What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (31 Viewers)
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Correct on the number. 3/4” seems like it wouldn’t start trashing link bushings but that’s just my opinion.
Upper rear shock bushings seem to be a problem area, as posted by @Taco2Cruiser
We may be able to use the flat king bushings with the stock toyota hat washer.. details here:
King 2.5 rear shock upper bushings
I got my king 2.5s installed a couple months back and love them. But of course, 2 weeks later in an unrelated thread @Taco2Cruiser posted the following about king rear upper bushings being trashed at 4k miles: Squeaky Spherical bushings BP51 This got me wondering what mine were like, and I...
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Finally getting started. I can't think of a better excuse for some Harbor Freight black-friday toys and Auto Zone Lubricants 
I can't find it in my heart to put that gas tank plate back up. Just going to have to get the back two BudBuilts to go with the front ones.
Fitted my ladder and went exploring rainforest in QLD
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The easy side is done.
Love the ladder, two spares, setup overall! 35’s nice!
What type of antenna is that mounted on the front bumper?
You wont regret getting them. My sliders and armor have paid for themselves already.
Put a Rudolf nose and antlers on the ARB then loaded up the crew for a Christmas tree run. With all 8 seats in use the red nose seemed more like a clown reference as everyone climbed out.
Sweet! So simple
Finally got all the pieces and time for the front end overhaul of my 2013 LC. New headlight assembly with custom paint, LED pod and HIDs from HIDprojectors.com, an EVO3 bumper and Warn Industries EVO-12 winch.
Before any work...
Disassembly of the front end was pretty straight forward, but some of the clips and connectors were pretty weathered and brittle. The front camera connector seemed fused together and caused a few 'count to ten' moments.
Next was the headlight assembly. A few wiring challenges but the fit was perfect and the custom touches from HIDprojectors look great.
The bumper was a bit more challenging, but the adjustable design of the EVO3 helped me to get everything aligned and at the right height. Plus some input from @mcgaskins put me on the right path and I was able to get the Warn winch installed with enough room for the grill to fit with no mods.
Lots of time adding the wings on and adjusting them, but here's the close to final look. Didn't have desire to add the skid plate yesterday, fog lamps are in but seems to have a power issue and I just noticed I need to better route the red power cable for the winch.
Before any work...
Disassembly of the front end was pretty straight forward, but some of the clips and connectors were pretty weathered and brittle. The front camera connector seemed fused together and caused a few 'count to ten' moments.
Next was the headlight assembly. A few wiring challenges but the fit was perfect and the custom touches from HIDprojectors look great.
The bumper was a bit more challenging, but the adjustable design of the EVO3 helped me to get everything aligned and at the right height. Plus some input from @mcgaskins put me on the right path and I was able to get the Warn winch installed with enough room for the grill to fit with no mods.
Lots of time adding the wings on and adjusting them, but here's the close to final look. Didn't have desire to add the skid plate yesterday, fog lamps are in but seems to have a power issue and I just noticed I need to better route the red power cable for the winch.
What is the UHF GME for? TV? Is the cell booster any good? I have Sprint/T Mobile and never have service at Potts Jeep Trail VA, Uwharrie NC. I searched some online don't think I found yours. Amazon product ASIN B01GDZLUJ0
I love that bumper. You have just greatly expanded the TODO list for our 2013.
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performed my first recovery yesterday! Trying to get to my hunting spot and found a transit 350 stuck in the sand with a full family. hooked up my strap and realized neither of us had a hitch pin (embarassing). Was still able to tie it off to my recovery point and easily tow them out. They were incredible glad we were able to help, and I still managed a little 8-point getting in the stand late.
I still love those wheels of yours! They were an inspiration when I put mine together.Went back to the old bronze 2016+ wheels. Heritage wheels are for sale in the classifieds. Also installed a 38” split light bar I had laying around and some TRD pro style Grill amber lights. I later lowered the front license plate to clear the light bar. I am terrible at taking pictures of the actual final product
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I’ve contemplated doing this same thing to my headlights! Mind sharing how much it set you back and what it entailed?
RLC Fab rear bumper done. Took me a little over a week from start to finish. It’s super solid and I’m sure it will take a beating. I retained the parking sensors and back up camera (there was some custom work to make this happen.)
Now patiently waiting for the front bumper to come in…
Now patiently waiting for the front bumper to come in…
Rock lights!
