2013 model year? very impressive!
What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (12 Viewers)
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2013 model year? very impressive!
Longtime forum lurker. What a wealth of knowledge this site has been to me over the years. I sold my 99 LX470 that I had had for several years at the beginning of the summer and purchased this 2008 LC out of Georgia.
I had the truck wrapped and purchased 285/65 KO2’s in the fall
The icon lift I ordered in August finally arrived this week and was installed by a local shop here in Birmingham.
I am very pleased with the setup so far. I might go with a slightly taller tire in the future.
Question for anyone that cares to respond: Has anyone worked out an apple CarPlay solution for these early 200s that doesn’t involve ordering a Tesla style monitor from China? Happy Holidays!
I had the truck wrapped and purchased 285/65 KO2’s in the fall
The icon lift I ordered in August finally arrived this week and was installed by a local shop here in Birmingham.
I am very pleased with the setup so far. I might go with a slightly taller tire in the future.
Question for anyone that cares to respond: Has anyone worked out an apple CarPlay solution for these early 200s that doesn’t involve ordering a Tesla style monitor from China? Happy Holidays!
TheGrrrrr
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I'll do a whole thread on it but for a quick update: INDEflate 4 hose system is pretty cool.
I did some quick tests:
From sitting in the drivers seat to back in the drivers seat and ready to roll with INDEflate stowed in the drawer and airing down from 43psi to 20psi took 5:12 and about 1 minute of that was taking off the valve stem caps. This is with just tossing it back in the cargo area after, and not rolling it up and stowing it. Rolling and stowing took 2:20 on its own, but wouldn't be doing so during a trail run when I would need it to air up at the end.
Airing up from 20psi to 43psi took 12:25 from driver seat back to driver seat including rolling and stowing, so 10:05 to grab the hose from cargo, hook it up and inflate from an ARB Single with manifold.
Tried the same procedure using my pancake compressor in the garage as an air source to try and simulate an ARB twin, which took 5 mins by comparison. Not sure how good of a compare it is, but it looks like the twin has about twice the CFM under load as the single with a manifold, so maybe close.
Ultimately it will get used with a 20lb PowerTank and I estimate that will accomplish the same fill in under 3 minutes.
The best aspect is that no matter what source you use, the fill is hands-free so you don't have to stand awkwardly or hunched over at each tire the whole time. The second best aspect is that it balances the pressure in all 4 tires so they are exactly the same. For those of us with certain tendencies, that is a welcome feature.
Will do a full write up with pics and maybe some videos, but its pretty legit on first test in the driveway. Here are a couple pics:
I did some quick tests:
From sitting in the drivers seat to back in the drivers seat and ready to roll with INDEflate stowed in the drawer and airing down from 43psi to 20psi took 5:12 and about 1 minute of that was taking off the valve stem caps. This is with just tossing it back in the cargo area after, and not rolling it up and stowing it. Rolling and stowing took 2:20 on its own, but wouldn't be doing so during a trail run when I would need it to air up at the end.
Airing up from 20psi to 43psi took 12:25 from driver seat back to driver seat including rolling and stowing, so 10:05 to grab the hose from cargo, hook it up and inflate from an ARB Single with manifold.
Tried the same procedure using my pancake compressor in the garage as an air source to try and simulate an ARB twin, which took 5 mins by comparison. Not sure how good of a compare it is, but it looks like the twin has about twice the CFM under load as the single with a manifold, so maybe close.
Ultimately it will get used with a 20lb PowerTank and I estimate that will accomplish the same fill in under 3 minutes.
The best aspect is that no matter what source you use, the fill is hands-free so you don't have to stand awkwardly or hunched over at each tire the whole time. The second best aspect is that it balances the pressure in all 4 tires so they are exactly the same. For those of us with certain tendencies, that is a welcome feature.
Will do a full write up with pics and maybe some videos, but its pretty legit on first test in the driveway. Here are a couple pics:
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Tommy Dwyer
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Nice write up. I’ve had my 4 hose unit for a few weeks now. Only used it a couple of times but I’m sold. Question, who did you order through as I’d like to pick up the adapter. Thanks!
TheGrrrrr
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I ordered from Vivid Racing. The adapter was the reason I ordered from them. Also, I'm trying to buy things from a variety of places these days to help keep lights on in whatever small way I can. You could VERY easily make your own adapter too.
Yep. Check out the Naviplus CarPlay unit. Lots of threads around here describing it and showing the install process. I just did it myself recently, too. If you're comfortable taking the dash apart (it isn't hard, but could be intimidating depending on your level of experience) then it is a relatively easy install process.
Agree the four tire inflation kits are really neat. I like the fact I can sit inside during air up and avoid the mosquito corps divebombing me. I went DIY, BOM was around $100.
Tommy Dwyer
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Thanks. Will send them some business to help out as well. We have a small overland shop here that I do the same with.
Did you look at the MORRFlate by chance? I am considering theirs because of the digital gauge and various hose lengths, but will hold off until I've read your review.
It seems different setups may be better suited for specific compressors and whether they are portable or fixed (and where). Thanks for doing this!
Looks great! What color is the wrap?
What was that please? Was there something you would have done differently?Installed the Eaton/Harrop Elocker
wish I would have seen those switched from a couple post above
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Thanks - the color is gloss dark grey by Avery Dennison. It is very similar to 3M’s nardo grey
The locker switch that fits in the factory hole. I would have taken out the power tailgate on/off button and put the locker switch in its place.
Added a Ram ball to the dash so I can have easier navigation using an old iPad or put a phone holder on it otherwise.
Santa made a stop in Australia and picked me up a Kaon roof shelf!
Ironman snorkel. Air hose does not fit correctly. Need to get a hose clamp on it. It’s also pushed too far forward. Can’t get the air box screws in. Feels secure though I guess.
Air box out of place.
No good reason to be shy after all I’ve done to the outside. I just need to bite the bullet and put holes in my dash. Looks great!
For sure I see what you mean. After seeing your post I was inspired to look into my lockers again. I figured out since I already have my onboard air my best option seems to be ARB lockers that are a little bit less expensive. Seems they both come highly recommended according to people here on the forum. The main thing that was holding me back before was somebody recommended that I regear at the same time. Pretty much an extra $3000. Much more simple just figuring for $2000 worth of lockers. Seems like a one day thing I can do myself. I don’t necessarily see any point for regearing in my case anyway. I haven’t seen any noticeable difference or loss of power with my 35s lift etc. etc.
Pretty sure I just figured this out myself. I just need to drill more holes and move it about three-quarter inch up.
