🛠️ What Have You Done To Your LC250 Today?

cwelroy · Tuesday at 5:52 PM

RideWithYanu said:
I really like this design. I actually just got done installing the CA Tuned version of this shelf a few minutes ago (will post photos and thoughts later today).

Where does this mount - remove the handles and use those bolt locations?

Yep. You got it. Replaces the third row handles.

ultane · Tuesday at 5:55 PM

stug4 said:
Switched back to the stock 20" wheels — what a relief!

Tell us more, please…

ultane · Tuesday at 5:57 PM

mrCharlie said:
I'm not usually one to debadge my vehicles, nor am I a big fan of the blacked out look. However, as someone who works in brand identity/creative direction/graphic design, I disliked the general design of the iForceMax badge, felt the chrome made it stand out way too much on an otherwise black truck, and the name had a "trying too hard" cheesy faux-aggressive feel to it.

It's 92 degrees, my truck is parked outside because it doesn't fit in the garage. The badge and all the adhesive came off with nothing more than my fingernails. A few minutes with the clay bar and a quick spray of wax - and it's like it never existed.

Man, I wish I still had my apple computer shown in your avatar..

Roonie · Tuesday at 6:51 PM

Installed redline hood struts today. Very easy install and much nicer now having the hood raise on its own and stay open.

Lukin · Tuesday at 9:21 PM

First mod. I don’t want to talk about how long it took but my children are disappointed in my performance.

TimHerald · 2025-06-25T05:29:07-0500

Lukin said:
First mod. I don’t want to talk about how long it took but my children are disappointed in my performance.

That thing is a pain to install.

Lukin · 2025-06-25T08:52:33-0500

TimHerald said:
That thing is a pain to install.

Glad to hear I’m not the only one who thought that.

Grandpawmoses · 2025-06-25T14:17:28-0500

Lukin said:
First mod. I don’t want to talk about how long it took but my children are disappointed in my performance.

If you're talking about the tri colored grill badge, that looks good. And if you have the time, I wouldn't mind some details of the install. Especially some do's and don'ts.

RideWithYanu · 2025-06-25T14:31:20-0500

cwelroy said:
Added the Pirate Camp Co drop down rear roof parcel shelf. Just what I was looking for. Adds some extra storage and is different than anything else I’ve seen for a rear shelf. Love how it pulls down for easier access and locks back into place when up. I only wish they provided a better handle. The one given is plastic and of lesser quality than the rest of the shelf. Now the shipping cost from Australia…. Well, not great. But worth it to me.

Link: Drop Down Rear Roof Parcel Shelf | Toyota Prado 250

Similar to @cwelroy, yesterday I installed the upper shelf for the cargo area from CATuned. I like the very simple and lightweight design (though I think I prefer the version cwelroy went with). But, like the other CATuned product I purchased (rock sliders), there were significant manufacturing defects in the product (an entire section was missing the powder coating). Due to this, I strongly suggest folks avoid CATuned products until they can resolve their quality control issues (to say nothing of their mediocre customer service).

I also installed some Yakima holders (branded as Top Grip in USA and AceO’Spades in Australia) for carrying tools like a full-length shovel or water sports paddles on the roof.