What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (13 Viewers)

[TeCKis300]

Picked up 4 AHC accumulators for $350 from IMPEX. Shipping appears to be about $50.

Hoping @TeCKis300 writes one of his phenomenal DIY posts before I tackle it as I know he ordered replacements shocks and accumulators as well.

On a parts ordering spree…..

Wow, you got those for a STEAL! Nicely done!!

I happen to just get mine today which completes my set of replacement shocks, globes, and fluid. Still looking at a larger spacer for the front axle to get more droop travel.

It might take me a month or so to get to it as I'm camping every weekend in April to take advantage of the great spring weather.

 

[WoolCruiser]

we’ll it wear a few weeks ago but I added a Prinsu roof rack! Love it! Light bar next!!

 

[nwfl4runner]

Don’t forget the o-rings

 

[Sverige]

Installed a pair of Diode Dynamics SSC2 Pro lights on the rear bumper with a 3-way switch:
position 1: red backlight on, white flood when shift into reverse
position 2: red light off, but white comes on with reverse
position 3: white flood on demand

 

[TeCKis300]

Don’t forget the o-rings

Dang, need to get them.

 

[04UZJ100]

Dang, need to get them.

Are they not on the new accumulators already?

 

[Abraxas9083]

Install Weboost and Trekbox tailgatecover

 

[grinchy]

Are they not on the new accumulators already?

Part numbers and fsm page and discussion in this thread

LX570 AHC Globe/Accumulator Replacement

So what’s the mechanics behind these things needing to be replaced? What wears/degrades? There is a membrane that is filled with nitrogen that provides dampening. It degrades over time and no longer provides dampening

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[El Skywalker]

Install Weboost and Trekbox tailgatecover

View attachment 2966563View attachment 2966564View attachment 2966565

I am looking at those covers myself...
Are they padded enough to comfortably sit on the tailgate for periods of time?

 

[nwfl4runner]

Are they not on the new accumulators already?

They come with 1 (i think, can't remember from my install), but I know I needed one (90301-19015)

 

[Abraxas9083]

yes they are and they are well done

I am looking at those covers myself...
Are they padded enough to comfortably sit on the tailgate for periods of time?

 

[LTSR]

I am looking at those covers myself...
Are they padded enough to comfortably sit on the tailgate for periods of time?

not sure if you are trying to cover up damaged carpet or preserve. if preserving, i have the canvasback cover and it covers further: Toyota Land Cruiser Tailgate Piece - https://www.canvasback.com/toyota-land-cruiser-tailgate-piece.html

 

[7000ft]

yes they are and they are well done

Quality cover. It comes with snaps so you're able to remove it when you need to get into the tool boxes. I opted to use industrial grade Velcro because I didn't want to drill into the plastic cover. I sit on mine occasionally and it's fine for short periods of time. Beats sitting on the ground!

 

[kcjaz]

Install Weboost and Trekbox tailgatecover

View attachment 2966563View attachment 2966564View attachment 2966565

Where did u put the amplifier and inside antenna?

 

[Fisher23]

Finally, my M1102 Cargo, M116A3 Generator trailers and LC200 all have matching wheels. Thanks to @CharlieS

 

[TN LX570]

Hey @CharlieS i just picked one of Amazon that had decent power at an okay price point, link below. Got it for $25 and am very happy so far, used it for 4.5L of AHC, 10.5qts of WS ATF, and both front and rear diffs. It struggled a bit with the thicker oil in the middle of the winter but warming up the oil inside on my heater floor vent made that a non-issue.

Def better than trying to struggle with a hand pump while under the truck in akward positions, just remember there’s no safety switch/trigger so if the hose falls out it just keeps going until you turn it off with your other hand…. I learned from experience the importance of holding the hose in.

Quick tip on AHC if your using this pump
1) it’s great for evacuating the AHC in the reservoir, but not sure how low it empty u want it, I played it a bit safe.
2) when filling the AHC, make sure u get the tube all the way through the neck into the bottom of the reservoir…. Initially mine was only halfway down the deck and fluid shot back at me for some reason, must have gotten log-jammed or something…

Pump is def worth it for changing fluids maybe a handful of times but no idea what happens after a year or two of usage. Should pay for itself by avoiding the dealership one time

EONLION 12V 80W Oil Change Pump... Amazon product ASIN B097275BZ8

Another useful tool I've found on the AHC is one of these bleeders you connect to an air compressor. Slips right on the bleed valve and makes for a super clean job.

Pneumatic Brake Fluid Bleeder with Auto-Refill Kit

Amazing deals on this Pneumatic Brake Fluid Bleeder at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Fisher23]

Mounted my 2 antennas on the bull bar, the GRMS 50 watt stubby and the broomstick cell signal repeater Wilson electronics (same as weboost but little better).

 

[calixto]

Installed a pair of Diode Dynamics SSC2 Pro lights on the rear bumper with a 3-way switch:
position 1: red backlight on, white flood when shift into reverse
position 2: red light off, but white comes on with reverse
position 3: white flood on demand

View attachment 2966427

View attachment 2966428

View attachment 2966429

View attachment 2966430

The three crowns!

 

[calixto]

Finally finished up my adapter plates and bought tamper resistant hardware to mount the FrontRunner Max Trax brackets to my Prinsu. Simple design that allows me to still keep surfboards on the roof and is semi tamper resistant overnight. May get MaxTrax lockable pins or may just run a good cable lock through 2-3 of the d ring bolts.

 

[VooDoo2]

Just a little rear end freshen up