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[wardharris]

Any photos or other detail on the grille treatment? DIY or dealer/paint/detail shop? Is the assembly one-piece ABS?

Prep, paint, masking, any help appreciated! A great look, all around. Thanks!

 

[fireball]

Is someone adding a 200 to their fleet soon?!

 

[wardharris]

Is someone adding a 200 to their fleet soon?!

Hey Ben - happy new year! We are in the plotting, scheming, planning stages. I sold my LS3 powered BJ73 to Tor Slinning last year and while I enjoy our Harrop-equipped Tacoma shop truck, I have a hole in my heart that requires a Land Cruiser.

We have a number of Terrain Tamer equipped 200s (Harrop / Eaton ELockers, HP brake rotors/pads, etc.) on the road with our customers, but none of the Cruiser Brothers partners own a 200 - plenty of 40, 60, 70, 80, 100 and other Series, but no 200. Seems like a no-brainer, so with management (wife) approval, we will add one to the inventory for research, development and demos in support of our installing shops / resellers.We will either go early 200 or new 2017. The former would make it possible to do some wacky stuff, but the family CEO (wife) is putting her foot down - something about my lack of impulse control when it comes to modifications and comfort - so the latter is more likely.

Apologies to @FDMD for the thread hijack - back to Girl Tiger now.....

 

[FDMD]

Great ride! (And thanks for your replies to my Q's about local shops). Another question - You mentioned the following:

"- Toyo Open Country AT II 285/65 R 18 tires, including spare underneath
- Method "The Standard" wheels, 18 x 9, matte black, + 18 offset (trimming required, front mudflaps removed)"

Can you tell me how much trimming was required and where (both front and rear)? Was this to avoid rubbing when the springs are compressed (bottoming) or when turning the wheels (or both)?

It looks like you went from a 31.46" (stock) to 32.59" diameter tire. That 1.13" diameter change really made a big difference? I wonder if a suspension mod (lift) of about 2" would reduce or eliminate the trimming need? Thx.

Sorry it took me so long to reply, I just happened to be reviewing this and found your question.

I had to trim a bit of the plastic that is located underneath the front mud flaps, and remove the front mud flaps completely to avoid rubbing when turning, not really rubbing when bottoming out (as long as tires are pointed straight ahead). Now I only get a little rub when braking hard and turning the wheel to the left just so. I took the truck to Homestead Trail in Sedona and flexed it out quite a bit and didn't have much trouble at all save for one of two little rubs. Also, a local shop pushed out the plastic in front of the front tires and then cleverly zip tied those pieces under some tension to keep them out of the way with no trimming necessary, and totally keeping the factory appearance and function. No trimming was necessary for the rear wheel wells.

I do not feel any difference with the 32.59" tire size at all. VERY conservative change.

The truck is lifted about 2 or maybe 2.5 inches with the Ironman lift and still I have the above rubbing issue. I am considering adjusting the front struts another 0.5" higher to see if it helps. They have settled over time.

 

[Tim Foil]

I think I saw your truck at Scottsdale Quarter a few weekends ago. Gorgeous!!!

 

[FDMD]

Any photos or other detail on the grille treatment? DIY or dealer/paint/detail shop? Is the assembly one-piece ABS?

Prep, paint, masking, any help appreciated! A great look, all around. Thanks!

The grille is a vinyl wrap job, done by a pro shop in Tempe, AZ called Colorbomb. I'm sorry I don't have info on how they taped it off.