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I don't regret it, but I would have preferred an aluminum rear bumper instead of a steel one. I'm an overlander, not a rock crawler. I'm carrying too much weight in the rear.

On the trip down to Arizona we drove through some heavy rain. When I unpacked I noticed the tailgate carpet was wet. My first thought after doing some research on MUD was the third brake light. I pulled it off this morning, cleaned it up and used...

Thanks for this thread. In typical MUD fashion you posted the perfect answer and well-intentioned folks over complicated it. I tested power at the two wires you directed and power and polarity are correct. +12v only when high beams on. Very easy...

Replaced the headlights with OEM glass assemblies and the corners with DEPO clear assemblies. Old: New: I actually have a crisp cutoff now at night. Unfortunately Texas has too much light pollution, so the warm light blends in with the...

I just arrived in Panamá City last night, Central America not Florida. Grabbing this HDJ100 for a customer and driving it back to the USA! 😁 Cheers

6.5" sub can be added into the old dual 4" opening with a few simple mods. After several cardboard prototypes, I built the sealed box to spec reducing the internal volume to fit snugly into the weird shaped opening. Attached custom made brackets...

I’ve got 3 boys within 4 years of each other… my thinking is to buy a manual single cab Tacoma that they get when they get their license— 1-2 years learning to drive stick with only enough room for one friend, then, when their sibling hits 16...

Engine completed, installed and running perfectly.

This actually took a few weeks, but got through some rust repair on the passenger side quarter. I've been watching this spot for a few years, finally got bad enough for me to dig into it. Was going to fab the metal myself, but @offthebeatenpath...

Update: OK, I bought this one.... https://www.chewy.com/lovmor-car-back-seat-cover-extender/dp/3770014 size Medium. First I got a large but it was too big at 30.5" wide. Medium is 24.8" wide. Wish there was an in-between, and didn't think about...

Wrapped my steering wheel with new leather from Loncky. It was long overdue and I’m pleased with how it turned out. Took about 2-2.5 hours and 3 beers.

Tell them I said it was OK. Same size in BFG AT KO2, they don't rub

Selling my 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser in Salsa Red Pearl. I’ve owned it since October 2015 and built it as a long-term overland vehicle with Slee Offroad in Golden, Colorado handling the major installs and much of the ongoing service. This is a...

I know this 200 well and can vouch for the owner as someone you’d want to buy a Land Cruiser from. Should sell fast at this price.

I washed it and ordered my new license plate. I make bamboo fly rods. You guys in eastern TN and western NC say “hello” if you see me in your neck of the woods.

O'reilly came trough. Probably the longest brake job I've ever done, but it's all done now! Nice and smooth, handbrake is much better too. All OEM parts with the exception of the missing clip/spring/pin. While waiting for missing parts, painted...

I never updated you guys on my trip from Houston to New York. So I left Houston at 5am on Saturday drove to my cousins house just south of Raleigh,NC. Got there around 10pm, so that leg took just under 17 hours. Just stopping for gas, restroom...

The installation of the sleek stainless steel brake lines and Hawk LTS brake pads complete. Lubed the drivetrain as well. Brakes feel much firmer and bites a lot earlier. I’d say ~30% firmer. So far haven’t noticed any noise. Finally took care...

Took care of a few random bits. Have some more items in production or shipping (sliders, TEQ headlights) and other things waiting in garage as I have time. Also recently got new tires (Wildpeak A/T4 in 285/75 r16), put in an Etsy MagSafe charger...

New windshield! Out with the aftermarket, in with the OEM. An interesting tidbit, dealer stated that the amber glass is NLA and that the only option is the slight green tint. Doesn't bother me, I like the subtle green hue. Zero wavyness at all...

Gummi Pflege has worked for me and available online for cheap..I've used on all rubber seals to keep them supple.

You sure they didn't use Fabuloso for the coolant?

Replaced the high beams and rear blinkers with LEDs, installed the ARB Front bumper (got a killer deal after messaging a guy 10 minutes after he posted it for sale. $1,500 dollars never installed). That was more of a job than I thought it would...

I'm back in a 100 series! I couldn't be happier. Bought this super clean 06 last week, and drove it 500 miles home.

Just restored my OEM wheels and wanted to share what I used as well as a few pics. I don’t think keeping stock wheels is super popular but it’s what I wanted to do. Hope the paint/color (SP188 -color) info is helpful to someone wanting to do the...