Recent content by cpainter

Ok, I bought a Denso radiator and plan to install it as soon as I get the chance. Thanks for the help here, Guys. If you have any more thoughts, I'm all ears...or, I guess, eyes in this case.

Guys, My 100 has 268k on the original radiator. No leaks or problems so far, but it's turning a little brown on the plastic. Would ya'll recommend replacing this radiator, and if so, what brand would you recommend? Where would be the best place to order one? Thanks in advance for any advice...

Ok. I'm finding information. Apparently "nav" or "navigation" would have been a better key word to search. Here's a short little thread that I found: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/pre-03-nav-delete-how-to.947933/

Guys, I've been doing a little searching and can't find out what a guy has to go thru to fix the touchscreen when it goes out. Do you lose AC and Heat capabilities too? How do you fix such a thing and should you just avoid buying a LC that has the touchscreen? I currently own a 2001 with a...

For my '06 4Runner, I went with CVJ axles with the red silicone inner boots because of the 2" lift installed. I've been very happy with them and have put over 40k on them so far with zero problems. Axle replacement is not difficult to do yourself either.

I totally agree with BRM98. I do most maintenance and repairs myself with the help of YouTube and other friends with more experience. Everybody starts sometime. You can save thousands by doing so and learn a lot at the same time to make you more self-sufficient. Each time I tackle a new...

Sorry if that bothers you, but you just drive it.

Oh, I don't know. Mine has 259k on it now and, other than the normal routine maintenanace, I've only needed to do one CV boot replacement and replace the heater hose "T"'s. It's been very reliable.

It seems the gas with ethanol is more volatile. We have vapor lock issues with it in our Yamaha Rhino when it gets hot here in Central Texas. For that reason, we now only use 100% gas. Where is that station in Silverton? We are going to be up there the week of the 100's in the Hills event.

Nevermind. I just talked to Mike and he got me all sorted out (heck of a nice guy). I don't have a dropped front diff, so I need to use 1" spacers between the rear-most lip of the front skid and the frame member where the two factory bolts go. Simple enough!!

Guys, I'm installing a set of skids from BIOR on my 2001 LC and having a little trouble. Does anyone have instructions or advice? The front skid has a 5 or 6 inch piece of pipe welded over a hole that looks like it is supposed to give access to a drain. It just hits the middle of the...

Started a conversation with ya...

Thanks for the offer, but I'm probably going to bite the bullet and order all 3 plates and just get it over with. The middle plate broke in half a few months ago. It looks like it was just made of plasticized fiberglass of some kind. I'm looking pretty seriously at Bump It Offroad along with...

I looked into this and like the looks of their products, but it looks like they only offer skids for the diesel LC 100 unless I'm missing something. So far, my favorite is Dissent's creations. Dang, that stuff is a work of art and Ben seems to be a great guy. Ben's stuff is very reasonably...

I'm convinced I need more protection than factory plates provide. Now I just gotta gather some intel and make an informed decision. Thank you guys very much for the feedback. I'll post what I settle on when I decide.