What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (53 Viewers)

[dnh1]

I haven't actually done anything yet, but I bought OEM 20" Toyota LC 200 rims that come on the Japan and Middle East LCs and new tires.

The rims arrived today. Sadly only 2 of the 4 tires came in today. As soon as I get the other two, hopefully tomorrow, I will have them installed.

Last pic is not my LC just showing the rims.

 

[Andreas P]

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I haven't actually done anything yet, but I bought OEM 20" Toyota LC 200 rims that come on the Japan and Middle East LCs and new tires.

The rims arrived today. Sadly only 2 of the 4 tires came in today. As soon as I get the other two, hopefully tomorrow, I will have them installed.

Last pic is not my LC just showing the rims.

I'm surprised that you haven't chosen a different set tires than the dunlops. I plan to go with the Michelin Defenders but not sure if I should choose the 275/55 R20 or the 275/60 R20. Currently leaning towards the later mainly because of the better ride due to the taller sidewalls. My current setup is 275/50 R21 which is approximately 31.8 so there is hopefully no downside in going to a 32.9 inch wheel. Please feel free to advice.

 

[mcgaskins]

Ha, Haggis - beat me to it, I did the same install. Swapped out the ARB brackets and fogs for the Slee kit.


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I know there is plenty of discussion on here, but those ARB fogs are pretty terrible. Wish I had a side-by-side comparison, but the Rigid D2s are significantly better.

Looks great!! Can you post a couple pics of the truck from further away say 10-15 feet? I'm considering this mod as well but don't want to take too much of the classic look of the round fogs away.

Also, would you say the fogs are now brighter than your headlights? I've heard the Rigids can outshine headlights...

 

[dnh1]

I'm surprised that you haven't chosen a different set tires than the dunlops. I plan to go with the Michelin Defenders but not sure if I should choose the 275/55 R20 or the 275/60 R20. Currently leaning towards the later mainly because of the better ride due to the taller sidewalls. My current setup is 275/50 R21 which is approximately 31.8 so there is hopefully no downside in going to a 32.9 inch wheel. Please feel free to advice.

I couldn't decide on tires. Almost got BFG A/T KO2 but got tired of looking at different tires. Will go with Dunlops for now. I've had them on two separate LXs with 20s over the years and thought they were fine.

Plus my other LC has the BFGs.

 

[Sinister]

Sorry, simply referring to the power runs I setup from the battery to the drawers for fridge, 12V, USB, etc.

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Sheet, I really wish I had the mechanical know how to do this. It's so damn dark back there at night.

 

[Markuson]

Sheet, I really wish I had the mechanical know how to do this. It's so damn dark back there at night.

If you wanna go reeeeeally non mechanical for those times you need light...there are tons of super bright, adjustable, efficient, easily mounted battery LED units... Or start by replacing the overhead cargo light with a brighter LED as I did...

 

[619TOY]

Finally mounted our 40" light bar! eBay special because I'm not sure how often we'll use it. Still working on the wiring

 

[htx]

Also, would you say the fogs are now brighter than your headlights? I've heard the Rigids can outshine headlights...

Looks great!! Can you post a couple pics of the truck from further away say 10-15 feet? I'm considering this mod as well but don't want to take too much of the classic look of the round fogs away.

Also, would you say the fogs are now brighter than your headlights? I've heard the Rigids can outshine headlights...

Glad you mentioned that - I was hesitant for the same reason. Definitely a matter of personal preference, but for whatever reason I am not big into the LED bar "look". Even shied away from the ARB Intensity lights and their LED grid (that, and the $$$!). These seem okay, sort of subtle enough that I like the look.

There are a couple of options for the Rigid LEDs in the 2x2 layout that fit the Slee bracket. I went with the ones that are supposedly DOT/SAE approved, so they are bright but they don't throw a ton of light up past the headlights. (check out @kevinfoutch posts around p. 178 - that was my inspiration to try this)

I tried to capture a comparison in the parking lot of a local burger joint. Somewhat difficult to compare, but the Rigid fogs definitely don't overpower the projection headlights (2013).

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(taken with an iPhone so forgive the variation in exposure that makes it hard to compare. And yeah, fresh blacktop doesn't exactly reflect well either... )

 

[mcgaskins]

Glad you mentioned that - I was hesitant for the same reason. Definitely a matter of personal preference, but for whatever reason I am not big into the LED bar "look". Even shied away from the ARB Intensity lights and their LED grid (that, and the $$$!). These seem okay, sort of subtle enough that I like the look.

There are a couple of options for the Rigid LEDs in the 2x2 layout that fit the Slee bracket. I went with the ones that are supposedly DOT/SAE approved, so they are bright but they don't throw a ton of light up past the headlights. (check out @kevinfoutch posts around p. 178 - that was my inspiration to try this)

I tried to capture a comparison in the parking lot of a local burger joint. Somewhat difficult to compare, but the Rigid fogs definitely don't overpower the projection headlights (2013).

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(taken with an iPhone so forgive the variation in exposure that makes it hard to compare. And yeah, fresh blacktop doesn't exactly reflect well either... )

Thank you sir! Looks like the beam pattern is nice and full.

 

[Haggis]

Tried out the D2s tonight. No photos,but take my word for it, they are flame throwers compared to the factory fogs. I went with the non DOT version. I ordered some amber covers for inclement weather/snow/fog. My first Rigid purchase.

 

[htx]

Thank you sir! Looks like the beam pattern is nice and full.

Oh, and here is the shot from the front -

 

[mcgaskins]

Oh, and here is the shot from the front -

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Looks great - thank you!

 

[dnh1]

Just had these installed. Japan and Middle East option only Toyota ZX blackout 20" rims.

 

[RS6tofj80]

I might have an issue with wheels that I need counseling for....just got these back from Pc'ing.....

 

[dnh1]

I might have an issue with wheels that I need counseling for....just got these back from Pc'ing.....

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I saw those on a Sequoia today in a grey/chrome. Looked good.

Let's sign up for group counseling. I studied wheels for a month then picked the hardest possible ones to get / most expensive and ordered them. Why?

 

[RS6tofj80]

oh boy - whatcha getting ? VOlks are HRE's ?........ I need a 12 step program as I'm still trying to justify one of those...

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[mcgaskins]

Here are some shots with my LabRak inserts & my flatlink. I wrecked my stock running boards today but ARB replacements should be here soon

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I really like those Labrak inserts. Now that you've had them a little bit, are you still happy with them? I'm trying to decide between these and Slee's new inserts, and I think the Labrak ones actually look a little more factory even though both are great. The factory fogs in the ARB bumpers leave much to be desired.

 

[luke27617]

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Looks great!!!!!

 

[mreedbmwm3]

I might have an issue with wheels that I need counseling for....just got these back from Pc'ing.....

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Do you not like the TRD wheels?

 

[luke27617]

I might have an issue with wheels that I need counseling for....just got these back from Pc'ing.....

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Just got a set of 20 from lx570 from one of the members here. They need some TLC so will be powder coating them as well. How do you like the gun metal color?