What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (44 Viewers)

[Bullgump]

Not saying you have to change springs.
Just saying that when I added drawers, it did not lead to its own need for a spring swap.

Springs are quick and pretty inexpensive, btw.

Totally agree. Im running medium springs and not the heavy duties. Did bumpers, armor, sliders and drawers. Once we looked at it, the truck sits fine and has plenty of travel so chose not to do the springs. Its about $250 for the springs so if down the road i need some more help in the rear, i can add it without breaking bank. Also I'm organizing drawer contents into categories: Stays in truck, camping, fishing, off roading, etc. helps. That way i pull the stuff out i dont need for daily drives to reduce weight.

 

[TXMeatball]

Almost done with my baseline, just spark plugs and AHC fluid left. Original fluid wasn't bad for having 118k of kid moving. Very excited for the next several thousand care-free miles.

 

[bemerritt]

Somewhat related, got my ham license this week. Had been wanting to do it for a while. Them allowing remote testing during lockdown I think helped a lot of people commit to passing. Highly encourage anyone on the fence about it to do it!

 

[BAY2MTN]

Somewhat related, got my ham license this week. Had been wanting to do it for a while. Them allowing remote testing during lockdown I think helped a lot of people commit to passing. Highly encourage anyone on the fence about it to do it!

Who is dong the remote testing? I've been studying as well during the lockdown, and don't want to wait for testing sites to reopen. Thanks!

 

[turbo8]

Installed some Durobumps on the front. It was supposed to an easy job until on the other side the stud on the stock bump broke off. That sucked removing the broken stud from the frame.

 

[TeCKis300]

^Interesting. Are you trying to limit suspension travel or make for a more plush bump stop?

 

[bemerritt]

Who is dong the remote testing? I've been studying as well during the lockdown, and don't want to wait for testing sites to reopen. Thanks!

Look at the sessions posted here:

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Most of the remote ones have been very popular and have waitlists. I can only recommend the one i did (N7TMS), but the system gets better everyday it seems. Pushing a lot of people through which is good in most people's eyes. Of course some people disagree with it.

 

[turbo8]

^Interesting. Are you trying to limit suspension travel or make for a more plush bump stop?

I have these on my 4runner and like them alot.
They reduce the feeling of hard bottom outs by engaging sooner and compressing more. the stock ones don't have much give at all. They don't reduce travel.

 

[bozncsurf]

Installed some Durobumps on the front. It was supposed to an easy job until on the other side the stud on the stock bump broke off. That sucked removing the broken stud from the frame.

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Looked on their website but didn’t see any land cruiser specific details. Which model did you purchase?

 

[turbo8]

Looked on their website but didn’t see any land cruiser specific details. Which model did you purchase?

I used the ones for the Tundra.

 

[atsparkinson]

Installed my alpha @TrekboxX Logan approves!

 

[Madtiger]

ARB Summit sliders

 

[grinchy]

Total Chaos and Asfir aluminum skids.

 

[supdizzle]

Celebrated LC's 200K milestone with a trip into the rockies on some trails. Ran into some snow at about 10K feet just outside Idaho Springs, CO

 

[04UZJ100]

Celebrated LC's 200K milestone with a trip into the rockies on some trails. Ran into some snow at about 10K feet just outside Idaho Springs, CO

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Awesome! Have you ever serviced the transmission? Any unplanned repairs?

 

[supdizzle]

Awesome! Have you ever serviced the transmission? Any unplanned repairs?

New to me 2008 LC and the quest to go to 300K miles worry free

forum.ih8mud.com

here is my thread of maintenance

 

[jmw101]

New to me 2008 LC and the quest to go to 300K miles worry free

forum.ih8mud.com

here is my thread of maintenance

I'm over 300,000. Can be done easily, while still using the LC as a workhorse.

Love the pictures.

 

[catastrofe]

Added a Thule Hullavator and went kayaking.

 

[gentimmy]

Somewhat related, got my ham license this week. Had been wanting to do it for a while. Them allowing remote testing during lockdown I think helped a lot of people commit to passing. Highly encourage anyone on the fence about it to do it!

how did you get set up for remote testing?

related: installed my ARB 2500 awning

 

[ntsaint]

Installed the rolling floor 200 kit from ARB. It gives the finished look I was missing with the rolling floor on one side and the full height drawer on the other. Big thanks to @catastrofe for the part number and guidance in ordering.