Stedi 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser Updated Bar Work

Australia’s Most Worked 200 Series Gets a Complete Overhaul

This isn’t just any 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser — it’s widely regarded as one of the most worked, most travelled, and most tested 200's in Australia. This rig has spent years running through some of the harshest, most remote country the Australian outback can throw at a four-wheel drive. From endless corrugations to deep ruts, heavy rock work, coastal sand, and remote desert touring, this vehicle has genuinely done it all with 4WD 24/7. After countless kilometres, it returned for a full upgrade of its protection, bar work, and lighting systems, ensuring it remains reliable, capable, and ready for more remote expeditions.

Despite its heavy use, Stedi continues to push the Landcruiser further each year, so this update focuses on durability, safety, and functionality. The goal was simple — refine the strength of the platform, modernise the look, and give the vehicle the equipment it needs to keep exploring the country’s toughest regions without hesitation.

Image: This is an image of the Stedi 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser with the latest Dallas Bull Bar, Rock Sliders, Rails and V2 Rear Bar from Raslarr Engineering.

Front-End Upgrades Built for Serious Touring Conditions

The front end of a touring rig cops more punishment than most people realise. From scrub and debris to unexpected animal strikes, steep ledges, and track erosion, the bar work on a vehicle like this must be engineered for worst-case scenarios. That’s why the first major upgrade was the installation of a brand-new Dallas Bull Bar — one of the most robust and stylish front bars designed for the 200 Series platform.

New Dallas Bull Bar

The Dallas Bull Bar gives this Landcruiser a fresh, aggressive look that suits a vehicle built for heavy touring. But beyond aesthetics, it delivers practical improvements that matter when you’re days away from the nearest town. The bar has been engineered with premium materials, ensuring maximum strength during impacts while maintaining proper airflow and integration with the vehicle electronics. It also sharpens approach angles, helping the 200 navigate technical climbs and uneven terrain without dragging or bottoming out.

• Heavy-duty construction built for real outback use
• Improved approach angles for steep track entries
• Clean, modern design that integrates perfectly with the 200 Series
• Mounting locations for lighting and accessories
  

Image: This is an image of the new Raslarr Dallas Bull Bar installed.

Side Protection: Reinforced Armour for Harsh Tracks

When you take a vehicle like this into tight bushland, deep ruts, riverbeds, and narrow tracks, side protection becomes non-negotiable. Stedi wanted something that not only protected the sills and panels but also allowed safe and easy vehicle access when touring with gear, kids, or a full load of equipment. The solution: upgraded rock sliders paired with custom tread tops and a heavy-duty scrub rail system to create full-length protection.

Rock Sliders With Laser-Cut Tread Tops

These rock sliders are built to take hits — and the 200 Series has proven it needs that level of strength. The custom laser-cut tops add a unique look while functioning as stable, grippy step plates, which is a must when climbing in and out with roof racks loaded or when accessing gear at camp. They protect the fragile lower panels from rocks, banks, washouts, and trees, ensuring the vehicle’s body stays intact no matter how rough the terrain becomes.

Scrub Rails: Full-Length Track Defence

The scrub rails tie the Dallas Bull Bar directly into the side steps, forming a unified protection system that shields the front quarter panels, doors, and sills. This is essential when pushing through dense bushland or hugging embankments. Many touring rigs only get sliders, but this vehicle needed maximum durability for the remote routes it travels — and scrub rails are the key to stopping panel damage before it starts.

• Reinforces vulnerable front and side panels
• Ideal for narrow tracks, forest trails, and rocky ledges
• Adds rigidity to the side protection system
• Connects bar work for improved structural strength

Image: This is an image of the Rock Sliders and Scrub Rails setup.

Rear-End Overhaul for Function, Storage & Strength

Outback touring isn’t complete without a reliable, well-designed rear bar system — especially when running oversized tyres, aftermarket suspension, or the need for additional storage solutions. This 200 Series received a full upgrade with a V2 Rear Bar fitted with dual wheel carriers and protective enhancements to handle the rigours of remote travel.

V2 Rear Bar With Dual Wheel Carriers

The V2 Rear Bar is designed for serious setups that demand strength and long-term reliability. Carrying dual spares is essential when exploring long stretches of unsealed outback roads, where tyre damage is far more common. This bar is engineered to support the weight of large tyres without excessive flex, ensuring everything stays secure and stable on corrugations, steep angles, or uneven terrain.

The bar also enhances departure angles, giving the 200 the freedom to drop into washouts or climb out of rugged creek beds without dragging the rear.

Side Hoops for Extra Protection

To add further resilience, side hoops were installed to guard the rear quarters. These hoops give the bar additional rigidity while protecting the vehicle from impacts caused when reversing through scrub, manoeuvring in tight sections, or accessing steep tracks. They also help maintain the clean, symmetrical look of the rear-end overhaul.

Image: This is an image of the V2 Rear Bar and dual wheel carriers.

Lighting Upgrades: Turning Night Into Day

Night-time travel is unavoidable on remote expeditions. Whether you’re covering distance on country roads or navigating technical trails in low light, a high-performing lighting setup isn’t optional — it’s essential. This 200 Series received significant lighting enhancements to ensure the driver has complete visibility in every condition.

Stedi 7" Evo Driving Lights

These lights deliver long-distance performance perfect for outback travel at speed. Their beam pattern is crisp, focused, and designed to illuminate hazards far ahead, giving the driver maximum reaction time. The build quality, rugged design, and optical clarity make them a standout choice for serious tourers.

Stedi 21.5" Light Bar

Mounted strategically to complement the driving lights, the 21.5" Stedi bar provides exceptional spread, giving visibility across the road edges and into surrounding terrain. This wide throw of light is particularly valuable when navigating tricky bush tracks or scanning for wildlife during dusk and dawn — two of the riskiest times to be driving in remote regions.

• Improved long-range clarity
• Enhanced spread for tight or technical tracks
• Professional integration with bar work
• Designed for rugged 4WD touring
  

Image: This is an image of the new Stedi lighting setup.

A Landcruiser Built to Go Further Than Ever

This 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser is one of the hardest-working touring rigs in Australia, and these upgrades ensure it stays at the top of its game. With new bar work, reinforced side protection, a stronger rear-end system, and advanced lighting, this vehicle is now more capable, safer, and better prepared for whatever the outback throws its way.

Each upgrade reflects real-world touring needs — not show-and-shine modifications. This rig is built to work, built to travel, and built to survive Australia’s most demanding terrain. And with its new setup, it’s ready to push even deeper into the country’s remote regions.

 

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