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    VSC OFF switch install.

    Thanks to all on this thread. til;dr - I put in ch4x4 switch to disable at command and it let me work through all the maintenance to resolve LC issues. Driving a 2000 with stock tires, 2” lift and asfir armor; at 255k was on a wide sweeping arc overpass doing 55mph (pissing off everyone else...
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    Ticking noise in 2000 Cruiser

    the dorman welds were not as pretty/clean as the OEM I took off, but they were solid. all the angles looked decent and everything lined up perfectly.
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    Ticking noise in 2000 Cruiser

    I thought about the DT for a bit before going "cheap" w/ my 2000. You need to commit to doing both sides at the same time for the DT. My driver's was quiet & solid, so I did not want to deal with all the extra time & effort required since the LC is my daily driver. I went with dorman, not OEM...
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    Ticking noise in 2000 Cruiser

    Slow and steady to get the old passenger (right side) manifold out. Tire off, thru the wheel well method. The lip had broken off the front cylinder (pics attached) manifold, which explains my ticking when cold for the last few years. Replaced all the studs and bolts while I was in there. Lots of...
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    100 series cranks but won't turn over / start

    2000, 245k miles, crank no start in ikea parking lot. Towed home, ran thru this thread, jumped efi fuse, started. Soldered a couple dots on a new fuse, drove a around in town for two days, immobilizer kicked in while going 45mph. Pulled over safely, reseated the fuse and relay, drove home...
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    Local shops to your area

    Looking to have someone repair the front pass wheel bearing on my 2000 LC in Charlotte - is SLK Auto a good option? Anywhere else folks would recommend? Thanks in advance to any replies!
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    What have you done to your 100 Series this week?

    New to me 2000 LC, 220k, heater tees last done by dealer @ 100k. Heater hoses all done about 50k ago at dealer. Can't believe they didn't replace the tees again at that time. This job was first on my list (after removing the side steps.) Really glad I did this job ASAP. I followed...
  8. stainless  heater tees

    stainless heater tees

  9. heater tees after job

    heater tees after job

  10. old and new heater tee

    old and new heater tee

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    April 14 - Charlotte Area Meeting

    All - Thanks for the welcome, show and tell, advice & conversation yesterday. You helped solid up some ideas for my "mild" 100 build.
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    April 14 - Charlotte Area Meeting

    1st post, just picked up an LC100, and CharBar is a 10 min drive from my place. See ya Saturday.
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