dubyahard
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Nice job Michael.
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That turned out fantastic! Great job.
gaijin
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Looks to me like the bumper is spaced way too close to the body. The bumper flexes a lot more than the body, and I'm worried you might damage body/lights with so little clearance.
Have you seen this video?
"Corrugations: Why they destroy vehicles (inc slow motion) AKA: washboard road - YouTube"
Take a look at bumper flex at 1:11 and 1:30.
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Thanks for the advice and concern @gaijin! There is actually quite a bit more room that there looks between the bumper and body. We used edge trim with a light flexible bulb seal to create the illusion of less gap. Also realized, those photos were taken before our final trim session after the bumper was 100% bolted in place so not all the gaps and lines were even. There is the minimum 18mm recommended by ARB between the bumper and plastic panels. See attached photos of final trim and gap.
There was also some concern voiced of the top tube/tabs to hood gap. There is plenty of room with the hood all the way latched. That minimal gap is only as the hood passes the tabs and tube when opened and closed.
Everything was cross axle flex tested to the point opposite tires were light enough to spin to check for clearances. (Note these photos were taken before final trim and they did not cause any issues even then)
There was also some concern voiced of the top tube/tabs to hood gap. There is plenty of room with the hood all the way latched. That minimal gap is only as the hood passes the tabs and tube when opened and closed.
Everything was cross axle flex tested to the point opposite tires were light enough to spin to check for clearances. (Note these photos were taken before final trim and they did not cause any issues even then)
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Nice!! It's a gorilla in a tuxedo....
Looks awesome! Not an LX owner myself (would love to eventually have a 200 series when the family gets larger), but rather a GX owner and we have the same troubles fitting bullbars w/ the spindle grill. It is amazing how many folks hate the spindle grille, but I think they look great hacked in half. 
While I dig the ARBs and have had them before, I went with an Ironman on this one and I think it turned out great. I'll definitely be following your build...absolutely love built 200s.
Also, great idea using the trim w/ a bulb attached to further hide the gap, while still giving some flex space. I just have the trim now, but may look into the trim w/ bulb to fill in the gap a bit more.
While I dig the ARBs and have had them before, I went with an Ironman on this one and I think it turned out great. I'll definitely be following your build...absolutely love built 200s.Also, great idea using the trim w/ a bulb attached to further hide the gap, while still giving some flex space. I just have the trim now, but may look into the trim w/ bulb to fill in the gap a bit more.
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Looks awesome! Not an LX owner myself (would love to eventually have a 200 series when the family gets larger), but rather a GX owner and we have the same troubles fitting bullbars w/ the spindle grill. It is amazing how many folks hate the spindle grille, but I think they look great hacked in half.
Also, great idea using the trim w/ a bulb attached to further hide the gap, while still giving some flex space. I just have the trim now, but may look into the trim w/ bulb to fill in the gap a bit more.
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Man I love a built GX! Looks great!
Here is a rough build thread I started last night.
Builds - Built for Family Adventure
I have had a few folks ask if I have a build thread, so I figured I probably should start one to document some of my modifications and answer any questions. I'll work on getting better pictures this week and as the build progresses, but this will get me started. I've gathered lots of info and...
forum.ih8mud.com
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dubyahard
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Dang! I just saw your truck Saturday at Wanderlust. You've been busy!
Slee just posted photos but I’m not gonna steak your thunder. Looks AMAZING!
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Lol I haven’t seen them. But I told them to have at it!
Saw those our their FB page. Sick.
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Can you discern what this custom mod is? I love it!
RobW0
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It has something to do with an LRA tank. I would guess it allows you to put the gas from the aux tank to something other than the main tank.
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Good call. It allows a diversion of the fuel to an auxiliary 6ft hose. No need for Jerry cans, and you can even direct (albeit painfully slow) fill into a buddy’s rig.
RobW0
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Yes it would be painfully slow. So in looking back at this thread, do you have a 40 gal LRA tank?
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Yes, just recently completed.
