Any Vendors with LC 250 aftermarket stuff yet? (1 Viewer)
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Nice color, nice Cruiser. Give us the report - how's it ride? How do you like it? What's your Cruiser experience and how does it compare to others you've owned/driven? Inquiring minds want to know.
Dissent has sliders available now for the LC250.
turbo8
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It looks like my rear lower control arm skids/brace fits, I still need to do some more testing before I say they fit for certain. The control arms bend under the weight of the vehicle, these fixed the problem on the 200 series. Link
I'm going to start scanning tomorrow, so I can develope some skid plates with proper maintenance access panels.
ryanjl
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Tempting. But I may just wait a bit to see what else comes out.
We've got a 250 drawer/fridge system developed and installed. We need to get the website listing updated still, but that's a "complete" product just standing by to let it get some runtime before we call it "vetted".
You can see it in Ben's build at expo PNW right now. Personally, I'm excited to see what people do with the built in 2400W AC outlet. I was hoping the hybrid system would give us some super-torque, but I'll take the high output power system for now.
You can see it in Ben's build at expo PNW right now. Personally, I'm excited to see what people do with the built in 2400W AC outlet. I was hoping the hybrid system would give us some super-torque, but I'll take the high output power system for now.
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This is my 4th Land Cruiser. All have the previous ones been Series 100 ( 1999, 2003, 2007). I lost interest in the Series 200's because they grew to Sequoia size (no offense to the Series 200 lovers). I had a 450 drive home from Cheyenne to Western Colorado. Local travel since. The last 6 miles to my 7800' altitude ranch are dirt roads. Haven't gotten off road yet, but will soon ( some of our mountain passes, like Black Bear, are still snowed in). Very civilized and comfortable on road. About the same interior room as a Series 100. Nice finish. Attracts a lot of attention. Better on road than my 2022 Bronco Sasquatch.
We've got a 250 drawer/fridge system developed and installed. We need to get the website listing updated still, but that's a "complete" product just standing by to let it get some runtime before we call it "vetted".
You can see it in Ben's build at expo PNW right now. Personally, I'm excited to see what people do with the built in 2400W AC outlet. I was hoping the hybrid system would give us some super-torque, but I'll take the high output power system for now.
This was my main sticking point with the 250, wasn't sure how a fridge slide would work with the battery pack in the back. And I can't take the family camping for 2 weeks without our fridge/freezer, once the wife and kid get used to having ice cream sandwiches in the middle of the desert in the summer, there is no coming back from that.
JAOS has some parts available; over fenders, wheels, skid plate, etc. トヨタ ランドクルーザー”250” カスタムスタイル | トヨタ自動車WEBサイト - https://toyota.jp/info/landcruiser250/250customstyle/
I think you can order this stuff stateside, and they're working on a 2nd phase of parts now that includes lights and a TRD style grill with the forward facing position lights:
I think you can order this stuff stateside, and they're working on a 2nd phase of parts now that includes lights and a TRD style grill with the forward facing position lights:
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Air Down Gear Up
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The ADGU drawer, kitchen and sleeping systems are now live on the site!
SS1 System- 250 Series Land Cruiser
Outfit your 250 Series Toyota Land Cruiser with the best drawer and sleeping platform system available. This premium product provides full and quick access to all your gear with full extension drawers and the only integrated, patent pending convertible sleeper on the market.
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Can you post up some photos of the drawer system showing height compared to the folded 2nd row?View attachment 3668820
The ADGU drawer, kitchen and sleeping systems are now live on the site!
SS1 System- 250 Series Land Cruiser
Outfit your 250 Series Toyota Land Cruiser with the best drawer and sleeping platform system available. This premium product provides full and quick access to all your gear with full extension drawers and the only integrated, patent pending convertible sleeper on the market.
Also I'd been interested in seeing more details on the sleeping platform setup as well as how the overall setup is mounted in the vehicle.
Air Down Gear Up
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Sure thing! The system height is largely driven by the desire to accomodate the CD30 Fridge. That has become a very valuable component of our design, adding a ton of utility and flexibility to the systems.
Here's a picture showing how the sleeper is supported over the 2nd row. This sleeper is self-supporting and does not rely on the 2nd row in any capacity. With this sleeper you can even remove the 2nd row for weight savings and additional storage. Here's a link to our technical forum where we'll be exploring features in more and more depth:
AirDownGearUp SS1: Drawer, Kitchen, Storage and Sleeping Platform Systems for 250 Series Land Cruiser
Hello 250 Series Owners! Air Down Gear Up is pleased to introduce our 250 Series Land Cruiser system. As a brief introduction to anyone who may not know us from other vehicle offerings, we specialize in making premium vehicle storage, sleeping and kitchen systems. Our system utilizes an...
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ryanjl
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I just ordered Dissent's sliders. They estimate a 12-14 week lead time. If you order now, they give a "launch special" discount that just about offsets the shipping cost.
Slee's sliders are supposed to be available by the end of 2024 or early 2025. They will reportedly look like the ones they offer for the 200/LX570.
Slee's sliders are supposed to be available by the end of 2024 or early 2025. They will reportedly look like the ones they offer for the 200/LX570.
turbo8
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Following up, someone gave out bad info online. Upper coil-over mount is not the same bolt pattern as a tundra/200 series. OEM spacers for a 200 series do not fit.
Some more info:
I measured stock front wheel travel at 8"
There is 4" of bump travel and 4" of droop.
A spring preload 2.5 kit, will leave you 1.5" of droop. Something I would not want.
I was able to remove the coil-over without un-bolting anything else. I assume the swaybar disconnect aided in this.
I'm going to disassemble the coil-over and see how much shock shaft is left before bottom out. This will let me determine if I can add a top spacer to increase ride height and droop. Just like the OEM spacer for the 200 series.
Some more info:
I measured stock front wheel travel at 8"
There is 4" of bump travel and 4" of droop.
A spring preload 2.5 kit, will leave you 1.5" of droop. Something I would not want.
I was able to remove the coil-over without un-bolting anything else. I assume the swaybar disconnect aided in this.
I'm going to disassemble the coil-over and see how much shock shaft is left before bottom out. This will let me determine if I can add a top spacer to increase ride height and droop. Just like the OEM spacer for the 200 series.
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turbo8
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There was about 8.5mm of shock travel left at full bump. Black line is where the shock bottoms out.
I had the lower bump stop out, just to make sure.
To be safe, I'll be only making 1/4" thick spacers. Hopefully this will raise the height by 3/4" and increase droop travel by the same.
I had the lower bump stop out, just to make sure.
To be safe, I'll be only making 1/4" thick spacers. Hopefully this will raise the height by 3/4" and increase droop travel by the same.
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NY2LA
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Thanks for all this. Definitely keep my eyes on this! So you think a 1/4" spacer will work with the original bump stops?
turbo8
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Pretty sure, I'm going to test it out this week.
While doing a little research, I found this. Formula 4x4 is getting ready to release an eKDSS compatible lift for the GR300. I imagine this will translate for the GX550.
4x4show.com.au
