🛠️ What Have You Done To Your LC250 Today?

[EOD Guy]

Authorised dealer installed a Bear-Lock shifter on my LC.View attachment 66162

That's pretty slick! If they ever start to install them in the US, I'll buy it!

 

[DubDub]

Authorised dealer installed a Bear-Lock shifter on my LC.

Is the key pretty generic? It’s not one of those things where I’d ask you to post a pic of your key since you’re effectively sharing the profile to do what this is intended to prevent, but it looks like a simple generic barrel lock.

 

[RideWithYanu]

Is the key pretty generic? It’s not one of those things where I’d ask you to post a pic of your key since you’re effectively sharing the profile to do what this is intended to prevent, but it looks like a simple generic barrel lock.

I thought it looked like a tubular lock but assumed not, as they’re not challenging to pick with the right tool.

Edit: looked into it, it’s not a barrel lock or tubular lock, rather a flat key dimple cylinder. Much better picking resistance (though I’d enjoy having a go at it).

 

[ultane]

Met up with fellow forum user LC58 and bought his GX wheels and tires. He also had some oem rock sliders hanging around that I also bought.

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Welcome to the asylum.

Those look awesome!

 

[grandsons]

Is the key pretty generic? It’s not one of those things where I’d ask you to post a pic of your key since you’re effectively sharing the profile to do what this is intended to prevent, but it looks like a simple generic barrel lock.

Does it looks like pretty generic? I don't know. Security or anti-theft measures work best when designed in layers, like an onion each layer adds protection, so compromising one doesn't give full access. The bear lock is one of four measure I installed.

 

[grandsons]

Since the company is in UK & would design for RHD vehicles

I believe the english website is uk based, but Bear-Lock is german made.

 

[DubDub]

Does it looks like pretty generic? I don't know. Security or anti-theft measures work best when designed in layers, like an onion each layer adds protection, so compromising one doesn't give full access. The bear lock is one of four measure I installed.

I wasn’t questioning anything, I was just curious. That’s far from generic… but I believe you already knew that lol

 

[Trail250]

Midland sent out a MXT275 GMRS Radio and pretty much excited about the way it turned out on my Land Cruiser.

Midland Affiliate Links:

Amazon.com: Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels : Electronics

Amazon.com: Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels : Electronics

lvnta.com

 

[RideWithYanu]

Midland sent out a MXT275 GMRS Radio and pretty much excited about the way it turned out on my Land Cruiser.

Midland Affiliate Links:

Amazon.com: Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels : Electronics

Amazon.com: Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels : Electronics

lvnta.com

My preference is handheld TD-H8 (or TD-H3 for hiking) with a Nagoya antenna, but these look nifty, and a clean install. Looks great! How’s the range with that micro antenna?

 

[ultane]

Midland sent out a MXT275 GMRS Radio and pretty much excited about the way it turned out on my Land Cruiser.

Midland Affiliate Links:

Amazon.com: Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels : Electronics

Amazon.com: Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels : Electronics

lvnta.com

I’m curious.. do the GMRS radios of today replace citizen band radios of the 70’s? Or are they for going off road and used for emergency communications?

 

[Rødby]

Having owned a GX460 for almost 15 years and knowing its heritage, I always wanted a Prado here in the US. And while I finally got my wish, I also wanted the emblem from Australia.

 

[RideWithYanu]

Having owned a GX460 for almost 15 years and knowing its heritage, I always wanted a Prado here in the US. And while I finally got my wish, I also wanted the emblem from Australia. View attachment 66456

I’ve almost ordered one of these a few times, I love the Prado name.

 

[jbtaco2002]

took the FE roof rack off and replaced with the delete kit, had it about 18 months, never used it and really have just been annoyed by the wind noise ever since putting it on.

much quieter now and may even be getting +1 MPG... haha

also got a cool new chip in the windshield! #2 for me so far

 

[RideWithYanu]

took the FE roof rack off and replaced with the delete kit, had it about 18 months, never used it and really have just been annoyed by the wind noise ever since putting it on.

much quieter now and may even be getting +1 MPG... haha

also got a cool new chip in the windshield! #2 for me so far

I think they look really good smooth top or with just side rails.

 

[DubDub]

also got a cool new chip in the windshield! #2 for me so far

Apparently you can submit a NHTSA complaint for this

For real though, that sooks. My TJ has had at least a dozen new windshields in my 20 years of ownership.

 

[Hideme71]

Having owned a GX460 for almost 15 years and knowing its heritage, I always wanted a Prado here in the US. And while I finally got my wish, I also wanted the emblem from Australia. View attachment 66456

Where did you find that?!?!

 

[Rødby]

Where did you find that?!?!

Took a bit of thrash to get it done - and cost a lot to be frank, but I really wanted it so ultimately was worth it for me. May not be worth it for you, but here goes:

1. I ordered it on Ebay Australia from a Toyota dealership in Sydney. You might be able to place an order directly with a dealership instead, but in any case, they would not ship to the US.

2. So I used a re-mailing service that provides an Australian address and will re-mail the package to the US (www.ausff.com.au). It was very pricey (essentially doubled the cost of the badge which was pricey to begin with) and a little weird (asked for identification and other things to be uploaded, presumably for KYC/AML issues) but they worked.

I think it took a couple of weeks overall to get the package so this also won't work if you're in a hurry. And then I learned Stickerfab sells these (but they seem to be out of stock at the moment and I didn't see the OEM emblem on there when I was originally searching for these).

 

[ultane]

took the FE roof rack off and replaced with the delete kit, had it about 18 months, never used it and really have just been annoyed by the wind noise ever since putting it on.

much quieter now and may even be getting +1 MPG... haha

also got a cool new chip in the windshield! #2 for me so far

When I took Miss Daisy’s FE noise maker/air brake off, the roof was very ruff, like 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper. It cleaned up and polished well.. slick as a baby’s hinie.

 

[alkioth]

Having owned a GX460 for almost 15 years and knowing its heritage, I always wanted a Prado here in the US. And while I finally got my wish, I also wanted the emblem from Australia. View attachment 66456

Oh you slick SOB… I am jelly as hell.

 

[DubDub]

Finally, no more over reporting mileage. Thanks @Blue Sky for taking the time to address my questions and provide parts info.