Recent content by trailbreaker9413

LED interference with signal is a known issue in maritime. Upgrading masthead lights to LED commonly messes up VHF radio reception. LEDs can be designed to eliminate this interference, but it take some work (and of course, extra cost). I doubt that you'd be following up on this issue four...

Just wanted to show some solidarity, as my 2013 LC does the same. It's not a violent jolt shifting 1-2/2-1, but noticeable compared to all the other gears. I know my lower control arm bushings are shot and are probably contributing somewhat, but there's got to be a bigger issue at play. The...

Looks like the crack on my radiator is really taking off: Fortunately no leak yet. 2013 with 142k. I’m trying some JB Weld high heat, 3M adhesion promoter, and fiberglass mat to patch it this week. Sanding it up just a bit beforehand too. I’ll report back if a) I can make the patch look...

I’ve dealt with the seat belt rattle as well. Fortunately I don’t hear… whatever this is while driving unless going over really rough terrain. Unfortunately, it is definitely coming from inside the door panel.

I get a momentary rattling noise from either of my rear doors if I shut them with even light force; front doors are solid. This cruiser was definitely a kid-hauler at one point, so maybe it's just from years of abuse. Anyone else have the same issue? I can post video if needed, but figured...

Just wanted to add that I also have the timing chain cover "seep" at 142k miles. I was told by one Toyota dealerships and my go-to independent mechanic that it wasn't anything to worry about: An inspection at another Toyota dealership in between did not even bring it up on their report. I can...

As a previous 2nd gen enthusiast, my understanding is that the early 90’s spelled the end for asbestos in many manufactured products, which is good. However, asbestos has a unique-ish ability to withstand heat, which makes it for a great gasket material. So, when regulations banned its use in...

Another vote for the Defender LTX M/S2. These will be my new tires, even though I love the Toyo OC AT3 on my 4Runner. My 2013 LC came with the Defender LTX M/S (not the 2) when I bought it, and I immediately thought less of them for the blatant lack of aggressive tread: How could it not be...

Last winter, I drove between Bend and Ontario, OR, through the winter storm that shut the country down just before Christmas. I was in my '94 4Runner with Toyo Open Country AT III's on it (31/10.5 R15) that were made in Japan*. My outside temp gage told me it was 17-21 degrees and it was...

For those looking to color match a "beige" interior, you may have trouble deciding which color to get. In the brochure for my 2013 LC, interior color options are "black" and "sandstone"; no mention of beige, shell, or flaxen. To that end, I believe the parts photos posted by Kurt are by...

Much thanks to both you and @lx200inAR for posting your dashboards. I also shamelessly copied and restructured to fit my needs: __________ Left (or top) is the dashboard in action and right (or bottom) is its default state. I was not towing for the action shot, which is why the gear is 6th...

Late last year, my sister's RAV4 was rear-ended in a very low-speed accident, pushing her into the hitch receiver of the truck in front of her. She had some cosmetic damage in the rear and a hole punched through the radiator in the front, but all damage was easily fixable or replaceable...

I initially purchased a product similar to what you had for towing a 5,500 lb. boat, but I also found that the unique hitch receiver on the 200 would not accommodate it. I ended up buying the Trimax TAR300 Anti-Rattle In-Receiver Stabilizer (which also has a locking hitch bolt)...

I can't thank you enough for this placement recommendation (and similar posts elsewhere on this placement here on mud)! I was fretting about which switch blank I should use in my 2013 Land Cruiser J200 for my Tow Pro Elite. Well, frustrated more than fretting, because I can't see or reach any...

We had the tailgate closed. I’m 5’8” (~173 cm) and my feet were on the gate but not cramped. My wife is 5’4” (~163 cm) and fit no problem. I do sleep propped up a bit on a pillow. If you sleep dead flat, YMMV. We had both driver/passenger seats pretty far forward (I don’t like the...