What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (30 Viewers)

[luke27617]

I needed to add a light bar for a customer (roof rack was not an option), took a Heritage grill, because bottom has 3” gap that can be removed (non-Heritage has 1.5”). Dremeled out the grill, got a 30” Rigid ADAPT light bar mounted with minimal bracket modification. Perfect fit! Took about 7 hours to get perfect, took new grill to paint to get color coded to Magnetic Grey Metallic. I think it turned out very handsome. Super OE looking, quality-wise.

Love how chrome pieces were painted to the same color as the truck. I think looks better than having black contrasting. Light bar is a nice touch too. Definitely better than on the roof. I need to think about that one. Have heritage grill coming from China as we speak.

 

[SQRRRL]

Same truck: added reverse lights. A set of Rigid scene lights (1x2”) (White) ....color coded 1G3 mounted to spoiler. Your thoughts?

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[TLCLVR]

Flushed and replaced the AHC fluid on my '13 LX570. Made a hilariously fantastic mess! That suspension fluid is wild--flows like water but sticks to everything. Also flushed the Power steering fluid. No drama and noticeably better steering feel. The PS reservoir is a pain to remove and clean, but boy was it dirty!

 

[jfrench]

Had to make some custom wings

Custom wings?

Also, how well does the plastic hinged rear floor mat plate cover slide over the hinge on the Trail Tailor tailgate lid? I had the WagonGear version in my 100 series and it comes with a strip that helps it slide but it made the plastic plate cover heavy and bounce around with starts and stops, if that makes any sense.

Considering picking up Trail Tailor's storage lid.

Thanks

 

[rscoleman]

Oil, Oil filter, tire rotation 40K

 

[catastrofe]

Actually, last week. Switched out the OEM Continentals for Falken Wildpeak AT3W in LT285/65R18.

 

[jfrench]

Bought this a few months ago (Thanks @SGT0311):

Included in the sale were the OEM wheels. Why not throw some snow rubber on them, so...
Finally put these on today, just in time for a big storm:

Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 275/70R18. First snow tires I've ever had and they were GREAT today! Nearly identical in size to the Nitto RGs (285/75R17) that were on there.

Nitto on bottom, Nokian on top:

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Actually, last week. Switched out the OEM Continentals for Falken Wildpeak AT3W in LT285/65R18.
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I love those wheels, but I'm unclear about their fitment on a 2013. I'd love to grab a set and have them powder coated in a gunmetal color. Yours looks great with the Wildpeaks.

 

[catastrofe]

I love those wheels, but I'm unclear about their fitment on a 2013. I'd love to grab a set and have them powder coated in a gunmetal color. Yours looks great with the Wildpeaks.

I may Plasti-Dip them gunmetal or anthracite just for grins.

 

[Eric Sarjeant]

Custom wings?

Also, how well does the plastic hinged rear floor mat plate cover slide over the hinge on the Trail Tailor tailgate lid? I had the WagonGear version in my 100 series and it comes with a strip that helps it slide but it made the plastic plate cover heavy and bounce around with starts and stops, if that makes any sense.

Considering picking up Trail Tailor's storage lid.

Thanks

2018 + has power lift gate /soft close tail gate. So the tailgate has extra mechanical devices in it. We made some extra “wing” pieces to hide them and clean up the look.

 

[CJ3Flyer]

Bought this a few months ago (Thanks @SGT0311):
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Included in the sale were the OEM wheels. Why not throw some snow rubber on them, so...
Finally put these on today, just in time for a big storm:
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 275/70R18. First snow tires I've ever had and they were GREAT today! Nearly identical in size to the Nitto RGs (285/75R17) that were on there.
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Nitto on bottom, Nokian on top:
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That looks awesome! The Evo’s; what color would call that, gunmetal? I’m seeing a gold hue but that may just be the photos. I have a similar silver and think they look great.

Which rack is that? I’m not seasoned enough to know yet...

Thanks

 

[Markuson]

2018 + has power lift gate /soft close tail gate. So the tailgate has extra mechanical devices in it. We made some extra “wing” pieces to hide them and clean up the look.

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Nicely done!

 

[jfrench]

That looks awesome! The Evo’s; what color would call that, gunmetal? I’m seeing a gold hue but that may just be the photos. I have a similar silver and think they look great.

Which rack is that? I’m not seasoned enough to know yet...

Thanks

Thanks! Can't take any credit as it was built (well) by the PO.

EVO Corse Dakar in anthracite

DakarZero

The wheel for off-road with negative offset.

www.evocorse.com

Front Runner Slimline 2 roof rack

The Slimline II Roof Rack

Adventure gear for vehicles, including roof racks, roof rack accessories, tents, water tanks, camping gear, recovery equipment and more.

www.frontrunneroutfitters.com

 

[Tommy Dwyer]

Thanks! Can't take any credit as it was built (well) by the PO.

EVO Corse Dakar in anthracite

DakarZero

The wheel for off-road with negative offset.

www.evocorse.com

Front Runner Slimline 2 roof rack

The Slimline II Roof Rack

Adventure gear for vehicles, including roof racks, roof rack accessories, tents, water tanks, camping gear, recovery equipment and more.

www.frontrunneroutfitters.com

Very nice. Those wheels (in that color finish) are on my short list.

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Installed a dobinson front bumper. Winch wouldn’t fit the way I wanted so returning it for something else.

 

[Markuson]

Installed a dobinson front bumper. Winch wouldn’t fit the way I wanted so returning it for something else.

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Most Warn winches can be rotated on their mounts... You don’t say what the mounting issue is...but just in case it’s that...have a look at rotation.

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Most Warn winches can be rotated on their mounts... You don’t say what the mounting issue is...but just in case it’s that...have a look at rotation.

Nah, it was a “cheap” off brand unit which would have been fine but the physical body hit the center headlight brace.

 

[KLF]

There. Christmas decorating is all done for the year.

 

[Hatteras]

Completed a transmission fluid change today. Shout out to @NLScooby for making the video.

 

[DesertLC]

Got a Black Friday deal on Icon Six Speeds in bronze with Falken wildpeak 285/70r17.

I need to put my OEM spacers on the front when I get a couple hours.