What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (45 Viewers)

[TexAZ]

^^^what he said^^^

 

[codyaustin5]

Thanks to those who alerted me that my tow harness was missing. Went to dealer and they confirmed I should have it and ordered part in for me. Here are pics if yours is missing.

 

[Tripledave]

Oh..you might should have waited on that detail..most of the pin strips you will get at superlift will buff out..some will leave scars. But fun. I plan to go for the southern cruiser crawl.

Valid points sir. I was wicked fun though! I posted some pics in the picture thread.


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[brussum]

Thanks 618Toy and TexAZ! It looks daunting, but sounds like it was fairly painless for both of you.

 

[arich]

Just arrived today...

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6112s from Brian Jowett?

 

[RTaylor]

I installed a car seat and brought my newborn son home from the hospital. One day I hope he gets to drive it.

 

[Willy beamin]

congrats on the baby boy!
fun times

 

[KY Longhunter]

6112s from Brian Jowett?

Yes sir.

 

[TJsTACOMA]

Yes sir.

What are you using for the rear?

 

[TexAZ]

@ rtaylor congradulations on the boy!!

 

[Willy beamin]

Watched the project 200 back up camera relocate video and drank a few beers to get my confidence up to par and then tackled the job. View attachment 1121078View attachment 1121079View attachment 1121080View attachment 1121081
This next pic is the grommet under the rear sides of the bumper -both driver and passenger - and is your access point to start your cable run. View attachment 1121083
Next is where that wire ran through the grommet enters the rear of the vehicle. View attachment 1121086
Then run it where you find room. View attachment 1121088
And the up the rear support by the flip down seats. And back through the the weather fittings and so on.
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In short it's not hard, it's just time consuming. I'm having a camera mounting bracket made and will inset that in the center of my rear tire carrier spare. Should be a clean install and the camera will be protected with a good view once I'm finished.

95% finished with the camera relocation deal. The camera has a shroud over the top to protect it from the spare tire (heavy) being removed or replaced and the wiring is almost all enclosed in the swing arm itself. Just need to finish my convoluted wire tubing. Camera view is as good if not better than stock IMHO.

 

[KY Longhunter]

What are you using for the rear?

I will be using Bilstein 5100s I believe. Rear still stock till further notice.

 

[arich]

Yes sir.

I have them too. I have the 5125 on the back but the valving needs adjustment. End of the month.
Did you get them installed? Take the conversation to private message if you don't want to discuss here.

 

[TexAZ]

replaced a torn CV boot that came with the used tundra axles....Interior parts of the CV looked amazing. almost zero wear. I think the boot got pinched/torn during disassembly/shipping. new boot and grease installed. no more duck tape grease splattering the new lift

 

[BTUMAN]

Today I addressed all of my past rush wiring jobs and did it correctly. Took notes from @pdxlc200 in a post he had some time ago. View attachment 1120475View attachment 1120476View attachment 1120477

I am pretty much going this rout also. Here is my delima. I worry about water splashing or actually up into the fuse block or circuit breaker. I have six current loads and adding another for the rear power for the fridge. Right now these are in those covered fuse holders that are actually water proof. I'm thinking of trying to put up higher in the engine bay where I currently have my differential breathers extended.

Although these Blue Sky components are marine rated for splashes mounted vertical and have covers, mounting horizontal could let the water settle into the fuse area.

I guess I really don't plan to have water crossings that are higher than the bottom of the windshield - and I know the engine bay is pretty water tight. @pdxlc200 @Willy beamin ?? Thoughts? Others?

 

[Canyonero]

Having some fun with the stock wheels. Plasti-dip is cheap and easy, so if I like the look I will probably just have them powder-coated... Also bought orange tire paint to paint "Nitto" orange on the sidewalls to go with my subtle orange-accent theme.

Found out that my 33" Nitto Trail Grapplers rub just a tad on the upper control arms when the front suspension is at full droop. Not enough to be concerning.

AND... I adjusted my POS ARB rear tire carrier. As it turns out, 2 washers as a shim to space the catch out from the bumper make the damn thing close with about 2/3 less force. Pretty unimpressed with ARB at this point, but glad I found a solution.

 

[Buddysuede]

@Canyonero Can you take a pic of the final look on the truck?

 

[Canyonero]

@Canyonero Can you take a pic of the final look on the truck?

You bet I will. Should be done by the end of this week!

 

[Willy beamin]

I am pretty much going this rout also. Here is my delima. I worry about water splashing or actually up into the fuse block or circuit breaker. I have six current loads and adding another for the rear power for the fridge. Right now these are in those covered fuse holders that are actually water proof. I'm thinking of trying to put up higher in the engine bay where I currently have my differential breathers extended.

Although these Blue Sky components are marine rated for splashes mounted vertical and have covers, mounting horizontal could let the water settle into the fuse area.

I guess I really don't plan to have water crossings that are higher than the bottom of the windshield - and I know the engine bay is pretty water tight. @pdxlc200 @Willy beamin ?? Thoughts? Others?

personally - I have no desire to ever get in deep water anytime soon with my rig. Never even questioned the mounting but it is a good time to think about all possibilities. The fire wall might be a bit higher (and it's vertical) but its tight for space (running wires). You could explore mounting the components on the underside of the fuse box lid - the reverse of my final mounting placement. If those fuses get wet you'll have bigger issues than the LED's and fridge not working - ha

good question on the horizontal vs. vertical mounting - skeptical thinker

just get a bigger lift and 37's and don't worry about it - walk on water

I see now your concern - you have a snorkel so you're already set up for deep water crossings.

 

[Willy beamin]

@pdxlc200 might have a better answer seeing how he has been running this set up for a while.