this is my take away from recent posts as well. Anyone know how different construction is in a 200 series?
What have you done to your 100 Series this week?
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this is my take away from recent posts as well. Anyone know how different construction is in a 200 series?
I’m actually impressed the B pillar held strong, which would go a long way to protect the front occupants wearing seat belts. IIRC, the 80 series would not have fared as well.
God is great, @plaidwagon. I’ll be praying for your rapid recovery.
God is great, @plaidwagon. I’ll be praying for your rapid recovery.
@plaidwagon glad you walked away from that accident, that's insane
Thinking the same thing. Already looking into learning how to weld so a roll cage could be a solid project.
Looks like anything made 2016 or later has
a higher minimum standard to meet for roof strength.
For vehicles with a GVWR of 6000 lbs or less, the roof must withstand 3x the vehicles unloaded weight (the old standard was 1.5x the vehicles unloaded weight).
For vehicles with a GVWR of 6000-10,000lbs, the roof must withstand 1.5x the vehicles unloaded weight (the old standard had no minimum requirement in this class).
I planned on getting a 2016+ 200 Series for my next Cruiser anyways.
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Edit: All this to say, I’m not sure what the 200 is rated for. I just know that the 2016+ models have at least 1.5x unloaded weight. Could be more though depending on Toyota’s choice to over-engineer
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Thank you, I owe a lot to the kindness of the LC community already.
Thank you, complete freak accident but blessed to be upright and moving forward like I am!
That is for sure, so glad I was alone in the cruiser.
That is great info to know, honestly not something I ever thought about before!
My apologies for dropping another roll over post right after the other one, I didn’t see that before. At the age of 41 this is my first accident as an adult. I consider myself a safe person, don’t drive fast or take chances, but this one just happened. I wish I knew if I made a mistake or didn’t react right, but maybe it’s a blessing to be spared the memories of it.
Thank you
I’d say I’m healing faster mentally than physically, which is probably a good thing. Sad to see my 100 like this but there might be some good parts under there and I will be getting another one. And another one for my 15 year old daughter who’s about to be our first of 4 starting to drive
Thank you! I’m definitely on the fast track for recovery compared to the initial timeframe. Tons of answered prayers and it feels like a miracle to be doing as good as I am.
Finished adding the last two Perry Parts front bump stops. I had never paid attention and didn't realize we had two bump stops per control arm upfront so I had to order two more. I believe you can get away with just replacing one OEM bump stop per side but, meh, I'm in Moab a lot.....wanna see how this fat pig does with new bumps.
Finally made it to Cruiser Outfitters for a “raised air intake” install. 
and snuck out to the LandCruiser Heritage Museum. If you haven’t been there….its a MUST SEE! You might even bump into LandCruiser royalty there.
I can’t say enough good things about the team at @cruiseroutfit these guys are amazingly knowledgeable, super friendly and thorough. Not out to gouge you for max dollar it’s so refreshing! Kurt has built an exemplary team. When you call, you’ll see.
and snuck out to the LandCruiser Heritage Museum. If you haven’t been there….its a MUST SEE! You might even bump into LandCruiser royalty there. I can’t say enough good things about the team at @cruiseroutfit these guys are amazingly knowledgeable, super friendly and thorough. Not out to gouge you for max dollar it’s so refreshing! Kurt has built an exemplary team. When you call, you’ll see.
IMO the fact that the roof pillars were designed and made in an era without roof-crush standards (before boron-reinforced pillars were the norm) is my biggest concern with driving this vehicle on long trips. I realize that this bucks the prevailing wisdom, but I wouldn't be comfortable letting my son drive it regularly.
Many of us have probably heard about the Bronco Sport (!) that rolled off of Black Bear Pass a few years ago. It rolled hard enough to eject the engine, yet the roof pillars remain structurally intact. They don't build them like they used to, indeed.
This Ford Bronco Sport Rolled 400 Feet Down A Mountain
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@vipergrhd - what watch is that?
Wenger Titanium. ~$100 used on eBay, since Wenger no longer makes Titanium watches.
Wenger Titanium. ~$100 used on eBay, since Wenger no longer makes Titanium watches.
Finally made it to Cruiser Outfitters for a “raised air intake” install.
I can’t say enough good things about the team at @cruiseroutfit these guys are amazingly knowledgeable, super friendly and thorough. Not out to gouge you for max dollar it’s so refreshing! Kurt has built an exemplary team. When you call, you’ll see.
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Thank you!!!
If safety is a primary concern pretty much any 20+ year old vehicle isn't the ideal choice. That said in a rollover you are probably going to be much better off in a unibody crossover than a heavier body on frame truck/suv built around the same time period.
Yesterday evening I converted the indicator/wiper switch assembly from JDM spec to RoW spec. Moving the indicator stalk from the RHS to the LHS of the wheel. It's not biggie living with the indicators on the right full time, but we switch between cars on a daily basis and the switch between indicator positions catches you out (mostly going back to LHS cars). The number of drivers I've blinded trying to wash the windscreen. 
It would have been easier if I could have got the loom that runs front the switches to the dash, but no one could supply that, so I ended up re-pinning the wiper connector and replacing the indicator connector housing with the correctly keyed one from Toyota. Took a bit of searching to find a market that supplied with lights on the LHS, no headlamp wash button and auto headlamps. Ended up getting one from the UAE in the end.
I also added lamps into the 2 and L positions of the dash. Useful to have a quick reference when engine braking down big slopes in the alps.
It would have been easier if I could have got the loom that runs front the switches to the dash, but no one could supply that, so I ended up re-pinning the wiper connector and replacing the indicator connector housing with the correctly keyed one from Toyota. Took a bit of searching to find a market that supplied with lights on the LHS, no headlamp wash button and auto headlamps. Ended up getting one from the UAE in the end.
I also added lamps into the 2 and L positions of the dash. Useful to have a quick reference when engine braking down big slopes in the alps.
