Did those a few months ago, do yourself a favor and get a cheap air chisel, makes it super fast. Cheers!
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (102 Viewers)
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I did that mod a while back, just order the new cover from Lexus and swap out the original. Super easy.
Thanks man really considering a new air compressor now.
Cleaned the windshield a little bit from bird poo and took a quick photo of drl, again lol
Changed out the rear sway bar links and bushings. It whipped my ass more than I expected. I've seen people say it's about 2 hours for front and rear, well I found out today I was never cut out to be a mechanic. I wouldn't be surprised if it took me 4 hours for just the rear. Anyway, I'll do the fronts another day.
Installed
OME 2860 Rear Coil Springs
OME Torsion Bar
SLEE Diff Drop
SLEE Steel Belly Skid Plate
SLEE Aluminum Intermediate Guard
SLEE Aluminum Front Skid Plate
Front & Rear Bilstein 5100's
WhiteKnuckle Sliders
Extended Brake Hoses
Bleed and Replace Brake Fluid
New Front and Rear Gear Oil
Axle Seals
Repack Front Wheel Bearings
Extended Front and Rear Breather Hoses
Repack front wheel bearings and replace axle seals
Im off to Silverton and Moab!
and my favorite mod of all... A new YotaMD Titanium Key to replace 10 yrs of broken Toyota broken keys in a tupperware box - @suprarx7nut - Thank You!
OME 2860 Rear Coil Springs
OME Torsion Bar
SLEE Diff Drop
SLEE Steel Belly Skid Plate
SLEE Aluminum Intermediate Guard
SLEE Aluminum Front Skid Plate
Front & Rear Bilstein 5100's
WhiteKnuckle Sliders
Extended Brake Hoses
Bleed and Replace Brake Fluid
New Front and Rear Gear Oil
Axle Seals
Repack Front Wheel Bearings
Extended Front and Rear Breather Hoses
Repack front wheel bearings and replace axle seals
Im off to Silverton and Moab!
and my favorite mod of all... A new YotaMD Titanium Key to replace 10 yrs of broken Toyota broken keys in a tupperware box - @suprarx7nut - Thank You!
That’s a pretty epic weekend there!
Installed the Ironman Nitro kit this weekend (among a couple other major distraction). Phase 2 is in a couple of weeks, which will include diff drop, removal of AHC components, and reassembly of my interior. Definitely a different ride. Kinda sorry to see AHC gone, but glad she’s not going to be spontaneously raising and lowering herself at intersections anymore.
I cleaned the “Panic” button on the key 
I gutted all my ahc last weekend. It was a long miserable day, but well worth it.
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I think I figured out the source of the pleasant "earthy" odor from my air ventsWent ahead and cleaned the MAF sensor and Throttle Body (gunked up pretty good) as well.
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I rarely even use those types of filters in my cruisers cabin. I have a ton of those 3M house air return filters, so I cut out the same shape as what's needed and install it. It's very easy since the pleating allows those filters to collapse like an accordion. You just collapse it, insert it in the air box, then let it expand. You might have to use a tool covered in electrical tape (ie. long flat head) to get the filter to all the corners. Use a filter that's between MERV 9-12; I use 12 since that's what I have throughout my house.
Yes it can get pricey because you're cutting up a very expensive filter, but it does perform noticeably better in all aspects. Flow from the vents is barely reduced if you could even call it that, and you can get probably 4-6 car filters out of 1 house filter. Just some food for thought!
Finally took the running boards off of our 100, its been 20 years since my family got it and its cool seeing it without them. I think my dad's gonna kill me since I want to make his baby an overlander, but he's got a 200 now so I think he can handle it.
Finally mustered enough courage to try to bleed the AHC system on a truck that has seen fifteen upstate NY winters. I followed @PADDO 's excellent tutorial on the subject, and I am happy to report that it worked like a charm. I hit the bleeders with PB Blaster a couple of time a few days prior and used a six point socket to crack the bleeders open a close.
What came out of the accumulator is best described as toxic sludge, compared to what went in the reservoir was rose infused fragrant sake. I used a total of about 3 liters until everything was buttoned up.
BTW, not all dealers may know that the newer liter bottles (08886-81221) are available in lieu of the older part number for the 2.5 liter metal cans. My local dealer was able to locate plentiful supplies after I requested that part number specifically.
IH8MUD FTW yet again! :tup:
What came out of the accumulator is best described as toxic sludge, compared to what went in the reservoir was rose infused fragrant sake. I used a total of about 3 liters until everything was buttoned up.
BTW, not all dealers may know that the newer liter bottles (08886-81221) are available in lieu of the older part number for the 2.5 liter metal cans. My local dealer was able to locate plentiful supplies after I requested that part number specifically.
IH8MUD FTW yet again! :tup:
Put a bed in it
Do tell
hoser
SILVER Star
How did deal with the curvature of the roof line? Does the magnet or mount swivel?
How would you describe the difference in the ride?
I just shimmed the stud on the magnets with washers to raise the panel up off the rubber strips on the roof and make it so the panel wasn't teetering due to the curve. If that makes sense.
I upgraded my fairlead to a nylon roller fairlead. Some experienced guys said the Hawse fairleads can cause a lot of friction especially in a high-angle pull. Sometimes enough to break or damage the synthetic rope where a roller fairlead would not. The Nylon rollers are steel reinforced and don't damage the synthetic rope like steel rollers would.
I got this fairlead: Amazon.com: BILLET4X4 4x4 Black Poly Roller Fairlead (for Synthetic Winchrope) Roller Fairlead - Not for Steel Cable (Off-Road Recovery): Automotive
I got this fairlead: Amazon.com: BILLET4X4 4x4 Black Poly Roller Fairlead (for Synthetic Winchrope) Roller Fairlead - Not for Steel Cable (Off-Road Recovery): Automotive
VERY curious about those poly-roller fairleads. Definitely makes sense that the Hawse fairleads could develop significant heat if the line is rubbing against them. Heat isn't a good thing for the synthetic line.
It was great.. plenty of head room
if yah know what I mean...Just an overnighter at the local state park. Third row out and second row folded.. need to instead totally remove second row next time for extra leg room. Used a 10" Coleman Full-size air mattress on the floor and some cheap walmart camp pillows. Won't be camping inside the car in the summer anymore, one and done. Bringing a tent next time!
