I'm told they are at about 3/4 tread left.
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (27 Viewers)
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Nice work! I busted mine the first time i took it out!
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Maybe I got lucky, but it has been quiet as a mouse - and I don’t even have the fridge mounted on it yet. I hardly know it’s there...
Update here are the picks in good sunlight.
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excited to see how it turns out. did you go with the top coat? That's an awful lot of work in masking and prep for a coating that can just be peeled off. I did my badges and letters with plastidip and have to redo it ever other year... the benefit is that I don't have to worry about masking between all the letters... I just hit the whole area and pick out the areas between the letters.
I got the same color LC, love your truck!
haha wow! you went all the way covering your car! I just used old newspapers. Yours will probably turn out better than mine.
Nothing major, yet, but I only just bought it on Tuesday. 
So, I’ve put gas in it, and have driven it about 50 miles so far. I’m having it detailed today, even though it’s already pretty clean.
Tomorrow, once I receive it, I plan to install this Bluetooth adapter: USA Spec BT45-TOY, plus a flush-mount USB/Headphone input, to retain a “factory look”. Hopefully it works.
Taking it out this weekend for a family trip, so we can officially welcome this truck into our family.
Next week, I’m going to have the wheels stripped and repainted/refinished. Doing this because they are peeling. I’m told they will make them look like new.
So, I’ve put gas in it, and have driven it about 50 miles so far. I’m having it detailed today, even though it’s already pretty clean.
Tomorrow, once I receive it, I plan to install this Bluetooth adapter: USA Spec BT45-TOY, plus a flush-mount USB/Headphone input, to retain a “factory look”. Hopefully it works.
Taking it out this weekend for a family trip, so we can officially welcome this truck into our family.
Next week, I’m going to have the wheels stripped and repainted/refinished. Doing this because they are peeling. I’m told they will make them look like new.
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Troubleshooted and tested the new big cam on my LC100 rig.
Finally threw on my homebrew fab LCA's. I used 1.5x0.25 DOM sleeved with 2x0.25, JJ's, and sleeved poly bushings. Total cost was $240. I didn't notice any new noises or a harsher ride at all. If anything I noticed the rear end is a little more compliant when trying to articulate. The important thing was to get that pinion angle corrected. The arms are adjusted to 3/8" longer than stock (five turns of the JJ).
I masked all that because I had some extra spray going around the car with my fan going so I just did it so I didn’t have a alitle extra hitting randomly. Basically I’m OCD lol.
It's ok, you should see my toolbox... and my garage.... I get made fun of for how organized it is...
I replaced my front rotors and pads last night. For a hack wrench it went well, it just took long. OEM parts of coarse. I'm also due for some new tires as my KO2s have 56k miles on them (5 tire rotation.) Looks like the best price near me is $240 a piece. Pretty sure I'll be buying these before CM despite wanting to hold out a little longer. (And now I'm browsing wheels on the locals...sigh.)
Had some leftover parts from my last lighting project, so threw together a simple automatic hood light. Switch turns it on automatically when you open the hood, but I also added an override switch to turn it off. I riveted the housing to the hood so it is very secure, and it happens to be at just the right angle so it actually points down and not forward.
I installed the Bluetooth adapter I got, and removed the cigarette lighter so I could have USB (power) and AUX input. Everything works great! I can stream music, make hands free calls, and still watch DVDs from the center console changer... welcome to 2010, my 2003 Land Cruiser!
Bluetooth track is displayed on the Nav screen. The AUX input, I just realized, is hidden behind the cover in the picture. So here’s a second picture.
Coming from a VW Tiguan, I have to say the interior of the LC is so much easier to work with. Everything just pops out, and there are very few screws to deal with.
Because I’m lazy, I just ran the microphone above the steering wheel, under the instrument panel. I might route it up to the rear view mirror, but I kind of like it just above the steering wheel.
I was able to tuck the BT unit just above the right center vent. There is a cavity there that was the perfect size for the unit.
The only casualty was one of the little retaining clips for the center right vent assembly, that I lost. Or maybe it was already missing? I looked all over and could not find it. Maybe I will find it later?
The unit I used was the BT45-TOY.
I think the next project will be installing a backup camera. Parts have been ordered.
Update: I’m impressed with this Bluetooth unit. I was on the phone with the auto-parts store checking for a few things I needed. I got into my car, turned it on, and my phone call transferred over to the car speakers without me having to do a thing.
Bluetooth track is displayed on the Nav screen. The AUX input, I just realized, is hidden behind the cover in the picture. So here’s a second picture.
Coming from a VW Tiguan, I have to say the interior of the LC is so much easier to work with. Everything just pops out, and there are very few screws to deal with.
Because I’m lazy, I just ran the microphone above the steering wheel, under the instrument panel. I might route it up to the rear view mirror, but I kind of like it just above the steering wheel.
I was able to tuck the BT unit just above the right center vent. There is a cavity there that was the perfect size for the unit.
The only casualty was one of the little retaining clips for the center right vent assembly, that I lost. Or maybe it was already missing? I looked all over and could not find it. Maybe I will find it later?
The unit I used was the BT45-TOY.
I think the next project will be installing a backup camera. Parts have been ordered.
Update: I’m impressed with this Bluetooth unit. I was on the phone with the auto-parts store checking for a few things I needed. I got into my car, turned it on, and my phone call transferred over to the car speakers without me having to do a thing.
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Sorting out the few issues with the new 'Cruiser.
1 - Pulled fender flares & managed to remove driver's side pinstripe.
2 - Swapped out the alternator & discovered an idler pulley was the source of bearing whine. If my wife asks it was preventative maintenance!
3 - Swapped a rattle-prone muffler for a MF 12586. Only complaint is idle drone. Hoping to correct by welding on the OEM 'damper' onto the MF unit
4 - Ordered heater t & idler pulley for install next weekend
5 - Handed my detailer the truck to sort out the paint. There was glue from the fender flares & overspray everywhere! Picked it up for the weekend & will hand it back to a body shop to touch up chips, etc before handing back to Donavin @ Above & Beyond Austin, TX for a two year glass coat / interior. The PO's makeup is still everywhere (a Dentist's wife truck!).
Flares
No Flares
3 (of at least 4 total) Days of Paint Correction
Glass Coat (TBD)
1 - Pulled fender flares & managed to remove driver's side pinstripe.
2 - Swapped out the alternator & discovered an idler pulley was the source of bearing whine. If my wife asks it was preventative maintenance!
3 - Swapped a rattle-prone muffler for a MF 12586. Only complaint is idle drone. Hoping to correct by welding on the OEM 'damper' onto the MF unit
4 - Ordered heater t & idler pulley for install next weekend
5 - Handed my detailer the truck to sort out the paint. There was glue from the fender flares & overspray everywhere! Picked it up for the weekend & will hand it back to a body shop to touch up chips, etc before handing back to Donavin @ Above & Beyond Austin, TX for a two year glass coat / interior. The PO's makeup is still everywhere (a Dentist's wife truck!
).Flares
No Flares
3 (of at least 4 total) Days of Paint Correction
Glass Coat (TBD)
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Sorting out the few issues with the new 'Cruiser.
1 - Pulled fender flares & managed to remove driver's side pinstripe.
2 - Swapped out the alternator & discovered an idler pulley was the source of bearing whine. If my wife asks it was preventative maintenance!
3 - Swapped a rattle-prone muffler for a MF 12586. Only complaint is idle drone. Hoping to correct by welding on the OEM 'damper' onto the MF unit
4 - Ordered heater t & idler pulley for install next weekend
5 - Handed my detailer the truck to sort out the paint. There was glue from the fender flares & overspray everywhere! Picked it up for the weekend & will hand it back to a body shop to touch up chips, etc before handing back to my guy for a glass coat (Donavin @ Above & Beyond Austin, TX) for a two year glass coat / interior. The PO's makeup is still everywhere (a Dentist's wife truck!
Flares
No Flares
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3 (of at least 4 total) Days of Paint Correction
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Glass Coat (TBD)
So, you aren't going with the minimum pieces of flare? Sorry, had to quote Office Space.
Lots this week...
Painted my 20" wheels black - big enhancement
Removed Jap Nav head unit with the integrated climate controls
Replaced the entire dash and a 53 wire pin-out to a dial style climate unit
New Pioneer head unit with Android Auto
Rear camera and wiring to auto connect in reverse
Thule Roof Bars
Such a great car - 1998 and its only done 120,000 kilometres and in mint condition.
Painted my 20" wheels black - big enhancement
Removed Jap Nav head unit with the integrated climate controls
Replaced the entire dash and a 53 wire pin-out to a dial style climate unit
New Pioneer head unit with Android Auto
Rear camera and wiring to auto connect in reverse
Thule Roof Bars
Such a great car - 1998 and its only done 120,000 kilometres and in mint condition.
