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2018 LC
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What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (25 Viewers)
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Posted on my build thread but...
Installed 2 Prinsu load panels and maxtrax pins. Panels were pretty simple. Pick the bars to run the panel between. Remove screws completely on one side of bars and loosen on opposite side. Lift 2 bars on side with screws removed and slide the panel in the channels between the bars.
Maxtrax pins need/could use washers under the top side as the panel sits below the bars and so the maxtrax don’t sit all the way onto the pin.
Installed 2 Prinsu load panels and maxtrax pins. Panels were pretty simple. Pick the bars to run the panel between. Remove screws completely on one side of bars and loosen on opposite side. Lift 2 bars on side with screws removed and slide the panel in the channels between the bars.
Maxtrax pins need/could use washers under the top side as the panel sits below the bars and so the maxtrax don’t sit all the way onto the pin.
working on the Heat Exchanger Valley re-seal... Wish us luck.
Received and installed a set of Tyrant E-Boards, ordered them on Monday from Australia and received them on Friday via DHL Express....1,500+ delivered to my door. Nice product very heavy duty. Motors on all four mounts, boards are much heavier than an Amp Research board (not available for the 200 series LC), motor mounts are very heavy as well. Tyrant uses an older technology, contact switches at the B piller and small magnet at the door. So we had to run the associated wiring through the thresholds and work our way up the B piller....Amp uses direct wire in the kick or OBD2. While we had the thresholds and panels out we ran wire set (ARB) to the back for a fridge. We also installed the Redarc Tow Pro Elite brake controller....slick....easy plug and play.
So, I did a thing....Took the 3rd row seat and plastic siding out. I'm hoping to find a way to mount a an ARB twin compressor...not looking too good. Also, I'm going to run/mount a Weboost Drive Reach back there as well...Wish me luck!
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Installed GROM vline2. Apple carplay and android auto!
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ARB sells a bracket that mounts a twin compressor AND a tank in the right rear quarter. It requires the removal of the OEM sub though. I know @cruiseroutfit has more details if interested.
Link? Are those the factory button controls?
Yeah, I saw that but I don't want to give up the sub
Having been inside that panel a few times, I think your only choice then is to just slap it on the outside of the truck with some sheetmetal screws and Liquid Nails.
What if you gave up the little cubby where the jack is stored?
Is that compressor rated for weather exposure?
That is the plan and I'm going to take measurements of tonight. That cubby extends to the sheet metal, so there is a possibility that it could sit in there sideways. I just need to make sure there is enough space for a fuse block and such. So, I'll play around with some cardboard and see.
Started playing with @TrekboxX dividers thanks to @Overland Tailor's great instructions. Found the perfect bins at Sam's club (Link here). You can stack 4 high perfectly in the large drawer and very practical. I use my 200 as a daily so I'm focused more on daily functionality than great looks so it's not a pretty as others.
prharper
GOLD Star
Got my front windows tinted for a better match with the rear OEM tint.
Added Bora .75" spacers. Torqued, drove around, pulled wheels back off and checked torque again - no change but a pain in my back even with the
BL-7000EXT
The QuickJack BL-7000EXT is a 7,000-lb. capacity, extended-length truck lift that's specially made for raising heavy-duty powerhouses. Its 66" lift point reach is ideal for long-wheelbase vehicles, trucks and SUVs. It even fits under most sports cars and sedans.
^^^^
At some point, the vehicle weight is going to meet or exceed weight limit of that lift and will then change to jack stands.
Really want to install my Jowett Performance filter housing with Fumoto drain valve but Toyota has given me 2 free oil changes in the last 3k miles. Don't ask
Will add in 5k miles. Removed the front mud flaps while at it. Why with these OEM wheels? Waiting on my Rhino front bumper to arrive next week. Once I get it installed, I'll order and mount some bigger tires on my OEM wheels (a decision that I've spent way too much time thinking about - RW 17 vs Heritage BBS vs stock). Probably going 34" Ridge Grapplers or maybe 33" Falkens. Just trying to plan ahead and avoid any rubbing. Will most likely go BP-51 route later this spring or summer.
Thanks to Matt for all his write-ups and feedback on Ruby. Appears his 34's cleared prior to suspension upgrade and he recommended to get your choice of tires first before installing & dialing in the BP-51's.
Builds - mcgaskins' 2016 build thread - Ruby
As some of you may know, I had a 2014 that was built in the past, but I really liked the 2016 refresh and wanted to give the 8 speed a try to see if it worked better off road. Some pics of the 14: I found a decent deal on a 2016 in brandywine/terra in Minnesota and had it shipped to...
forum.ih8mud.com
Sporadic purchase of a Pedal Commander, after reading feedback from @mcgaskins
Just starting to try it out, but does make a nice difference in Sport setting. May decide to hide the controller and just use the app on the iPhone.
Gradually getting there.... Bud Built rock sliders ordered and in the long queue for delivery.
40" light bar ordered and 8 week delivery date.
Thanks to @WildYoats for his assistance in sourcing the mounts again AND years later after his install. Good on ya.
Discreet 40" LED Lightbar on Factory Roof Rack
Just thought I’d share a little mod I recently finished making….some brackets to fit a nice low-profile single-row LED light bar onto the factory roof rack. Nothing really earth-shattering behind it all, but I think it turned out pretty slick in the end so I thought I’d share. I opted for...
forum.ih8mud.com
Really appreciate all the great feedback and support of the Mud forum members! Great community but rough on my wallet.
Well you probably will get a lot of people's attention with this! Everything work as intended with factory controls? Climate controls obviously the most important.
Got my front windows tinted for a better match with the rear OEM tint.
Added Bora .75" spacers. Torqued, drove around, pulled wheels back off and checked torque again - no change but a pain in my back even with theBL-7000EXT
The QuickJack BL-7000EXT is a 7,000-lb. capacity, extended-length truck lift that's specially made for raising heavy-duty powerhouses. Its 66" lift point reach is ideal for long-wheelbase vehicles, trucks and SUVs. It even fits under most sports cars and sedans.www.quickjack.com
^^^^
At some point, the vehicle weight is going to meet or exceed weight limit of that lift and will then change to jack stands.
Really want to install my Jowett Performance filter housing with Fumoto drain valve but Toyota has given me 2 free oil changes in the last 3k miles. Don't ask
Removed the front mud flaps while at it. Why with these OEM wheels? Waiting on my Rhino front bumper to arrive next week. Once I get it installed, I'll order and mount some bigger tires on my OEM wheels (a decision that I've spent way too much time thinking about - RW 17 vs Heritage BBS vs stock). Probably going 34" Ridge Grapplers or maybe 33" Falkens. Just trying to plan ahead and avoid any rubbing. Will most likely go BP-51 route later this spring or summer.
Thanks to Matt for all his write-ups and feedback on Ruby. Appears his 34's cleared prior to suspension upgrade and he recommended to get your choice of tires first before installing & dialing in the BP-51's.
Builds - mcgaskins' 2016 build thread - Ruby
As some of you may know, I had a 2014 that was built in the past, but I really liked the 2016 refresh and wanted to give the 8 speed a try to see if it worked better off road. Some pics of the 14: I found a decent deal on a 2016 in brandywine/terra in Minnesota and had it shipped to...
Sporadic purchase of a Pedal Commander, after reading feedback from @mcgaskins
Just starting to try it out, but does make a nice difference in Sport setting. May decide to hide the controller and just use the app on the iPhone.
Gradually getting there.... Bud Built rock sliders ordered and in the long queue for delivery.
40" light bar ordered and 8 week delivery date.
Thanks to @WildYoats for his assistance in sourcing the mounts again AND years later after his install. Good on ya.
Discreet 40" LED Lightbar on Factory Roof Rack
Just thought I’d share a little mod I recently finished making….some brackets to fit a nice low-profile single-row LED light bar onto the factory roof rack. Nothing really earth-shattering behind it all, but I think it turned out pretty slick in the end so I thought I’d share. I opted for...
Really appreciate all the great feedback and support of the Mud forum members! Great community but rough on my wallet.
Did you shave studs to get .75 spacers to work or replaced them?
Be careful with pedal commander. It doesn't do anything beside remapping pedal travel so in sport at 50% pedal press is like normally at 100%. so no difference between 50-100% press. Pretty much you are hammering engine and transmission every time which long term who knows what the impact is. You can accomplish the same if your seat is position correctly and you are working full gas pedal but with more control and when you needed vs all the time. BTW tried it myself on two trucks (LC and 4Runnner) as believed the marketing BS. Sold both of them quickly.
prharper
GOLD Star
I didn't have to shave the studs. I talked to the folks at Wheel Adapters, Wheel Spacers, Hub Rings, and much more! | Motorsport Tech
They were familiar with the OEM LC specs and custom made.
Thanks for the heads up on pedal commander. It does seem to rev up higher than needed and I'm sure it isn't going to help with MPG's when in sport modes. I'll probably turn off or look at return options. I don't need the extra wear and tear.
Looks like the packets are big enough on the 18" wheels. I have moved to LX570 wheels and need to go slightly over 1.0 to make it work. .75 seem perfect without beating fenders with chips.
