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[tacosupreme____]

I'm hoping for a significant drop in sound! I logged 107 hours on the Tacoma sound deadening project, but I was learning along the way. Hopefully this goes much quicker...

 

[cue003]

is the sound deadening material heavy? How much weight do you think you will add to the vehicle with all the deadening material when all said and done?

 

[tacosupreme____]

The Dynamat xtreme is a CLD (constrained layer damper) & Dynaliner is a CCF (closed cell foam) layer, some people go a step further and add a MLV (mass loaded vinyl) layer. That is when things start getting really heavy...

You can get CLD layers from various brands of various thicknesses, but thicker doesn't always mean better, if the materials are subpar.

Dynamat xtreme is relatively light for how effective it is (butyl based, no longer asphalt based). I added roughly 60lbs to the Tacoma and expect to be around the same or less on the LC250.

 

[failedmaker]

@tacosupreme____ How are you liking the snapshades? Did you only get them for the passenger windows? Or did you get them for all the windows in the LC? Looking to get some as well, but man are they pricey...

 

[tacosupreme____]

@tacosupreme____ How are you liking the snapshades? Did you only get them for the passenger windows? Or did you get them for all the windows in the LC? Looking to get some as well, but man are they pricey...

I ended up purchasing the rear quarter Snapshades as well, because the sun got in the baby’s eyes from back there. Also, got the windshield cover to qualify for free shipping on the order lol. The only ones I don’t have are the front doors and rear hatch.

The cost was crazy high, but the fitment is spot on. I’d recommend them if you live by the “buy once cry once” motto. I’m sure there are cheaper ones that could do the job, but I decided to go with a more established company.

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[tacosupreme____]

I test drove the LC250 after sound deadening the front hood, fenders & wheel arches. I’m happy with the outcome considering the coverage was minimal.

To me, it toned down the 4cyl noises under the hood (I’m not a fan of them on an suv). Next up, will be the doors and rear hatch…

 

[tacosupreme____]

First video on this sound deadening project is live!

 

[tacosupreme____]

Got a Mockins hitch carrier all setup! Looking forward to future camping trips with the family Watch Here

 

[tacosupreme____]

Made a lot of progress sound deadening the front doors (watch here) and rear lift gate (watch here). Still need to do the rear doors and then I can do a before and after sound dB test.

 

[tacosupreme____]

For anyone wondering if those windshield weather strips work. I did a before & after sound test holding the mic up close to the glass, and got a 1.2 reduction in dB levels. Not much, but they do in fact cut down some wind noise.

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[Gustaf]

Very cool seeing the mod priorities across builds. This one seems like a total pain in the ass but with massive functional reward.

 

[tacosupreme____]

Thank you! Yes, it is very difficult and time consuming but the end result is worth it.

Our LC250 was bought to be a family vehicle for our newborn. So, I haven't made it bigger or bulkier to get in to, and decided to focus on other mods for now.

 

[tacosupreme____]

4k miles on this oil, and the magnetic drain plug is still catching fine particles.

This is the one I’m using https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YVKL6DQ/?tag=landcruiserforum-20

 

[tacosupreme____]

I added a second set of brake springs to the TSB brake springs to fix the brake squeal in reverse. Did this same mod to my Tacoma and FJ40 a while back with good results.

I’m not sure what Toyota was thinking with their “new” anti-rattle spring but it was for sure the cause of the squeak. I would suggest adding a second set of springs even if you’ve already got the TSB work done. They will only install a set of springs on the lower pin.

 

[tacosupreme____]

Hotter weather is upon us. Finally starting to use the Snapshades windshield cover daily. Luckily it forms around the FITCAMX dash cam.

 

[tacosupreme____]

Fleet update:
Sadly been too busy and haven’t driven the FJ40 much at all. Took it to get smogged in Jan and passed no problem.

Installed a magnuson supercharger along with a bunch of other parts on my Tacoma. Loving the added power!

LC250 sound deadening project is moving along nicely. I have a whole thread dedicated to that project here.

 

[tacosupreme____]

Lots of cosmetic upgrades on this last video. Engine cover, billet oil cap, hood struts, headlight covers

 

[tacosupreme____]

Grease the u-joints and slip yoke on my driveshafts!

 

[tacosupreme____]

SXTH Element intake install

 

[tacosupreme____]

Made a quick vid showing the fitment of Snap Shades on the LC250