What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (43 Viewers)

[1world1love]

I’d be fine with carrying a gazebo up top in the bag. If I show up to camp with a wet gazebo, no problem. If I show up with a wet tent, major problem.

Very true. I don't think they make any claims about the storage bag material, but anecdotally, we have been through some rain on our way to camp and I think only in particularly heavy rainstorm did the gazebo itself get wet, so it does a pretty good job of protecting.

Still, I certainly wouldn't risk it if it were my primary shelter.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Very true. I don't think they make any claims about the storage bag material, but anecdotally, we have been through some rain on our way to camp and I think only in particularly heavy rainstorm did the gazebo itself get wet, so it does a pretty good job of protecting.

Still, I certainly wouldn't risk it if it were my primary shelter.

The “overland edition” of the T4 has a more waterproof bag. I think that bag is also offered separately.

 

[BackroadTrail]

Finished up the armor today.

Before:

 

[FerrisBueller]

Recent model year LC's do have the cabin air filter panel warning sticker, but man it won't ever grab anyone's attention and the mechanic / tech will end up breaking the recirc accordian door.

Added @Hoosier Daddy 's more colorful and to-the-point label. I think that might help!

Cabin Filter Warning Labels

By now, hopefully everyone here knows that in order to replace the cabin air filter, the HVAC needs to be in the RECIRC mode. If not, the Recirc mechanism can be damaged, and the repair is often neither cheap nor easy. If you aren't convinced this is a problem, see here: Cabin Filter Change...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[FerrisBueller]

Also installed Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers. After installing my 2" Bilstein 6112/5160 lift, I noticed a couple things while I was driving (not sure how to describe, but could just tell something was slightly off). Retorqued the shocks' top spindle nuts and the lower bolts/nuts, found a couple that needed tightening after the suspension had been settling the past 100 miles. Took the opportunity to also install the wheel spacers and rotate the tires.

It's hard to get a good picture that shows the new wheel offset well compared to the original offset.

Before:

After:

Gray-anodized Spidertrax spacers:

That's all the mods I have planned for a while (I keep telling myself)

 

[NoClue]

Surface prep and painting of my bud built skid plates with black steel-it. These skids are a work of art, and steel-it is some amazing stuff. I saved some money by going with high carbon steel and unfinished skids.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Finished up my OBA project. Connected the old ARB Single to the New ARB Twin and ran the air line to the tailgate. Mounted the quick connect inside the storage compartment. I’m convinced this is the next best location to @TeCKis300 tailgate mount. Wanted to do something a little different, but his was the inspiration for both location and the coupling of compressors. Works great!

 

[TeCKis300]

Arb Triple!! I bet that's a first. Wow, you made quick work of that. I was picking through the install over a week. I didn't like running that air line under the chassis as it was a PITA.

I'm liking where you've got that air chuck and air line stored. Streamlined workflow. Between that and the triple, there's likely none faster.

 

[chazzmatazz]

Also installed Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers. After installing my 2" Bilstein 6112/5160 lift, I noticed a couple things while I was driving (not sure how to describe, but could just tell something was slightly off). Retorqued the shocks' top spindle nuts and the lower bolts/nuts, found a couple that needed tightening after the suspension had been settling the past 100 miles. Took the opportunity to also install the wheel spacers and rotate the tires.

It's hard to get a good picture that shows the new wheel offset well compared to the original offset.

Before:

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After:

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Gray-anodized Spidertrax spacers:

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That's all the mods I have planned for a while (I keep telling myself)

Man the look I’m trying to get! I will be installing a 2in iron man lift and 285/70r18 ridge Grapplers on those same TRD pro wheels all this weekend. I was hesitant on the wheel spacers as I’ve had cars in the past that had them but the vibration was just to annoying. How are these fairing for you and also what size tire are you running?

 

[FerrisBueller]

Man the look I’m trying to get! I will be installing a 2in iron man lift and 285/70r18 ridge Grapplers on those same TRD pro wheels all this weekend. I was hesitant on the wheel spacers as I’ve had cars in the past that had them but the vibration was just to annoying. How are these fairing for you and also what size tire are you running?

It rides great, other than some rubbing at full lock in reverse. I am going to have to shave off some of the front mud flaps (or remove the flaps entirely, which I'd like to avoid). Tires are LT285/65R18, so I would expect your bigger tires will rub even more.

 

[fvunen]

Why not? There is a thread in all of the other sections. Post pics if you got them.

Me? I put in weathertechs this week, gave it a good wash and detail, and I bought some Novus plastic polish that I am going to use to clean up the PO's scratches all over the wood grain--center console, shifter, steering wheel, etc.

Finally put the saw to my Frontrunner rack

Had been toying with the idea of a LED lightbar for a while. Managed to get a 300W / 50" curved bar somewhere that fit almost under the leading edge of my Frontrunner rack and the vertical mounting brackets. By some creative sawing and bending managed to fit the bar in between the roof rack mounting rails without using the supplied mounting brackets. Rock solid and nicely out of the way. Added advantage that the buffeting between the roofrack and roof has substantially reduced... not less noise unfortunately.
There is little point in having the headlights on when running with this thing... what a difference!

 

[catastrofe]

Had been toying with the idea of a LED lightbar for a while. Managed to get a 300W / 50" curved bar somewhere that fit almost under the leading edge of my Frontrunner rack and the vertical mounting brackets. By some creative sawing and bending managed to fit the bar in between the roof rack mounting rails without using the supplied mounting brackets. Rock solid and nicely out of the way. Added advantage that the buffeting between the roofrack and roof has substantially reduced... not less noise unfortunately.
There is little point in having the headlights on when running with this thing... what a difference!

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This is interesting...you quoted my post which allegedly says "finally put a saw to my Frontrunner rack". I never said that. . .

 

[DJCloz]

I will need the bull bar first, given my wife’s passion for rear ending other vehicles.

this made me laugh so hard...... I'm rolling!

 

[gluaisrothai]

More stuff.

 

[iowacruiser]

More stuff.

I like the look! What brand are the tubes & do you have any full vehicle side profile pics? Drawers look great too

 

[gluaisrothai]

I like the look! What brand are the tubes & do you have any full vehicle side profile pics? Drawers look great too

Thanks! The rails are Budbuilt Rock Rails. Installation is fairly straightforward- took me 3-ish hours, taking my time and working solo. Here are some shots I took that show the side profile a little more clearly. I like that they are low profile, don't make the vehicle wider, and are really well built.

 

[iowacruiser]

Thanks! The rails are Budbuilt Rock Rails. Installation is fairly straightforward- took me 3-ish hours, taking my time and working solo. Here are some shots I took that show the side profile a little more clearly. I like that they are low profile, don't make the vehicle wider, and are really well built.

I really like that look! I just picked up the exact same rig last week & looking to add some low profile but useful rails. I think you sold me!

 

[PabloTX]

More stuff.

How’s the sleeper platform? Would be interested to hear how satisfied you are with the ADGU setup. I’m not really wanting to drill into my HE so I’m looking at options for drawer units.

 

[bluefin]

I had a snorkel installed and running boards are being replaced with Bud built sliders.

 

[gluaisrothai]

How’s the sleeper platform? Would be interested to hear how satisfied you are with the ADGU setup. I’m not really wanting to drill into my HE so I’m looking at options for drawer units.

Hi! I'm happy with the drawer system- no drill, easy install. Smooth full length lockable bearing slides. Not a thing missing/wrong in the kit, shipped quickly and well documented instructions. Price is very competitive and it's an easy removal if I need the space. I probably won't use the sleeper function too much as I have the RTT, but it makes the LC work like an enclosed pickup with the flat cargo space once folded out. It's very robust- full length piano hinges on 13 ply birch.