Would coil compressors work to get the springs out? Would you guys recommend them?
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I am usually more worried about having the shop doing it. Only thing that may need a shop is the bushings.
Personally I don't know of anyone or shop would loosing and retorque control arms. As with a lot of things on an old car, don't fix what ain't broken. Unless of course you are going to change out bushings or change to landtank control arms like I'm contemplating on.
Would coil compressors work to get the springs out? Would you guys recommend them?
Finally installed my awning light kit from @LandCruiserPhil
Used leftover led lights to do the rear hatch
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Great setup & I especially like the outer bungee rigging. Question - is there a source for the ceiling rack, or is that a one-off custom? Either way, nice and on my short list of things to figure out.Finally installed my awning light kit from @LandCruiserPhil
Used leftover led lights to do the rear hatch
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I used to live near Kedougou in southeastern Senegal, where I had occasional access to one of those 70-series troopy LCs in your pics (my usual wheels were a Trek mountain bike).
Just thinking ahead. I have not attempted anything yet.
The white wire on the left side has the plug for the awning feed. The rear light is switched, so I can turn on/off both independently.Rock it! Now you can find and see everything on your well though out set up. I dont see the feed wire, did you wire the awning yet?
Having a helper push down with a foot on the end of the axle will articulate it enough to allow you to slip the springs in and out with no other tools, just watch you don't push too hard and stress the brake hoses.
Custom installed TMPS with the help of Kyle at Camelback Toyota.
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Freshly turned drums done on a lathe for a perfect finish, ready for new brakes.
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Monstline roof white and rebuild power steering pump this weekend.
Phil,
What are you using to get the tire pressure readings?
Having a helper push down with a foot on the end of the axle will articulate it enough to allow you to slip the springs in and out with no other tools, just watch you don't push too hard and stress the brake hoses.
Would coil compressors work to get the springs out? Would you guys recommend them?
I went with the battery powered display. Measures tire temp, pressure, and a couple different warning settings. The system is made by Schrader a leader in the TPMS industry.
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