What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (14 Viewers)

[richxd87]

Done in the last few weeks:
275/65/20 BFG KO2s
3/4" front spacers
1" rear spacers
spacers from Wheel Adapters, Wheel Spacers, Hub Rings for your car! | Motorsport Tech

275/65/20 KO2s on factory 20s will rub on the upper control arm at full lock. Will need ~10mm spacer along with typical removal/trimming of wheel well mud flaps.

Done over Memorial Day weekend:
ARB Sahara Bull Bar

ARB bullbar definitely does not use the same template for LX570 vs the LC so you'll need to install the bar then measure/make own template, then cut. Thanks @purdytj for pointing that out.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to pm me.

 

[DeckerT4R]

Done in the last few weeks:
275/65/20 BFG KO2s
3/4" front spacers
1" rear spacers
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Done over Memorial Day weekend:
ARB Sahara Bull Bar
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I'd like this twice if I could! Looks good!!

 

[NC237]

Did you clean that up any? Looks very clean. The lights are clear too - not foggy at all. I don't see any dings or dents at all either.
Looks very good for the age. Just wondering if you had to polish it any or it's just aged really well.

I'm always on the lookout for cars that age well. Every once in a while I'll pull a tour where I'm on the road for a year or so. From time to time it's been profitable to get another vehicle and get paid mileage. Of course that's not every time and it varies. But I digress.

Just curious about if it came that nice or if you put some work in to make it that nice?

I like my 200 so much I've been driving it too much! I hate looking down and seeing the miles add up (still only at 37k but I want to keep them low), so I bought a daily driver I feel like a soccer dad driving it, but I'll get double the mpg and not care as much about door dings at work. Tempted to throw some Ridge Grapplers, a light bar and a winch on it

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[RobRed]

Installed ARB twin compressor on Slee bracket

My notes ARB Twin Compressor Install – Part 1

 

[mcgaskins]

Did you clean that up any? Looks very clean. The lights are clear too - not foggy at all. I don't see any dings or dents at all either.
Looks very good for the age. Just wondering if you had to polish it any or it's just aged really well.

I'm always on the lookout for cars that age well. Every once in a while I'll pull a tour where I'm on the road for a year or so. From time to time it's been profitable to get another vehicle and get paid mileage. Of course that's not every time and it varies. But I digress.

Just curious about if it came that nice or if you put some work in to make it that nice?

That was the pic I took when I was picking it up. The guy even apologized for not washing it! It's in nearly perfect shape and the interior looks brand new with nice soft leather and no wear marks or damage. It was a wealthy family who owned it and took good care of it including a recent timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, fluid changes, etc. I can drive this thing for probably 2 years / 30k miles and get every penny back out of it while saving ~$200 a month in gas and an unknown amount in depreciation and wear and tear on the 200. I might get some heat for this, but I actually really like driving the RX It's an appliance no doubt, but a dang comfy one that drives great for sitting in traffic!

 

[NC237]

Nice find. Thanks for sharing.

That was the pic I took when I was picking it up. The guy even apologized for not washing it! It's in nearly perfect shape and the interior looks brand new with nice soft leather and no wear marks or damage. It was a wealthy family who owned it and took good care of it including a recent timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, fluid changes, etc. I can drive this thing for probably 2 years / 30k miles and get every penny back out of it while saving ~$200 a month in gas and an unknown amount in depreciation and wear and tear on the 200. I might get some heat for this, but I actually really like driving the RX It's an appliance no doubt, but a dang comfy one that drives great for sitting in traffic!

 

[skitym]

Breaking in my 2013 a bit. Crossed over 100,000 miles in Michigan's upper peninsula.

 

[Citius]

Put some new wheels on last night!!!

 

[kevinfoutch]

Put some new wheels on last night!!!

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Looks awesome!

 

[codyaustin5]

On a roll this week. This came in today... any ideas on install for factory rack or using Thule rails. Need a temporary solution before my rack is done.

 

[RET2]

Eagerly watching your temp solution, I'm in the same boat

 

[Canyonero]

I like the Tundra wheels I put on but never got comfortable with the shininess. No reason to get rid of perfectly good wheels, so I plastic-dipped them to see if I like them in "tungsten black."

I love them like this, and I plan to leave the center caps off too. I'm about to pull off the side trim/molding with the chrome and paint that as well.

I think once the plasti-dip (really it's rustoleum brand-same thing) wears off I will get the wheels powder coated the same color.

This picture is just the first coat. Liking it so far!

 

[Markuson]

View attachment 1470492 View attachment 1470493 I like the Tundra wheels I put on but never got comfortable with the shininess. No reason to get rid of perfectly good wheels, so I plastic-dipped them to see if I like them in "tungsten black."

I love them like this, and I plan to leave the center caps off too. I'm about to pull off the side trim/molding with the chrome and paint that as well.

I think once the plasti-dip (really it's rustoleum brand-same thing) wears off I will get the wheels powder coated the same color.

This picture is just the first coat. Liking it so far!

I like it! -Even though I also liked them before.

 

[kreiten]

View attachment 1470492 View attachment 1470493 I like the Tundra wheels I put on but never got comfortable with the shininess. No reason to get rid of perfectly good wheels, so I plastic-dipped them to see if I like them in "tungsten black."

I love them like this, and I plan to leave the center caps off too. I'm about to pull off the side trim/molding with the chrome and paint that as well.

I think once the plasti-dip (really it's rustoleum brand-same thing) wears off I will get the wheels powder coated the same color.

This picture is just the first coat. Liking it so far!

Love it! looks awesome!

 

[kevinfoutch]

On a roll this week. This came in today... any ideas on install for factory rack or using Thule rails. Need a temporary solution before my rack is done.

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Hey @codyaustin5 , how about something like Quick Fist clamps for your awning? Then, you can re-purpose the clamps for shovel, axe, whatever when you have your new rack?

They have various roll bar mounts (which could be your OEM roof rail?) as well as other universal mounting options that support a wide range of accessories (i.e. your awning) depending on the size, etc. Also have various load support ranges too, depending on the weight of the awning.

Quick Fist Clamps

edit: another thread with some other ideas: Mounting Awning/Racks to Yakima bars

another edit: these might be sturdier? Modular Awning Mounts

 

[mcgaskins]

On my 100, I just used simple L brackets and bolts with nylock nuts and drilled a couple holes into the factory crossbars. It was shockingly sturdy and didn't make any noise or cause any issues. I didn't take any pics of the install (that I can find - it's been a few years), but here's some trail photos where you can kinda make out what's going on with the mounting:

Zoom in here:

 

[Ali FJ80]

Got vinyl decals for the rock warrior center caps just to see how they would look less shiny. They had a few color options but I figured I would do the grey with red lettering and see how close it was. Not a perfect match but not horrible either.

 

[Markuson]

Got vinyl decals for the rock warrior center caps just to see how they would look less shiny. They had a few color options but I figured I would do the grey with red lettering and see how close it was. Not a perfect match but not horrible either.

That shiny coat that comes on the TRD center caps wears off fairly quickly...so they end up less shiny than the rings over a bit of time anyway... (like within a year)

 

[Mogwai]

Speaking of shiny...

All clean...

 

[ekberger]

I finished the plug for the hole left in the back of the front seats when you remove those hideous video screens. I'm happy with the contours and the fit. Next comes casting the mold to make the part. The most amazing thing is that I did all this while wearing my "cargo shorts", perhaps they bring out creativity and artistic talent.