As I spend more time under the LX570, I start to notice things never talked about in this 200 forum. This under armor is probably unique to the LX570. Always nice to see real substance in the sister model.
One of the interesting things is the existence of some seriously beefy AHC system guards along the frame rail. These didn't exist in the 100-series LX470 world. And I suspect they don't exist on the 200-series Land Cruiser either.
With how beefy these are, they likely stiffen the frame as they are tied in at 3 points along the length of the frame. They obviously protect the AHC system suspension globes/valves/accumulators from underneath and likely guard them from side intrusions and accidents too.
While they aren't true sliders as they won't prevent cosmetic damage to the step and body, they sure look beefy enough to take a serious beating.
Wondering how Slee's LX570 specific sliders will integrate/replace these.
EDIT: Forgot to add pic
One of the interesting things is the existence of some seriously beefy AHC system guards along the frame rail. These didn't exist in the 100-series LX470 world. And I suspect they don't exist on the 200-series Land Cruiser either.
With how beefy these are, they likely stiffen the frame as they are tied in at 3 points along the length of the frame. They obviously protect the AHC system suspension globes/valves/accumulators from underneath and likely guard them from side intrusions and accidents too.
While they aren't true sliders as they won't prevent cosmetic damage to the step and body, they sure look beefy enough to take a serious beating.
Wondering how Slee's LX570 specific sliders will integrate/replace these.
EDIT: Forgot to add pic