What have you done to your 200 Series this week?
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Ah. Whoops! Just saw your earlier post with your white Cruiser. Your truck is going to be visually **transformed** tomorrow. Gonna look great!
Should have no problem fitting the spare underneath.
Many thanks! I will post a pic tomorrow. I'm very happy with the improved ride. More firm but not too harsh. Gone is that front to back bobble head motion. Still hearing a strange sound up front on big bumps. Will have the tire installers take a look for anything loose. The shop I had do the install had a tantrum when I informed them about KDSS. Years back they did my full OME lift on my Tacoma. Excellent job. Not so friendly this time around. Guess the 200 series really is a rare thing these days. I plan to install the Slee sliders myself. I'm F-ing tired of bitchy installers...
Ya, I stopped by a shop last week in San Diego and asked about gear swaps, bumper install, etc...and I could swear that they did NOT want my business. Was actually pretty weird. I think a ton of shops have never even touched the 200 before, which is not hard to believe given that less than 2000 are sold each year in the US But wow. I've been pretty shocked with two shops in particular. I was nice as pie too! Weird.
Your last post makes me feel better. I am pretty easy going, have extra vehicles to use so a shop can keep it as long as they want to. I am not in Wyoming, I'm working in Bakersfield and I had this work done in Visalia where my Dad lives. If I had the time, I really would have preferred to have Kurt at Cruiseroutfitters do it all. The same BS happened with my bumper installs. You would think a shop would be excited about doing something new/different. Instead, all they seem to want to do around here is lift Chevy and Fords to the moon and of course take your cash!
I am 20 miles from Sheridan. I think Denver and SLC are similar distances. I have done a lot of business with Kurt over the years, have never been to his shop and met him in person. I have not done business with Christo but I hear he has an impeccable shop/reputation. I plan to order some of his sliders. Jason at Trail-Tailor just made me a sweet custom rear bumper for my 60. He is down in Rawlins WYO. Great shop for custom bumpers and racks.
Both are great guys. I give Kurt all my 40 Business and Christo all my 100/200 business. Doesn't hurt that Christo is a 25 minute drive from my house where as Kurt is 8 hours or so away. My wife wouldn't be happy about helping me drop off a car at Kurt's 
I got the glass breakage sensor installed at the dealer. I saw a nice 2016 LC and a sweet pre runner when I was there.
Check out all that King shiz. He's even got the can bump stops. Pretty nice.
Check out all that King shiz. He's even got the can bump stops. Pretty nice.
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Began radio/power installs this morning in anticipation of installing the Slee second battery bracket and an IBS system.
Quick tip - wrap your wire ends with Teflon plumbers tape, makes it easier to push/pull through grommets.
DSC00483 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
Giant zip tie for the win.
DSC00497 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
Panavise and Ram mounts.
DSC00502 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
Gadgetry.
DSC00504 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
Quick tip - wrap your wire ends with Teflon plumbers tape, makes it easier to push/pull through grommets.
DSC00483 by Matt Frederick, on FlickrGiant zip tie for the win.
DSC00497 by Matt Frederick, on FlickrPanavise and Ram mounts.
DSC00502 by Matt Frederick, on FlickrGadgetry.
DSC00504 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr
I've had the Cruiser for a month now and loving it! Waxed it up today since it probably won't see too many cleanings!
BTW Check out the mpg.... And when I filled up again, it averaged back to 15.3 lol!
Love the wheels. Trying to convince myself that I don't need a set.
Yea it really brings out the luxury look to the rig. Once I pay it off I think I may go for the 35s and 3inch lift!
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