What have you done to your 200 Series this week?

[mmorgan24]

Are those the AOB switches? How is the quality? I am thinking about ordering the Aux Battery version to remotely enable my DC-DC charger. Is 32.5mmx22mm (960 series) the correct size?

Push switch 960NG 12volt Toyota OEM Replacement AUX BATTERY NEW green -Air On Board

12 Volt 3amp ON-OFF Toyota OEM Replacement Push Switch with LED green light for Highlander, Tacoma, 4Runner, Tundra and Sequoia

www.aironboard.com

AOB are good switches - but I wish I would have purchased a more digital solution due to the need for relays and fuses elsewhere either way. One day I see me doing this over again. Use the overseas site to get a better list of the switches.

My last order.

Items in your order Qty Price Push switch 9B04NG 12volt Toyota OEM Replacement REAR LIGHTS NEW green SKU: SW9B04NG 1 $19.98 Wire Plug 1 x Wire Plug $0.00 Switch Cover 1 x REAR LIGHTS $0.00 Switch Body 1 x LED LIGHT GREEN $0.00 Push switch 9B81NG 12volt Toyota OEM Replacement BUMPER LIGHTS NEW GREEN SKU: SW9B81NG 1 $19.98 Wire Plug 1 x Wire Plug $0.00 Switch Body 1 x LED LIGHT GREEN $0.00 Switch Cover 1 x BUMPER LIGHTS $0.00

Subtotal​ $39.96​ Shipping & Handling​ $5.65​ Grand Total (Excl.Tax)​ $45.61​ Tax​ $0.00​ Grand Total (Incl.Tax)​ $45.61​

 

[Aint Misbehavin]

For sure I see what you mean. After seeing your post I was inspired to look into my lockers again. I figured out since I already have my onboard air my best option seems to be ARB lockers that are a little bit less expensive. Seems they both come highly recommended according to people here on the forum. The main thing that was holding me back before was somebody recommended that I regear at the same time. Pretty much an extra $3000. Much more simple just figuring for $2000 worth of lockers. Seems like a one day thing I can do myself. I don’t necessarily see any point for regearing in my case anyway. I haven’t seen any noticeable difference or loss of power with my 35s lift etc. etc.

Yea doing a full regear is expensive and a lot more labor intensive than just adding the new carrier. I diffidently want larger tires now since the LX’s ass hangs so low. I think I’ll go up to either 285/75/17 or 305/70/17 then eventually get armor.
Testing the install at valley of the moon in east San Diego.

 

[Bullgump]

No good reason to be shy after all I’ve done to the outside. I just need to bite the bullet and put holes in my dash. Looks great!

Another option. No drilling in dash. I've hung phone, Ham radio and Samsung Tablet at same time on this set up. No movement in Moab, Colorado during LCDC and the crap roads in Houston and Louisiana.

Passengers have had no issue it being there. No leg rub and French fries don't drop next to seat. Lol

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Added some Hella Rallye 4000 lights to the TJM. It's funny - they look ginormous in your hand, but tiny once installed on the truck.

Also added a Loncky steering wheel cover, with a different style than most here have done.

 

[wiseinvestor]

Added some Hella Rallye 4000 lights to the TJM. It's funny - they look ginormous in your hand, but tiny once installed on the truck.

Also added a Loncky steering wheel cover, with a different style than most here have done.
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Awesome job on the bumper. Looks great!

 

[Offwidth]

Nice. Those are well-reviewed. Are you on stock suspension? Any rubbing?

Stock suspension, zero rubbing, plenty of clearance. Great grip on snow. Quite.

 

[reddog90]

Added spidertrax spacers from Slee. Got rid of most of my rubbing and tires look right now.

 

[FerrisBueller]

Added spidertrax spacers from Slee. Got rid of most of my rubbing and tires look right now.

@reddog90 I keep going back and forth on whether I should add wheel spacers when I install my Bilstein lift. I understand the negatives (e.g., larger turn radius, more stress on CVs) and the positives (e.g., less rubbing with bigger tires, better aggressive look). I was convinced for a long time to avoid the spacers, but now I'm starting to question that, again. Any feedback and observations before / after adding your wheel spacers?

 

[reddog90]

@reddog90 I keep going back and forth on whether I should add wheel spacers when I install my Bilstein lift. I understand the negatives (e.g., larger turn radius, more stress on CVs) and the positives (e.g., less rubbing with bigger tires, better aggressive look). I was convinced for a long time to avoid the spacers, but now I'm starting to question that, again. Any feedback and observations before / after adding your wheel spacers?

I was hoping to avoid spacers, but I was rubbing too badly on the KDSS arm and sway bar for my liking after I installed my lift and tires. Clearance between tire and UCA was a little close for comfort as well. So I added them to fix those problems. It seems to have fixed that but now there is some new rubbing on the fender liner, although it's much less severe and more easily fixed. No noticeable difference in vehicle handling, although I've only really done highway driving over the holidays since install. I installed them per the included instructions. Included red loctite, torqued to 130 ft lb, drive 50 miles and check at 120 ft lbs. Imo, the stance is way better than a lifted 200 with factory offset wheels.

 

[FerrisBueller]

I was hoping to avoid spacers, but I was rubbing too badly on the KDSS arm and sway bar for my liking after I installed my lift and tires. Clearance between tire and UCA was a little close for comfort as well. So I added them to fix those problems. It seems to have fixed that but now there is some new rubbing on the fender liner, although it's much less severe and more easily fixed. No noticeable difference in vehicle handling, although I've only really done highway driving over the holidays since install. I installed them per the included instructions. Included red loctite, torqued to 130 ft lb, drive 50 miles and check at 120 ft lbs. Imo, the stance is way better than a lifted 200 with factory offset wheels.

Awesome, thanks. I guess if I want to bump up any higher than my current LT285/65-R18 tires, then I'll need spacers anyway. I guess I can just buy them, then sell them if I decide I don't like them.

Your rig looks great with them!

 

[Tighe]

Gotta let the world know!

 

[Sandroad]

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Excellent mod.

 

[catastrofe]

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Gotta let the world know!

Congrats! How many horsepower did that add?

 

[BillyG2014LC200]

I recently had my rear hatch "LAND CRUISER" emblem painted to math the factory Magnetic Gray Metallic paint since I hate all things chrome. I wanted the letters to stand out a bit so I ordered and installed a set of TVDVINYLDECALS.com to place over the letters. Not sure if you can see exactly what the final outcome looks like in this photo with the direct sunlight?

 

[BillyG2014LC200]

Added spidertrax spacers from Slee. Got rid of most of my rubbing and tires look right now.

Amazing how much better it looks with the spacers, suspension lift and larger- more aggressive tires! It is too bad Toyota didn't roll these puppies off the production line looking more like this.

 

[Tighe]

Congrats! How many horsepower did that add?

Haha, the third car seat really maxed out the 3UR-FE!

 

[NoClue]

Applied 3M scotchgard pro PPF to the front fenders and A pillars. Edit : with help from the mrs.

 

[04UZJ100]

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Applied 3M scotchgard pro PPF to the front fenders and A pillars. Edit : with help from the mrs.

How was it? Would you DIY again? Any pointers/specific tools required?

 

[GOLIGHTLY]

I guess it's not explicitly 200-Series related, but I added an older brother to the stable. 2000 LX 470. Ignore the weight distribution on the trailer... the uHaul special had to suffice for today. Yall saw nothing.

This was supposed to be a big project (listed as non-run/non-drive and my disrespectfully low bid won uncontested), but with a new battery and a 30A fuse it runs and drives almost as smooth as my 200. The truck never left Texas, single owner, frame is spotless (this is not hyperbole, its insane). Let the baselining and evolution into snow/mountain beast begin.

 

[radman]

Now I’m one of “those guys” with a Krazy expensive shovel (thanks to Santa)