What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (38 Viewers)

[Willy beamin]

Yes it has that

 

[Atwalz]

Thanks for clarifying it. Looks like it will same bleeding steps as I mentioned earlier.

 

[TexAZ]

Looks like I have a new set of instructions to follow tomorrow. Thanks for clarifying the information

 

[gaijin]

just picked up the little tow dealeo that ya slide in the tow hitch spot, nothing major! New tires on Tuesday, 285/70/R18's in the BFG Mud Terrain flavor!

I read this yesterday, but it didn't sink in until last night when I thought that tire size was strange. Went looking for tires in that size and I can't find any

Did you really mean 285/70-18, or did you mean 285/70-17?

Help a brother out, I'm losing sleep over this ...

 

[kreiten]

I read this yesterday, but it didn't sink in until last night when I thought that tire size was strange. Went looking for tires in that size and I can't find any

Did you really mean 285/70-18, or did you mean 285/70-17?

Help a brother out, I'm losing sleep over this ...

Pretty sure they are the only flavor in that size, but I did truly mean 285/70 R18... Basically a 34
Jeep & Truck Tires - 70 - 4 Wheel Parts

 

[gaijin]

OK. I found them on the BFG site as well: Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 | BFGoodrich Tires

My internet search Kung Fu must have been weak ...

 

[brussum]

Atwalz, great info. Thanks for posting. In the instructions for this method, was there any description of what could happen if you leave the rears open too long?
I just installed stainless lines last weekend and didn't follow this procedure. Don't think I had the lines open too long, just curious of what might have been affected.
planning on re-bleeding this weekend.....

I've been considering changing out my brake lines for nice SS ones as well. I'm having trouble finding a source online. Did you have them made locally or order them from some place? I appreciate any good sources.

 

[Desert Nomad]

So true. That's exactly what I told my wife when she came out to "inspect" my work. Her response: "It just doesn't look like a land cruiser anymore." I beg to differ...

Haha like women have their problems... Men have theirs

 

[TexAZ]

Brussum, I would recommend having the lines made locally. I ordered a kit from Goodrige out of England. Top quality, but not 100% correct. The fittings are right, but the mounting and lengths are a little off. The fronts are +2" which is why I went with the kit. the rears took some creative routing to get to work. They do work great, and I don't have to worry about full travel in the front!
If you can't find it locally, I used the +2 kit for a 2006 land cruiser:
Goodridge G-Stop Brake Lines (2-21127)
G-Stop Brake Line Kit
2in Extended Line
6 Line Kit

 

[doanlaw]

I decided to take the plasti dip off and pulled the letters off first. Looks good but won't keep it as it is not clean if you look close.
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I think it looks great!! I was going to do the entire piece but now I might start with what you did. I did the front this weekend and left the ring and emblem, wasn't sure if I'd like the the entire grill blacked out. What do ya'll think? Leave it or black it all out? I'm going to do the lower black valance with the same flat black next so it matches...

 

[T4Runner]

I kinda like it with the chrome ring around the black grill...

 

[Sinister]

NEW KO2 Installed. See ya minivan/highlander look.

 

[Desert Nomad]

I think it looks great!! I was going to do the entire piece but now I might start with what you did. I did the front this weekend and left the ring and emblem, wasn't sure if I'd like the the entire grill blacked out. What do ya'll think? Leave it or black it all out? I'm going to do the lower black valance with the same flat black next so it matches...View attachment 1140052View attachment 1140054View attachment 1140055

Hahaha took me a while to figure out what you did, the standard spec GCC cruisers come like that from the factory

 

[doanlaw]

Hahaha took me a while to figure out what you did, the standard spec GCC cruisers come like that from the factory
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Yes, noticed that from a post you had made earlier. Oh all the GCC goodies you guys get...

 

[Archtaan]

NEW KO2 Installed. See ya minivan/highlander look.
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Looks great, what size? What are your real world impression of them?

 

[Sinister]

Looks great, what size? What are your real world impression of them?

275/70 R18, I've only had them for a couple hrs but so far they are awesome. I need to figure out tire pressure (I have 35, that's what Toyota put in there now, not sure what others are running) highway speeds they are real quiet and I don't notice them at all. They feel heavier but I really don't notice any acceleration difference, not as Cush as the Michelins but look 1000 times better. Can wait to get them on the sand and snow.

 

[Archtaan]

275/70 R18, I've only had them for a couple hrs but so far they are awesome. I need to figure out tire pressure (I have 35, that's what Toyota put in there now, not sure what others are running) highway speeds they are real quiet and I don't notice them at all. They feel heavier but I really don't notice any acceleration difference, not as Cush as the Michelins but look 1000 times better. Can wait to get them on the sand and snow.

I look forward to your updated reports as you get some miles on them, you will need to mess around with them. You will be surprised what 1psi of pressure can change. My Duratracs picked up a little hum. Found out the tire pressure dropped 2 psi, must be the cold air. Added 2 back and they are relatively quiet again.

 

[Sinister]

I look forward to your updated reports as you get some miles on them, you will need to mess around with them. You will be surprised what 1psi of pressure can change. My Duratracs picked up a little hum. Found out the tire pressure dropped 2 psi, must be the cold air. Added 2 back and they are relatively quiet again.

What size and pressure are you running?

 

[Archtaan]

What size and pressure are you running?

295/65/18 at 42psi.

 

[drmwvr]

Replaced my in-cabin filter. Just purchased with 53k (2010 model). I wonder if it's ever been changed?