BUILD: @Twundy 200 Series

[Twundy]

Hi all, been lurking here for a while and spending most of my time on IH8MUD, thought I should join this community as well (intro+build thread!). You can find more pictures on my Instagram page @twundy.

Here's how my Land Cruiser, "Oso", is currently:

2016 Land Cruiser 200 Series (Two-Hundy = Twundy )
-Black Exterior
-Terra Interior
Current Mod List (Phase 1):
-Method 314 17x8.5+0
-General Grabber ATX LT285/70R17 (~33")
-Toyota OEM Front Coil Spacer Lift (=20mm/~0.79") for Leveling, stock suspension otherwise
-Gobi Stealth Roof Rack
-Gobi Ladder
-Powder coated HD Recovery Points
-Husky Weatherbeater Floor Liners
-Small cosmetic mods (Auxito LED's, magnetic mount, stainless steel shift knob, etc.)

The next phase of mods should be a 2-3" lift, 34-35's, lighting, etc.

 

[BLand Cruiser]

Beautiful. When it's time to trade in my 100, I think I will be getting a 200.

So, these pictures are prior to any lift?

 

[Tex68w]

Welcome! I spend a lot of time over on Mud as well. Looking forward to your build.

 

[BigSwede]

Beautiful. When it's time to trade in my 100, I think I will be getting a 200.

You realize the 200 is going away, right?

 

[BLand Cruiser]

For sure. That's OK. I could never afford a new one.

 

[BigSwede]

Yeah, right there with ya.

 

[WOODY2]

You realize the 200 is going away, right?

There have been many generations of LC's that have "went away" but still taking people to the ends of the earth and will for the for seeable future. So?

 

[BigSwede]

There have been many generations of LC's that have "went away" but still taking people to the ends of the earth and will for the for seeable future. So?

I was just saying if he wants a new 200, better not wait.

 

[WOODY2]

I was just saying if he wants a new 200, better not wait.

Ahh old guy (me) again fails to get meaning of someones post. No malice intended. ?

 

[Tex68w]

@Twundy, which part of Texas are you in?

 

[ITTOG]

Now that is a nice looking Land Cruiser.

 

[Twundy]

Beautiful. When it's time to trade in my 100, I think I will be getting a 200.

So, these pictures are prior to any lift?

Technically yes, only added the OEM Toyota Front Coil Spacer, which lifts the front about .79" to 1". Part #43136-60020. Basically Toyota's factory leveling spacer that comes stock on 200's overseas, and is included in the strut assembly part. No actual "lift kit", all OEM suspension.

Here you can see my original forward rake prior to the OEM Front Coil Spacer raising the front:


Just as an additional tidbit of info in this category, the LC200 Heritage Edition springs are different from normal 200's, they are 7/8" taller and a bit stiffer. So if you wanted a "lift" without buying an aftermarket lift kit or losing OEM components, you can use the HE Springs in combination with the OEM Coil Spacer.

@Twundy, which part of Texas are you in?

Dallas!

Also, my Mud build thread is in my sig.

 

[Twundy]

Snow + Texas = ???

 

[Tex68w]

Snow + Texas = ???
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Twice this year, wild stuff indeed.

 

[Twundy]

The Next Chapter
A big thanks to Goode's Offroad (the best Land Cruiser shop in DFW!) for their impeccable work. Joined the 35's club!

The Lowdown:

• Special one-off set of 18x9.5 +0 Diamond Silver Rays Volk Racing TE37XT (The first and only 5x150 set in this color AFAIK)
• Skinny 35” BFGoodrich KO3 (285/75R18 129S E1 RWL)
• Dobinsons ~3" Lift (C59-544 Front + C59-535 Rear)
• Dobinsons Twin-Tube Nitro Gas Shocks
• Dobinsons Tubular UCA’s (UCA59-001K)
• Dobinsons Diff Drop (DD59-530K)
• Timbren Active Offroad Bumpstops (ABSTOF + ABSTORLC2)
• Dr. KDSS Bolt On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK)
• Rival 4x4 Full 3-Piece Skid Plates
• Akebono Ultra Performance Ceramic Pads & Rotors

Goode's was able to massage and trim everything sufficiently, and get everything dialed in. Alignment with the fixed caster tubular UCA's was spot on. Just a bit of rubbing left on the sway bar at full lock, which a KDSS relocation should fix.

Ride quality with the twin-tube shocks is great, like a slightly firmer but still compliant OEM setup. I assume it will settle and break-in a bit, even in the first week I've noticed an improvement in ride quality since leaving the shop. It's fairly level, but I am considering going down to the C59-559V in the rear which may be level or perhaps touch into reverse rake territory.

By going to the lightweight forged Rays wheels from Japan, and combining it with the pretty lightweight 63 pound KO3's, I was able to actually keep my MPG's about the same as my previous setup (~12 mpg) with cast Method wheels and 33" General Grabber ATX's. Plus I get to have some JDM fanboy fun running a set of Volk TE37's on my rig. Need to take a picture next to my Supra, which is also black on Diamond Silver BBS wheels. This classic color combo is pretty rare on modern rigs, so it's a fun departure into some of the unique things I have planned for the rest of my build.