Bisho

I’ve never seen aftermarket flanges, but they might exist. For the price of OEM I don’t think it would be worth it. The snap rings are a couple bucks a piece. Buy 2 of each so you can be sure you use the snuggest fit. I’ve only ever used D or E...

He means the hub flanges, just to be clear. Definitely not trying to be pedantic, and I totally agree with you. The flanges are like $30-40 and as stated if the splines are worn then you'll chew up your new axle splines. May as well replace the...

Swapped Dobinsons springs during a shop day at @OTRAMM to go up to the 440lbs constant. Also got some help clocking my winch. …then latter that week literally blew my steering rack. Threads separated. Anyone ever see that before?? Unclear if...

You really should replace the hubs with new axles to ensure a tight fit. If there is rotational play, it will wear out your new axles faster.

Like father, like son. My oldest's 2004 LC, 180k w/KO3s. He likes the running boards but we may take them off at some point.

Call me a glutton for punishment, potentially. I found this 2002 for sale locally and was intrigued. It was being sold by the original owner (who is now 77). She was from SoCal and moved here about 10 years ago. Had a stack of maintenance records...

The funnest stuff today - driver's side exhaust manifold! Took me all of 6 hours. Removed motor mount (both parts) (replaced with new). That made it a lot easier. Totally rust free truck was nice. No broken bolts or nuts. Probably could have done...

I'll disagree, a little, with an "it depends." I've rebooted inner boots at least three times. If a boot cracks and starts throwing grease, that in no way is an indicator there is something wrong with the rest of the axle. The inner shaft...

I just checked, I have ~80k miles on my 555 Lower ball joints and no leaks yet.

Labor Day weekend Well Spent- camping at Elk Rock State park. Iowa

Oh it was eventful, if you look closely you can see me leaning out of the window Ace-Ventura style. It was absolutely pouring down and the sap/moss -- i couldn't get off the windshield for anything. But I was only a few blocks away. So, sent it...

The whirring you initially heard was probably the brake booster. Totally normal.

https://autoparts.toyotaofdecatur.com/products/product/shaft-assy-fr-drive-4343060040 It’s called a front driveshaft assembly, which is probably what throws you off. The price is further discounted as you go through the checkout process. This...

You’ll be completely underwhelmed at the OEM foam gasket, and more so when it starts leaking again in a few years. A couple years ago I used a piece of rubber window screen spline. It worked great.

Just to fulfill your prophesy, I have 80k miles on my 555s on my 100, and going strong. Did you look to see if you can just buy new boots? You actually can for the OEM uppers and lowers, at about $10 each. I rebooted my LX, as the boots...

It does take a little finagling to solve the puzzle, but it’s doable.

Drove out to where I park my other obsession. I think this might have something to do with my bank account balance.

Highly recommend replacing the hubs at the same time, and make sure you get new C clips. Most likely size D or E with new axles, in my experience.

I just checked the old interweb and new OEM axles can be had for $320 each. Several places are running Labor Day free shipping sales as well. I just checked Serra Toyota and they are $320 shipped.

I’ve done it several times popping tie rod end and upper ball joint.

Download the manual. You can jump the maintenance port in the engine bay to see what the issue is, or get an OBD reader to get the codes. Over time I’ve had to have both front seatbelts rebuilt to clear the light.

Just finished renovating my garage after my new driveway was poured. Used my 100 to haul home the wall art for the newly renovated garage!

That time me and a friend drove from Memphis to Joshua Tree National Park and back, about 4k miles round trip.

Used Grok to add some wildflowers rather than grassy gravel yesterday just after sunrise, looking westward.