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Replies in new member intro threads: "Get rid of those fender flares!!" Replies in this thread: "You should check out those great Bushwacker fender flares!" :rofl::rofl::rofl:

It's like those who say to never wash a coffee pot... it's called seasoning!

Well played, sir.

To fill per FSM, or not to fill per FSM... https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/the-official-clunk-thunk-driveshaft-thread.401590/ o_O

^ Agree. When I put in 865's, I replaced front and rear shocks with OEM, and front and rear sway bar bushings and end links (complete with bushings and isolators). Did a TON to restore the smoothness of the ride. I do plan to slowly replace other bushings in the future - they don't last forever...

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/largest-tires-on-r16-wheels-with-ahc.657667/ https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/what-is-the-largest-tire-i-can-fit-with-no-lift.263259/ https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/ahc-and-tires.207738/

Well, the problem is in the question of "exact" grease to use in these two locations. Toyota has specified, at different times, more than half a dozen different grease specs in different service documents for these two parts. Someone took the time and created a list of exact nomenclatures and...

Poly bushings can squeak like craaaaazy...

Can confirm! Really good quality shirts - super soft and comfortable. My two boys and I worked on the LC all day today, then I threw the shirt on for dinner. They thought it was quite appropriate after our day in our "Cruiser Garage."

^^^ Ditto. Oil filters need shockingly little tightening force to seal and stay on. Read the cardboard box your oil filter comes in some time if you're bored. Generally something along the lines of spin on until rubber gasket contacts the base, then turn 2/3 to 3/4 turn more.

865's. But be advised, depending on the condition of your current stock springs, and what you normally have in the back (or not), you may be surprised at how much lift you get out of the 865's. I got about a 2 1/16" increase over my worn stock springs in the rear.

You would re-index the bars to get more ride height adjustment out of them. However, that is assuming all other conditions are appropriate for that (remaining droop, F-R rake, accessory weight).

This has my vote for the culprit.

I don't have any good photos, but mine has a silver/lime green tag that has TOYOTA on the top, and DENSO on the bottom. It's factory as far as I know.

With at least 60 mm of droop, you probably can get to 21"ish, which will end up "about" 2" higher than stock. At least that's my experience.