Recent content by ODSTbee

"Would you like to ditch the shoe in drum parking brake and go with an electronically controlled actuator?" Yes and no I'd like to ditch it and put a hydraulic handbrake. 😂 Sounds like a stellar upgrade. Best wishes

I was hoping to look into my lack of feet air before winter. Is this the prime suspect for the foot option going out the defrost and head vent?

I just put on the powerstop shoes from Rockauto. When fully adjusted out, they still dragged significantly for about the first 60 to 80 miles. I don't know exactly how long it took, the miles add up fast for me. I had a landcruiser shop look at it and they said I did everything right. By that...

I had to have a helper hold the wrench in place so I could kick it with my feet. That was only the driver front. The others I got more torque on. I bought mine through Impex.

Ocracoke. AHC does great over the sand.

Whoa, I've been dreaming of doing a torsen center, torsen rear, and a supercharger and using my truck like it's baja. Now you've given me a real reason. 😂

Wow, it's almost impressive how hard it is to find that posi fit connector on the internet. National Luna sells the BSP05003 which is compatible, but there's only a couple sketchy websites where I found it for sale online around $13. Good luck!

Great, thank y'all. It does appear to be a Hitch Crafters brand hitch. Thanks GTV for the tool recommendation. I can deal with not having a weight-bearing hitch for the time being, so I'll cut it off then start the search for a stock hitch.

Here's the status quo. I recommend cam straps over ratchet straps to anyone attempting. Ratchet straps are too easy to over-tighten.

My 2005 LX 470 has a hitch that limits spare tire size to less than 32". The limit is from the panhard to the center of the hitch. I have 285/70R17 tires... 32.71 inches. First, here are some pics It's welded on which defeats my current tools and skillset. Here are the options I've put...

I had the Michelin Defender LTX M/S (not the M/S 2) on my 100 series before switching to a larger BFG KO3. Go with the Defender tires, their offroad traction will be plenty. The braking traction, wet traction, and noise are definitely better than the BFG KO3. All-terrain tires will have...

Gave the lexus a wash! First one since the wheels, tires, and hidden winch. Next up, the pile of front suspension ball joints, bushings, and arms sitting in the garage.

I went for the 1800 mm (~6 ft) winch relocation kit. I used a Comeup's small u-bracket and a single bolt that matched the thread of some existing hole beside the fuse box. I may get the tool and do a couple riv-nuts in the exact location I want. Here are the results of my late night push to...

Awesome, thanks for the details on both setups! To clock the winch motor I assume you remove the two long bolts on the motor side and split it open where it meets the cage? Rtv the seam when replacing?

Comeup 12.5 Slim Seal rs Trail Tailor Hidden Winch mount 2005 LX I'm trying to fit my control box and its driving me crazy. I can't slip it on the top of the winch. I thought about trying to clock the motor (if possible) so the terminals aren't taking up additional height room. It looks like...