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We were commissioned by Ed Martin Toyota to outfit a 2021 200 series Land Cruiser for them to offer for sale.

We are proud to announce the SLEEBUILT 2021 Land Cruiser

 

]]> SleeBuilt 200 Series commissioned for Ed Martin nonadult SleeBUILT 2018 200 Series Land Cruiser https://sleeoffroad.com/200-sleebuilt-1/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:53:59 +0000 https://sleeoffroad.com/?p=39894

Specifications:

  • Old Man Emu BP51 suspension 3”
  • Icon Vector 5 Wheels in Bronze Matte finish wrapped in 10-ply Toyo Open Country ATIII tires, measuring at 285/75/17 (34”)
  • ARB Summit front bumper with camera relocation, custom “miller mount” ARB quick air fitting behind Solis light.
    • Baja Designs Squadron SAE Fog lights wired to Switch-Pros
    • ARB Solis Intensity light Kit wired to Switch-Pros (1-flood, 1-Spot)
  • Come Up Seal Gen2 12.5rs Winch with Synthetic rope and wireless remote
    • Factor 55 Flat Link
    • Slee Off Road Offset Hawse Fairlead
  • Slee Rear bumper with Swing-outs
    • Slee Maxtrax holder for mounting inside Tire Swing-out
    • Slee Jerry Can basket to hold three Jerry Cans
    • Custom mount for Rear Driver-side mounted ARB quick connect air hoe fitting
    • Customer mount on passenger-side for Anderson connector for Solar Input
    • Slee Hi-lift mount on Tire Swing-out to fit 48” Hi-Lift Jack.
    • 5lb Propane tank and holder mounted to Ladder Swing-out and 12ft stainless braided line.
  • Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack
    • Baja Designs S2 work scene lights (side mount)
    • Baja Designs S2 Work/scene light (rear corner mount for angled or rear lighting)
    • Baja Designs OnX6+ 40” White LED Light bar Driving/Combo pattern
    • Front Runner awning brackets
    • ARB 2500 Awning with Black Aluminum hard case with LED light
  • Switch-Pros SP9100 8-Switch Panel Power System.
    • Slee sunglass holder mount for Switch Panel
    • Slee Switch-Pros Engine mount for main unit.
  • ARB Twin Compressor with remote mounts for front and rear accessibility
    • ARB pump-up kit.
    • ARB Digital Tire Inflator
    • Slee Compressor mount in engine bay with ARB Manifold
  • ARB drawer system with one Roller Top (Passenger side)
    • Cargo quick release latches installed on both drawer tops to hold cargo, fridges etc.
  • Rear Hatch LED lights in Clear/Red/Yellow configuration with electrostatic switch.
    • One Red/Clear and one Clear/yellow mounted inside rear hatch to provide optimal light when in cargo area at dark
    • Wired to constant 12v power

 

Specifications:

  • Rear Hatch LED lights in Clear/Red/Yellow configuration with electrostatic switch.
    • One Red/Clear and one Clear/yellow mounted inside rear hatch to provide optimal light when in cargo area at dark
    • Wired to constant 12v power
  • Slee Dual Battery system with Solar compatibility
    • Group 31 battery upgrade (Main Battery)
    • Group 35 battery added (house battery)
    • Redarc DC-DC 50 Amp.
    • Slee Billet Terminal set (long set for Group 31, short for Group 35 battery)
    • Slee Group 31 battery upgrade tray
    • USB C/A outlets (2) added to rear of center console wired to constant 12v power
    • 12v socket, USB C/A outlets added to passenger side third row cupholder positions with Slee Mount for Fridge/accessories wired o constant 12v with house battery o12v socket, USB C/A, USB C and Digital Voltage meter installed in third row seat release panel, wired to constant 12v power through house battery
    • Auxiliary fuse panel installed in passenger side third row for all accessories running in cargo area.
  • LRA (Long Range America) 24-gallon fuel tank installed in previous spare tire location
    • Slee Upgraded pump and fittings
    • Pressure tested to O.E. specs
    • Switch wired to dash panel
  • Slee 200 Series Skid Plate System
    • 3/16’s gauge steel panels to protect undercarriage
    • Slee panels allow accessibility for Oil changes and differential fluid changes without removal of panels
  • Gamiviti Speaker mount
    • Gamiviti mount install in in-dash speaker panel to allow fitment of radio/Ram mounts etc.
    • Mounted GMRS radio
    • Wired with constant 12v power off house battery
    • Quick disconnect of cable and power supply along with secondary O.E. panel provided to look “factory” within minutes
  • Redarc Trailer Brake controller
    • Trailer brake controller with Redarc harness allows clean install with minimal dash space (small button/knob)

 

]]> 2005 Tacoma Overland Vehicle https://sleeoffroad.com/2005-tacoma-overland-vehicle/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:21:03 +0000 https://sleeoffroad.com/?p=16061

Specifications:

Eezi-Awn rooftop tent

ARB drawers with roller tops

Side Pockets on drawer system

Dual Battery System using SLEE Tray

Dual Battery install

PUB SOK2003

]]> UZJ100 Build-Up https://sleeoffroad.com/uzj100-build-up/ Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:54:07 +0000 http://sleeoffroad.com/?p=2122

Specifications:

  • ARB Sahara bumper with foglight kit
  • Lightforce 240 Lights wired with Toyota OE switch
  • Warn 9.5 XP winch with MasterPull Plasma rope
  • Front ARB Air Locker with full functioning dash lights
  • Toyota OE 2nd Fuel Tank with redundant fuel system.
  • Slee Step Sliders
  • Slee Rear bumper with tire carrier. Hella work light. Backup camera and CB antenna
  • African Outback full rack
  • Dual battery system using two red-top Optimate batteries. Switching done by solenoid. Battery mounted using Slee battery tray.
  • Interior fuse holder.
  • On-Board shower with Sure-Flo pump and quick connects
  • Pioneer on board navigation/stereo, bluetooth phone, custom Ipod socket and backup camera
  • Visualogic 2nd row headrest Video system.
  • Mark’s Speedo Calibration unit.
  • Cobra CB with external speakers mounted in overhead console.
  • Custom lift using Slee Diff Drop, OME spring and torsion bars with Bilstein shocks.
  • Adjustable rear panhard rod.
  • Nitto Terragrapler 285/65/18’s on Toyota 18″ Wheels.

Comments from the owner

Just to follow up on our telephone conversation from Friday, I received the truck in good condition and I am very impressed. Overall, the job is first rate. The quality and attention to detail are excellent. A friend was looking the job over today and he was blown away by how stock-looking all of your mods are. I agree. The CB speaker, all of the switches for the accessories, the subwoofers, the back up camera, the shower, and the list goes on. Very nice work. I appreciate your efforts.

Stereo sounds amazing and works very well. I love the ipod plug in. Again. looks like factory. Very impressive.

I have to say that it was so worth sending this truck to you and waiting for it to be done. Everything is absolutely first rate. I would recommend you to anyone. I chose to take the risk to send this truck out of state to your shop because you have such a stellar reputation and I am not disappointed. Thanks for taking so much care to do this right. And thanks for the shirts.

Seriously, thanks. This truck is awesome.

]]> 2008 URJ200 Land Cruiser Build https://sleeoffroad.com/2008-urj200-land-cruiser-build/ Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:48:04 +0000 http://sleeoffroad.com/?p=2035

Specifications:

  • ARB Sahara bumper with foglight kit
  • Lightforce 240 Lights wired with Toyota OE switch
  • Warn 9.5 XP winch with MasterPull Plasma rope
  • Rear ARB Air Locker
  • ARB Hi Performance Compressor
  • Slee Step Sliders with Stainless Inserts
  • Slee Rear bumper with tire carrier / Jerry Can Holder. CB antenna
  • African Outback full rack
  • Dual battery system using two red-top Optimate batteries. Switching done by solenoid. Interior fuse holder.
  • On-Board shower with Sure-Flo pump and quick connects
  • Cobra CB with custom mount wiringt
  • 2M Ham Rario with custom mounted connectors
  • 3″ OME / Slee Suspension
  • Nitto Terragrapler 285/65/18’s on Toyota 18″ Wheels.
  • Technitop Tent and awning system
  • African Outback Drawer System
]]> 2000 UZJ100 Solid Axle Swap https://sleeoffroad.com/2000-uzj100-solid-axle-swap/ Thu, 29 Dec 2016 21:55:39 +0000 http://sleeoffroad.com/?p=1989

As seen in Overland Journal – See Article (8mb PDF File)

In the summer of 2009 we were contacted by Paul Sims from Texas regarding the possibility of converting his UZJ100 from IFS to a solid axle. Paul was planning to attend the 2010 Alaska Cruiser Trek and wanted to have a capable vehicle for the trip. He already owned the 2000 Land Cruiser but was not confident with the strength and durability of the indipendent suspension on this type of expedition.

After sorting out the details, Paul drove his truck up from Texas and dropped it off. He provided his time frame and left the project in our hands. However trusting from a customer point of view, he was familiar with the already completed BlueBerry truck providing a rough roadmap to this build.

We discussed the options and settled on building a truck that was to run 35″ tires, using a hybrid front axle utilizing a True Hi9 center section with a mix of FZJ80 and FZJ105 Land Cruiser parts to retain field servicability.

Diamond housing custom made for True-Hi9 differential and FZJ80 knuckles

True-Hi9 Differential
Parts were ordered and while we waited for the custom housing and third member to be delivered, we set about pulling the engine.

2UZ-FE Motor

With the engine out of the way, we had better access to the frame rails and related bracketry which required modification. We needed to complete some maintenance on the engine, so having it on the engine stand made for easy access. The extra time spent removing the engine allowed more room and time saved on frame re-inforcements, welding of the new bracketry and completing suspension mounts.

Pile of parts removed

Starting the removal of the IFS

IFS removed and frame ready for fabrication

After the motor was pulled, we started removing the original suspension parts and peices. We had a pallets worth of parts that can be sold at the next swap meet. After the IFS bracketry was removed the frame was cleaned and plated for strength

The goal was to use a majority of oe Toyota parts to ensure replacement availability with minumum custom machining. The combination worked well as we were able to retain the 5 lug wheel stud pattern of the UZJ100 but use stock Toyota driveline and brake components. The only custom part on in the axle is the housing and the inner axle shafts. For piece of mind, two sets of axle shafts were made so Paul has spares if ever needed.

We retained the 100 series brake system in addition to integrating the ABS sensors from the 80 series knuckles into the 100 series electronics.

We began the mock up of the suspension location. We used a set of Slee 6″ lift control arms and Toyota OE mounts to secure the arms to the frame. Axle location was determined and everything was mocked up using as many factory parts and mounts as possible.

Determining axle location

Test fitting control arm mounts
Once the axle was located the control arm brackets were fitted and welded. Panhard rod mounts were fabricated, and the steering was mocked up and installed once clearances were checked.

Spring buckets and shock mounts installed

Panhard rod bracket with cross bracing for added strength

Steering box installed

Completed Suspension setup
The steering utilized a FZJ80 steering box with an upgraded power steering pump. Steering linkages were made from DOM material tapped for stock FZJ80 rod ends attaching to factory steering arms and knuckles.

View of axle from the back

Completed truck

Checking suspension clearances

Included in the build was replacing existing bumpers, installing skid plates, simpifying exsisting wiring and completing mantenance.

Paul collected the vehicle and drove it to Texas for a shakedown run where no problems were reported. After Paul received the truck, he did some additional installations and readied the truck for the Alaska Trek. He has since finished the trip.

River crossings in Alaska

Here is his comments on it.

“As for how the Land Cruiser handled, it performed better than my wildest expectations. There was nothing I felt that my cruiser could not handle. In fact the only limiting factor for the rig was my nerves. The only 2 problems that I had was during the first day, the ARB air locker air hose ripped, and it took 5 mins to repair. The other was a little more major. One of the deep water crossings caused the alternator to fail, and for next 1 and 1/2 days we had to swap batteries ( several of us had dual battery rigs) until I was able to take out the alternator, and repair it. If you know anything about the IFS 100 Land Cruiser, trying to do any repair on the alternator requires draining and pulling the radiator and it’s just a nightmare in the field. With the SAS i didn’t have to do any of that which was require before the SAS, alternator was pulled with out touching the radiator. There is so much more room in the engine bay, that working on this rig is a joy.

If you are going looking for a true expedition vehicle that will take the abuse and deliver you in comfort and style, the SAS 100 is the way to go. It may not be cheap, but there is not anyplace I would not take it. ”

Specifications:

  • SAS with Diamond housing using True Hi-9 differential and 80 / 105 series front knuckles and 100 Series brakes.
  • Custom chromeoly axle shafts and Newfield Heavy duty birfields.
  • 4.88 gears with ARB lockers front and rear.
  • Slee Off-Road 6″ lift components as needed.
  • Steering using 80 Series steering box and a PSC high pressure/volume pump.
  • Slee BlueBerry bumper
  • Slee sliders
  • Slee double swingout and rear bumper.
  • Slee Skidplate System
  • African Outback touring drawer in the rear.
  • Heavy duty rear control arms.
  • Double Cardan front shaft.
  • Adjustable front and rear panhards.
]]> 1997 FZJ80 with v8 from UZJ100 https://sleeoffroad.com/1997-fzj80-v8-uzj100/ Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:31:56 +0000 http://sleeoffroad.com/?p=1969
  • 4.7L iForce v8 with matching tranimission from 1998-2002 Land Cruiser
  • Swap is accomplished with no frame modifications
  • Custom belly plate serves as cross-member for transmission
  • All factory guages are operational
  • Custom fan shroud mates v8 fan to stock 80 series radiator
  • Air intake system mated to factory airbox to still allow for snorkel installations
  • Mandrell bent stainless steel exhaust with all emissions required parts installed
  • All emissions parts required by motor installed and operational
  • Full OBDII compliance retained

Engine bay with Toyota 2UZ 4.7L v8 fitted to 1997 FZJ80 Land Cruiser

Toyota 2UZ 4.7L v8 dressed up ready to install

Stock 80 Series airbox fitted mated to engine with a custom air intake

Custom fan shroud to match v8 fan to stock 80 Series Radiator

Mandrell bent full Stainless Steel exhaust with tig welded and slip-fit joints

Custom belly skid plate also serves as new cross member for the transmission

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