200 series picture thread (11 Viewers)

[9780LC]

Mount Hood National Forest, road 3550

 

[Markuson]

There’s Fully Stuffed...

And then there’s Fully STUFFed...

 

[RET2]

There’s Fully Stuffed...

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And then there’s Fully STUFFed...

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Mark you need more stuff

 

[ToyotaIsLife]

I am currently out of the country and will have to ask the person responsible for design to ensure I answer you correctly. What I do know is that it was designed roughly and then after installation he trimmed it for a proper fit and smoothened everything out. Ill make sure that I respond with more details once I’m back next weekend.

Ok, I got an "answer" from the fender designer for the guys that asked.

"Its a custom mold, made of honeycomb and smoothed out to integrate factory valance"

I didn't understand a word which is why I'm thankful I got help but I hope you guys would make use of that .

Here is a picture of the fender, sanding just got finished, final step is to paint it. Then its off for the prerunner bumper design.

 

[projectcruiser]

We were on Fraser Island recently doing some more product testing for the upcoming MAXTRAX Extreme.

 

[mcgaskins]

We were on Fraser Island recently doing some more product testing for the upcoming MAXTRAX Extreme.

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Nice! When do you think the Extreme model will be hitting the market?

 

[Markuson]

We were on Fraser Island recently doing some more product testing for the upcoming MAXTRAX Extreme.

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I was expecting those to be out/released by now.

I assume testing involves getting stuck...and seeing how well the new metal studs handle heat from occasional wheel spin? That’s the only weak point on Max Trax that I’m aware of...

 

[projectcruiser]

Nice! When do you think the Extreme model will be hitting the market?

They'll be available in a few months. They should be purchasable before SEMA.

It's actually quite a complex manufacturing and testing process for our small team. The tool alone is absolutely insane. We had it pretty close with the prototype that was unveiled at SEMA, but Brad (inventor and owner of MAXTRAX) is a detailed guy so we've made a few changes after a few hundred recoveries.

When it comes time, we'll release some of the destruction testing we've been doing. It's insane.

 

[mcgaskins]

They'll be available in a few months. They should be purchasable before SEMA.

It's actually quite a complex manufacturing and testing process for our small team. The tool alone is absolutely insane. We had it pretty close with the prototype that was unveiled at SEMA, but Brad (inventor and owner of MAXTRAX) is a detailed guy so we've made a few changes after a few hundred recoveries.

When it comes time, we'll release some of the destruction testing we've been doing. It's insane.

Sounds fun! Thanks for the reply.

 

[projectcruiser]

Sounds fun! Thanks for the reply.

No worries we will keep you updated!

 

[Markuson]

What Hell’s Gate looks like from the passenger seat... Props to any passenger who has to watch that without having any control over the truck.

 

[Markuson]

From Driver side...

 

[kreiten]

What Hell’s Gate looks like from the passenger seat...

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that is an awesome perspective, great pic!

 

[Markuson]

@codyaustin5

Can you spot him...spotting me...spotting him?
(Hint: Cody’s not in his truck)

 

[RET2]

I suppose you said Hold my beer and watch this? My reply would have been where can I buy some new underware?

 

[Markuson]

I suppose you said Hold my beer and watch this? My reply would have been where can I buy some new underware?

Honestly I think the spookiest part for Julie was the drop IN on the way to the bottom of the Gate. Few videos show that part, but you are dropping in totally blind with potential forward rollover... It’s maybe spookier that the ascent for the passenger especially.

 

[soccernut]

Got around to getting some 295/65/18 duratracs and installed them on a set of wheels I bought second hand (I had to clean them up and repaint them since I HATE chrome wheels).
I have also done an AHC lift on the front only to give it more clearance and got it more level

 

[kreiten]

Ok, I got an "answer" from the fender designer for the guys that asked.

"Its a custom mold, made of honeycomb and smoothed out to integrate factory valance"

I didn't understand a word which is why I'm thankful I got help but I hope you guys would make use of that .

Here is a picture of the fender, sanding just got finished, final step is to paint it. Then its off for the prerunner bumper design.

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any updates on this? more pics of the fender, I'm guessing they are reshaped to allow for a larger tire? thanks

 

[kreiten]

Got around to getting some 295/65/18 duratracs and installed them on a set of wheels I bought second hand (I had to clean them up and repaint them since I HATE chrome wheels).
I have also done an AHC lift on the front only to give it more clearance and got it more level
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Had the same issue on my LX470 I bought last year, super chromed out, I just grabbed a couple cans of plastidip and it took me about 30 minutes, problem solved

 

[ToyotaIsLife]

any updates on this? more pics of the fender, I'm guessing they are reshaped to allow for a larger tire? thanks

They are finished with the final coat of paint however the fenders are now removed in order to get the measurements correct for the bumper work. This is the final job. So in 2-3 weeks I should hopefully have pictures, walk around video and off course a video of it running.I am talking it slow with this build controlling my excitement in order to get everything done properly. no rushes(learned that the hard way).

I also chose to go with the new BF Goodrich KM3 Mud terrain tires. 35 inch tires.

Just arrived at the workshop.