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What have you done to your 200 Series this week?
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heres the keys son, go 4x4 my truck..... they both had that coming
I always asked my dad before doing stupid stuff… is what he wishes I could say now.
You're past the 7-year itch. That's lifer territory with the 200-series now.
Early Christmas presents!
Will you check the rear upper control arm lengths to see if there is a dimensional difference between the L and R arms?
Absolutely, as soon as I get home. Note, there are mounting brackets on each one for the AHC height sensors and I think they're different (per side) but I'll confirm when I get home. It will be a bit, as I'm traveling.
I did the same thing recently and have a quick question, did you get a correction bracket for your panhard or an adjustable panhard as well? I did an adjustable on mine and it "walks" in a way over bumps at speeds above 35mph. Just trying to figure our if I should do a bracket instead. Thanks in advance. Ride looks great too!
Yes, the passenger side rear UCA is incrementally longer.
The LX ones, as I found out later, are also different part numbers as they have AHC height sensor brackets. I have a spare set of minty new LC UCAs. I'll let them go for $200+shipping if anyone is interested
From top to bottom
1. LC Left UCA 48710-60150
2. LC Right UCA 48710-60140
3. LX Right UCA 48710-60121
4. LX Left UCA 48710-60131
^What he said.
An adjustable length panhard will help you center the rear tires under the truck so it *looks* right when parked, but does nothing to correct suspension geometry and can actually make things worse when the rear axle is flexed. The correct way to fix the panhard after lifting is to relocate the mounting point so the panhard sits near level like it does stock. Stock length panhard (ie the one that came on your truck) is the best length, just re-use it or if you really like your adjustable one, just adjust it back to stock length. Dr.KDSS (bolt on) or Eimkeith (weld on) correction kits are the go-to products for panhard correction, although it's also possible to make something yourself
An adjustable length panhard will help you center the rear tires under the truck so it *looks* right when parked, but does nothing to correct suspension geometry and can actually make things worse when the rear axle is flexed. The correct way to fix the panhard after lifting is to relocate the mounting point so the panhard sits near level like it does stock. Stock length panhard (ie the one that came on your truck) is the best length, just re-use it or if you really like your adjustable one, just adjust it back to stock length. Dr.KDSS (bolt on) or Eimkeith (weld on) correction kits are the go-to products for panhard correction, although it's also possible to make something yourself
Haven't done it yet, but thinking about deleting all the window trim. Basically, I had a driver's side front door replaced. Shop didn't order the trim, so I'm waiting for him to get it in and finish up.
But over the last couple of days, I've been looking at it... And I kinda like it. Now I'm wondering about removing the rest of the upper trim, the B pillar panels, possibly the C pillar stripping (although I don't know if its paint under those), and of course the chrome strip at the lower window line. I'm not thinking about repainting or wrapping anything... literally just taking it all off. Get more of like a retro body color upper vibe.
Anybody done this, or know anybody who has? Or maybe just has experience removing these pieces as part of the traditional repainting/wrapping chrome-delete mod? Pics/tips/rants about why this is a great or terrible idea very appreciated.
Water tightness should be the same as I'm not removing any of the rubber, but that rubber sun-aging quicker (similar to the 60 and earlier series) is an issue, I think.
Below are pics with the missing driver's window trim...
Oh, and the wheels and tires are new, so that counts for this thread lol
But over the last couple of days, I've been looking at it... And I kinda like it. Now I'm wondering about removing the rest of the upper trim, the B pillar panels, possibly the C pillar stripping (although I don't know if its paint under those), and of course the chrome strip at the lower window line. I'm not thinking about repainting or wrapping anything... literally just taking it all off. Get more of like a retro body color upper vibe.
Anybody done this, or know anybody who has? Or maybe just has experience removing these pieces as part of the traditional repainting/wrapping chrome-delete mod? Pics/tips/rants about why this is a great or terrible idea very appreciated.
Water tightness should be the same as I'm not removing any of the rubber, but that rubber sun-aging quicker (similar to the 60 and earlier series) is an issue, I think.
Below are pics with the missing driver's window trim...
Oh, and the wheels and tires are new, so that counts for this thread lol
Very possibly. Hey, if I do this, its for the benefit of 200 series trim removal aficionados everywhere. A brave new world. I'm out there, Jerry, and I'm loving every minute of it!
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That is what I was thinking. I will be ordering one now. Thank you for the input.
Finished up a bunch of things I ordered right after picking it up in early Nov. Changed the idler pulley/tensioner/belt earlier this week. Switched to 5w40. Removed rear video screens and installed the Victory4x4 covers.
New piano black steering wheel from eBay to replace the haggard-looking stock one. Fatter grip than stock, heat isn't great but it's still there, pretty happy for the ~$300 I paid.
Paint matched the grille and most of the chrome to see how it looked using HyperDip, will probably take it all off and take it a shop for paint whenever this stuff starts peeling off. Still need to re-install the fog trim, oops.
Installed stock weight Bilstein rear coils to match the front lift. I have Kings in front (22" hub to fender) and the Bilstein coils with Dobinsons MRRs in back (22.5" hub to fender). Mostly happy with things, tho I do wish there was a coil that was just slightly stiffer, but I'm gonna add airbags in the spring and hope it helps with the wallow. 275/70/18s with 1.5 spacers....and I already wish I went with 295s lol.
New piano black steering wheel from eBay to replace the haggard-looking stock one. Fatter grip than stock, heat isn't great but it's still there, pretty happy for the ~$300 I paid.
Paint matched the grille and most of the chrome to see how it looked using HyperDip, will probably take it all off and take it a shop for paint whenever this stuff starts peeling off. Still need to re-install the fog trim, oops.
Installed stock weight Bilstein rear coils to match the front lift. I have Kings in front (22" hub to fender) and the Bilstein coils with Dobinsons MRRs in back (22.5" hub to fender). Mostly happy with things, tho I do wish there was a coil that was just slightly stiffer, but I'm gonna add airbags in the spring and hope it helps with the wallow. 275/70/18s with 1.5 spacers....and I already wish I went with 295s lol.
I did not install this. But my installer said the gears and locker had no problem with measurements in the rear. He had some trouble in the front with the gears.
Leather wrapped and installed the Victory 4x4 screen delete plates, because LX. Detailed the interior to remove previous owners funk. Only found one french fry.
