LANDCRUISER 200 | TOP 5 ACCESSORIES UNDER $500 | Best mods for 4x4’ing, overlanding & touring

Want to know what my favourite and most used accessories are on my Landcruiser 200? Watch this video to see the top 5 accessories under $500 I’ve purchased for my LC200.
Over the years I’ve bought many products, gadgets, modifications for my 4x4’s and tourers, but not all of them have been worth the investment or worked as advertised.
Today, I speak a little about each of the top 5 modifications I’ve fitted to my LC200.
These accessories have been chosen from 1 of two reasons. Firstly, the accessory is of good value, quality and works accurately and reliably and secondly, we use these products every time we head bush and touring.
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3. COMMENT ON THE COMPETITION POST WITH A PHOTO OF YOUR LANDCRUISER 200 SERIES AND TELL US WHAT YOUR FAVOURITE MODIFICATION OR ACCESSORY ON YOUR SET UP IS.
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THE GIVEAWAY CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
1. I am giving away 1 x tailgate light fitting and 1 x set of WeatherTech floor mats for the Landcruiser 200 series.
2. The value of these items at $190 (light) and $325 (mats)
3. The competition is international, however you will need an AUSTRALIAN POSTAL ADDRESS to receive the prize.
4. You must be over the age of 18 years old to enter.
5. The giveaway is for items supplied by Brendan Bonser and Automotive BodyLine Restyling.
6. The promotion is not associated with KZbin of Facebook.
7. To Enter, please follow the ‘How to Enter’ instructions above.
8. The giveaway runs from Thursday 12 November 2020, 4:00am WST until Monday 16 November at 12:00pm WST.
9. I will randomly pick two entries on Tuesday 17th November as the winners
10. The winner will be notified by Facebook messenger and via a video announcing the winners.
Here are the links and contacts for the products mentioned in the video:
LC200 Rear Tailgate Light - Brendan prefers to be contacted on Fb Messenger and can advise which light will best suit your LC200:
/ bonza86
WeatherTech Floor Mats:
www.bodyline.com.au/collectio...
ebay.us/RyVbGr
Airbag Man Dual Digital Air Control Kit:
ebay.us/RVmVt4
airbagman.com.au
Victron Battery Monitor BMV712 Smart Monitor:
ebay.us/1gqrdO
Ultragauge OBDII Data Reader:
www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/
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[@gregtoth7534]

Hey Nath, yet another great clip of useful bits! Sometimes the cheaper items make the biggest impact. Thanks for putting this one together legend! Very helpful indeed.

[@XploringOz]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it! I have sure found some of the smaller mods super helpful. Cheers mate.

[@rommelmendoza7473]

thank you for the very useful accessories, very detailed explanation.

[@XploringOz]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Nathan.

[@supertrickyrickyandtheslip1473]

I appreciate the vid man, cheers. Gday from WA 👍

[@XploringOz]

Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback Cheers, Nathan.

[@lone_camper_001]

Another great vid mate, have one of those rear cargo door lights from Brendan and they are awesome, highly recommend them too👍

[@XploringOz]

Cheers mate. Those lights are quality! Glad to hear you have also had positive experience. Cheers, Nathan.

[@nelmanfly]

Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing

[@XploringOz]

Thanks mate.

[@lone_camper_001]

I’ve been looking at those victron monitors, glad you did a review on them in this vid. Still on my list of improvements still to do.

[@XploringOz]

Those monitors are great. There are some better ones out there, but nothing that competes with the price of the Victron. I genuinely use it all the time. Super easy, accurate and connects to the phone first time, every time. Cheers, Nathan.

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@XploringOz top 5 accessories for a 200 series,,,,, 5 cv joints..

[@NickSaravanos]

Thank you for highlighting the Tailgate light by Brendan. I am so happy with mine. Allowed me to rip out the ugly led strip I had below. Much neater package now.

[@XploringOz]

Awesome, he sure makes great little products. Glad you were able to clean up the tailgate on your vehicle. Cheers, Nathan.

[@novabraylen3606]

I realize Im pretty off topic but do anybody know a good site to watch newly released series online ?

[@joeygordon7647]

How do you find Brendon for one of them lights??

[@roamnround]

Nice video mate! Just in case anyone does ask or anyone that sees this comment, the ultra gauge can be bought from a company over East - Precise Auto if you search for ultra gauge au it will come up. I got mine from over there and they were brilliant, also have a selection of mounting options (I think 3) to suit what you need! Keep up the great content mate loving the videos!

[@XploringOz]

Thanks for chucking this in the comments mate! Hopefully it can help future buyers out there. I've noticed there are roughly the same price, however at least the shipping won't take long. Glad you're enjoying the videos. Cheers, Nathan.

[@Gee-Wizz]

@@XploringOz Got my Ultra Guage from Precise Auto. I'm in NSW and mine turned up well packed in a few days after ordering, no prob's.

[@XploringOz]

@@Gee-Wizz Good to hear, thanks for sharing. Hopefully this will make it easier for some of the viewers.

[@largelarry2126]

Just had my windows tented on our LC-200 they also recommended a UV only film for the windshield and i'm glad I had it done. It has a very slight tent that isn't noticeable unless I have the door open or a front window rolled down. The dash is staying much cooler and I have noticed a huge reduction in glare overall. We had the rear windows tented with 20% over the factory tent and it keeps prying eyes from seeing anything inside the cruiser. Nice video and i'm planning on doing the rear lift gate light mod soon.

[@XploringOz]

For sure, the windows definitely require a better tinting for the reasons you listed there. I also did this as one of the first modifications on my cruiser after picking it up.

[@fbtippmann]

I ordered WeatherTech floor liners and Ultragauge Blue, and my 08 LX570 isn't even home yet! Also inquiring about the cargo light. Great recommendations!

[@XploringOz]

Awesome, I'm sure they will come in handy once you get the vehicle! Cheers, Nathan.

[@snoordman4831]

Nice video, as always! And for sure, if I had a Facebook page (or live in Australia for that matter haha) I would sign up for the giveaway.. good luck to the contestants! Cheers Nathan 🤙

[@XploringOz]

Cheers mate! Hopefully I'll be able to run another contest down the track to a wider audience. Thanks again for watching. Cheers.

[@dannyjansen6011]

Great video but have those 5 also but different Matt’s so you have saved me some cash, re your ultra gauge what the setting for your fuel usage? I thought the snorkel ram you use may of made the list.

[@XploringOz]

Sounds like you have an awesome build as well. Sometimes it's these little accessories that work well that can really finish the build off. To be completely honest, I actually don't use the Ultragauge for fuel consumption. I should probably get around to it sometime, however I've found the on-board estimates to be very accurate. I've had a few people mention the snorkel ram head, it was close, but I if I could only buy 5 things, I think these items would probably get used more often when touring/camping. Not trying to diminish the importance of looking after that air box though.

[@FRERABRETZ1]

great vid and good advice, the best mod for people who actually go places in their 200 is a front locker, not needed for the soccer dads.

[@XploringOz]

Cheers mate 👍 lockers are Always helpful, I am finding the crawl control to be a awesome bit of tech that gets the vehicle a lot further than people think

[@zackjohnson1941]

Like the videos when is the rig run down coming

[@XploringOz]

Thanks mate. I do have a run down on the vehicle. It's buried back in one of the earlier videos. I'll sure to get around to do another in the future with some updated mods. Cheers, Nathan.

[@mathewcampbell8479]

I have to admit, i made my own tailgate light in a very similar fashion, but, the best modification I've made is a Vogue Industries uhf aerial bracket that mounts next to the passenger side wing mirror. My wife gets car sick with a bullbar mounted one. Not anymore!

[@XploringOz]

Those Vogue UHF brackets have been popular recently and I can see why. Glad it's worked out for you. Thanks for sharing mate. Cheers, Nathan

[@overlandphotography]

G'day Nath. Great video and thanks for sharing. I have a question relating to the Ultra Gauge. I have the ARB Links gauge running in my 200. Are you aware of any potential issues running both side by side or are they two totally different systems ? Thanking you in advance.

[@XploringOz]

Thanks once again Jim. So I'm not overly familiar with the ARB LINX system, but from what I do understand they should be two seperate systems. I'm under the belief that the LINX system is an interface so all electrical devices and controlled via it's own system, or hub mounted inside the vehicle. The Ultragauge plugs only into the OBDII port of the cruiser, and can be run independently. Are you able to confirm that the LINX system does not plug into the OBDII port? I hope that helps somewhat. Cheers, Nathan.

[@spunkyas]

Just want to say thanks allot, now i have a greater list of mods to do... haha

[@XploringOz]

Haha, you're welcome. If there's one thing I've learnt from 4WD's is that the list never gets any smaller. It doesn't matter how much you buy for it. Good luck mate. Cheers, Nathan.

[@damienbolton6761]

Surprised the Idrive did not make the list. The Victron bmv is a must in my opinion.

[@XploringOz]

Yeah, to be completely honest, I'm not a huge fan of the iDrive. I'll do a video sometime on this, but I think this is largely down to personal preference. Love the Victron, genuinely use it every time I camp. Cheers.

[@darthvader8433]

It's frustrating when you have to wait for stuff to come from overseas.. I waiting on the Ultraguage you have, and a LC200 GXL to put it in. Expecting delivery of the LC with 3850 GVM at the end of March in WA. There aren't many left...

[@XploringOz]

For sure, you will be one of the last to get the good 'ol V8 engine with that date. Should be worth the wait though!

[@peterjacobs355]

Great Vid - looking to get a few of those. Donaldson pre cleaner didn't make it mate - more than $500? Where would you rate that in the list of overall mods regardless of price?

[@XploringOz]

Thanks mate. So no, the pre-filter didn't quite make the cut this video. This is not because it costs too much (about $120) or because it doesn't work, more so because the other accessories get more 'practical' use from their value. Don't get me wrong, the pre-filter is important and if you've seen my other videos, I won't be getting rid of it anytime soon, however the other accessories are a little more interactive for LC owners. The pre-filter is still right there in terms of cheap insurance modifications on the cruiser for sure. Thanks, Nathan.

[@BenMitro]

Nice coverage and explanations. There is an monitor that works on your phone called Torque Pro by a British developer. It can do what you described and costs just 5 dollars.You'll need an ELM 327 bluetooth OBDII module that costs less than $10. I have a cheap $100 phone dedicated to this app and permanently connect to the ODB2 module. No SIM required. Occasionally when I am connected to wifi I will look for updates.

[@XploringOz]

Thanks for the feedback mate, appreciate it. Thanks for sharing that, hopefully a few people who watch this and see it and check it out for themselves. Cheers, Nathan.

[@BenMitro]

@@XploringOz Yeah, its horses for courses. If you want something ready, your suggestion is great. If you want to save a few bucks and tinker for 10 minutes, the Torque approach is an option. The gauges it comes with are absolutely awesome.

[@wheeman999]

Thanks for pointing out the light. While I would love the floor mats, that rear light for my 200 would make my day. That's the coolest thing I've seen for the 200's! On a bit of video feedback, could you turn off auto focus? Found it a touch frustrating watching the camera focus every 7 seconds while you were in the cab taking about the ultragauge. Cheers dude!

[@XploringOz]

Thanks for the feedback mate. I genuinely do appreciate it. I'm learning with each video and it helps when viewers point out things they do/don't like. I will be sure to improve the quality of the focussing. Cheers, Nathan.

[@michaelchircop5904]

Hi Just would like your opinion on the following: I’m looking at installing a twin compressor under the bonnet. Is this possible. What are the pros and cons. Is it worth installing a rear diff locker in the LC 200 or it’s not needed?

[@XploringOz]

Hey mate, so installing one of these is possible under bonnet, however it will depend on what modifications you already have installed. In my case I have a additional fuse block, catch can and fuel filter meaning there is no space to fit a air compressor. Also, lockers are generally superior, however the traction control systems in this LC200 are very effective and useful. Cheers, Nathan.

[@rxpking]

I would have thought the Donaldson snorkel head would have made the cut...

[@XploringOz]

I've had a few people mention the snorkel ram head, it was close, but I if I could only buy 5 things, I think these items would probably get used more often when touring/camping. Not trying to diminish the importance of looking after that air box though. Cheers, Nathan.

[@bradem1000]

I have the victron set up, but on my phone app it shows the aux battery and starting battery correctly, but the gauge, the display shows it as the starting battery as the Aux and the Aux battery as the main do know if there is a setting on the gauge to change them around. The shunt is on the Aux battery. cheers les

[@XploringOz]

Hmm, that is a strange one. To be honest I haven’t come across any settings that allow the display to change the battery name. Maybe some forums might be able to help out? Cheers, Nathan.

[@earloffife4505]

Great video and thanks for working hard for the giveaway. But what about those of us who aren't on facebook?

[@XploringOz]

Thanks mate. So this whole process is a learning curve for me and the giveaway is a first for my channel. Unbeknown to me prior to developing this giveaway, there is a lot to consider in terms of legal parameters for giving away items on KZbin and social media. In this instance, I have found it most practicable to utilise Facebook in order to ensure compliance with relevant platforms. I hope to run more of these in the future and will endeavour to brush up on the KZbin terms and conditions, along with other legal framework to see whether I can run future contests solely off KZbin. I apologise if this has made it difficult for you to enter this contest. If it were up to me, this process would be simple, but as it stands, legal requirements and platform policies exist and can make it a little harder. Cheers, Nathan.

[@darthvader8433]

There is no downside to joining FB. Get a teenager to set up an account for you so it's private, that's what I did to interact with my 4wd club.

[@earloffife4505]

@@darthvader8433 data mining, censorship, political bias, unchecked political interference, vertical monopolies, aligned with CCP, break down of social structures, 80% of market with paid of politicians to keep it that way Yeah there's no downside to facebook or instagram

[@darthvader8433]

@@earloffife4505 Maybe it's not for you if that's the lens through which you see life. If you don't live in fb, don't put your life on Facebook and get your news from sources you trust my comment stands.

[@residualboulders]

did you find the airbags installed on the rear springs changed the daily ride significantly when not filled for towing? I know you can air them down so they are not as stiff, just curious how different they are over stock ride. I had a set installed on a truck and even at 6 psi they were bouncier than the truck was stock.

[@XploringOz]

Yeah mate, so the airbags do definitely add a little bit of firmness to the ride, but it’s only slightly. With the correct rated springs for the weight of your vehicle, it shouldn’t be too uncomfortable. I definitely wouldn’t go without them with how I use my vehicle.

[@residualboulders]

@@XploringOz thanks man. I was hesitant to buy the 200 as i'd had a full size truck for many years but man I've loving the 200 so far.

[@XploringOz]

@@residualboulders Mate, I love this vehicle. Not vehicle is perfect, but this suits my needs perfectly 👍

[@AshleyPearceImages]

Hi Nathan did you look at Scan Guage 2 or was it always going to be an UltraGuage.

[@XploringOz]

Hey mate, so for me personally, I've always preferred the Ultragauge. I've just liked the way the information is display, its customisability and how it integrates into the vehicle. Although both units display mostly the same information, I personally prefer the Ultragauge. Nothing wrong with the Scangauge though. Cheers.

[@AshleyPearceImages]

@@XploringOz Thanks Nathan...I like the look of the Ultraguage but just deciding...do I really need one haha. So much stuff I could add to my build!

[@XploringOz]

The list never ends... good luck with your build mate 👍

[@harryclark4134]

Hi great video which I watched ages ago when I first bought my cruiser. I've looked back today to try and purchase one of the tailgate lights and I've struggled to find a bonza86. Is their any other links, I have messaged a Brendan bonza but not sure if this is the right guy. I'm not a fan of faceache but I do use messenger regards

[@XploringOz]

Hey mate, I did put a link in the description of the video which will take you to the correct profile for Brendan. Further, you could also try his email address: [e-mail] Hope this helps, Nathan.

[@harryclark4134]

@@XploringOz yea cheers mate I did see it but when I searched for it their was no mention and I wasn't sure it was the right guy. However it was and all sorted thankyou

[@XploringOz]

@@harryclark4134 Awesome good news!

[@careymahoney1605]

You should enter a fast talking competition mate... you'd win by a mile lol !

[@XploringOz]

Haha, hopefully you managed to get all the information. So much to talk about, these video's could go on for hours.

[@terrydactyl7708]

What is the height of the 200 with the rack and lift? Does it sit taller than your old Prado or around the same? Cheers

[@XploringOz]

Hey mate, I don't have the height measurements on me at the moment but there is no doubt that the 200 sits a little higher than the Prado, especially when loaded up.

[@boner403]

Please advise contact details for the tail gate light. Great videos. Jim

[@XploringOz]

Brendan takes orders through his Facebook page. Contact him on: facebook.com/bonza86

[@Vegasflatout]

Don’t have face book does he sell any other way.

[@XploringOz]

@@Vegasflatout He sure does. He can also be emailed at: [e-mail]

[@Lukeysout_]

ive messaged brendan about the lights and no reply. im wondering if this video may be old and he isnt doing them anymore?

[@XploringOz]

Hey mate, I can assure you, the video it current. I've spoken with Brendan recently and he is still well and truely in business. I'm sure he will respond when he has a chance. Cheers, Nathan.

[@Mosesk1988]

Remap, injectors, airbox, t/c lockup kit, exhaust, catchcan, fuel filter kit. Never ends Just buy a y62 and be done haha 🤣🥰😘

[@XploringOz]

Haha mate. All part of the fun. I do love the Y62 patrols, especially the Series 5, however after owning 4 modified 4WD's I know for a fact, doesn't matter what vehicle you have, the modification list never ends. Cheers, Nathan.

[@chrisg1234fly]

If only i lived in Oz.....no prezzies for me.

[@XploringOz]

Hopefully the video's will suffice for now. Maybe next time. Out of interest, where about are you watching from?