What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (27 Viewers)

[FerrisBueller]

Installed Perry Parts rear bump stops

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@PerryParts it wasn't clear to me how much to torque the bolts. With how much that material just squishes, the bolts just keep going and going compressing it to no end with very little pressure. Can you recommend the proper way to torque the bolts with this material?

 

[PerryParts]

@PerryParts it wasn't clear to me how much to torque the bolts. With how much that material just squishes, the bolts just keep going and going compressing it to no end with very little pressure. Can you recommend the proper way to torque the bolts with this material?

Hey there!

Please take a look at the instructions on the site for torquing instructions. And don’t hesitate to reach out with any further questions.

INSTRUCTIONS | Perry Parts

Everything we build is designed for a quick and easy install process. Check out that process here.

www.perryparts.com

 

[Cuse Cruiser]

I guess I need to try one of these, lots of folks seem to like them. I don't love the stock cup holder, but it's never really been an issue for me. Maybe it's just the bevies I choose to consume. I don't use Stanley cups or the like - is that where the benefit of this mod lies?

So, for my wife and I, we hated the stock cup holders for the following reasons;
-cover/lid rattles when off-roading (unscrewed it and put a microfiber cloth in the space it left when we were in MOAB)
-doesn’t really hold anything very well (used some trimmed up cup holder inserts we got on Amazon for $10 to work for MOAB trip)

What we love about the new BH3D cup holder;
-fits like it was stock
-multiple drink sizes fit properly (hydroflask/ Nalgene/ yeti/ Stanley/ etc)
-option we got has a space for a phone/ iPod/ snack/ etc
-fits two large drinks side by side without touching

The cost is worth it to us (we talked about the stupid stock cup holder every day while off roading), this thing saves on not having another argument (lol)!

 

[FerrisBueller]

Hey there!

Please take a look at the instructions on the site for torquing instructions. And don’t hesitate to reach out with any further questions.

INSTRUCTIONS | Perry Parts

Everything we build is designed for a quick and easy install process. Check out that process here.

www.perryparts.com

Perfect, thanks. I guess I did it right, then. In the end, I assumed 1 full turn after contact.

 

[PerryParts]

Perfect, thanks. I guess I did it right, then. In the end, I assumed 1 full turn after contact.

Of course - anytime. Doesn’t take much to keep the bolts from backing out, and the bumps see almost entirely upwards load.

Thanks for your business!

 

[HSTexan]

Having spent the last couple weeks airing down like a peasant I’ve decided it’s time to pull the trigger on a set of these. It looks like you have the same wheels as I, the stock bronze HE wheels…

Do I want the standard length and the TPMS adapter kit?

Any regrets on switching to these or should I just shut up and buy?

It's actually crazy timing for you to mention this--I'm taking them off and swapping to the other Apex valve--the RCV, which just showed up today. I had the standard length and you have to buy a bracket/adapter that just holds the trimmed TPMS adapters inside of the tire. I've now had two of them break off of the brackets causing them to spin around loose until they eventually wear through and break completely and then none can read because one is broken. The RCV's are not nearly as quick, but they install by removing the valve stem core from the factory valve stem and installing the RCV in it's place. I'm now about to have to swap back and install 5 brand new TPMS sensors since they cut the original ones to fit on the bracket. If you can live with potentially replacing one per year I'd recommend them because they've been awesome other than a poor TPMS bracket design.

Apex RCV

 

[Artie]

It's actually crazy timing for you to mention this--I'm taking them off and swapping to the other Apex valve--the RCV, which just showed up today. I had the standard length and you have to buy a bracket/adapter that just holds the trimmed TPMS adapters inside of the tire. I've now had two of them break off of the brackets causing them to spin around loose until they eventually wear through and break completely and then none can read because one is broken. The RCV's are not nearly as quick, but they install by removing the valve stem core from the factory valve stem and installing the RCV in it's place. I'm now about to have to swap back and install 5 brand new TPMS sensors since they cut the original ones to fit on the bracket. If you can live with potentially replacing one per year I'd recommend them because they've been awesome other than a poor TPMS bracket design.

Apex RCV

It appears to be very timely that I asked.

I was thinking about using the strap method for the TPMS because the Apex relocate bracket looks a little suspect. However, I had considered the RCV because I can install myself. It is time for balance and rotate so either way, install is not a big deal.

My main gripe with my current setup is using the ARB valve removal tool to air down… it’s just a PITA getting the brass on your fingers and I had one stem not screw back in and it blew out in the Utah sand, I was able to get it back in but it highlighted the obvious worst case scenario with that method.

What are your thoughts on the strap method for TPMS? The speed of the RPV is a major factor as I’m also doing 2 camper tires but if it means adding the con of TPMS issues than the RCV would be best for the Cruiser and run the RPV’s on the camper where I’m using the screw on ARB TPMS.

 

[Heckraiser]

So, for my wife and I, we hated the stock cup holders for the following reasons;
-cover/lid rattles when off-roading (unscrewed it and put a microfiber cloth in the space it left when we were in MOAB)
-doesn’t really hold anything very well (used some trimmed up cup holder inserts we got on Amazon for $10 to work for MOAB trip)

What we love about the new BH3D cup holder;
-fits like it was stock
-multiple drink sizes fit properly (hydroflask/ Nalgene/ yeti/ Stanley/ etc)
-option we got has a space for a phone/ iPod/ snack/ etc
-fits two large drinks side by side without touching

The cost is worth it to us (we talked about the stupid stock cup holder every day while off roading), this thing saves on not having another argument (lol)!

I use the phone holder a lot as I listen to audible while driving. It also has a built-in Twix holder! This was a big perk until I found out I was diabetic

 

[HSTexan]

It appears to be very timely that I asked.

I was thinking about using the strap method for the TPMS because the Apex relocate bracket looks a little suspect. However, I had considered the RCV because I can install myself. It is time for balance and rotate so either way, install is not a big deal.

My main gripe with my current setup is using the ARB valve removal tool to air down… it’s just a PITA getting the brass on your fingers and I had one stem not screw back in and it blew out in the Utah sand, I was able to get it back in but it highlighted the obvious worst case scenario with that method.

What are your thoughts on the strap method for TPMS? The speed of the RPV is a major factor as I’m also doing 2 camper tires but if it means adding the con of TPMS issues than the RCV would be best for the Cruiser and run the RPV’s on the camper where I’m using the screw on ARB TPMS.

I had never considered or used the strap method for mounting the TPMS so I really don't want to provide too much input on that, I'm sure there will be people that have had great success with it though and it does seem safer than the simple bracket that Apex uses.

As far as speed the RCV's are still pretty quick and the overall time may end up being the same. With the RPV's what I would do is get my ARB gauge, attach it to the stem then pull the tab to dump air until I was close. Than I'd use the bleed valve on the ARB gauge to get it exactly where I wanted. Going around wheel by wheel one at a time probably still took me 3-4 minutes. With the RCV's you can have them all dumping at the same time and then close them all and check each individually to get it exact. I saw a Youtube video of a dude who did it in just over 2 min. Hoping my tire shop can squeeze me in this upcoming week since I leave for a 6K mile road trip in 10 days; once I have them on and try them out I can provide some more input as a true comparison to how fast they are compared to how I used to use the RPVs

 

[Artie]

I had never considered or used the strap method for mounting the TPMS so I really don't want to provide too much input on that, I'm sure there will be people that have had great success with it though and it does seem safer than the simple bracket that Apex uses.

As far as speed the RCV's are still pretty quick and the overall time may end up being the same. With the RPV's what I would do is get my ARB gauge, attach it to the stem then pull the tab to dump air until I was close. Than I'd use the bleed valve on the ARB gauge to get it exactly where I wanted. Going around wheel by wheel one at a time probably still took me 3-4 minutes. With the RCV's you can have them all dumping at the same time and then close them all and check each individually to get it exact. I saw a Youtube video of a dude who did it in just over 2 min. Hoping my tire shop can squeeze me in this upcoming week since I leave for a 6K mile road trip in 10 days; once I have them on and try them out I can provide some more input as a true comparison to how fast they are compared to how I used to use the RPVs

Thanks for the input.

I may try the strap thing for science and see how it goes, I’m on the fence but leaning toward the fastest method possible since I’m doing 6 wheels more often than not…. The third of fourth 100° air down in the desert when the valve blew out was last straw.

Do report back on the RCV’s. I think I saw the same video you’re referencing, the guy had a jeep.

 

[TeCKis300]

Thanks for the input.

I may try the strap thing for science and see how it goes, I’m on the fence but leaning toward the fastest method possible since I’m doing 6 wheels more often than not…. The third of fourth 100° air down in the desert when the valve blew out was last straw.

Do report back on the RCV’s. I think I saw the same video you’re referencing, the guy had a jeep.

Great discussion! Had me digging into RCV and RPVs all morning. I'm trying to setup another set of wheels and I want need these!

Maybe this deserves a dedicated thread. @Romer ?

Looking at the RCVs, they add about 3/4" to the total length of the stem. OEM stem is about 1.2", +.73" = 1.93" I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that on the Tundra wheels I have as that'll have it closer to the face, putting it in danger of rocks. Whereas the normal length RPV will be about 1.62" total length.

 

[Romer]

Maybe this deserves a dedicated thread. @Romer ?

Anyone can start a separate thread

 

[TeCKis300]

Anyone can start a separate thread

Fair and I didn't mean to create work for you as only admins can split threads.

This should do -

Apex RCV and RPV Fast Deflators

There's enough meat on this topic of Apex Deflators that it deserves its own thread. Screw on RCV (Rapid Connect Valve) Install / Replace valve stem RPV (Rapid Precision Valve) in std length (which should work with most OEM wheels) From the following discussion It's actually crazy timing...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[residualboulders]

Thanks for the input.

I may try the strap thing for science and see how it goes, I’m on the fence but leaning toward the fastest method possible since I’m doing 6 wheels more often than not…. The third of fourth 100° air down in the desert when the valve blew out was last straw.

Do report back on the RCV’s. I think I saw the same video you’re referencing, the guy had a jeep.

I'm running a set of Apex RPV standard length valves on my Icon rebound pro. I love how fast they deflate. I bought the little apex brackets for the factory tpms but the tire shop told me they wouldn't work. They installed a new set of TPMS, which didn't bother me too much. Seemed like a good idea to keep the factory ones with my heritage wheels. But, now you have me wondering how they installed those. They may have used a strap. I'm going to check into it. No issues yet with TPMS not working, although they are not as accurate as the factory set, all 5 are 4-5 psi low.

Still doing a little spring wheeling out here.

 

[dudemancool1904]

picked up some tundra TRD Pro takeoffs. now to get some tires and swap my TPMS over.

 

[LCH21]

After hemming and hawing, I sprung for the Gamiviti dash plate and some Ram mounts and got my Garmin XL installed today. I seriously considered the Leather&Dirt unit but even the "Desert" one rated for 212 degrees would be marginal. My dash temps can hit over 200 degrees at times as measured with my infrared temp monitor. Too dang hot for anything. Gonna have to start using the sun shield all the time and not only for long parks.

Some tweaking will be needed for positioning and it looks like I am going to have to figure out the reflection issue. Also, some rubber baby buggy bumpers will be needed to dampen vibration and to keep the arm from rubbing on the dash. I want it positioned so the passenger can view / work it easily.

Also, after 45,500 miles, need new brakes. Pads are a 4 mm all around. Never had a vehicle that wore the brakes that evenly before. Got to be done in the next week or two as of mid-July, I am heading back up to Montana for a while. Leaning towards Akebono.

Next is going to be mounts for the Ham and GMRS radios. The center rail is for the GoPro.

 

[Artie]

I'm running a set of Apex RPV standard length valves on my Icon rebound pro. I love how fast they deflate. I bought the little apex brackets for the factory tpms but the tire shop told me they wouldn't work. They installed a new set of TPMS, which didn't bother me too much. Seemed like a good idea to keep the factory ones with my heritage wheels. But, now you have me wondering how they installed those. They may have used a strap. I'm going to check into it. No issues yet with TPMS not working, although they are not as accurate as the factory set, all 5 are 4-5 psi low.

Still doing a little spring wheeling out here.
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Good to know about the accuracy on the non OEM TPMS. I’m definitely keeping my OEM ones if they can’t install them somehow.

As we’re wrapping up our 2024 big trip we’re talking about coming back through your area and into Idaho, I think the temps in Moab had us missing the Wyoming snow spring.

 

[DarioCarrera]

We added some Amber Rigid rock lights to our roof rack to make discreet camping lights. I hope the Idea works as well as i think it will. Ill add some night shots once we use them for camping.

 

[Sandroad]

It's actually crazy timing for you to mention this--I'm taking them off and swapping to the other Apex valve--the RCV, which just showed up today. I had the standard length and you have to buy a bracket/adapter that just holds the trimmed TPMS adapters inside of the tire. I've now had two of them break off of the brackets causing them to spin around loose until they eventually wear through and break completely and then none can read because one is broken. The RCV's are not nearly as quick, but they install by removing the valve stem core from the factory valve stem and installing the RCV in it's place. I'm now about to have to swap back and install 5 brand new TPMS sensors since they cut the original ones to fit on the bracket. If you can live with potentially replacing one per year I'd recommend them because they've been awesome other than a poor TPMS bracket design.

Apex RCV

I saw this in the classifieds

For Sale - 2020 Landcruiser 200 Series OEM TPMS set of 5

Hi All, I recently upgraded to a new (to me) set of wheels/tires on my 2015 LC and needed to swap in new TPMS sensors to work with my vehicle. As a result I have five TPMS sensors from a 2020 LC that I won’t be using. Previous owner purchased these in April 2023 for nearly $500. I am listing...

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[CWolg]

After hemming and hawing, I sprung for the Gamiviti dash plate and some Ram mounts and got my Garmin XL installed today. I seriously considered the Leather&Dirt unit but even the "Desert" one rated for 212 degrees would be marginal. My dash temps can hit over 200 degrees at times as measured with my infrared temp monitor. Too dang hot for anything. Gonna have to start using the sun shield all the time and not only for long parks.

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Some tweaking will be needed for positioning and it looks like I am going to have to figure out the reflection issue. Also, some rubber baby buggy bumpers will be needed to dampen vibration and to keep the arm from rubbing on the dash. I want it positioned so the passenger can view / work it easily.

Also, after 45,500 miles, need new brakes. Pads are a 4 mm all around. Never had a vehicle that wore the brakes that evenly before. Got to be done in the next week or two as of mid-July, I am heading back up to Montana for a while. Leaning towards Akebono.

Next is going to be mounts for the Ham and GMRS radios. The center rail is for the GoPro.

I love the Gamiviti plate. I have a CarPlay screen mounted on mine, as well as the control head for my Yaesu radio. It isn't too bad to run the wiring behind the dash and up and out of the plate, if you're willing to be patient.