Recent content by ClassyJalopy

You definitely got the right color ;) Best advice I'd give to myself if I buy a stock 100 series, is to keep it as stock as possible. Every mod you make is a compromise and unless you absolutely need the mod, it is not worth it. Just baseline all the fluids and wear items and enjoy it.

Keep at it - it will be worth it in the end. ... or something like that.

The rust is so minimal, that it's of no concern IMO. Get that one with better condition.

I will be very surprised if the brake light switch also measures the pedal stroke. The ABS, VSC and A TRAC are all based on wheel speed sensor input and are usually not concerned at all with how much pedal is depressed!

Adjusting the brake pedal height, while finicky, isn't too much work. I'd say try adjusting the pedal a little lower to see if this would solve your issue.

That is not fun. Let me know the part number on the skid control ecu, I might have spare one I could just send you

Still very much available. All packed up in a box and ready to ship.

Should be

Our steering racks don't typically die, their seals start leaking because there isn't enough cooling for the fluid. Flushing it regularly should improve its life

My experience has been otherwise. I find ATRac actually better than front locker in many off camber slippery slopes. Also,2 pinion is weaker design objectively, Mr. T. recognized that and switched to 4 pinion and never looked back. Pre 2000 also got a 3 channel ABS which treat both rear wheels...

You are correct abt ATRAC working on both axles until you start locking. Then it works only on the non-locked axle. Skip 98-99 for inferior brakes, inferior ABS, lack of ATRAC and weaker front diff. If you could, try to get 2003+ models that got 5 speed transmission. I know that's not what you...

Looks like you have a mice problem. Tue little buggers can always come back, so I'd suggest looking into a repellent spray to keep them away. When I bought my truck a few years ago, it was in-op because mice had chewed through injector wires, coil wires, gas return line and the wire, washer...

As always your truck looks amazing. Kudos for not copying every other build out there. I especially like the slick top and body length stickers.

It shouldn't. The ABS light is indicative of an issue with brakes. The master cylinder and booster is on the other side. I'd recommend pulling codes to what is triggering the ABS light. With any luck it won't be the brake booster motor failing

MAF never goes bad without a lot of warning and similarly spark plugs and coils just don't crap out without giving you plenty of warning. Also looks like he will be in or near civilization most of the time so he can easily find common hoses and stuff. I wouldn't worry abt removing sliders...