Atwalz
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Thanks. No changes to the rear axle. I have 3” lift in the rear. It has a 1-degree rake. CV angles and front driveshaft are 5 degrees. TREs are exactly at 0 degrees.
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What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (26 Viewers)
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Thanks. No changes to the rear axle. I have 3” lift in the rear. It has a 1-degree rake. CV angles and front driveshaft are 5 degrees. TREs are exactly at 0 degrees.
Atwalz
Civil Engineer
Looking good with some pretty huge clearance you have there now.
With an aggressive rear axle lift, the panhard would sit at a rather steep angle. I wonder if a 100-series panhard relocation could easily adapted and used. Could have handling benefits.
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With an aggressive rear axle lift, the panhard would sit at a rather steep angle. I wonder if a 100-series panhard relocation could easily adapted and used. Could have handling benefits.
Delta Vehicle Systems - 100 Series Panhard Drop Bracket
Get rid of that rear end wiggle!
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Atwalz
Civil Engineer
Looking good with some pretty huge clearance you have there now.
With an aggressive rear axle lift, the panhard would sit at a rather steep angle. I wonder if a 100-series panhard relocation could easily adapted and used. Could have handling benefits.
Delta Vehicle Systems - 100 Series Panhard Drop Bracket
Get rid of that rear end wiggle!
100 series is a mirror image for mounting bracket. @Delta VS needs to make some for 200 series. I currently have a tough dog adjustable Panhard bar I got from @TRAIL TAILOR a few years ago.
Brave man! Any pics of the finished product?
Installed air bags for towing and the OEM strut spacers in front. Came out rather underwhelming for the amount of work.
It raised up a little in the rear from the air bags even at 2.5psi so I didn’t net any improvement on the raked look. The spacers only lifted about 5/8 - 3/4” at the center of the front wheels.
Oh well, something is better than nothing and the air bags were needed. It does feel a little less “wallowy” in the back even with the air bags that low.
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It raised up a little in the rear from the air bags even at 2.5psi so I didn’t net any improvement on the raked look. The spacers only lifted about 5/8 - 3/4” at the center of the front wheels.
Oh well, something is better than nothing and the air bags were needed. It does feel a little less “wallowy” in the back even with the air bags that low.
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You had to sew that thing on? Looks OEM.
What’s that cost if you don’t mind me asking?
About $60 I think from Amazon. Just google Loncky 200 Series Land Cruiser Leather Steering Cover. They have a youtube video out on install too. Comes with great instructions that I had to refer to (plus the video) a few times during install.
reddog90
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Awesome. Any more pictures?
Temporarily applied some 3M Paint protection film to the freshly painted hood to protect it on the trip. Will order some custom cut film when I have more time.
Also mounted the Rototrax to the roof rack. Used some Yakima 23H mighty Mounts and some SXMA fuel Pack mounts I found on Amazon. (budget build) Haven't tested it to see how much noise there is. More of a PITA to use than the Rotopax mounts but significantly less expensive.
Also mounted the Rototrax to the roof rack. Used some Yakima 23H mighty Mounts and some SXMA fuel Pack mounts I found on Amazon. (budget build) Haven't tested it to see how much noise there is. More of a PITA to use than the Rotopax mounts but significantly less expensive.
Day 3 in Moab...Arches Nat Park...not many offroad trails but ran Willow Springs road, Tower Arch and Willow to Hwy 191. Rain made rocks slick but LC never missed a beat.
Markuson
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Can you describe the use of these maxtrax locks? What’s the PiTA part?
How does the lock security seem, etc?
I'm not an expert, but I've heard that its not recommended to put anything on fresh paint for at least 2-3 months. Its because the fresh paint needs to breath off and fully cure.
I used the Yakima Mount and ran a M8x1.25 bolt up through it. I used a 40mm coupling nut (which was way too long) Ended cutting about 17mm off of it. I used the top portion of the lock system along with the locking handle. I had to cut off about 20 - 30 mm of the bolt on the handle. (I don't know if they make a smaller lock system for a thinner tank. That would work better. They have several sizes)
I did this set up for the front and rear cross bar.
To lock it, you place the top cup
The lock seems OK. It's pretty basic compared to the RotoPax lock. I think if someone really wanted them it could be defeated, but the good thing is that there are 2 they have to get through. For what little use they will probably get from me, it was worth the $80 plus savings. If I used them a lot, I would consider the RotoPax lock for ease of use.
I asked the paint shop about that as I have heard the same thing. He recommended that I do it. He said their paint is guaranteed and they often send cars straight to the wrap shop. I guess we will see if there are any issues. Their repairs have a lifetime warranty.
Markuson
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Thanks for details. Definitely see why the PiTA description fit. Seems like it works...
Will be interesting to see that screw and up-facing lock slots do with mud/crud, etc.
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How was it applying the film? I am thinking of getting a fender and 1/3 hood kit to DIY. Instructions for XPEL look rather simple since you don’t even need a heat gun.
Yeah, the lock slots are a concern. Will see how that goes.
It's not too bad. A cut to fit kit is much easier to apply than what I did with a 12"x72" sheet. Especially if it isn't a wrap around kit. The hardest part is making sure you get all of the fluid out from underneath. I am used to applying wrap which has air release channels. PPF has none. So there are a couple of water bubbles in there. An insulin needle works well for popping them.
You need to make sure you really wash your hands then clean them with Isopropyl alcohol to remove all of the oils or you will leave prints. Keep the surface wet, and both sides of the PPF wet. You will likely need a rubber squeegee (yellow) and a hard card squeegee (white) for easier installation. I skipped the soapy solution and just used iso/distilled water solution. You just have to be ready to commit if you go that route.
looking good! We are headed out that way next week and so looking forward to roaming!!!
