What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (19 Viewers)

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Close up of wheel and tire. Fuel Recoil 20x9 / Toyo AT II Xtreme 285/55/20

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Finally getting some things done... Windows tinted, grill and emblems blacked out, front suspension spacers installed and new wheels and tires

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Is that your stock grill, painted?? That looks awesome! I love that it is a matte black. What was your process for the grill?
 
Is that your stock grill, painted?? That looks awesome! I love that it is a matte black. What was your process for the grill?

Thanks. I plasti dipped it. Removed the grill, cleaned it thoroughly, applied 6 coats of plasti dip and 4 coats of glossifier. I am really happy with the finished product, it came out very clean
 
Hit 100k a few weeks ago.

Changed the oil, and spark plugs.

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The tire pressure ninja strikes again! ;)
 
What I did this week? Decided AGAINST painting my TJM bumper myself, the weekend project I had been looking forward to all week. :(

I am getting the sense that powder coating is far more durable than liquid paint. As much as I hate paying a significant proportion of the bumper's price on something as non-functional as paint, I'm gonna suck it up. Amazon is pretty good about returns, anyways.
 
Went back to black (Michelin LTX AT2 265/70R17)

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And of course had to give the tyres a good sand scrub to clean them

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Replaced my Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform with an awesome Gamiviti Rack (shown on its own and with the JB Tent on top). I'm still working on the precise placement of the tent and the height of the rack

I also ran electrical to the roof for a front LED bar, camping lights on the sides and rear, and auxiliary 12v power for the tent (USB chargers, etc.).

Impromptu camping trip Friday night (last trip with the Rhino Rack setup)
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Gamiviti Rack
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Completed Install and JB Tent (green tape to help keep the wiring in place while the silicone sealant dries)
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Waiting for a FedEx Freight delivery on Wednesday - will keep you posted:

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BTW, on the passenger side forward seat mounting position I found this white plug:

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Anybody know what it is?

TIA
 
Waiting for a FedEx Freight delivery on Wednesday - will keep you posted:

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BTW, on the passenger side forward seat mounting position I found this white plug:

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Anybody know what it is?

TIA

Could that be the place-holder for the LX version's wiring for powered seat raise/lowering?
 
Could that be the place-holder for the LX version's wiring for powered seat raise/lowering?

Good guess, but if that was it, wouldn't there be one on each side? Also, it is a pretty sophisticated looking part just to be a placeholder - it has cross-hatched vent-like structures, a rubber gasket and a pull-tab looking appendage. I think it's something else :(
 
Here are two more pics that might give us a better idea:

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i put my WKOR sliders on this past weekend, i got the 2x3 main rail, very stout very well made, couldn't be happier. i was given the option to do the 2x2 or 2x3 for no extra cost, really glad i went 2x3, i think they look perfect. cobalt drill bits are a must for anyone installing these, i learned the hard way and had to go back to the hardware store, (DO NOT use black oxide bits, worthless for this application). install was easy, a little time consuming to tap the two holes on each side, spacing isn't ideal for a ratchet so i was stuck using a crescent wrench. once the holes are tapped everything just bolts up, there are 6 holes on the bottom of the slider that need to be drilled on each side, and you NEED tough cobalt bits, 1/8", 1/4", and 21/64" i couldn't find a 21/64" in cobalt so i used a 5/16" cobalt and finished up with the 21/64" black oxide bit with quite a bit of effort for that extra 1/64". an impact wrench also is a must have in my opinion. the holes take thread cutting bolts, and an impact makes life quite a bit easier. still waiting on my prinsu rack, gobi ladder, and arb bumper. i've got the ARB skids and BP-51's sitting in the garage. just waiting to do the bumper before i get the BP51's installed, need to get my butt in gear, winter is coming quick

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i put my WKOR sliders on this past weekend, i got the 2x3 main rail, very stout very well made, couldn't be happier. i was given the option to do the 2x2 or 2x3 for no extra cost, really glad i went 2x3, i think they look perfect. cobalt drill bits are a must for anyone installing these, i learned the hard way and had to go back to the hardware store, (DO NOT use black oxide bits, worthless for this application). install was easy, a little time consuming to tap the two holes on each side, spacing isn't ideal for a ratchet so i was stuck using a crescent wrench. once the holes are tapped everything just bolts up, there are 6 holes on the bottom of the slider that need to be drilled on each side, and you NEED tough cobalt bits, 1/8", 1/4", and 21/64" i couldn't find a 21/64" in cobalt so i used a 5/16" cobalt and finished up with the 21/64" black oxide bit with quite a bit of effort for that extra 1/64". an impact wrench also is a must have in my opinion. the holes take thread cutting bolts, and an impact makes life quite a bit easier.

I'll echo everything Ray stated here. I installed my WKOR sliders last weekend. Only difference with mine is I went with the diamond plated top plate for a more stable step for my little guys. Don't want their foot slipping thru the opening and breaking an ankle when they are getting in or out of the truck. I found the Cobalt bits at a local Lowes. Would've preordered them from Amazon Prime had I known the sizes in advance that would be needed. Threading the two holes on each side was a little bit of a PITA and did not come out perfectly square but these sliders are not coming off. I also used a present to get this done.

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Thanks! Meshack's is delicious. In fact, they helped me find a use for that console fridge...BBQ bootlegging.
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Congrats on LX, i bought mine from dallas,tx and drove to louisiana which wasnt that far. But you are lucky that you have center console cooler mine doesnt have it and sometimes i really feel the need of one specially on long trips.
 

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