How much did the tuning run you?Got the 200 back from Aylestock Automotive in Lovettsville, VA on Wednesday. Peter torched the KDSS valves and installed some Dobinsons IMS struts and shocks with the variable springs in back and lighter ones up front as I’m not looking for a lift. The variable rear springs should sit dead level with the trailer hooked upI’ll adjust spring rates as things are added in the future.
Also had him put on some Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops front and rear.
Then took it down to John Brochu of Adv4x4 to have him reflash it with Overland Tailor Tuning’s Medium tune with Spicy added when the ECT Pwr button is pushed for towing. Incredibly positive seat-of-the-pants feeling. The horrible off-the-line bog and shifting is gone and it’s hunting less at highway speeds. Not nearly enough data to say whether fuel efficiency was affected, but that didn’t even weigh into it for me. Well worth it, IMO. Can’t wait to pull the trailer and see how much better it does!
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$550; unlimited adjustments…though that won’t help when I move across the country in 18 months
Thanks, that actually sounds reasonable and sounds like you’re getting real value from it.
Any chance you have a photo from the side? This is an option I’m interested in and I’m curious how the truck sits. Thanks!Got the 200 back from Aylestock Automotive in Lovettsville, VA on Wednesday. Peter torched the KDSS valves and installed some Dobinsons IMS struts and shocks with the variable springs in back and lighter ones up front as I’m not looking for a lift. The variable rear springs should sit dead level with the trailer hooked up
Also had him put on some Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops front and rear.
Then took it down to John Brochu of Adv4x4 to have him reflash it with Overland Tailor Tuning’s Medium tune with Spicy added when the ECT Pwr button is pushed for towing. Incredibly positive seat-of-the-pants feeling. The horrible off-the-line bog and shifting is gone and it’s hunting less at highway speeds. Not nearly enough data to say whether fuel efficiency was affected, but that didn’t even weigh into it for me. Well worth it, IMO. Can’t wait to pull the trailer and see how much better it does!
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I'll grab one tomorrow. It had these same springs with the lower tier, non-IMS Dobinsons dampers when I bought it...but the springs were worn with the rears being a rusty mess. So I can't compare to a true factory height, but there's a bit of rake (as their should be, IMO) when it's unloaded.
I believe if they were a member of Overland Tailor Tuning, you can get it updated at any member location. I am pretty sure that is what Big Turtle Tuning told me.$550; unlimited adjustments…though that won’t help when I move across the country in 18 months
That would be most excellent! Looks like the Wyoming rep is clear across the state, buuuuut at least it would be an awesome road trip.
prwillard2
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New shoe day. 275/70/18 Coopers.
Contemplated going laces out but decided against it.
Contemplated going laces out but decided against it.
I’ve been piddling with a kayak rack for a little while but made some headway today as well as ran into an issue. The Hullavator rack causes a lot of upward force on the dissent rail causing it to warp, this is without a boat on it. So now I’m debating on reinforcing this rail by sandwiching it with some aluminum stock or getting Thule cross bars and attaching those to the dissent rack. The rails would only be up there when hauling the boat and that’s only a couple trips in the spring, bonus is the bars could also go on the manly van if needed.
This is the area of the rail that’s warping.
To get the required overhang I modified a pair of large dissent awning mounts, I may move to the short mounts to pull the rack closer when extended but I think this will make the warping worse because it will be further to the middle of the rail.
I went with the Hullavator because I’m short, the kayak is 80 pounds, and my hitch will be occupied by my camper…. Maybe we have too many hobbies?
Nice choice. I have about 8k on mine on fwy, ice, snow, desert, mud. They do everything well and they’re quiet. Balanced very easily. And they look great.
prwillard2
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See my post above! They look great
Smokin deal!
I wish I had the heritage wheels, I’m sure they won’t look quite as good on my 2013 stocks
Looks great. I did the same (except I got the HE mat) but also ordered the custom covers for those openings (and braces) in the wheel well arches. I like the D-ring. I need to build a platform of some sort and incorporate the use of these.
I've also been busy spending money overseas and waiting long periods of time for shipments. 
I'm sorry if these are repeats for some of you on my same FB groups.
The tire carrier is cool, but I'd like some mods to it and since I don't have an extended fuel tank, I don't see myself using it too much, unless I decide to run larger tires than I can fit underneath, which probably will never happen.
The skid plates I really like, mostly from the weight perspective. I also have the Victory 4x4 skid plates and if I was to do any real offroading, like when I hit wearyman's creek (brutal in a stock lx - ask me how I know), I'd probably use the Victory ones, but driving around Houston, I don't need the added 100+ lb of all that steel.
I'm sorry if these are repeats for some of you on my same FB groups.
The tire carrier is cool, but I'd like some mods to it and since I don't have an extended fuel tank, I don't see myself using it too much, unless I decide to run larger tires than I can fit underneath, which probably will never happen.
The skid plates I really like, mostly from the weight perspective. I also have the Victory 4x4 skid plates and if I was to do any real offroading, like when I hit wearyman's creek (brutal in a stock lx - ask me how I know), I'd probably use the Victory ones, but driving around Houston, I don't need the added 100+ lb of all that steel.
Does that vertical tube on the tire carrier have any bracing? It doesn’t look like it would hold up with a large/ heavy wheel and tire setupI've also been busy spending money overseas and waiting long periods of time for shipments.
I'm sorry if these are repeats for some of you on my same FB groups.
The tire carrier is cool, but I'd like some mods to it and since I don't have an extended fuel tank, I don't see myself using it too much, unless I decide to run larger tires than I can fit underneath, which probably will never happen.
The skid plates I really like, mostly from the weight perspective. I also have the Victory 4x4 skid plates and if I was to do any real offroading, like when I hit wearyman's creek (brutal in a stock lx - ask me how I know), I'd probably use the Victory ones, but driving around Houston, I don't need the added 100+ lb of all that steel.
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Julian73
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Added ARB pressure control unit and "controlled" airline to front of engine compartment.
Finally have the exterior of the 200 to a point I'm happy with it. Not sure if the PO took it through scratch and dent carwashes, or washed it with a broom, but the clear coat scratches were bad. Started with a thorough cleaning, then a full clay bar, then got out the DA and 105 on a course pad, 205 on a medium pad, and 21 sealant on a finishing pad. Nothing special and I'm not a profession detailer, but it's a solid 80% better.
Looks terrific.
