Recent content by middlebay

1. Year and Model: 1997 LX ‘four and a half’ 2. Name of Owner: Justin 3. Name of Rig: Butters 4. Mileage: 252k 5. Mods: TRD SEMA wheels, Coastal DIY rear bumper with OEM receiver, L-seat re-upholstered, Seat extenders from Land Shark, Front ARB, white knuckle sliders 6. How the truck is used...

Yes, I’m keeping it for parts. I’ve already gotten another- a 1997 lx450 with 229k, single locker- much tougher shape, but very familiar

Hey gang- got some updates- USAA was very straightforward with the valuation- they used comps from the date of loss back 90days and they came up with around $19,100, but then deducted $1,300 for interior condition. I filed a separate claim for the damaged roof box and the 2 pairs of lost skis...

Considering that- depending on the numbers- but the thought has crossed my mind thanks for all the replies. I actually do have the space for it now. I don’t have a lawyer and I don’t know if I’ll need one or not. Leah is always backed up for like a year and a half on oil changes and they cost...

I'm USAA with comprehensive coverage- $3k in losses between skis and roof box. The at fault driver had insurance and was cited by the police so he's clearly at-fault. I think you guys are on the right track, a replacement is ideal, but this one still has life left in it- would be great for a...

I like where your going with that- I had thought about a westfalla type pop up too- before this happened. It was a daily in town- I’ve got a 16 and 15yo that would be occasionally getting around locally- and it’ll go to the mountains in the winter in there’s a storm, or in summer for some...

Hey gang- sad post. A wingnut Subaru driver slammed into me yesterday- interstate was stop and go and he didn’t touch his brakes and just high speed slammed me. I saw him coming- and had time to slay out load ‘I’m about to get hit hard’. He lifted up the rear of 80, and then hit me again once...

did you ever post the results from the leak down test? It should be like a percentage- like 95%, 96% etc… with a leaky cylinder at say 35%. Any updates?

Thanks for the reply- I found one of the YouTube videos to be the best, at actually showing the input versus return to the front and rear heater cores. I plan to edit the diagram to highlight where the rear connects in- just haven’t done it yet. I think to replace the inflow requires removal of...

Can anyone confirm where both lines from the rear heater end up in the engine bay? I'm running the green stripe all the way (bypassing the metal/rubber routing, but NOT deleting). It seems like the rear heater return comes into the 90 degree of the 'T' connector on the passenger side (US) of...

Hey guys- I can post some pictures later- they got covered in snow this morning. I have a pair of running boards from my 1996 LX450. I'd describe them as 'rough', but no dents- just the rust stuff. they can go to a good home for free, but if you have something useful to trade that would awesome...

A set of 4 1996 two-tone LX 450 Wheels- they aren’t perfect. 16x8. Completely functional- but there is some pitting and peeling- see photo. 6 lug. No center caps. $300. I can deliver anywhere between Denver and Mobile, AL next week as I’m headed that direction- passing through Amarillo, Dallas...