What have you done to your 200 Series this week?

[Hoosier Daddy]

Over the long weekend I took a step back toward stock configuration. Pulled the bull bar and replaced the stock bumper. (Bull bar is listed in the classifieds if you're interested.)

Now things get interesting. My intent was to pull the 2.5" lift and replace with a 0-1" Bilstein 6112/5160 setup, then to replace the Method wheels with Tundra steelies (or Fifteen52 Nieto steelie-look alloys) with Michelin Defenders. But, I dunno, I'm kinda digging how it looks now. Lots of fun choices to be made.

 

[Sajan]

Over the long weekend I took a step back toward stock configuration. Pulled the bull bar and replaced the stock bumper. (Bull bar is listed in the classifieds if you're interested.)

Now things get interesting. My intent was to pull the 2.5" lift and replace with a 0-1" Bilstein 6112/5160 setup, then to replace the Method wheels with Tundra steelies (or Fifteen52 Nieto steelie-look alloys) with Michelin Defenders. But, I dunno, I'm kinda digging how it looks now. Lots of fun choices to be made.

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good call.
I am just not a fan of the bull bar look.

 

[MRego]

Over the long weekend I took a step back toward stock configuration. Pulled the bull bar and replaced the stock bumper. (Bull bar is listed in the classifieds if you're interested.)

Now things get interesting. My intent was to pull the 2.5" lift and replace with a 0-1" Bilstein 6112/5160 setup, then to replace the Method wheels with Tundra steelies (or Fifteen52 Nieto steelie-look alloys) with Michelin Defenders. But, I dunno, I'm kinda digging how it looks now. Lots of fun choices to be made.

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Gadammit! SOOOO much cleaner and classier. nicely done.

Useless for actually loading stuff and dogs. I load 5 Siberian sled dogs I don't care for tailgating by -40 or by 90 above; I have a great deck for that. As to loading stuff for the transfer station 15 miles away the wonderful gate hits you in the goonies every time you want to reach for the garbage or other stuff you're trashing.

You want a truck, get a truck, you want an SUV get that, and just 'cuz it's been around for 50 years don't make it right. I could quote you chapter and verse of idiocies Ferdinand P has as legacy that folks swear by just because it's always been there. Five gauges you can't see 2 of them, a wiper in the rear with no washer...

Sorry count me out on this one

siberian

Dude, that is THE ONE sacred thing about Land Cruisers. You irate (almost) everybody and even inspired the creation of a dedicated thread. Just drop it. This is coming from someone that traded-in his 200 for a 300, does not necessarily miss the tailgate, but still admires it.

 

[siberian]

If they would make that tailgate lie flat down against the bumper; meaning you could actually REACH stuff that's piled in the back of the second row seats, or reach the hook ups for the dogs I would (drop it). As it is, and apologies, it sucks as a concept or design. Sort of like the new Ferrari EV Luce, albeit cheaper, or the 992 shaver for a gear "stick" or the removal of the AM radio or ... on Porsche.

siberian

 

[echocall]

If they would make that tailgate lie flat down against the bumper; meaning you could actually REACH stuff that's piled in the back of the second row seats, or reach the hook ups for the dogs I would (drop it). As it is, and apologies, it sucks as a concept or design. Sort of like the new Ferrari EV Luce, albeit cheaper, or the 992 shaver for a gear "stick" or the removal of the AM radio or ... on Porsche.

siberian

Yeah I love the tailgate until I have to get something that's just behind the second row of seats (I have t-rex arms).

 

[gasman4u]

If they would make that tailgate lie flat down against the bumper; meaning you could actually REACH stuff that's piled in the back of the second row seats, or reach the hook ups for the dogs I would (drop it). As it is, and apologies, it sucks as a concept or design. Sort of like the new Ferrari EV Luce, albeit cheaper, or the 992 shaver for a gear "stick" or the removal of the AM radio or ... on Porsche.

siberian

Get a good set of lifts to wear. I believe in you!

 

[actort]

Got some work done on a new to me 2018 LC200. Step sliders & skid plates (Slee), roof rack (westcott design), OME BP51 suspension (1.5 inch lift), Icon 17 inch wheels and Toyo open country 285/70/17 tires. All work done at Slee except for the roof rack, I installed that myself

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Any other pics of the westcott basket?

 

[TN LX570]

Replaced the intermediate shaft on the front diff, the old one decided that it had had enough of my shenanigans.

 

[Artie]

Replaced the intermediate shaft on the front diff, the old one decided that it had had enough of my shenanigans.
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You partake in serious shenanigans.

 

[gasman4u]

You partake in serious shenanigans.

@TNLX570 . colorized.

 

[Artie]

Just stocking up to do stuff to our 200 series.

I’m a little bummed, they showed the metal can diff fluid part number but they shipped the new stuff. According to the gal at the counter, ordering the old part number automatically orders the superseding part number. I’ll have one diff that ends up with a mix of new and old, I’m assuming that’s fine but if not please chime in.

I tried both new and old part numbers for the t-case but neither was available. Thankfully, I still have a few cans of the unicorn tears left.

 

[Spaghetti Sauce]

I spent more time trying to SEARCH for where this damn wire was than going in there and finding it myself...

 

[OEMGUY0720]

One out of four O2 sensors didn’t come out good and the thread on the bung was stripped.
Thread chasers are godsend.

Replaced with new exhaust gaskets as well upon reassembly.

 

[gasman4u]

One out of four O2 sensors didn’t come out good and the thread on the bung was stripped.
Thread chasers are godsend.
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Replaced with new exhaust gaskets as well upon reassembly.

How old were they? Any codes?

 

[OEMGUY0720]

How old were they? Any codes?

200k+ miles and no codes, just part of the baseline maintenance I am doing to make sure it runs smoothly for the next 100k at least.

 

[Sajan]

200k+ miles and no codes, just part of the baseline maintenance I am doing to make sure it runs smoothly for the next 100k at least.

I thought they degrade overtime.. it’s probably not a bad idea to replace them every 100K.

 

[Spaghetti Sauce]

I thought they degrade overtime.. it’s probably not a bad idea to replace them every 100K.

Eh, that's overkill IMO. Change it when you get a CEL or if you're doing something that requires removal of the oxygen sensors.

 

[OEMGUY0720]

I thought they degrade overtime.. it’s probably not a bad idea to replace them every 100K.

O2 sensors last a long time, unless the engine went through prolonged misfires which heats up the exhaust more than the average temperature it handles. It also degrades if the probes gets exposed to a coolant leak which damages probe.

All 8 spark plugs and ignition plugs are new so thought process is might as well replace them.

 

[mfeferman]

Just stocking up to do stuff to our 200 series.

I’m a little bummed, they showed the metal can diff fluid part number but they shipped the new stuff. According to the gal at the counter, ordering the old part number automatically orders the superseding part number. I’ll have one diff that ends up with a mix of new and old, I’m assuming that’s fine but if not please chime in.

I tried both new and old part numbers for the t-case but neither was available. Thankfully, I still have a few cans of the unicorn tears left.

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I use Aisin for the trans fluid and valvoline for front, center, and rear diff. The metal can of stuff (hydraulic fluid) I get for my AHC.

 

[WhiteRiver]

Swapped out the badges on my 2008 LX570. Not sure about the retro 4WD badge yet. Thoughts?