What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (55 Viewers)

[Markuson]

Nice!

My plate translates to "remove obstacles"...

Ah! I thought maybe it was an odd spelling of "nap time" or something.

What language is that?

 

[mark71]

Grill still needs a few coats, then clear coat. Local shop didn't have Plasti Dip, so we'll see how this stuff works out.

Bumper finally mounted and aligned. Clearance is only 15mm right now, but I'm going to watch it close and decide if I need to loosen it up after driving for a while. Going to have to remove it at a future date to install the winch anyways.

Now to hook up the electrical and see what I screwed up!

 

[jblatl]

That looks so good.

 

[usmcHOG]

What language is that?

"Sanskrit" The wife is a yoga fanatic. It was a compromise as it's her DD and our family adventure vehicle. Removing/overcoming obstacles is something the LC does well.

 

[hedd]

View attachment 1355386 Added at least 100hp today with this. I could see a little ware on the fake wood one so this was a nice option.

What is the part number for this? Looks like there are a few options, is this the one for the Tundra?

 

[Markuson]

What is the part number for this? Looks like there are a few options, is this the one for the Tundra?

PTR57-34140

Amazon.com: Genuine Toyota (PTR57-34140) Shift Knob: Automotive

 

[blatant]

Thanked Mr. T again when i saw the gas line at Costco and remembered the tank is on the Right hand side. Everyone one 4 or 5 deep waiting for the left side tanks. (guess they don't like to stretch the hose)

At first i thought this was annoying...now i think it's the best thing ever!

 

[linuxgod]

trying to swap mine out this evening and I'm stuck - removed the three nuts and the clip on the out side - did you need to remove the interior hatch panel to get to anything on the inside? can't seem to get the lamp housing to release, something else is holding it in place....thanks - i looked at the toyota removal process but i'm missing something?

Nope, remove those three nuts and the entire tail light housing just pops straight out. It definitely takes some force and it helps to pull it straight out in my experience though.

 

[kreiten]

Thanked Mr. T again when i saw the gas line at Costco and remembered the tank is on the Right hand side. Everyone one 4 or 5 deep waiting for the left side tanks. (guess they don't like to stretch the hose)

At first i thought this was annoying...now i think it's the best thing ever!

same

 

[Angelo1]

@Ali M whats my next move bruh?

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This just made my night. "What's my next move bruh"

 

[brasskey]

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Grill still needs a few coats, then clear coat. Local shop didn't have Plasti Dip, so we'll see how this stuff works out.

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Bumper finally mounted and aligned. Clearance is only 15mm right now, but I'm going to watch it close and decide if I need to loosen it up after driving for a while. Going to have to remove it at a future date to install the winch anyways.

Now to hook up the electrical and see what I screwed up!

That looks great. What lift do you have on your 200?

 

[gaijin]

Another LED backup light install.

Used these (as recommended - thanks, guys!):

I reduced the exposure to accentuate the difference between the new LED light on the left and the OEM halogen on the right, they look much brighter in real life:

Both new LED's:

Exposure brightened up a bit to better approximate what they look like:

I used a digital light meter to measure the light output in LUX of the OEM halogens and the new LED's.

OEM halogens measured:

18,700 LUX Driver side and 20,300 LUX Passenger side

LED's measured:

39,400 LUX Driver side and 40,700 LUX Passenger side

Safe to say the new LED's are TWICE AS BRIGHT as the OEM halogens.

HTH

 

[Sinister]

Another LED backup light install.

Used these (as recommended - thanks, guys!):

I reduced the exposure to accentuate the difference between the new LED light on the left and the OEM halogen on the right, they look much brighter in real life:

Both new LED's:

Exposure brightened up a bit to better approximate what they look like:

I used a digital light meter to measure the light output in LUX of the OEM halogens and the new LED's.

OEM halogens measured:

18,700 LUX Driver side and 20,300 LUX Passenger side

LED's measured:

39,400 LUX Driver side and 40,700 LUX Passenger side

Safe to say the new LED's are TWICE AS BRIGHT as the OEM halogens.

HTH

They look good. Simple swap with no mods needed?

 

[Willy beamin]

correct - no mods needed

 

[4gotalot]

I used a digital light meter to measure the light output in LUX of the OEM halogens and the new LED's.

OEM halogens measured:

18,700 LUX Driver side and 20,300 LUX Passenger side

LED's measured:

39,400 LUX Driver side and 40,700 LUX Passenger side

Safe to say the new LED's are TWICE AS BRIGHT as the OEM halogens.

I thought about asking for a LUX/ meter reading just for a comparison. Nice post, good info.

 

[Sinister]

correct - no mods needed

Ordered, thanks.

 

[Markuson]

Thanked Mr. T again when i saw the gas line at Costco and remembered the tank is on the Right hand side. Everyone one 4 or 5 deep waiting for the left side tanks. (guess they don't like to stretch the hose)

At first i thought this was annoying...now i think it's the best thing ever!

Gas-up Tip:

Anyone ever notice that most cars have a tiny little triangle ARROW next to the Fuel icon on your dash board?
-It indicates which side your fuel door/cap is on....!

After many years driving many cars...I never noticed that until a few years ago.
-Saves many a head-bobbing out the window in rental cars...

 

[Willy beamin]

My mother taught me that. I love her life skill lessons

 

[dukmon]

Pray tell.

 

[ray101381]

it's an addiction, i always need to have some parts on hand for when i get bored