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Pretty good considering the stock 460 crashed the front bumper into the ramp like halfway through the suspension travel.
Oh man, I need those steel wheels. Or maybe silver ones (my 1958 is Ice Cap).
That means it will be on the market soon. Those steel wheels are beautiful, just like the LC70. What I like about Toyota is that they provide most of the specifications.
This rig exemplifies why I - and perhaps a couple other folks.. - think the 250 has the GX beat in the looks department. Great color on the 1958.
Milwaukee sells the best “onboard air”
White in particular works really well on the 250. I’m surprised they didn’t offer the pearly white on the FE.
I wonder, how would the versions without SDM (like the 1958) fare against to ones with SDM but with the bars connected (549)?
Would they be (roughly) the same or would they have slightly more articulation to compensate for lack of SDM??
Assuming they use the same size swaybar (appears so from the few pictures I have seen), it should be the same. SDM is just a splined collar in the middle of the swaybar
ryanjl
SILVER Star
Would be the exact same, with one caveat. The 1958 comes with slightly smaller tires than the other versions. That may affect the RTI, but only very slightly. Probably negligible.
Skids added. Not as beefy as I want, but will have to do for now. I haven’t seen any aftermarket ready to ship yet. Correct me if I’m wrong. Front one seems solid. Trans one not as rigid since it cover bigger gap between crossmembers.
Anyone know who is making these for Toyota? Surprised to see they’re made in the USA.
Install sheet says “heavy duty high strength steel.” Wonder what high strength steel it is.
Anyone know who is making these for Toyota? Surprised to see they’re made in the USA.
Install sheet says “heavy duty high strength steel.” Wonder what high strength steel it is.
Kinda look like ARB skids from the finish and stamping. Where's the oil filter and drain? Looks like a PITA for oil changes, unless there is room to run a fumoto valve or use a vacuum pump from the top.
How was the install? Looks pretty straight forward, just some bolts? Looking at the discount parts wholesalers online vs the MSRP + labor quote my dealer gave me, I think it might be fun to try to add them myself. Need anything more than a ramp and a torque wrench (and maybe a friend)?
ryanjl
SILVER Star
Installing skid plates is easy. Every time I've installed skid plates I just use a jack to help hoist and hold it into place. If you don't have a jack, use the emergency one in the car.
Do those plates cover the cats? If so, that would serve double duty!
