Land Cruiser Project Plan¶

Master tracking document for all planned modifications, maintenance, and improvements.

Status Legend¶

✅ Completed
🔄 In Progress
⏳ Up Next (Jan 2025)
📋 Planned
🔴 Blocked/On Hold

Immediate Priorities (January 2025)¶

High Priority¶

⏳ Skid plates installation
⏳ Winch installation
⏳ Interior electrical distribution setup
⏳ Roof penetration for antenna/cables

Recently Completed (December 2024)¶

✅ Hood struts installed
✅ Rear hatch struts installed
✅ Headlights adjusted
✅ Fuel filter replaced
✅ Removed boot from light housing (temp)
✅ 2nd battery connected
✅ Front driver seat heater-cooler installed
✅ Step inserts installed

Major Projects¶

Front End Overhaul¶

Status: 📋 Planned Priority: High Estimated Cost: $3,500-4,500

Needed Supplies¶

Brakes¶

Paint calipers (Guide)
Install SS brake lines (HAVE THEM)

Steering System¶

Replace steering rack
Toyota PN: 44200-60100
Lexus PN: 44200-60120
Source: McGeorge Toyota
Install steering rack bushings
PN: SPF2987K
Source: Suspension.com
Replace tie rod ends
555 Tie Rod End Kit

Front Wheel Bearings¶

2x Front wheel bearing kits (Timken)
Source: CruiserTeq
Snap rings for bearings
Source: CruiserTeq
2x Dust caps
PN: HUB35010
Source: CruiserTeq

Suspension & Bushings¶

Upper control arm bushings
Lower control arm bushings
PN: SPF2143K
Source: Suspension.com
Front sway bar with bushings
PN: RC0048F-30
Source: Suspension.com
Sway bar extension links
Source: Trail Tailor
Ball joints kit
PN: SUS100BJKIT
Source: CruiserTeq

Other Front Work¶

Replace ABS sensors
Rust mitigation treatment

References: - Front Bearing Replacement - IH8MUD

Rear End Work¶

Status: 📋 Planned

Rear sway bar extension links
Source: Trail Tailor
Rear sway bar with bushings
PN: RC0048R-27
Source: Suspension.com
Paint rear calipers
Install rear SS brake lines
Rust mitigation treatment

Lighting & Electrical Projects¶

Interior & Cabin¶

Front passenger seat heater-cooler
Rear seat heaters (left & right)
Interior ambient lights
Interior power distribution system (fuse block)
Interior MOLLE panels (already purchased)
Cup holder LEDs
Center console lock box (already purchased)

Exterior Lighting¶

Roof & Upper Lighting¶

Roof light bar (Rigid Adapt 40")
Roof floodlights (right, left, rear)
Roof chase light

Engine Bay¶

Install Switch-Pros under hood
Big 3 electrical upgrade
Alternator to primary battery
Primary to secondary battery
Engine ground upgrade

Reference: The Big Three Electrical Upgrade - IH8MUD (see Joplin notes)

Roof System Installation¶

Gobi Stealth Rack & Lighting¶

Status: 🔄 In Progress Priority: High Estimated Cost: $2,500-3,500

Phase 1: Rack Installation¶

Inspect factory roof rails for condition
Clean and prep roof rail mounting points
Test-fit Gobi Stealth Rack
Install Gobi rack (follow manufacturer torque specs)
Verify rack is level and secure
Install rear ladder
Mount 2x Roam 95L cases to cross bars

Phase 2: Roof Penetration Planning & Preparation¶

Determine optimal roof penetration location (recommend A-pillar area near driver side)
Plan wire routing path through headliner
Measure wire lengths needed (engine bay to roof, interior to roof)
Purchase 2-3x Scanstrut DS-HD6-BLK horizontal double cable seals (Amazon: https://a.co/d/7zXue4X)
Purchase 2-3 tubes BoatLIFE Life-Calk sealant - Black (Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00144EWAU)
Purchase marine-grade heat shrink for cable bundling
Purchase wire loom/conduit for headliner routing
Verify Scanstrut seal cable diameter compatibility with 10-12 AWG + Ethernet
Decide on bundling strategy (Option A: 2 units bundled, or Option B: 3 units separated)

Phase 3: Wiring - Rigid Adapt 40" Light Bar¶

Pull 10 AWG wire from Interior Fuse Block Circuit 5 to roof penetration
Route wire through headliner to front of Gobi rack
Install waterproof grommet at penetration point
Mount Rigid Adapt 40" to front of rack
Connect power wiring with marine-grade connectors
Install control switch/module in interior
Test light bar operation (all modes)

Phase 4: Wiring - Rigid Ignite Spot Pods (Scene Lights)¶

Pull 2x 12 AWG wires from PowerTray BantamX mount (Circuits 1-2) to firewall grommet
Note: BantamX units mounted on PowerTray in engine bay
Estimated run: 12-15 feet per circuit from PowerTray → firewall → roof penetration → rack side
Route wires through firewall grommet to interior
Route wires from interior to roof penetration (A-pillar area)
Route wires through headliner to driver/passenger sides of rack
Mount 2x Rigid Ignite Spot Pods to rack sides
Connect power wiring with waterproof connections
Configure BantamX touchscreen for scene light control
Test both spot pods independently

Phase 5: Starlink Mini Installation¶

Fabricate or purchase mount adapter for Gobi cross bars
Pull 10 AWG power + Ethernet from Interior SPOD Circuit 5 to roof penetration
Route cables through headliner to center of rack
Mount Starlink Mini to adapter
Connect power and Ethernet
Test Starlink connectivity and power draw
Secure all cables and verify weatherproofing

Phase 6: Scanstrut Installation & Sealing¶

Bundle power cables with large-diameter heat shrink (if using Option A)
Mark penetration location on roof (driver side A-pillar area recommended)
Drill pilot holes for Scanstrut mounting screws
Apply BoatLIFE Life-Calk around penetration hole edge
Install Scanstrut DS-HD6-BLK unit(s) with mounting screws
Thread cables through Scanstrut seals (follow tightening sequence per instructions)
Apply additional Life-Calk around Scanstrut base and cable entries
Tighten Scanstrut compression seals per manufacturer specs
Allow sealant to cure (check BoatLIFE cure time)

Phase 7: Final Assembly & Testing¶

Required Supplies¶

Roof Penetration: - [ ] 2-3x Scanstrut DS-HD6-BLK Horizontal Double Cable Seal - Black (Amazon) - [ ] 2-3 tubes BoatLIFE Life-Calk Sealant - Black 2.8oz (Amazon)

Wiring Supplies (ON HAND ✅): - ✅ 10 AWG marine wire (red/black) - 40 feet (for Adapt 40" + Starlink power) - ✅ 12 AWG marine wire (red/black) - 60 feet (for 2x Ignite Spots) - ✅ Large-diameter marine-grade heat shrink for cable bundling (1" diameter minimum) - ✅ Marine-grade heat shrink tubing (various sizes: 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2") - ✅ Weatherproof crimp connectors (10-12 AWG ring/butt connectors) - ✅ Wire loom/split conduit (20-30 feet, black UV-resistant) - ✅ Cable ties (UV resistant, various sizes) - ✅ Electrical tape (3M Temflex or similar)

Tools Required: - [ ] Torque wrench (for Gobi rack installation) - [ ] Drill with bits for Scanstrut mounting holes - ✅ Wire strippers (10-12 AWG capacity) - ✅ Crimping tool (marine-grade crimp tool) - ✅ Heat gun (for heat shrink) - [ ] Hose or pressure washer (for leak testing)

Safety Notes¶

Disconnect battery when working on high-current circuits
Use proper wire gauge for amperage (see ELECTRICAL_CIRCUITS.md)
All roof penetrations MUST be waterproof
Test all circuits before final assembly
Do not exceed Gobi rack load rating

Documentation References¶

Vehicle Systems¶

Climate Control¶

Heater T fittings (already purchased)

Exterior Accessories¶

Recovery & Off-Road¶

Winch installation
Air compressor installation
Skid plates
MaxTrax mounting system

Communication¶

Ham Radio 1 installation
Ham Radio 2 (Power Pole) installation
Antenna routing (front fender & rear bumper)

Other¶

Front camera installation
Roof penetration for Starlink/antennas
400W inverter installation

Maintenance Tasks¶

Upcoming Service Items¶

Check oil and fluids
Grease rear driveshaft front yoke (other grease points done)

Required Supplies¶

Brake fluid
Oil filter

Torque Specifications Checklist¶

Post-Work Verification¶

Upper Control Arm Ball Joint¶

Top nut: 150 ft-lbs
Castle nut: 81 ft-lbs

Brake Caliper¶

2x mounting bolts: 90 ft-lbs each
Brake line: 22 ft-lbs

Lower Control Arm¶

Steering System¶

Engine Mounts¶

Verify motor mount bolts
Check oil level

Torsion Bar¶

LCA mount: 166 ft-lbs

References: - Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Torque - Steering System Torque Specs - Torsion Bar Torque Specs

Greasing Schedule¶

Completed¶

✅ Front driveshaft
✅ Upper control arm ball joint
✅ Front hub

Remaining¶

Rear driveshaft front yoke

Long-Term Projects & Research¶

Performance Upgrades (Research Phase)¶

URD Throttle Body Adapter (76mm to RCF)
Lexus RCF throttle valve: 22030-38050
URD Adapter
Elate Supercharger Kit (FDFI1900)
Elate Install Thread
Bullet Supercharger Kit

Drawer Systems (Research Phase)¶

ARB Drawer System
100AIRFK - Fit Kit
RD1045 - Fixed top drawer
RDRF1045 - Roller top drawer

Parts Already Purchased¶

Interior¶

✅ Victory4x4 Center Console MOLLE Panel
✅ Victory4x4 Rear Window MOLLE Panel
✅ Trekboxx Tailgate Cover
✅ Scarab Offroad Glove Box Map Pocket
✅ Scarab Offroad Washer Fluid Tank Relocation

Exterior¶

✅ SS Brake Lines (front - have them)

Electrical¶

✅ Airbag simulators for seat replacement

Budget Tracking¶

Estimated Project Costs¶

Project	Estimated Cost	Status
Front End Overhaul	$3,500-4,500	Planned
Lighting Complete	$2,000-3,000	In Progress
Electrical Distribution	$1,500-2,000	Planned
Recovery Equipment	$2,000-3,000	Planned

Running Total¶

Total Estimated: $9,000-12,500 for planned projects

Last Updated: 2025-12-23 Source: Consolidated from Joplin Notes (TODO.md, LC Todo 12_24.md, To do January 2026.md)