
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	awesome build! __________________ TST....where everybody swings on nuts.

05-20-2011, 11:31 AM	#17
DelayedZ Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wenonah, NJ Member #2999 My Ride: 2016 Scion FR-S (Halo White) iTrader: (0)	You should of parked on that tC, haha. That is awesome! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ; 2003 SS 350Z Track (Sold)

05-25-2011, 03:49 PM	#19
ketchup! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Honda Member #656 My Ride: Speedooo's Sister iTrader: (0)	hmmm how do you get in. lol __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Piku's Arctic Silver E36 BMW M3	piku	Member Journals	51	04-27-2010 01:11 AM
Want to borrow: Arctic cat clutch puller tool	sponsored1	Networking: requests and offers	1	02-08-2010 05:38 PM
TurboTagTeam's LHD Silvia Build... Build Complete....for now	TurboTagTeam	Member Journals	173	11-27-2008 09:00 PM