Sinister
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I did the same thing too, kind of. It worked great and never had any issues. The hardest part was drilling into the dash.
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What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (25 Viewers)
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Oil change, oem filter and Kirkland 0W-20.
Getting better at removing and reinstalling the drivers side skid plate. A cursory inspection of the underside shows my skids are putting in work which makes me happy! Also with the 33’s i don’t need to jack the truck up at all which is great.
Getting better at removing and reinstalling the drivers side skid plate. A cursory inspection of the underside shows my skids are putting in work which makes me happy! Also with the 33’s i don’t need to jack the truck up at all which is great.
good stuff- Oil change, diff oil, tcase
Fun stuff- new setup...
Fun stuff- new setup...
Was happy to find Moorflate compressor fits in the wing, even in its bag.
Didn't take a lot of pictures but here's a few -
First, brake refresh at 45K miles. New pads and rotors all around, plus I rebuilt the rear calipers because of a sticky piston. Rears are wearing much faster than the fronts. I do live on top of a little mountain so going up and down all the time wears the brakes out - one neighbor told me he had to replace his wife's brakes after 10K. I told him to tell her to learn about downshifting. haha
Next time around I'll probably just buy new OEM calipers. Wasn't too difficult to rebuild the rears but it is time consuming vs just swapping them out.
Next up was undercoating to get ready for the winter. I've used fluid film in a can for the last few years but was recommended this black woolwax and wanted to try it out. Used one gallon per vehicle, sprayed via compressor and gun. Got the 200 and Tundra done and still need to do the 80. Messy process but this woolwax looks like it's going to stick better and provide better coverage than fluid film.
Looks like I raptor lined the shocks on my Tundra:
After that I swapped on the winter wheels/tires and gave it a solid deep clean. Not too many pictures throughout as it was a 10+ hour process and I just wanted to get through it...
I'm still perfecting my process - still have a lot to learn about detailing - but this time around I did:
- Iron remover
- Foam cannon
- Hard water stain remover
- First hand wash with dawn soap
- Clay bar
- Second hand wash with automotive soap
- Touch up paint/rock chips
- Sealant
- Wax
Every time I see a white HE I wish I would have gone that route but oh well. I will say black does clean up real nice when you put some effort into it
First, brake refresh at 45K miles. New pads and rotors all around, plus I rebuilt the rear calipers because of a sticky piston. Rears are wearing much faster than the fronts. I do live on top of a little mountain so going up and down all the time wears the brakes out - one neighbor told me he had to replace his wife's brakes after 10K. I told him to tell her to learn about downshifting. haha
Next time around I'll probably just buy new OEM calipers. Wasn't too difficult to rebuild the rears but it is time consuming vs just swapping them out.
Next up was undercoating to get ready for the winter. I've used fluid film in a can for the last few years but was recommended this black woolwax and wanted to try it out. Used one gallon per vehicle, sprayed via compressor and gun. Got the 200 and Tundra done and still need to do the 80. Messy process but this woolwax looks like it's going to stick better and provide better coverage than fluid film.
Looks like I raptor lined the shocks on my Tundra:
After that I swapped on the winter wheels/tires and gave it a solid deep clean. Not too many pictures throughout as it was a 10+ hour process and I just wanted to get through it...
I'm still perfecting my process - still have a lot to learn about detailing - but this time around I did:
- Iron remover
- Foam cannon
- Hard water stain remover
- First hand wash with dawn soap
- Clay bar
- Second hand wash with automotive soap
- Touch up paint/rock chips
- Sealant
- Wax
Every time I see a white HE I wish I would have gone that route but oh well. I will say black does clean up real nice when you put some effort into it
black looks the best when clean. But my God, it takes a lot to keep it that way. I don't know how hard your water is in UT, but there's a way you can pass your water through a softener type media in an upright cylinder to make it effectively DI water. This reduces water spots to almost nothing and helps keep your foam cannons shooting foam on your car better than a car wash! I just used mine for the first time this weekend with great results. It's a real B to setup, but once it's setup you can use it for anything you feel froggy to clean.
Didn't take a lot of pictures but here's a few -
First, brake refresh at 45K miles. New pads and rotors all around, plus I rebuilt the rear calipers because of a sticky piston. Rears are wearing much faster than the fronts. I do live on top of a little mountain so going up and down all the time wears the brakes out - one neighbor told me he had to replace his wife's brakes after 10K. I told him to tell her to learn about downshifting. haha
Next time around I'll probably just buy new OEM calipers. Wasn't too difficult to rebuild the rears but it is time consuming vs just swapping them out.
Next up was undercoating to get ready for the winter. I've used fluid film in a can for the last few years but was recommended this black woolwax and wanted to try it out. Used one gallon per vehicle, sprayed via compressor and gun. Got the 200 and Tundra done and still need to do the 80. Messy process but this woolwax looks like it's going to stick better and provide better coverage than fluid film.
Looks like I raptor lined the shocks on my Tundra:
After that I swapped on the winter wheels/tires and gave it a solid deep clean. Not too many pictures throughout as it was a 10+ hour process and I just wanted to get through it...
I'm still perfecting my process - still have a lot to learn about detailing - but this time around I did:
- Iron remover
- Foam cannon
- Hard water stain remover
- First hand wash with dawn soap
- Clay bar
- Second hand wash with automotive soap
- Touch up paint/rock chips
- Sealant
- Wax
Every time I see a white HE I wish I would have gone that route but oh well. I will say black does clean up real nice when you put some effort into it
Nice, yeah the water is hard here. I need something like that - got a link?
Hey all, i picked up a 2009 200 and have been contemplating a drawer/ sleeping platform option. The adgu is sweet but.. im thinking of easily removable storage bins that would be equal height to the folded down middle row. Third row has been removed.
Something like these outdoor crates in the base camp series seem doable?
They are 12" tall and should be close to the folded down middle row.
Throw em in when needed with an exped on top?
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Something like these outdoor crates in the base camp series seem doable?
They are 12" tall and should be close to the folded down middle row.
Throw em in when needed with an exped on top?
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I’d be surprised if that was strong enough or wide enough to comfortably lie on. They are only 14” wide, I guess you’d be considering trying to clamp 2 together?Hey all, i picked up a 2009 200 and have been contemplating a drawer/ sleeping platform option. The adgu is sweet but.. im thinking of easily removable storage bins that would be equal height to the folded down middle row. Third row has been removed.
Something like these outdoor crates in the base camp series seem doable?
They are 12" tall and should be close to the folded down middle row.
Throw em in when needed with an exped on top?
Base Camp Outdoor Crate - OCBC
The Base Camp Outdoor Crate is the ultimate storage solution for any outdoor pursuit. American-made and durable, it is water and dust-resistant, stackable with other Base Camp crates, and great for camping, road trips, and more. Make sure you're always prepared for your next adventure. Inside...
I’d consider building a cheap platform with a 2x4 frame and a piece of 3/4 ply wood. Others have had success with that. Or mimic the ADGU and use some 8020 for the frame. That stuff is getting cheap on Amazon.
Not cheap. But it does go on sale occasionally. I think I can get around 800 gallons through it before I need to replace the media.
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In my experience crates make a poor platform for sleeping. And width wise, you will want to use the 60% fold down portion of the seat back. Cut some heavy plywood so that the outer edge conforms to the inside wall of the vehicle. I used plywood panels for support partitions that enabled storing bins etc. design it so it’s easily removable.Hey all, i picked up a 2009 200 and have been contemplating a drawer/ sleeping platform option. The adgu is sweet but.. im thinking of easily removable storage bins that would be equal height to the folded down middle row. Third row has been removed.
Something like these outdoor crates in the base camp series seem doable?
They are 12" tall and should be close to the folded down middle row.
Throw em in when needed with an exped on top?
Base Camp Outdoor Crate - OCBC
The Base Camp Outdoor Crate is the ultimate storage solution for any outdoor pursuit. American-made and durable, it is water and dust-resistant, stackable with other Base Camp crates, and great for camping, road trips, and more. Make sure you're always prepared for your next adventure. Inside...
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I have a CR Spotless DI-120 system and it's actually quite easy to use..
I generally only use it for the final rinse to extend resin life. (Think of resin as the filter to remove the dissolved mineralsin these systems.) I do the washing with tap water and take care not to let any surfaces dry while I'm actively washing, but then switch to the spotless system and rinse thoroughly at the end. Then a leaf blower to remove most of what's sitting, back into the garage, and I can let it air dry without any detectable spots.
Also for the record I generally don't mess with all of this on my white cruiser. But my daily is dark and still has good paint, I want to keep it that way.
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Which one is that? Tried a few in my 15 LX that just won’t stay put.
Sinister
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I had that at one point. There was to much bouncing in it for me, so I ditched it.
