Question about attachment to undercarriage

Curry · 08-12-09, 08:25 PM

Two questions for the experts. What is the attachment under my LC that looks kind of like an old school phone (see picture)? Also, do I need it? I just removed the running boards and don't really like the sight of it from the passenger side. Thanks.

BMWSTOY · 08-12-09, 08:51 PM

First post and most will tell you about the search function as this has been covered in great detail numerous times - it is a vibration damper, but several have taken it off with no adverse affects.

For some strange reason, although I do not like its looks either, I left it on as Toyota spent the money to put it there, perhaps it's function is worthwhile. Of course, it could be stopping vibration caused by the running boards????????? Then the last laugh would be on me.

Welcome to MUD -tell us about your Hundy (100)

hoser · 08-12-09, 09:24 PM

Remove and replace with sliders. Sliders make good vibration dampers too!

4Peanut · 08-12-09, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWSTOY

First post and most will tell you about the search function...

While I agree with BMWSTOY that MUD helps those that help themselves, in this case, not knowing what this thing is, what would one use for a search keyword?

I removed my running boards a few weeks ago and didn't notice this, though I do recall mentions of it in other threads. I'll have to crawl back under there and have a looksee.

M Wreford · 08-13-09, 02:23 AM

Hi all, I spend nearly everyday of my working week under 100 series cruisers and have never seen one of these on an Aussie model, not even on a Lexus!

Curry · 08-13-09, 07:02 AM

Thanks for the information. I have been using the search function, but could not find any information about it. Now that I know what it is, I'll check into it. I just bought my LC a few months ago and have been loving it. It's a 2000 in good condition that has about 78k miles on it. I'm more into boats than cars, so I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a vehicle, but also wanted something that would stand the test of time. I think I've found it. I'll probably put some BFG tires on it, but not much else. My list of needs on my skiff demands my attention first. Plus, I've still got the 90k servicing to deal with. I would love to add sliders and a lift, but I'm not doing any rock climbing here in Florida and just can't justify the cost.

Trunk Monkey · 08-13-09, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 4Peanut

While I agree with BMWSTOY that MUD helps those that help themselves, in this case, not knowing what this thing is, what would one use for a search keyword?

You don't have to turn everything into rocket science, here's results from "thing under truck":

http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-c...ing-frame.html

http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-c...what-heck.html

mcalvarez73 · 08-13-09, 08:48 AM

it's there for a reason!!!!

Curry · 08-13-09, 09:07 AM

Sorry for my ignorance in not having located this through the search engine. I will be sure to behave in the future.

Perhaps one of these threads should be added to the FAQ for the 100 series.

hoser · 08-13-09, 10:52 AM

Curry, don't worry. If we never talked about the same things over and over, we'd have little to talk about. Welcome!

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Originally Posted by M Wreford

Hi all, I spend nearly everyday of my working week under 100 series cruisers and have never seen one of these on an Aussie model, not even on a Lexus!

Wreford, saw your conversions page. Nice work! You should start your own thread. Make mine an extended cab tray back please

Dutchy · 08-13-09, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Trunk Monkey

You don't have to turn everything into rocket science, here's results from "thing under truck":

http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-c...ing-frame.html

http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-c...what-heck.html

That was hilarious!!!!!

sometimes you just gotta think like a kid huh?

Trunk Monkey · 08-13-09, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Curry

Sorry for my ignorance in not having located this through the search engine. I will be sure to behave in the future.

Perhaps one of these threads should be added to the FAQ for the 100 series.

No need to apologize, I was just answering someone's question about searching.

NMuzj100 · 08-14-09, 12:21 AM

A thumbnail sized pic in the FAQ thread with a link would do it.

CrusrDug · 08-14-09, 07:54 AM

So the question is:

Did Curry check the FAQ?

I think "Thing under the truck" would need it's own category though.

NMuzj100 · 08-15-09, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CrusrDug

So the question is:

Did Curry check the FAQ?

I think "Thing under the truck" would need it's own category though.

If there was an effective FAQ thread we would still have new folks posting "TUTT" questions but it would be more fair to ridicule them then currently.