What have you done to your 200 Series this week?

[Fisher23]

... with bigger tires

Looks way better !!

What size tire are those?

 

[g rant]

@gdlwareagle Those tires are perfect size. Are they 285/70?

Love the wheels also.

Thanks! And yessir they are 285/70/R18

 

[g rant]

Thanks for real info on pricing for suspension and tires I had no idea it could be that much!

Yeah it was going to be around 5k but I decided to get the nicer suspension on it which bumped up the price by about $2k. It was certainly a pricey project but the money was there and it turned out great so no harm no foul!

 

[g rant]

Looks way better !!

What size tire are those?

Thanks! And Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70/R18

 

[Fisher23]

12k installed ... though I will be getting rid of the hook, likely go with the side winder.

 

[empty80]

Changed out my 2722 rear coils for 2723s. I’m already upgrading upgrades!

In all, it took me two hours. I spent the first 45 trying to do it without disconnecting the rear sway bay. I have nightmares based on 4Runner KDSS experience. I gave up, and disconnected the passenger side. Both coils were a breeze with that one side disconnected.

 

[Ali FJ80]

Amazing what a difference a new panel of leather makes.

 

[Hatteras]

I had my radiator proactively replaced today on my 13LC (126k). No leak, but the infamous crack was creeping beyond the raised block.
Also replaced the water pump (weeping), thermostat, tensioner and belt.
Expecting another 120k of trouble free miles.

 

[TeCKis300]

Amazing what a difference a new panel of leather makes.View attachment 2014541View attachment 2014542

Looks great. Curious how this was done. Did you just bring this into an 3rd party upholstery shop and they sewed in a new matching panel?

 

[Ali FJ80]

Looks great. Curious how this was done. Did you just bring this into an 3rd party upholstery shop and they sewed in a new matching panel?

Yes, local upholstery guy I have used in the past. Luckily he has some matching leather so did not have to order and wait on it and they hammered it out this morning pretty quick.

 

[TeCKis300]

Thanks. Much respect for those skilled trades and artisans. Glad to know this is possible without buying a whole OEM seat cover.

 

[grinchy]

There are covers on eBay and Amazon around $180 to replace the seat bottom. @Ali FJ80 how does that price compare to the local fix? I have one I need to do.

 

[brasskey]

There are covers on eBay and Amazon around $180 to replace the seat bottom. @Ali FJ80 how does that price compare to the local fix? I have one I need to do.

Where are the $180 seat bottoms on eBay? I see plenty for 100 series and other SUVs, but not the 200 series. I’m probably just using the wrong search terms, but I’d like a replacement for my 2016.

 

[grinchy]

Where are the $180 seat bottoms on eBay? I see plenty for 100 series and other SUVs, but not the 200 series. I’m probably just using the wrong search terms, but I’d like a replacement for my 2016.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[brasskey]

Pardon Our Interruption...

Thanks. Looks like that’s just 08-15 570s and tan. I need 16+ 200 and black. I’ll keep an eye out. That’s much cheaper than from the dealer!

 

[grinchy]

Thanks. Looks like that’s just 08-15 570s and tan. I need 16+ 200 and black. I’ll keep an eye out. That’s much cheaper than from the dealer!

Try land cruiser seat bottom

 

[Ali FJ80]

There are covers on eBay and Amazon around $180 to replace the seat bottom. @Ali FJ80 how does that price compare to the local fix? I have one I need to do.

I saw those and contacted them a while back about the grey color but was told they only had tan. The local guy charged $120 which I was more than happy with.

 

[Union]

Well I over tightened the rock warrior wheel lock and now it freely rotates on the Bora spacer lug. Still trying to get it off, anyone have any tips?

 

[bryson]

Well I over tightened the rock warrior wheel lock and now it freely rotates on the Bora spacer lug. Still trying to get it off, anyone have any tips?

Yuk! That's not going to be fun any way you look at it. You'll likely have to cut or break off the stud/nut, which won't be easy without marking up your wheel... I'd probably try to cut a groove/slot in the end of the lug nut, then try to split it with a cold chisel. Regardless, the lug nut and stud are ruined, and maybe even the spacer (if the stud spun). Good luck!

 

[Volunteer]

Well I over tightened the rock warrior wheel lock and now it freely rotates on the Bora spacer lug. Still trying to get it off, anyone have any tips?

I would take my hammer drill, buy a good drill bit the size of the stud and cutting oil then make a temp stand out of some scrap wood to set the hammer drill straight on the stud and drill out the stud until the lug breaks or falls off. Use masking tape around the working area on the wheel to protect it that may be your best route at saving the wheel. Best of luck