CharlieS
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I repurposed a grab handle from the third row (I removed my third row) and attached it to the inside to give something to pull the upper tailgate closed with. Free and easy to do.
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That would also have been an option if I had an electric tailgate. But mine is mechanical.
Good call. It's a nice upgrade. I did to my 2011 as well. Just had to switch out the tube, easy enough...
The (Motivx) filter housing removal tool and the (MOCW) brass drain tool make a big difference when you do an oil change on the 200s...you can get both on Amazon. I change out my oil drain plug gasket every time as well. Hope this helps.
Now you just need the Fumoto oil pan valve with clip on hose kit. I use hoses long enough to put the other ends into the holes in my oil catch pan. I wish I could say I was coordinated enough that I never spill now, but at least I have 98% of the oil in the drain pan before I start making a mess.
I am on the NE side of Kalispell. Love it here so far but it has been quite chilly with these winds.
Yeah, I bought one from my local dealer and have it sitting on my work bench waiting for my next oil change
FrazzledHunter
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It was a nice day so we put out the new ARB awning I mentioned earlier and attached the awning room for the first time.
This thing goes up REALLY fast - about 30 minutes to extend the awning and attach the room and this was our first try:
Also turned 15:
This thing goes up REALLY fast - about 30 minutes to extend the awning and attach the room and this was our first try:
Also turned 15:
Installed rear lower control arm mount skids. It took a lot of pounding to get them on, so had to touch them up with a quick shot of spray paint.
Pro tip: after putting the new arm mount bolt through, use a jack against the front of the skid (only on one corner), then pound other front corner with a 2lb hammer: the pressure from the jack and impact from the hammer moves the skid the rest of the way up where it needs to be. Then (still on jack) drill one hole and install bolt, then remove jack and do other hole + bolt.
Pro tip: after putting the new arm mount bolt through, use a jack against the front of the skid (only on one corner), then pound other front corner with a 2lb hammer: the pressure from the jack and impact from the hammer moves the skid the rest of the way up where it needs to be. Then (still on jack) drill one hole and install bolt, then remove jack and do other hole + bolt.
AHC flush today.
That was a MESSY job.
That was a MESSY job.
TheGrrrrr
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No pics, because I wasn’t thinking about it, but I cleaned up all (some) of the wiring in the engine bay. Mostly just cut down the wiring harness for the eLockers and wired the lockers directly to the Garmin PowerSwitch. Rerouted and cleaned up the wiring for the homespun ARB Triple, reran and secured the airline to the tailgate quick connect, reran the rear locker wiring, and order some new socket sets, power ratchet and tool roll to keep in the drawers.
Unrelated, but rad: found a doorbell for the house that allowed me to program it to play the first 15 seconds of “For Whom the Bell Tolls”. Don’t love the sound quality, but looking to hack it into my old Sonos Play that has lost Wi-Fi. Time to find my soldering gun.
Happy Easter.
Unrelated, but rad: found a doorbell for the house that allowed me to program it to play the first 15 seconds of “For Whom the Bell Tolls”. Don’t love the sound quality, but looking to hack it into my old Sonos Play that has lost Wi-Fi. Time to find my soldering gun.
Happy Easter.
nwfl4runner
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Stupid AIR system. Relocated the breathers, cleaned out the crap foam in the motors. Next step replace the valves and do the valley plate while I'm up there.
Put the minivan in summer mode: 285/75r18 Terra Grappler, 1" spacers, stock height in "normal." I was expecting it to look meaner. Wife said it looks like I lowered it. It doesn't rub, but I might do an AHC sensor lift just to look cooler. 
E-rated tires at 40 psi pretty much ruined the buttery smooth Lexus ride
gonna play with pressures a bit and maybe look for a C rated tire for next summer.
E-rated tires at 40 psi pretty much ruined the buttery smooth Lexus ride
gonna play with pressures a bit and maybe look for a C rated tire for next summer.
Nice, I wouldn't hesitate to run 35psi. At least give that a shot before you make any decisions about stiffness. I found my Load Es on 17" wheels "softer" than my highway tires on 20" wheels. You'd be surprised what a difference a few PSI makes.Put the minivan in summer mode: 285/75r18 Terra Grappler, 1" spacers, stock height in "normal." I was expecting it to look meaner. Wife said it looks like I lowered it. It doesn't rub, but I might do an AHC sensor lift just to look cooler.
E-rated tires at 40 psi pretty much ruined the buttery smooth Lexus ride
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Also, i think you get to post in the 35" club with the 285/75R18...
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Are you re-geared? If not, did you notice the difference?Put the minivan in summer mode: 285/75r18 Terra Grappler, 1" spacers, stock height in "normal." I was expecting it to look meaner. Wife said it looks like I lowered it. It doesn't rub, but I might do an AHC sensor lift just to look cooler.
E-rated tires at 40 psi pretty much ruined the buttery smooth Lexus ride
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No, stock everything. Yes, you can notice a difference right off the line in 1st gear. Once you're away from a stop, there isn't much difference in around town driving. The 3UR makes enough power it's perfectly acceptable to me (so far). My other truck is an fzj80 on 35's with stock gears, so much better by comparison, lol. I haven't had it in low range yet to see how much of an impact is felt there and I also haven't taken it up to the mountains to see how it handles up there. I've only driven like 5 miles, lol.
gaijin
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Put the minivan in summer mode: 285/75r18 Terra Grappler, 1" spacers, stock height in "normal." I was expecting it to look meaner. Wife said it looks like I lowered it. It doesn't rub, but I might do an AHC sensor lift just to look cooler.
E-rated tires at 40 psi pretty much ruined the buttery smooth Lexus ride
The RCTIP for those LT285/75R18 E 129/126R Terra Grapplers on your LX570 is 35psi F/R.
FYI
The biggest impact will be on grade and on the hwy. I basically only get overdrive on a flat road with no headwind at speeds < 80.
7000ft
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I just installed the Pedal Commander in my 2020 LC200HE. A 15 minute install including Blue Tooth app installation and finding a proper out of the way location.
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