LFD_Off_Road
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Yep! We haven't done it ourselves, but we have a ton of customers using Yakima and Thule products with our crossbars.
The LFD Off Road Thread
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Yep! We haven't done it ourselves, but we have a ton of customers using Yakima and Thule products with our crossbars.
LFD_Off_Road
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Probably a couple weeks right now. We have a bunch that got cut this week that are awaiting bending and welding.
carlodonz
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Would be curios to see how they mounted it.
Also, what's the difference between XLFOR002, XLFOR002-SS, XLFOR002-SS-PC?
They seem to have all the same description... confusing :shrug:
I have a very old set of the yakima fat cats. I'll probably take a Dremel to the existing mounting brackets so they fit inside the base of the yakima but have a flat-ish section to mount directly to the LFDOffroad bar.
I'll let you know if that works.
The newer EVO version seems to mount via a strap that will probably fit around the LFD crossbars.
carlodonz
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007Tacoma
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So since the code is already out there, BlackFriday15 is now active and good site-wide! We will be doing some more special sales as it gets closer to actual Black Friday. For example, I know of one "slidey" part that will get a special sale, and we're working on more special packages and offerings as well.
And, a new product announcement! We've had our air compressors installed for more than a year in our vehicles with brackets we've made, but have never gotten around to actually listing it for sale. The compressor mount is made of 11 gauge 304 grade stainless steel, and is run through our horizontal finishing machine prior to bending to deburr edges and give a nicer finish to the metal. It will come with all needed hardware for installation (but not an air compressor, you have to get that separately.)
It's a two part piece, a support arm and the main base. We designed it to work with the ARB compressors but you can always drill new holes for a different compressor if needed. The nice thing about stainless steel is you don't have to worry about rust if you do modify the part to attach something else, there is no paint to damage or exposed carbon steel that can turn to rust later. I installed this one in my 4Runner today in less than 10 minutes, and that included removing my old prototype unit from last year.
We've got some in stock at the moment, with more in process.
This isn't the last new product announcement for the month either, so stay tuned
LFD Off Road - Air Compressor Mount
and that is going on my Christmas Wish List... :clap2:
sn_85
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...for now I gotta get ready to install this beast...
You finally going to upsize your tires to match the bumper??
I need some peanut butter... because I'm jelly.... :nod: :nod: :nod:
It really feels like time has come to a standstill since I placed the order for mine
007Tacoma
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Ugh... I wish... Daily Driver Problems. We put on average 35,000 to 40,000 miles a year. Can't go up in size without taking a huge chunk out of our budget. I am thinking about spacers to get a wider look. *shrug*
007Tacoma
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I completely understand. You should try having the parts in your garage for a week and not touching them.
I am so ready to shoot this video and get this installed.
LFD_Off_Road
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Look at 255/75s next time you need new tires. Gives about another inch in diameter so the tires don't look quite as small, but MPG seems to be just as good.
255/80s are the next step in my future... go big or go home... or something like that... We are at ~30-33k miles a year as well
sn_85
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It's a slippery slope for sure but I think once you commit to a rear bumper you're basically on a full build whether you'd like to admit it or not. I just recently put a 4x4 Labs rear bumper on mine and MPG and daily driving aspect were impacted a lot. Was averaging about 17-18 MPG previously on 275's and now with the 4x4 Labs bumper I'm getting anywhere from 14-15 MPG, everything the same except the bumper. It just takes a little effort from the 4R to move all that weight hanging off the rear. The 4x4 Labs bumper is a freaking beast, not sure what it weighs exactly and I'm sure it weighs more than the LFD but it also requires cutting part of the rear cross-member so I don't think the added weight differential is all too different. I'm only running 32"s right now but likely going with a 34" and a re-gear will be necessary. I'll probably be averaging anywhere from 13-15 mpg when it's all said and done. I don't know, I feel like with certain upgrades and a rear bumper falls into that category that you're kind of past the point of the 4Runner being a reasonable daily driver. That being said even when it's built out fully it's still not too bad as a DD. You could spec and build out a LC200 and get 10-11 mpg
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sn_85
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Out of curiosity how much does the LFD bumper weigh?
LFD_Off_Road
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About 230 before the accessories get added on. I average around 16 mpgs around town, 17-18 on the highway. Besides the 255/75s, I run the TRD cold air intakes also, not sure how much those help but I think they do make a difference.
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007Tacoma
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Hmmm... I may have to do that. :thumb:
007Tacoma
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It's a slippery slope for sure but I think once you commit to a rear bumper you're basically on a full build whether you'd like to admit it or not. I just recently put a 4x4 Labs rear bumper on mine and MPG and daily driving aspect were impacted a lot. Was averaging about 17-18 MPG previously on 275's and now with the 4x4 Labs bumper I'm getting anywhere from 14-15 MPG, everything the same except the bumper. It just takes a little effort from the 4R to move all that weight hanging off the rear. The 4x4 Labs bumper is a freaking beast, not sure what it weighs exactly and I'm sure it weighs more than the LFD but it also requires cutting part of the rear cross-member so I don't think the added weight differential is all too different. I'm only running 32"s right now but likely going with a 34" and a re-gear will be necessary. I'll probably be averaging anywhere from 13-15 mpg when it's all said and done. I don't know, I feel like with certain upgrades and a rear bumper falls into that category that you're kind of past the point of the 4Runner being a reasonable daily driver. That being said even when it's built out fully it's still not too bad as a DD. You could spec and build out a LC200 and get 10-11 mpg
Yeah... it still has to be a daily driver. I think intake is next on the list of "things I should spend money on but am going to anyway". :heh:
