Build XPLOR R - 2014 200 Series Build

[ethernectar]

Traded in my Tundra for a low-mileage 2014, will be posting build pics as it progresses.

IMG_0010 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

 

[ethernectar]

Placeholder for window tint photo (the first mod).

 

[ethernectar]

Began radio/power installs this morning in anticipation of installing the Slee second battery bracket and an IBS system.

Quick tip - wrap your wire ends with Teflon plumbers tape, makes it easier to push/pull through grommets.

DSC00483 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Giant zip tie for the win.

DSC00497 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Panavise and Ram mounts.

DSC00502 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Gadgetry.

DSC00504 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

 

[ethernectar]

Installed Slee second battery tray and IBS system. The Slee install was painless!


200_sleeSecondBatt_02 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Extending the leads on the IBS system
[url=https://flic.kr/p/FBpaqj]200_sleeSecondBatt_03 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Wired up
200_sleeSecondBatt_06 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr

Lit up

200_sleeSecondBatt_07 by Matt Frederick, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[usmcHOG]

Looking good Matt. What's next?

 

[ethernectar]

Added a small paracord catch-all net for stowing lightweight stuff like jackets, etc.

 

[ethernectar]

Added a nice bright light from Equipt to the top hatch.

 

[ethernectar]

And how about a poser shot up on Sonora Pass, CA 108.

 

[Willy beamin]

what is that object on the front of the grill - driver side towards the top?

 

[usmcHOG]

Looks like a TEQ badge?

 

[mark71]

Eagle eye Willy!

 

[ethernectar]

Actually its a little stuffed owl. He's been on three trucks now and has probably close to 120K miles on him. Here he is on my Tundra in 2013!

 

[Willy beamin]

Never would have guessed that.
That's cool

 

[dukmon]

@ethernectar , tell me about your cargo light please sir.

Thanks sir.

 

[Angelo1]

Actually its a little stuffed owl. He's been on three trucks now and has probably close to 120K miles on him. Here he is on my Tundra in 2013!

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He needs goggles. Lol

 

[taccruiser97]

And how about a poser shot up on Sonora Pass, CA 108.

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This picture would fit right in a Toyota Land Cruiser Sales brochure. Excellent!

 

[ethernectar]

The afternoon I headed out for vacation (including the 2nd annual 200 series meet in Ouray) the rack, bumper and lift came in. So I ventured down to the shop to see if I should/could do the install myself. So I unboxed it, put it on top of the rack, ratchet strapped it down and headed home...

ARB Rack Install 3

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ARB Rack Install 4

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Three hours later it was done. Granted it would have been faster and way easier with a second set of hands, but it is possible to do it by yourself. Note this is the alloy rack, not the steel rack. Not sure how much heavier that one would have seemed by myself.

 

[ethernectar]

The next morning I loaded everyhing up (above) and headed out on two weeks of vacation with a planned 12 days on the road.

Here's a quick hack to keep a jerry can in one spot...

Strap hack

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Several nights of camping along the way to the meet.

Camp at Valley of the Gods

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For some nice landscape pics from the Four-Corners area, have a look here

 

[ethernectar]

The trails around Ouray were great and reinforce the demand for sliders.

Steps took some abuse, including a big falling rock.

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Tupperware

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Profile post Ouray

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