Installed Bilstein 6112/5160's, factory rear springs and the front struts on the lowest setting. About 1.5" lift on the front and 1/2" on the back.
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The deltas look hey. I went with echo but think the delta is better. I was worried about the 5 lugs six spoke issue, but that was obviously a non issue.Got my KO2s with Alpha Equipt Echo AND Delta wheels on (hey, I couldn’t find a full set anywhere, and these were on closeout sale)
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Which way did you position the drain cover on the bottom of the perforated tube when you swapped from stock to Venza?Venza oil filter swap and a bath
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Me waiting on Jowett to make another run of filter housings
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Which way did you position the drain cover on the bottom of the perforated tube when you swapped from stock to Venza?
The piece in the lower left corner.Not sure exactly what you mean but followed the original post
Aluminum Oil Filter Cap - durability
As some DIYers here may have found out, the plastic cap on the oil filter housing leaves something to be desired. While trying to remove the cap, the wrench can slip or frequently becomes stuck , and after enough oil R&R sessions, it can eventually round the cap off. I also expect that after a...forum.ih8mud.com
I put it together exactly how it came apart.
Great question, I tell ya next oil change.
Awesome! Is that also the Slee rear bumper?Added a few goodies:
Slee front bumper with Baja Designs S2 Pro amber fogs and Baja Designs - S8, 20" Light Bar (White LED with Amber DRL)
Come up Winch with Factor 55 hook
ODYSSEY ODX-AGM31R battery
Slee main battery upgrade tray
Slee battery terminals
Gamiviti expedition roof rack
OVS Awning
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Just add an extension to the drawer system I did. Like a leaf for a table.. adds a longer base for a sleeping platform, truck bed-like storage. When not in use it simply rests on top of the original platform. Goal was to keep the third row seats in (which I use from time to time) and make an inexpensive, light weigh removable system. And not over engineer it. Simply remove the drawers, unhook the turnbuckles and slide the frame out. All in with purchased materials and stuff I had lying around was just over $300. Drawers (I made a simple box) have a simple ball bearing on the far base end to help slide and if needed a bungee to secure the front. Also is a light idea I got from this forum years back - velcro and head lamp attached. I can provide details if needed.
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How’s the ride quality and noise on the freeway with these vs. your previous defenders. I was considering the Defenders but just can’t pull the trigger because they look so boring. My Ridge grapplers are super stiff and can feel every piece of broke highway pavement.Replaced my Michelin Defenders with Toyo Open Country AT3 tires. So far I am liking the new tires.
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Have never had defenders on my 200. But went to 275/70/18 E load AT3's right away. Love everything about them, quiet on the highway, dramatically improved ride feel from the stock P rated tired.How’s the ride quality and noise on the freeway with these vs. your previous defenders. I was considering the Defenders but just can’t pull the trigger because they look so boring. My Ridge grapplers are super stiff and can feel every piece of broke highway pavement.
Thanks for info. I finally narrowed down my two top tire choice, the Nokian Outpost AT and the Toyo AT3 which is much easier to find in the two sizes I’m looking at 275/70 and 295/70Have never had defenders on my 200. But went to 275/70/18 E load AT3's right away. Love everything about them, quiet on the highway, dramatically improved ride feel from the stock P rated tired.
Thanks for info. I finally narrowed down my two top tire choice, the Nokian Outpost AT and the Toyo AT3 which is much easier to find in the two sizes I’m looking at 275/70 and 295/70
Thanks for answering this. I wasn’t sure and it certainly makes sense. This was my concern and doing a narrower 275 would actually make my 200 a little more rigid but then I look at a 295 and the load rating goes up from 125/122S E to 129/126S for the 295. Wouldn’t this higher load rating cause more rigidity of the bigger tire effecting ride quality?Id recommend the 295s. For multiple reasons, but as we're talking about ride quality, the more curved sidewall profile of a wider tire on a narrower wheel can soften the perceived sidewall stiffness.
correct me if I'm wrong, but 295 AT3s are not recommended for the 9 inch heritage wheel, tire this size would require a non heritage wheelId recommend the 295s. For multiple reasons, but as we're talking about ride quality, the more curved sidewall profile of a wider tire on a narrower wheel can soften the perceived sidewall stiffness.
I was just looking at the Revo3 295/70r18 and it sayscorrect me if I'm wrong, but 295 AT3s are not recommended for the 9 inch heritage wheel, tire this size would require a non heritage wheel