Ok. I'm on my second LCD 200

[John]

2013 with already 20k miles. Not worried about factory warranty being voided but don't want to alter the interstate comfort ride. Looking to possibly lift it and definitely want a trd super charger. I've seen some fantastic builds on here. Should I ship it off for the job? I live in mobile, al and don't really have a high expectation for local co to work on a LC200. Any advice is appreciated. Also, if the lift is going to alter the ride I would like to hear about it.

John

 

[bjowett]

Ride quality is subjective, but yes, stock comfort can be maintained. Do you have a budget in mind?

 

[jcmiro]

You seem to have a no budget build so this is what I would do.

Definitely Koni or King coil over shocks, front and back.
18" wheel and tires.
Full front brake caliper and rotor upgrade. (must have 18" wheels)
TRD Supercharger sure why not (but not necessary IMHO with the 5.7)

 

[John]

Ride quality is subjective, but yes, stock comfort can be maintained. Do you have a budget in mind?

Nothing crazy but I'm definitely putting on the charger. If I can maintain stock ride comfort I would be interested. I plan on keeping this one for a while and it does hit the unbeaten path more than it should.

 

[John]

You seem to have a no budget build so this is what I would do.

Definitely Koni or King coil over shocks, front and back.
18" wheel and tires.
Full front brake caliper and rotor upgrade. (must have 18" wheels)
TRD Supercharger sure why not (but not necessary IMHO with the 5.7)

The supercharger is more for added range and skipping around traffic. Plus I just like them. The brakes sound like a good idea. Any total turn key shops in the southeast?

 

[John]

Picture of current

Stock as stock gets

 

[SparksParts]

John i can't respond to your PMs it says your inbox is full.

 

[doc81j]

2013 with already 20k miles. Not worried about factory warranty being voided but don't want to alter the interstate comfort ride. Looking to possibly lift it and definitely want a trd super charger. I've seen some fantastic builds on here. Should I ship it off for the job? I live in mobile, al and don't really have a high expectation for local co to work on a LC200. Any advice is appreciated. Also, if the lift is going to alter the ride I would like to hear about it.

John

John,

Stock the 200 suspension generally see's the front suspension look saggy. Especially if you end up adding any weight to the front end (bull bar, winch etc). A lot of the aftermarket kits here in Australia level out the suspension.

Since installing some springs and better Bilstein shocks in my 200, it takes corners much better, especially under brakes. I also sits taller in front even thou it has not officially had a lift.

Happy spending!

 

[John]

John i can't respond to your PMs it says your inbox is full.

Rectified thanks

 

[John]

John,

Stock the 200 suspension generally see's the front suspension look saggy. Especially if you end up adding any weight to the front end (bull bar, winch etc). A lot of the aftermarket kits here in Australia level out the suspension.

Since installing some springs and better Bilstein shocks in my 200, it takes corners much better, especially under brakes. I also sits taller in front even thou it has not officially had a lift.

Happy spending!

Thanks Doc.

 

[John]

You seem to have a no budget build so this is what I would do.

Definitely Koni or King coil over shocks, front and back.
18" wheel and tires.
Full front brake caliper and rotor upgrade. (must have 18" wheels)
TRD Supercharger sure why not (but not necessary IMHO with the 5.7)

Ok

This site is starting to cost a small fortune. Fantastic information and thanks to all.
So far I have figured out the charger thanks to Sparks.
Found the brake thread with the tundra mods.

I'm just trying to run 285 bfg but since I ordered the arb Sahara I'm guessing I need to go up
I take clients in the car and drive a lot. I'm a timber/raw land broker so I need a good balance of comfort and off road. Looks like king coils are the favorites
Also ordered bushwhackers flares
Was going to use the borla headers and exhaust but not too sure now(what's up with all the Cats?)

Any down side with peeling off mudflaps and plastic side bars? Also the undercarriage skid plates are um... Plastic? Wth

 

[jcmiro]

Im against exhaust mods especially if you're with clients in the car.

 

[onemanarmy]

And against Bushwackers....everything they make looks like a poorly fitting body kit.

 

[John]

And against Bushwackers....everything they make looks like a poorly fitting body kit.

Well lets hope these look better...

 

[RTaylor]

Ok

This site is starting to cost a small fortune. Fantastic information and thanks to all.
So far I have figured out the charger thanks to Sparks.
Found the brake thread with the tundra mods.

I'm just trying to run 285 bfg but since I ordered the arb Sahara I'm guessing I need to go up
I take clients in the car and drive a lot. I'm a timber/raw land broker so I need a good balance of comfort and off road. Looks like king coils are the favorites
Also ordered bushwhackers flares
Was going to use the borla headers and exhaust but not too sure now(what's up with all the Cats?)

Any down side with peeling off mudflaps and plastic side bars? Also the undercarriage skid plates are um... Plastic? Wth

Sounds like a good plan. Keep us posted. The stock skids are pretty good for OEM.