reklund5

Drop the rear headliner edge and unplug that cutoff pigtail from the vehicle harness. Looks like the hatch side got cut. I'd bet you can just plug in the hatch harness you have and make it work. I *think* the plugs are the same. I just did...

I need to sort out the hatch rubbing on the rear awning support...don't really want to move the awning up on the mounts any more, so that one may get a piece of pipe insulation. I dig the pool noodles for rain support Might have to employ that...

I posted this in another forum but it belongs here as well: copy/paste Last weekend was the first test of rain water not pooling with the noodles. It rained all night off and on, even hailed at one point. In the middle of the night I was able...

I got a bad case of awning envy when on the Rubicon this year. Some guys in our group had Bush Company awnings and made my ezi-awn look like a tarp. I came home and scoured the internet. Turns out there was a very gently used one in Seattle for...

@FIDO96 Did the same on mine- although I used a worm-drive hose clamp as it's all I had laying around. that locking collar is much cleaner. Ordered just now- thanks for the link!

You're giving my shop far too much credit if you think it has pretty things on the wall ha ha

If y'all weren't aware, Dave @Delta VS makes one now.... https://www.deltavs.com/all-products/dvs-80-series-inner-axle-seal-overdrive-tool

I’d hang that on the wall in my shop. If you don't get any takers and wanna negotiate, let me know. 😎

If you've mushroomed the studs to the point you can't thread the studs on, you may be able to clean them up with a thread file or thread die. Being that you already ordered replacements I’d get a stud remover and zip 'em out. Harbor freight...

Bear in mind you'll need to modify the stock bracket some to make the J2 work. It's not bad at all, but it's not 100% direct fit.

For sure, let me know. I don't *need* it, as it's waaaaay nicer than the rest of my rusty old 40, but my hardtop is hardly worth trying to save. Miraculously all the doors are pretty decent on mine, so I could make something work... In any...

If that was closer I'd be all over the hardtop. Mines a crusty old thing! Its even the right color...

Another option is the J2 Fab. Mine's been great! https://j2fabrication.com/shop/toyota-1fz-fe/

@lelandEOD

Do you want a direct-fit bolt in shock, or are you willing to fabricate? That will dictate what your options are. I have BP-51s and have been very happy. King also makes a direct-fit shock, albeit not triple bypass as mentioned. Dobinson's...

In the continuing spirit of overkill, I'm also adding a second SwitchPro panel to the rear for control of some more stuff. More to come on that...

I also got around to installing my @Delta VS tailgate storage panel. I covered it in SeaDek foam and carpeted the inside with some light colored carpet so I can see what's in there. The SeaDek is pretty nice- just hoping Dave from Delta makes the...

Wall art until someone needs it and wants to repair it. It's not too bad, really...

I've had some troublesome rust on the rear hatch since I bought this thing. About a year ago, @lelandEOD and @RAYJON and I took a trip over the hill to see Aleksy and I bought I rust free hatch from him. It was mostly stripped of its guts, save...

Not bad for an amateur...

Well somebody had to be the guinea pig....and over a year later here we go. Got a bad case of cool parts envy on the Rubicon with @lelandEOD and ordered my @Delta VS tailgate panel. Also ordered a sheet of SeaDek and gave it a go. Final...

Those look great! Ship to the US?

@PeterTheBeater is your steering shaft seal at the firewall shot, allowing the steering shaft to flop around?

It was easy with the engine, radiator, power steering box and all power steering hoses removed :cool:

Just installed mine. What a sweet solution to a simple problem. 10 minute install, and the windows zip up and down as fast as my 2025 Tundra. Got me thinking about my old MkIII Supra now....gotta see if it uses the same relay. @PIP Might be...