Best Upgrades for Under $100 (200-Series) (4 Viewers)

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I put a leather wrap on the steering wheel a few months ago. It’s holding up very nicely, I’m pleasantly surprised. It did take a while to get it just right, watched the entire first Mad Max movie and half of the second.

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I put a leather wrap on the steering wheel a few months ago. It’s holding up very nicely, I’m pleasantly surprised. It did take a while to get it just right, watched the entire first Mad Max movie and half of the second.

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Geez seems like you did that the hard way, removing the airbag and wheel. I did mine sitting in the driver's seat, didn't remove anything.
 
Geez seems like you did that the hard way, removing the airbag and wheel. I did mine sitting in the driver's seat, didn't remove anything.
IMO, its easier just to pull the airbag and the wheel. Not difficult at all 🙂
 
IMO, its easier just to pull the airbag and the wheel. Not difficult at all 🙂
Agreed, but use a puller or be very careful when removing. When I did this the first time my clock spring came apart with the wheel removal. Nightmare to fix.
 
Removed the “Live Photo”!

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Well, I’m done drinking for the night. I just spent about 20 seconds trying to tap/hold on that “live photo.”
You’re not the only one that did it, FWIW
 
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New to me 2009 200 series needs halogen bulb upgrade.
Im not really wanting to run LED.
Has anyone done the H9 bulb swap for the H11 bulb on he low beams?
Im also wondering about replacing the hb3/9005 high beam with 9011?
Thx for any replies

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New to me 2009 200 series needs halogen bulb upgrade.
Im not really wanting to run LED.
Has anyone done the H9 bulb swap for the H11 bulb on he low beams?
Im also wondering about replacing the hb3/9005 high beam with 9011?
Thx for any replies
I did the H11 low beam last week or so and replaced the fog bulbs with yellow LED. Haven't done the high beam upgrade yet. I had done the H11 swap on the 2020 Tacoma I sold and replaced with my 09 LC so was already familiar with it.
 
New to me 2009 200 series needs halogen bulb upgrade.
Im not really wanting to run LED.
Has anyone done the H9 bulb swap for the H11 bulb on he low beams?
Im also wondering about replacing the hb3/9005 high beam with 9011?
Thx for any replies
I think you'll be pleased with the results of both swaps. Definitely enough of a difference to justify the small cost. I've done both and I think my lighting went from "OMG I can't see diddly-squat" to "good enough for me".

Beautiful dog, BTW.
 
I think you'll be pleased with the results of both swaps. Definitely enough of a difference to justify the small cost. I've done both and I think my lighting went from "OMG I can't see diddly-squat" to "good enough for me".

Beautiful dog, BTW.
Thanks! Which bulbs did you go with brand wise?
 
I did the H11 low beam last week or so and replaced the fog bulbs with yellow LED. Haven't done the high beam upgrade yet. I had done the H11 swap on the 2020 Tacoma I sold and replaced with my 09 LC so was already familiar with it.
Thanks.which h9 buls did you choose? And which 9006 fog?
 
Trivial paper towel holder thing but a solid camping accessory. No mods, slot it into the seam, quarter turn, and it's nicely hung up out of the way but in easy reach. Couple knots on the bungie to shorten it up. Take off the little cap nubs on the hook.


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