Builds Project 200 (2 Viewers)

[linuxgod]

Thanks Brian. Did you end up mounting it somewhere else? I'm not 100% convinced the center console near the MTS control is the best location, it just seemed like an obvious spot

Replying to myself for posterity in case someone else has the same question...

The blank space between the MTS knob and the ECT PWR switch is not actually blank underneath. Everything next to the transmission selector (seat heaters down to MTS) is all part of a single plastic part. The main wiring harness for that mess is DIRECTLY underneath that blank spot.

Sorry I don't have a photo but that's where I wanted to put mine, however when we got the center console apart we discovered it wasn't possible. Since all my blanks are currently in use, and I didn't want to then go through the effort of converting them to an spod, we ended up putting mine in the spot where the phone holder is under the ashtray. Really it's fine since modern phones (iPhone X and newer) don't really fit correctly in this spot anyway

 

[PabloVTA]

285/75R18 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Tires... $191 each. They will arrive this week... now to decide on which OEM wheel.

old thread, but that's a 360 dollar tire now....oof.

sweet build!

 

[malkiman]

Tundra arms and KDSS.
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Hi , I found this thread and I’m trying to do the same conversion ,however when I’m trying to connect the original KDSS sway bar linkage to the LCA on the passenger side it seems like it won’t connect right , did you use a different linkage part or different sway bar to is it all LC200 original?

 

[TexAZ]

You can make it work with the original linkage. It will be at an extreme angle. I tried the tundra linkage but it broke, so I went back to the cruiser one. Making heim joint links is the better path.

 

[malkiman]

You can make it work with the original linkage. It will be at an extreme angle. I tried the tundra linkage but it broke, so I went back to the cruiser one. Making heim joint links is the better path.

I really appreciate your response !
This extreme angle is what I got , I was afraid it will break , so would you recommend to switch to the outside of the end bar?

 

[TexAZ]

I don't thinknyou can make it work on the outside of the bar without going to an aftermarket link.

 

[malkiman]

I don't thinknyou can make it work on the outside of the bar without going to an aftermarket link.

Thanks!
Do you know of any good aftermarket link ?

 

[linuxgod]

Thanks!
Do you know of any good aftermarket link ?

Check out the BDS Tundra links which are adjustable

 

[TexAZ]

I think I used the BDS, but cut them to stock length

 

[linuxgod]

I think I used the BDS, but cut them to stock length

Good to know. I’ve seen someone else who had them and had to grind it down a bit to clear their tie rod nut

I don’t have the tundra conversion, but I looked at them for use with the kdss relo kit. Wasn’t sure they’d work for me and ultimately decided $100 every 100k miles to replace the factory end links was just a maintenance item.

 

[malkiman]

So with the BDS link I guess it would be much stronger but stiil be in an extreme angle, right?

 

[linuxgod]

So with the BDS link I guess it would be much stronger but stiil be in an extreme angle, right?

I don't know that they're stronger. In fact based on @TexAZ's comment they may be weaker. But they are adjustable length. and rotation

Front Sway Bar Link Kit | Fits 4.5-7 Inch Lift | 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra

BDS Suspension Front Sway Bar Link Kit for 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra. Fits 4.5-7 Inch Lift. Keeps proper sway bar angle for stability and prevents body roll.

bds-suspension.com

For adjustable with heim joints, you might look at Total Chaos. My gut says they will be the best aftermarket option around

Toyota Tundra 2007-2021 LONG TRAVEL HEIM SWAY BAR MOUNTING KIT | TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION

Toyota Tundra 2007-2021 LONG TRAVEL HEIM SWAY BAR MOUNTING KIT

www.chaosfab.com

To be honest I'd love to try the TC ones on my LC with KDSS relo but no Tundra swap, but I can't quite bring myself to drop $300 on them. My understanding is that heim joints transfer more impacts and noise through your suspension and wear faster unless you routinely lubricate them.

Heim Joints vs. Rubber Bushings

Ok, decided to build my own 4 link setup, I would like to use Heim Joints instead of the rubber bushing style ends, is there any reason to or not use...

www.jalopyjournal.com

 

[TexAZ]

The factory tundra links have a bend that make it easier to install on the passenger side. The BDS links are waaay bigger.

 

[bjowett]

The winters and road salt have taken their toll on Project 200, so it is time to pass it on, check the classifieds.

It almost received plow duty, but decided the 1/2 mile uphill plow on a Vermont Class 4 road would be a bit eaiser with some extra wheel base and weight. Spared by a 2012 Tundra regular cab long bed w/ Work Truck Package - old school vinyl floor liner w/ manual hand crank windows and locks. No push button unlock beeping alarm crap. 93k miles and clean enough underneath, some typical bed rot which is easily repaired…. Plus it’s lightly based on the 200 platform.

 

[ryanCA]

The winters and road salt have taken their toll on Project 200, so it is time to pass it on, check the classifieds.

It almost received plow duty, but decided the 1/2 mile uphill plow on a Vermont Class 4 road would be a bit eaiser with some extra wheel base and weight. Spared by a 2012 Tundra regular cab long bed w/ Work Truck Package - old school vinyl floor liner w/ manual hand crank windows and locks. No push button unlock beeping alarm crap. 93k miles and clean enough underneath, some typical bed rot which is easily repaired…. Plus it’s lightly based on the 200 platform.
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Beauty. We have one tundra with the 8 feet bed, and we have a regular cab tundra shorty = which is pretty rare as well.

 

[bjowett]

Project 200 drove off with a new owner today. Sad to see it go, excited for the new owner.

 

[TexAZ]

Brian, your work on project 200 was an inspiration for many of the mods that really projected the 200s into off road capable rigs.
I'm loving my rig with 270k on the tundra swapped front and oversized brakes.
Thanks for your experiments and research.

 

[bjowett]

Thank you. It’s all just good fun, which Is best when shared.