What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (66 Viewers)

[FxFormat]

Love the ad. That would make one heavy duty tire swing!

What’s the date code?

Had to Google it, looking around I saw a stamp that might be date code 2320 stamped on an oval shape on the back of the tire. I had a free tundra wheel lying around so I just mounted it on. Not bad for $50 full size spare. Almost herniated a disc taking it off the tire machine, tundra Steelies and Ko2 heavy as hell. I weighed the rim only it’s 40lbs. Combo weighs 97lbs

 

[chriscosta416]

Added an OEM glass breaker/seat belt cutter!


Hopefully it will be accessible in case of an accident. Hopefully that never happens

 

[MondayTX]

Disassembled my front bumper and installed a winch and reassembled everything.

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I had the old Slee battery terminal extenders that I replaced with these solid metal flat lug battery terminal that I got for $30.

This let me remove my threaded stud to SAE converter and really lock things down. (They make an SAE version too)
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I’m also trying something a bit different for a disconnect for the Winch. I didn’t like the big plastic box’s mounting solutions so I’m giving this a try.

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Todo: I need to pain the knob red and replace my black heat shrink I put on with red as well.

Interested to hear how that works out and where you got it. Thanks!

 

[LXbruiser]

Be sure and post up how you like those mickeys!

Went looking for challenges and the Mickey's didn't disappoint. Steep, loose rock trails mostly. Haven't finished rolling fenders so didn't want to risk panel damage. As you can see, rock sliders need to be cut back an inch or two

 

[LvCruiserNewb]

The 2 legged kids ditched us to visit Grandma so the wife and I took one of the 4 legged kids up to the mountains to escape the heat. Find the Cruiser in the zoomed out pic. 35x digital zoom below for a hint.

 

[DallasTide]

Replaced the front/rear diff oil with Redline 75W85 and installed the Pedal Commander this weekend. Not a bad Father's Day.

 

[Heckraiser]

Replaced broken AHC height sensor with a used one off ebay. The sensor didn't fail, I broke it by trying to remove the arm from the sensor. Photo of what happens when you drive around with a broken front sensor. Both front corners completely dumped and on the bumpstops. Tucked 35's

 

[Heckraiser]

And in other news, both of the wheels I've been considering now appear to be available in the color I want for about the same price. I prefer the Methods for a more traditional "truck" look and probably a little better protected from rock rash due to the shape. Wife prefers the icons because "fancy".

So quick poll: Method mr316 or Icon Vector 5?

 

[a200]

And in other news, both of the wheels I've been considering now appear to be available in the color I want for about the same price. I prefer the Methods for a more traditional "truck" look and probably a little better protected from rock rash due to the shape. Wife prefers the icons because "fancy".

So quick poll: Method mr316 or Icon Vector 5?

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The Methods look much easier to clean.

 

[DallasTide]

Maybe blasphemous to some around here but I've never cared for Vector 5s on the LC. And I'm considering those exact Methods. So it's an easy call for me.

 

[concretejungle]

Wow. I didn't know Slee came out with this kit. You can probably get another piece of 3M vinyl backing from Slee. Their install video sure makes it look easy inside their shop. Good feedback on trying to do this outside in sun.

I decided to order a sheet of the 3M vinyl from amazon instead of paying over $100 shipped. I got a sheet of the vinyl to the door for $51. I used the solar panel as a template to cut the shape in the vinyl. I also read the instructions on 3M's website which say you can use light detergent and water to help with the install. So I did and it went on like a champ this time.

One other pro-tip I would offer to anyone trying this, wear nitrile gloves. First time I didn't and my fingerprints kept sticking to the vinyl. It was a disaster. This time I wore gloves and it helped a lot!

I'm letting it "cure" now as the instructions state. I'll report back with the solar panel installed.

 

[2HundyJTex]

Method mr316

FWIW

 

[Killacaviar]

Icons, I’m biased however… I think it’s the perfect LX wheel. Something about them really suit the pre16 LXs in my opinion.

They do get beat up though and the valve stem is vulnerable.

There are better options for a lc200.

 

[Fired]

And in other news, both of the wheels I've been considering now appear to be available in the color I want for about the same price. I prefer the Methods for a more traditional "truck" look and probably a little better protected from rock rash due to the shape. Wife prefers the icons because "fancy".

So quick poll: Method mr316 or Icon Vector 5?

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1 for Icon Vector 5

 

[concretejungle]

OK slee solar install round 2 is half complete! Cut the new vinyl and installed it (in the shade). turned out great. Will install the solar panel next week.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

And in other news, both of the wheels I've been considering now appear to be available in the color I want for about the same price. I prefer the Methods for a more traditional "truck" look and probably a little better protected from rock rash due to the shape. Wife prefers the icons because "fancy".

So quick poll: Method mr316 or Icon Vector 5?

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I vote for the Methods! But then again, I may be bias too....

 

[Supra Turbo]

I got the somewhat similar shower drain design Method 305s and I love them... then again, those Icon Vector 5s look pretty sweet too. Flip a coin?

 

[staggrlee]

Not much that I did personally, but picked it up from @torfab after they completed our touring build. Mostly electrical stuff & underhood stuff like compressor, SwitchPros, Redarc BCDC & DCS LiFePo4 battery, my old Yaesu FTM350Ar ham radio etc. F/R air couplers and trailer SB50 charge port. Added Bud Built sliders/cat guards, Airbag Man air bags with sleeves,. Also had them do a post-purchase baseline and early 60k service.

Picked up an IKamper tent with 110W solar panel and mounted it on Rhino crossbars. Installed fridge circuit and ARB fridge, Getting geared up for a 7k mile roadtrip. Headed for Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Miquelon/St. Pierre.

 

[reddog90]

Not much that I did personally, but picked it up from @torfab after they completed our touring build. Mostly electrical stuff & underhood stuff like compressor, SwitchPros, Redarc BCDC & DCS LiFePo4 battery, my old Yaesu FTM350Ar ham radio etc. F/R air couplers and trailer SB50 charge port. Added Bud Built sliders/cat guards, Airbag Man air bags with sleeves,. Also had them do a post-purchase baseline and early 60k service.

Picked up an IKamper tent with 110W solar panel and mounted it on Rhino crossbars. Installed fridge circuit and ARB fridge, Getting geared up for a 7k mile roadtrip. Headed for Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Miquelon/St. Pierre.

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Looks great. What antenna mount is that?

 

[staggrlee]

Looks great. What antenna mount is that?

It's a Kaon. I found someone in the US that listed them but were out of stock. I ordered direct from Kaon n Oz. Impressively quick shipping.