What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (40 Viewers)

[Recon Aircrew]

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

Used these on the front. I have two items on order from the same supplier for the back b/c I'm not exactly sure what I will actually need.

7443 Switchback LED Bulb - Dual Function 60 SMD LED Tower - A Type - Wedge Base

LED replacement bulbs are designed to fit vehicle front turn signal lights with clear lenses while also functioning as daytime running lights. This 7443 dual-contact, dual-function switchback bulb has 30 amber and 30 cool white LEDs with an output of 147 and 155 lumens respectively. The bulb...

www.superbrightleds.com

 

[LCMemphis]

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.

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So do you have LED's for both high and low? How much are these per pair? Thanks.

 

[bryson]

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!

The DRL (daytime running light) function is switched off via Techstream (and likely some odd sequence of foot taps and horn honks while whistling Dixie) only. The DRLs (if enabled) are your standard high-beam bulbs, but fed through a voltage-reduction module to reduce their brightness. Simply turning your headlights/park lights on or off does not disable this function. It sounds to me like your DRL function is already disabled?

How's the beam cutoff on the LED low beams? I'd love better headlights, but I dislike the more scattered light that many LED bulbs seem to produce. Not to mention, I REALLY dislike the scattered light when it's coming from oncoming traffic!

 

[skitym]

Achieved another level. Ready for another 200,000 miles.

 

[RyanR]

Installed a Prinsu Rack on the LX570 (Thanks Yossarian!). I was worried the more industrial style of the Prinsu would look out of place on the Lexus but I actually love the way it looks. Trimmed down all of the spacers so it sits more flush. About 1mm clearance from the feet to the sheet metal on the center two sets of feet. I only lowered it about 1/4" all around from stock height but the perfectionist in me had to fiddle with it until it was just so.

Also got some awesome quick release airplane cargo tie downs from Yossarian that are exactly the same bolt spacing as the load bars so I am going to put a few of those on each side so I can pop the loops in when I need to strap things down.

Even clears my shark fin with the cross bar in the standard location. Though my antenna is already beat to crap from using a massive cargo box on the way to flexy stock load bars.

Over all extremely happy with the results, next step will be replacing the front fairing with the cut out version, or hacking up this one and installing a light bar. Still need to get it out on the interstate and see what the wind noise is like. Hoping it is quiet.

 

[mcgaskins]

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Nice! Is this on the descent of baby lion's back? I was there a couple weeks ago and it was full of water like that when I came down it. I told my passenger you may not need a snorkel 99.9% of the time, but when you're coming down a steep descent and the first part of your truck to hit water is your front end and intake, you're definitely going to wish you had one. He had been calling them "dorkels" earlier, but I think this exact spot drove home the point I was trying to make. He had never been to Moab and was already pretty scared, and I think that drove home the point...and he won't call them dorkels any more

 

[cruiseroutfit]

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

Thank you!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Nice! Is this on the descent of baby lion's back? I was there a couple weeks ago and it was full of water like that when I came down it. I told my passenger you may not need a snorkel 99.9% of the time, but when you're coming down a steep descent and the first part of your truck to hit water is your front end and intake, you're definitely going to wish you had one. He had been calling them "dorkels" earlier, but I think this exact spot drove home the point I was trying to make. He had never been to Moab and was already pretty scared, and I think that drove home the point...and he won't call them dorkels any more

That is... and it was another 8-10" deeper too.

 

[Tierra Cruiser]

Received my alpha system from David (@TrekboxX ) this week and aiming to install over the weekend. Gotta say, this cargo box is stout. I popped open the lid to get to the instructions, and instantly noticed how well the system is packaged. Great peace of mind in having this shipped. Looking forward to the install.

 

[Mendocino]

We added a Gamiviti roof rack. Thanks @nakman !

 

[benc]

A few little mods from the last couple days.

 

[vapilotda]

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The orange is fantastic!

 

[benc]

The orange is fantastic!

Thanks, I was a little nervous that it would be over the top but I’m extremely pleased with the results! Should definitely be an eye catcher.

 

[gentimmy]

Dropped her off early for some radiator work and SwitchPro install. Got to browse old and new this morning...gonna be a good day.

 

[gentimmy]

Update from the shop:

 

[Recon Aircrew]

New 305/65/18’s! Details in build thread.

 

[Beams37]

New 305/65/18’s! Details in build thread.

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Those look FREAKIN HUGE !!

 

[RyanR]

Update from the shop:
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I like the SwitchPros location. Have been trying to figure out where to mount mine. That slot is way too small for modern phablet phones so it’s really wasted space now. I may have to use the same spot.

 

[gentimmy]

I like the SwitchPros location. Have been trying to figure out where to mount mine. That slot is way too small for modern phablet phones so it’s really wasted space now. I may have to use the same spot.

I usually keep a pipe and tamper in that area so now I get to find a new spot.

 

[Chrisleduc1]

USA Adapters, formerly FTW Adapters. Real good guy that has answered the phone every time I've called.

No concerns at all with that much spacer? I was just about to pull the trigger on hubs but I’d much rather have the trailer track my width better!