Recent content by KenB

I see we are local to each other. I changed my front bumper out since posting my experiences above in 2019 and now can't use the front hitch with the new bumper. If you're looking to try the Curt front hitch out, I still have mine and would sell it. I'm in the Stillwater area.

Did you read the manual? I have a Motive Products Brake System Power Bleeder and in the manual it says to flush with denatured alcohol. I'd bet your manual says the same thing since many of the components are common between all the various Motive pumps, tanks, and lines.

Yes. I hauled two to a used car dealership years ago when I was shopping for our 200. They let me try out the kennel fit before going on a test drive. If I remember right from six years ago, the fit was snug but acceptable.

Try a different brand of oil. My engine has been noisy until fully warm for a few years. With both 5W30 Mobil One and Valvoline full synthetic the engine was noisy again after the first few hundred miles after an oil change. I tried some SeaFoam in the crankcase right before an oil change...

I have a copy of the service manual and TechStream on a very old laptop that is dedicated to just working on our Land Cruiser. I read the Toyota service version and the suggestions posted on this site and came up with my own version.

I did the job yesterday. I did it from the top and the bottom, it wasn't too bad. Can't imagine just accessing it from the top. You have more patience than I do. Used a 2' breaker bar from the bottom to move the tensioner before locking it open with a drill bit. I started with a shorter...

I have a barbed Fumoto valve on both the oil drain and on the Jowett oil filter housing. Our county recycling center provides free 2-1/2 gallon jugs for recycling used engine oil. You drop off a full jug, grab an empty jug (used but drained) for next time. I’ll put a 10” piece of clear hose...

If you live in Wisconsin and are getting quotes from the Lexus dealer in Maplewood, I suspect we don’t live too far apart. I’ve done the whole job myself before, maybe even twice. If you decide to tackle it, I can be your backup with tools or in person advice. I might even have a full set of...

Mine are installed. Easily done solo. They look and fit great! Had a little issue that was 100% my fault getting holes in the front plate to line up, but after re-reading the directions and giving it another shot, everything dropped right in place. Im looking forward to seeing the...

Yes, heavy end towards the short arms. In order to make it easier to open the door, sometimes you can pick alternate lift points and get the whole car shifted towards the rear a little bit extra so that the drivers door swings further open before hitting the lift post. Sometimes you can just...

No, you don't need to stay with symmetric. For the last 25 years I worked in a school shop that had both style lifts. The vehicles on the symmetric arm lift were always a PITA to get in and out of. The asymmetric arm lift was a PITA 5% of the time, but always doable. Just get the asymmetric...

Thanks for the idea. I spent last night checking these out and placed an order this evening for one. I have three sets of tires on wheels for our LC. Due to retirement I lost access to the lift at work. This should help out considerably with all the car chores. You have a beautiful set of...

Yes, but once the drivers door is unlocked with the key, how do you get to the panel on the inside of the cargo door to get the cables or jump pack out? If yours is always near empty and you're able contort yourself over the seats to get into the far back, lucky you. Mine has drawers, two...

How do you get to them when your battery is flat and all the power locks are dead?

This summer my wife and I attended the LCDC event in Breckenridge, CO. We pulled our Oliver LE2 travel trailer from MN to CO with our 2013 LC. The fiberglass camper weighs over 5,000 lbs loaded. After the very first day out on the road I noticed the radiator crack starting in the typical...