SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day

[PhuckItImDone]

Should I use the Factor55 Prolink or Flatlink E? Bought one, moved, couldn't find it, bought the other, naturally the first one turned up. So now it's a what do I put on, what do I sell?

 

[Fisher23]

Should I use the Factor55 Prolink or Flatlink E? Bought one, moved, couldn't find it, bought the other, naturally the first one turned up. So now it's a what do I put on, what do I sell?

If you use the Flatlink E and synthetic line you should also get the Flatlink E Protector. This protects the line from elements and sunlight.

Either one of those are great, they are both proven. You can return one right? The Flat link sits more flush but will be best with the protector.

 

[Fisher23]

Where is the best price to get the toyota nav sd Map update for 2019 or 2020?

Part number is 86271-GN8LC-20 for 2020 and 86271-GN8LC-19 for 2019

Does anyone make this with a TOPO map overlay?

 

[PhuckItImDone]

I'm sure i could, but its more work than I'm willing to put in, ill end up selling one to someone.

 

[Fisher23]

I'm sure i could, but its more work than I'm willing to put in, ill end up selling one to someone.

The prolink will protect the line end better.

Both are good.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Awesome, how did it hold up?

EDIT: ugh, it says 2016-2020, my 11 is tooooo old.

The TVD decals will work on your 2011 truck, just like they do on my 2010. Message him, and he'll sell you the right set.

 

[andyp]

Where is the best price to get the toyota nav sd Map update for 2019 or 2020?

Part number is 86271-GN8LC-20 for 2020 and 86271-GN8LC-19 for 2019

Does anyone make this with a TOPO map overlay?

In for answer. I tried a cheap Amazon card, but it didn’t work in my ‘19.

 

[FrazzledHunter]

Is there any way to start the vehicle if the battery in the FOB is dead?

@Fisher23 Yes, press the fob against the starter button.

I just changed the batteries in my FOBs after my LC told me right on the dashboard the FOB's battery was running low!!!
I was EXTREMELY impressed.

 

[FrazzledHunter]

Regarding the NAV card - it's for sale here and the only one I found that looks legit.
But I wouldn't call it a great price:

Nav Msd Card V.20.1 - Toyota (86271-GN8LC-20)

Does anyone know when these get updated?
I'd hate to actually buy one of these things and have them come out with an update in a month.

 

[04UZJ100]

You can start the car with a dead key battery by holding the fob immediately adjacent to the start button.

 

[Fisher23]

Regarding the NAV card - it's for sale here and the only one I found that looks legit.
But I wouldn't call it a great price:

Nav Msd Card V.20.1 - Toyota (86271-GN8LC-20)

Does anyone know when these get updated?
I'd hate to actually buy one of these things and have them come out with an update in a month.

They get updated every year in November. the last 2 digits indicate the update so ending in "20" indicates the 11/2020 update.

I asked the dealer the other day and that is what I was told.

Most dealers sell them for about $210, but I think jobber price is about $165.

I found it for $189 here

Nav Msd Card V23 86271-GN8LC-23 | OEM Parts Online

Nav Msd Card V23 86271-GN8LC-23

parts.freemantoyota.com

 

[andyp]

They get updated every year in November. the last 2 digits indicate the update so ending in "20" indicates the 11/2020 update.

I asked the dealer the other day and that is what I was told.

Most dealers sell them for about $210, but I think jobber price is about $165.

I found it for $189 here

Nav Msd Card V23 86271-GN8LC-23 | OEM Parts Online

Nav Msd Card V23 86271-GN8LC-23

parts.freemantoyota.com

I thought the last two digits to noted your model year of the vehicle. When I go to the Toyota parts website it tells me the latest for my 2019 Land Cruiser ends in 19

 

[Fisher23]

I thought the last two digits to noted your model year of the vehicle. When I go to the Toyota parts website it tells me the latest for my 2019 Land Cruiser ends in 19

The last 2 digits are the YEAR of the MAP.

So if you go on the website for a 2019 it may say 86271-GN8LC-19 BUT that its the 11/2019 map and you would want the latest one which is currently

86271-GN8LC-20​

 

[LBridges]

@Fisher23 has the correct part number for the 16+ LC.

Here's a reference for 2020 nav updates in pdf format for most (all?) recent Toyotas.

 

[Fisher23]

Zip Ties

i posted on the wrong thred

 

[Colby Murphy]

Three days before a 3 day overland trip and I have a worrying front end creak/pop on drivers side. Fearing the CV issues, but for now, noticed the lower control arm (LCA) is moving when turning the wheel. This might be source of the metal rubbing sound.

Few questions:
1) Is any moment acceptable between the lower control arm and frame? In the pic you can see the difference between full tilt left versus right of the steering. I tightened the cam nut a bit, but I don’t have a torque wench for 207 ft lb… I did not want to break the bolt. The Toyota service manual -> Front Lower Suspension Arm > Installation, step 13 states tighten bolt and nut if lower sub-assembly to 207 ft lb. After tightening, I have less movement but the same creaking.
2) Has anyone had their LCA bushings fail?
3) Any other quick tips on ruling out CV issue. I did jack up the front and turn the wheel while in Park. No noticeable grinding.
4) Also, is it normal of the upper CV (joint to differential) to move in and out. (C in pic) I could have sworn I saw this move while my son was turning the wheel back and forth. But not 100% sure.

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I am not 100% sure if the sound is coming from the CV or the Lower Control Arm. Occasionally it sounds like it is ehco’ing off the skid plates (budbuilt) and coming from below the cab. I get the sound when turning the wheel and sometimes on suspension compression. (eg. taping the brakes) I don’t hear anything at speed, but most likely the road noise is just drowning it out. I have not yet noticed a rhythm to the noise (ie wheel/axle/cv spinning) But maybe my brain is blocking out the CV possibility.

2014 LC200 with ToughDog suspension. About 2.5in of lift. Very light built with only sliders and ALU skid plats. No Diff drop. About 6000 miles on the suspension. Only 46K on the truck. I still have stock Upper Control Arms. Still drives straight with what I think is acceptable tire wear. I will most likely have an aftermarket Upper Control Arm put on asap, but it's unlikely I can find anyone to do that or CV replace work in the next three days, so I feel that If I can rule out CV issues, I will continue with the trip. Plus buy a bigger torque wrench and tighten more, provided it's not the supposed to move and the bushings are not shot. Which is main question above.
Thanks,

did you ever figure out what the creak was? im having what i believe is the same issue

 

[4literranger485]

noticed I am missing the small oil drain plug access cover and 2 bolts, anyone got a part number for this?
also need 1 each 12mm skid plate bolt (noticed during oil/filter change)

 

[KLF]

noticed I am missing the small oil drain plug access cover and 2 bolts, anyone got a part number for this?
also need 1 each 12mm skid plate bolt (noticed during oil/filter change)

I bet if you called BudBuilt or Slee, they have a pile of them, from skid swaps.

 

[drmwvr]

Can someone point me to instructions on how to tap and hardwire into the mirror 12v power on a ‘10? Looking to connect a dash cam under the front windshield mirror assembly. Thanks

 

[Fisher23]

Can someone point me to instructions on how to tap and hardwire into the mirror 12v power on a ‘10? Looking to connect a dash cam under the front windshield mirror assembly. Thanks

I have not seen anyone tape into the mirror, They do run under the ceiling and tap into the doom light.