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It is an LX. I checked the filters and ran it without them as a well. They weren't terrible, but definitely gonna replace them when I can find them in stock at an auto parts store. Ya, the blower always was speeding up in down with the button, atleast audibly. It's back working at 100% now...

Good question, this morning it was full up. Noticed it a few hours into the drive today. I haven't, gonna check that tonight. And I'll check, but evaporator fins would only affect temperature, not airflow right? Temp is solid.

Searched as hard as I can while on this roadtrip and can't find much. Here's what I know: -AC is blowing weak (maybe 25% flow at max) -replaced blower motor an hour ago, so it's good and it sounds like it's running at its max in the max position -what little air that does get out the vents is...

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Sorry for the mess, I'm going to clean it ASAP but just got it back and wanted to get these out there. I'll post undercarriage pics after I give her a good wash.

I bought it as a cheap rig and have put thousands into working on it myself. If I had paid everyone to do all the work on I'd be in for well over $10k for just mechanical fixes. Last time I buy a cheap truck, now I'm fully commited to buy once cry once haha. Trying to get that much because...

Before ya read: I'm living in Italy for the next few years but left the rig with my family in NC as my brother's daily (he's 25, not a kid lol), so mileage will creep up. Trying to bring back a cool 70 series or Defender so I'm looking to let the rig go. Don't let me being overseas dissuade...

Was on a work trip for a month. Just got back and called the shop to pick up the truck so I could do the front diff swap in the driveway. Owner of the shop proceeds to tell me that 'the wildest thing happened. When they put it back together and tried to get it out of the shop it seemed like...

Thanks guys, the shop owner had me half wondering if I was retarded. I think what pisses me off the most is that I acutally believed these were good people. The mistake I understand, I wrench on rigs. s*** happens. But they have insurance. The fact that they can't admit that it's an...

Hey dudes, have a sad one today. I'm in quite a pickle here, looking for advice/stories about experiences yall have had like this. Everything helps. TL;DR: My front diff grenaded on a road trip, shop that installed CVs just prior is saying it isn't their fault, and that it'll be $4k to...

Learned that the front diff will run for approximately 88.8 miles with no oil. Luckily I had some friends also driving home from the ski slope about 20 mins behind me, so I didn't waste too much time being stranded. Hoping the shop that just installed my new CVs will be legit and own up to...

Linz is back from the shop, and she feels like a new rig! The clunk is gone, and all the play in the steering that made the truck feel 20 years old is gone. It's unreal. Finally took some time to update the stickers, it's starting to become quite the collection. Left side is trips the rig...

Same. Patiently waiting, but I'm moving to Italy in a few months. hotdiggitydamn if you'll be unable to get them out by then, is there any chance you'd consider selling plans & a parts list so I can make my own? They look awesome and I really want one!

Finally got around to doing the AHC lift. Bought the 4x4 Japan AHC Shock spacers years ago, but finally was able to get the rest of the parts and install em. Went with LC TBs up front, have the King springs in the back (may need coil spacers for heavy trips), and found these awesome aftermarket...