About an inch., Just enough to get my gloved fingers between the tire and fender well at full bump.
What have you done to your 200 Series this week?
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Last piece of the power steering system rebuild is finally in along with newly rebuilt mechanical power steering pump, brand new OEM low pressure hoses, new OEM ps reservoir and ps fluid hopefully good for the next 100k miles.
PS: Steering rack does not have any leaks anywhere including inner tie rod seals.
PS: Steering rack does not have any leaks anywhere including inner tie rod seals.
Installed a soft start module along with running lights.
They're 37/12.50 Nitto Ridge Grappler on 17" Method 705 Beadgrip wheels. +35 offset. I followed the wheel clearancing from @TeCKis300 thread on his V37 build and also have a body mount chop and installed the NST Spec 1.5" Body lift (NSTSpec.com) from @MTKID. The body lift is critical for 37's unless you want to do sone serious chopping or limit uptravel.
Stock on 31s, then 33s, 35s, and now what feels like build v37 of Flexus on 37s. Can't leave well enough alone and it's an itch that must be scratched.
Previous build on 35s - Builds - TeCKis300 LX570 "FLX" Build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/teckis300-lx570-flx-build.1260158/#post-13989513
Previous build on 33s - LX570 Slammed on 33's - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lx570-slammed-on-33s.975670/#post-10874074
The goal of v37 continues an attempt to remain faithful to the Land Cruiser (LX?) spirit as mother Toyota (Lexus?) intended - a do everything...
Previous build on 35s - Builds - TeCKis300 LX570 "FLX" Build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/teckis300-lx570-flx-build.1260158/#post-13989513
Previous build on 33s - LX570 Slammed on 33's - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lx570-slammed-on-33s.975670/#post-10874074
The goal of v37 continues an attempt to remain faithful to the Land Cruiser (LX?) spirit as mother Toyota (Lexus?) intended - a do everything...
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Finally got around to washing my engine bay similar to @Ratchey described a while back. I did cover my battery however. Some gtechniq multipurpose cleaner, hose, cleaner again and some agitation with a brush, final rinse, leaf blower dry and then hit with a towel. Done and done. I sprayed some 303 protectant on the plastic/rubber bits for fun after it was dry. I am hopeful I don't have to do this but every 5ish years.
EDIT: I didn’t have any matte finish 303 left. Not my fav, but at least it’s coated with some good stuff to help prolong whatever longevity is there.
EDIT: I didn’t have any matte finish 303 left. Not my fav, but at least it’s coated with some good stuff to help prolong whatever longevity is there.
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Met up with some randos to drive up otay mountain truck trail this morning, basically a gravel shelf road that winds up and down a mountain within spitting distance of the Mexico border. 0/10 difficulty. At the bottom we decided to go through Mocogo Ranch Loop-Donaho trail which starts east then turns into a suicide rock hill and then a crazy narrow rock garden. Forgot to take pics so I pasted a few from OnX. Except for us 4 yotas it was all jeeps on 37s. I definitely had some ass clenching moments but I made it down and through and back home. Truck tracks straight and the sliders and skids did their jobs! Don’t think I broke anything, but I did pick up mad pinstripes. Amazed at the ability of this truck but I again reinforces my love of sand over rocks any day.
Finally couldn't stand my yellow faded headlights anymore. 3m kit to sand and polish. Then 2k clear from a spray can.
Installed Revel Medallion Trail Hart exhaust today.
I enjoy V8 noises.
I enjoy V8 noises.
Any drone?
I didnt really notice it unless I was on the throttle but I’ve only test drove it so far.
FrazzledHunter
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I'm looking at all that empty space in front of the air cleaner and behind the driver's side fuse box.
How do you sleep at night?
It’s a tough row to hoe, but I’m a minimalist (for now) on battery setups!I'm looking at all that empty space in front of the air cleaner and behind the driver's side fuse box.
How do you sleep at night?
Drove it around town today for at least a 1/2 tank of gas.
It’s pretty nice. I don’t notice drone when on cruise control between 55-80mph but you definitely hear it ANYTIME you touch the throttle.
So far 10/10.
Did a 3rd row seat delete and installed tie down brackets for when I load in my gear boxes and strap them down all nice and tight. Rattling and shifting gear drives me crazy! The brackets are from a company called Kaon.
Link please!
siberian
siberian
Rear Seat Delete Tie Down Points to suit Toyota LandCruiser LC200
Rear Seat Delete Mounting Points to suit Toyota LandCruiser LC200 - KAON
www.kaon.com.au
This company makes good stuff but my god they are expensive.
AU???????????? You're killing me...$120 plus shipping... I'm signing up for a welding class...
siberian
siberian
Just checked and without import duties it's $176 bucks. Nice product but hard pass
siberian
siberian
here it is:
Rear Seat Delete Tie Down Points to suit Toyota LandCruiser LC200
Rear Seat Delete Mounting Points to suit Toyota LandCruiser LC200 - KAON
www.kaon.com.au