Best Upgrades for Under $100 (200-Series) (3 Viewers)

[LCtoLX]

I’m hoping that someone can chime in and help me find two pretty highly recommended solutions that were posted about say a year or so ago on this forum.

I bought the roll up version for my LX and the typical folded version for my wife’s GX. Both were around $60 IIRC.

 

[scanavera]

I’m hoping that someone can chime in and help me find two pretty highly recommended solutions that were posted about say a year or so ago on this forum.

I bought the roll up version for my LX and the typical folded version for my wife’s GX. Both were around $60 IIRC.

Not under a $100, but seem pretty nice and there is some good feedback from other members:
Interior window shades for camping - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/interior-window-shades-for-camping.1054036/post-14420198

 

[sleepycruiser]

Bad thread for the wallet.

 

[kwelhand]

Bad thread for the wallet.

haha… under $100 but it keeps adding up.

 

[Leelanau]

This thread may need to be renamed due to inflation:

Best Upgrades for Under $300​

 

[reddog90]

Bad thread for the wallet.

It's death by a thousand cuts.

 

[Docwyte]

Bought this off Amazon for $45 delivered.

Bought a cool rear hatch light off Amazon. It arrived with zero instructions at all. Like, nothing, nada, zero. So I popped off the little panel on the rear cover where it goes and look around. Not evident where it plugs in. Search around and find a youtube video showing how to remove all the panels and where the harness plug is. Friend and I pop off the panels, which is super easy, then spend probably 10 minutes searching for the harness. Finally do, it's this one here, on the right hand side if you're facing away from the truck. You need to pop off the clip holding it to the metal hatch

Run the wiring behind all the metal and plug it in.

Put all the panels back on. While snapping in one of the side panels, realize that you were dumb and didn't take the plastic retainers off the body and put them back onto the trim. Argh! Shake the hatch so they fall to the bottom, then remove the inside tail light to find them. Little bastards, there you are!

Carefully inspect all the trim panels to make sure all the clips are on them, remove another clip off the back of the metal hatch and put it on the trim. Snap the trim back into place and struggle to plug in the 3rd brake light. Finally done! Push the button and nothing happens. Hmmm? Ask on 200 FB group, turns out it has an internal battery and you have to run the rear wiper some to charge it. Do that and success!

 

[greynolds]

Bought this off Amazon for $45 delivered.

Bought a cool rear hatch light off Amazon.

That potentially looks useful - do you have a link to share?

 

[LC CT]

Nice! Looks like the heritage mat is must have for a 3rd row seat delete.

And bh3d looks like a gold mine!

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Is there a part number for this floating around?

 

[kwelhand]

Bought this off Amazon for $45 delivered.

Bought a cool rear hatch light off Amazon. It arrived with zero instructions at all. Like, nothing, nada, zero. So I popped off the little panel on the rear cover where it goes and look around. Not evident where it plugs in. Search around and find a youtube video showing how to remove all the panels and where the harness plug is. Friend and I pop off the panels, which is super easy, then spend probably 10 minutes searching for the harness. Finally do, it's this one here, on the right hand side if you're facing away from the truck. You need to pop off the clip holding it to the metal hatch

Run the wiring behind all the metal and plug it in.

Put all the panels back on. While snapping in one of the side panels, realize that you were dumb and didn't take the plastic retainers off the body and put them back onto the trim. Argh! Shake the hatch so they fall to the bottom, then remove the inside tail light to find them. Little bastards, there you are!

Carefully inspect all the trim panels to make sure all the clips are on them, remove another clip off the back of the metal hatch and put it on the trim. Snap the trim back into place and struggle to plug in the 3rd brake light. Finally done! Push the button and nothing happens. Hmmm? Ask on 200 FB group, turns out it has an internal battery and you have to run the rear wiper some to charge it. Do that and success!

Very nice.

 

[2HundyJTex]

This... LC200 Rear Tailgate Cargo Interior Light DIY - Total Cost $26+tax - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lc200-rear-tailgate-cargo-interior-light-diy-total-cost-26-tax.1202487/post-14473064

 

[OldCarSmell]

Gemini phone mount for 2008 - 2018 is the best around. Fits perfectly and doesn’t block a vent like the clip-ons do.

Gemini Phone Mount for 2008-2022 Toyota Land Cruiser

The best cell phone mount built specifically for your 2008 to 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser.

www.cravenspeed.com

Do you have the MagSafe version? Either way, how is power supplied to charge the phone? Can’t find a photo or video of these things anywhere.

 

[bloc]

Do you have the MagSafe version? Either way, how is power supplied to charge the phone? Can’t find a photo or video of these things anywhere.

They don’t list an application for 200-series anymore.

 

[OldCarSmell]

They don’t list an application for 200-series anymore.

It’s not accessible via their menu but it’s there still

The Gemini Phone Mount

Designed for your vehicle specifically, available with a variety of compatible mounts

www.cravenspeed.com

 

[hb848]

I like this set up too. Works well for me

 

[bloc]

I like this set up too. Works well for me

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What mount is that?

 

[hb848]

What mount is that?

It's the Gemini from Craven Speed. I just put a cheapo amazon magnetic wireless charger on it

 

[2HundyJTex]

I like this set up too. Works well for me

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Extra nod of approval for the shifter nob.

 

[sdnative]

Extra nod of approval for the shifter nob.

And the 12V accessory outlet plug

 

[timjax]

Gempro LED License Plate Light modules:
Amazon product ASIN B07GV9PD6L

STEDI Australian version (maybe higher quality): LED License plate light to Suit Toyota Landcruiser Models (B) - https://www.stedi.com.au/led-license-plate-light-to-suit-landcruiser-100-120-200-series.html

These full housing replacement modules are plug and play and are much brighter and crisper than simply replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs. My LED bulbs started flickering after a couple years, so I switched to these and they are noticeably better. Look OEM too.