What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (41 Viewers)

[eatSleepWoof]

Finished my Eezi-Awn K9 roof rack install.

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Second photo, bottom right corner, bolt not fully tightened. You probably tightened it after taking the photo, but just in case you didn't...

 

[gentimmy]

TRD pads for the rear, more permanent mount and Larsen for the hood.

 

[DRCocaCola]

Second photo, bottom right corner, bolt not fully tightened. You probably tightened it after taking the photo, but just in case you didn't...

Yes, good catch. I was checking the clearance for the rear spoiler when the photo was taken. All those little buggers got tightened in the process.

 

[Capital E]

OME suspension upgrade with SPC Upper Contol Arms

Thanks to Kurt @cruiseroutfit and the guys from Cruiser Outfitters for the parts

 

[Tommy Dwyer]

OME suspension upgrade with SPC Upper Contol Arms
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Thanks to Kurt and the guys from Cruiser Outfitters for the parts

Looks great. What springs did you end up going with?

 

[dryrunner]

$770 for a jack? Woof.

I guess you really CAN put a price on safety.

I spent $225 for two 22 ton jack stands. I am very comfortable under my truck with those things.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Early LX570 (2008-2012) hidden winch mount is confirmed.

J

 

[tbisaacs]

Early LX570 (2008-2012) hidden winch mount is confirmed.

J

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Yesssss

 

[TeCKis300]

Early LX570 (2008-2012) hidden winch mount is confirmed.

J

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Wow, nicely done! Got a pic of it mounted without the bumper cover?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Wow, nicely done! Got a pic of it mounted without the bumper cover?

I'll see if he sent me one. If not I'll ask if he has one. We went back and forth since November and I think the 4th rev did the trick.

But almost identical to the 2013 to 2019 model.

J

 

[Recon Aircrew]

Replaced the high beams with PIA Platinums (26-17395) on the '13 LC. Significantly brighter than stock and the color matches now. Old on the left and new on the right. The night image is low beams only vs. new high beams. I also installed the SmartTap CF18 Flasher relay. That was a bit of a chore, but liking it already. The LED's really compliment the modes (more responsive). Almost completely done converting all exterior's to LED's.

 

[htx]

Replaced the high beams with PIA Platinums (26-17395) on the '13 LC. Significantly brighter than stock and the color matches now. Old on the left and new on the right. The night image is low beams only vs. new high beams. I also installed the SmartTap CF18 Flasher relay. That was a bit of a chore, but liking it already. The LED's really compliment the modes (more responsive). Almost completely done converting all exterior's to LED's.

Nice! I did the same full LED swap on my '13 except for the DRL/high beams. I assume you are running with the DRLs disabled? Or do those PIAAs somehow detect the weird 6V signal?

And yes, swapping the flasher is a PITA. I did it multiple times as I went through three "LED-compatible" flashers until I found one that was truly compatible. Do you have the Toyota remote start module? For some reason that is the only thing that behaves oddly - the flashes are almost like strobes when I use it (which is rarely, so I don't really care). And yet the hazards work perfectly.

But that SmartTap is intriguing, I had not heard about it until now, thanks for sharing.

 

[Recon Aircrew]

Nice! I did the same full LED swap on my '13 except for the DRL/high beams. I assume you are running with the DRLs disabled? Or do those PIAAs somehow detect the weird 6V signal?

And yes, swapping the flasher is a PITA. I did it multiple times as I went through three "LED-compatible" flashers until I found one that was truly compatible. Do you have the Toyota remote start module? For some reason that is the only thing that behaves oddly - the flashes are almost like strobes when I use it (which is rarely, so I don't really care). And yet the hazards work perfectly.

But that SmartTap is intriguing, I had not heard about it until now, thanks for sharing.

Thanks! By “disable” for the DRL, if you mean I keep my lights “off” during the day then yes. Having just installled them today, have not really run them through their paces, but I do sense a bit of a flicker on the DRL’s when they first come on. I think I’ve read about that on the forum somewhere.

I never use the remote start, so not a concern. I find that function to be more trouble than it’s worth.

Cheers!

 

[Capital E]

Looks great. What springs did you end up going with?

2702 in the front and 2722 in the rear. I really haven't done enough miles on them yet for a proper review but I like the ride so far. A little stiffer than stock but not harsh.

 

[Tommy Dwyer]

2702 in the front and 2722 in the rear. I really haven't done enough miles on them yet for a proper review but I really like the ride so far. A little stiffer than stock but not harsh.

Thanks. Will be looking forward to your impressions once you get a few more miles on them. This is the same setup I’m considering, but am on the fence on springs....thinking about the “3’s” as I plan on bumpers sometime in the future (distant). My concern is that they may be too harsh.

 

[Capital E]

Thanks. Will be looking forward to your impressions once you get a few more miles on them. This is the same setup I’m considering, but am on the fence on springs....thinking about the “3’s” as I plan on bumpers sometime in the future (distant). My concern is that they may be too harsh.

I'll post an update after a few hundred miles. My gut says it would be pretty harsh with stiffer springs and no weight. I would try and do the bumper and springs at the same time if the bank account can swing it.

 

[Oakleyguy]

The GX model I have is almost one grade above the poverty pack 200.

Manual gearbox, cloth seats, and non-electric adjustable seats.

Do you have a part number for that wheel?

 

[boozewz]

Do you have a part number for that wheel?

 

[Oakleyguy]

Replaced the high beams with PIA Platinums (26-17395) on the '13 LC. Significantly brighter than stock and the color matches now. Old on the left and new on the right. The night image is low beams only vs. new high beams. I also installed the SmartTap CF18 Flasher relay. That was a bit of a chore, but liking it already. The LED's really compliment the modes (more responsive). Almost completely done converting all exterior's to LED's.

Can you share a link to the LED bulbs you used for your blinkers/flashers?

 

[htx]

Can you share a link to the LED bulbs you used for your blinkers/flashers?

I started with these (too tall, didn't fit) and then moved to these (they fit, but, eh - not quite as bright as I was expecting) and ended up with these these? (looks like the version I have was discontinued... but they do seem to be on clearance for much less than I paid!) And these in the rear. Definitely brighter, no problems with fit IIRC.