Followed me home...

[LCHardriver_02]

So yesterday we were fortunate enough to finalize a deal for this 2018 200 series, with a “few” modifications... thank you @MilkmanVX !!!

 

[LCHardriver_02]

Once I’m home and not on my phone, I’ll post more pics.

 

[TLC2013]

Sweet truck, nice find. Are those the nitto mud terrains? How do they drive on the road?

 

[tincan45]

Okay - this is like buying the fast-pass at Disneyland. Sweet rig....cheater!

 

[LCHardriver_02]

Sweet truck, nice find. Are those the nitto mud terrains? How do they drive on the road?

Yes, these are the Nitto mud terrains. For a mud type tire, they are not bad on the highway. A bit louder than I’m used to but not bad. I’ll be more interested in seeing how the do in snow and ice since we get more of that here in Idaho than in NorCal, where it was originally home.

 

[Madtiger]

Land Cruisers are built, not bought.....


Ah sh!t, just kidding...beautiful ride!

 

[codyaustin5]

Once I’m home and not on my phone, I’ll post more pics.
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Is the rear bumper by Slee??? Couldn't help myself...

 

[LCHardriver_02]

I'll have to look to see if it is a Slee... uh.... Yep. A Slee.

 

[LCHardriver_02]

So, a while back we purchased a 2010 LX-570 but immediately had problems with the electronics. After a lot of conversations with the dealer, we got tired of feeling like the truck was unreliable. It had been a "Certified Lexus" truck but upon trading it in, we found out that it had actually been in an accident. Not sure but we think this may have been to source of the electronics problems. The local Lexus dealer would only send it back, with "could not duplicate" comments. I loved a lot of aspects of that truck, but just didn't feel it was reliable. We used that truck to pull our travel trailer, a Lance 2175. After that we traded the trailer in for a larger 2375, which our 100 struggled to pull. After looking at all of the pick up options, we knew we wanted to get a newer 200 to tow with.

Fast forward 2 years and my wife has been getting more anxious on getting a newer truck. She was the one who has been looking and sending me links when she would find something she liked. This one became available and after looking through the pictures, I called. The mileage was excellent (just over 15K) and the price was right. The modifications were icing on the cake, as it were.

Here are a list of the major modifications to date:
1. TJM T13 front bumper
2. Slee rear bumper, with tire carrier and ladder swing outs
3. White Knuckle sliders
4. Budbuilt full skid plates
5. IBS-DBS dual battery system, with Optima yellowtop and Slee 2nd battery tray
6. ARB air compressor
7. Tough Dog adjustable lift kit
8. Total Chaos UCAs
9. Nitto Trail Grappler mud terrain tires

Seeing all of the modifications, I figured that the original owner must be on here somewhere... so I searched. Original search was for the year and color of the truck, which brought up some posts. I was then able to pin down the original owner, @MilkmanVX and reach out to him prior to the purchase to ask some questions. He was gracious enough to answer and provide a lot of input that really let me know what I was getting into. Thank you again @MilkmanVX !!!

So, now we have "Wee Ian", or Little John, as it were...

I'll be posting up more often these days since I am back in a 200 now.

 

[LCHardriver_02]

I noticed in the cool box on this truck that the bottom was not flat. If I remember correctly from my 2010 LX, there is supposed to be a removable bottom. Am I correct and if so, does anyone know what it’s called or better yet, a part number?

 

[LCHardriver_02]

 

[LCHardriver_02]

View attachment 2340514I noticed in the cool box on this truck that the bottom was not flat. If I remember correctly from my 2010 LX, there is supposed to be a removable bottom. Am I correct and if so, does anyone know what it’s called or better yet, a part number?

Can anyone give me input on this question? Thanks!

 

[nwfl4runner]

88529-60050 is the part number - "Tray, Cooling Box"

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

88529-60050 is the part number - "Tray, Cooling Box"

That is the white tray visible in his photo above.

Shown here: 8852960050 Toyota TRAY, COOLING BOX, Price: 11.6$, Weight: 1kg - PartSouq - Auto Parts Around the World PartSouq Auto Parts Around the World

I don't believe there are any other trays or floors for the bottom of the cool box.

There are removable trays (aftermarket) that sit at the top of the box however. Maybe that's what the OP is thinking of?

 

[radman]

Can anyone give me input on this question? Thanks!

flip that white Part over. The other side should be flat.

 

[LCHardriver_02]

That's awesome!

 

[LCHardriver_02]

I'm glad I asked. Evidently there had been a Yoohoo incident inside the cool box. All clean now though!

 

[LCHardriver_02]

I need to add the trailer hitch electrical harness back to the vehicle, along with getting a new relocation bracket from Slee. I found one on Ebay for ~$180. Does anyone have any other recommendations for this part that might be a bit less expensive?
Thanks!