What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (29 Viewers)

gil12 · Feb 25, 2017

replaced leaky radiator, new coolant, upper and lower hoses, thermostat, spark plugs, coils, serpentine belt, tensioner and pulley. Was going to replace fan clutch and fan bracket, but lost interest - will have mechanic replace them next timing belt. (It turns out the tensioner and pulley bearings were going out.)

Gil
Ventura, CA

MattThompson · Feb 25, 2017

Meatdawg said:
After reading multiple threads on the stock subwoofer replacement, I decided to get a powered 10" Rockford Fosgate. It, along with my new door speakers, really brought the sound system to life. Also, it is easily detachable if I ever need the room.View attachment 1407659

I've been looking at the same thing! I already did the doors.

MattThompson · Feb 25, 2017

New front OE shocks, front wheel bearings, and CV reboot completed! Sooo much better! Next up, the rears, probably along with a spacer lift and torsion bar adjustment to match the factory rake..

ad27326 · Feb 25, 2017

MattThompson said:
New front OE shocks, front wheel bearings, and CV reboot completed! Sooo much better! Next up, the rears, probably along with a spacer lift and torsion bar adjustment to match the factory rake..

How many miles where on your originals? Thinking about going oem as well. Thanks

flintknapper · Feb 25, 2017

Replaced alternator. Not that much fun.

Probably easier for guys with skinny arms, double jointed wrists and elbows.

I have none of the above.

Oh...you can SEE everything well enough (from underneath), but actually reaching up in there to disconnect the wire leads was a chore.

The connector on the wire harness literally crumbled into pieces. Thankfully, I had a replacement on hand prior to starting the project.

Moving the Power Steering Pump seemed the easiest thing to do, and once that is done you have a lot more room to work.

Loosening or moving certain wire looms and hoses will make JUST ENOUGH room to squeeze the alternator out the bottom without removing the radiator hose.

LXColorado · Feb 25, 2017

Finished wiring my dual battery setup! Main: Odyssey Group 31 AGM (still being shipped). Aux: Odyssey 75/86 AGM. I also installed the IBS-RBM kit from Slee. I moved the power source of the ARB compressor to the auxiliary battery from the main (need it for future winch). Next weekend I'll go back and make it look pretty. Right now, I need a beer...... I hate wiring

crimsonaudio · Feb 25, 2017

bushdoctor · Feb 25, 2017

Beefed up the front 2 Pinion diff with the TJM air-locker (solid and tougher than nails). Tripple locked. @benc > am missing a swing arm on the right. It's about time.

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abuck99 · Feb 25, 2017

bushdoctor said:
Beefed up the front 2 Pinion diff with the TJM air-locker (solid and tougher than nails). Tripple locked

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Congrats on the TJM install. (I had my TJM rear installed Wednesday). Headed to Uwharrie next month to work it out-

bushdoctor · Feb 25, 2017

abuck99 said:
Congrats on the TJM install. (I had my TJM rear installed Wednesday). Headed to Uwharrie next month to work it out-

Fantastic...Am itching to test mine soon. Time to discover other weak points. This wont be it moving forward.

edwardmatt83 · Feb 25, 2017

Replaced my antenna mast today. It was a pain in the butt getting to the motor with bigger tires and no jack. It works and I get much better radio reception now.

SmoothLC · Feb 25, 2017

^ Funny. Did the antenna mast too this week. Installed @LandCruiserPhil's mud flap replacements. And cleaned and conditioned the leather seats.

Kofoed · Feb 25, 2017

I got the rest of my Ebay keys in, blanks cut by local locksmith and programmed using the brake/gas pedal doe-see-doe. The Ebay vendor was selling a package dealio for non-transponders. I bought the car used, and only ONE lousy key came with it, luckily a master.

Tally:

2 transponders ($60)
4 non-trans ($26)
Cut blanks ( $18.50)
Programming for a 1999 (free)
$104.5

I was able to program a max of 5 as masters, the last is a valet.

gil12 · Feb 25, 2017

bushdoctor said:
Beefed up the front 2 Pinion diff with the TJM air-locker (solid and tougher than nails). Tripple locked. @benc > am missing a swing arm on the right. It's about time.

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Thanks for the pictures! A great looking truck!

MY TJM front locker is still sitting in its box in my garage. I haven't started looking for someone to install it yet.

Who did your installation? Were there any issues? About how much did it cost?

I'm thinking it is time for me to start moving on getting it installed....

Thanks,
Gil
Ventura

MattThompson · Feb 26, 2017

ad27326 said:
How many miles where on your originals? Thinking about going oem as well. Thanks

186k miles, as far as I could tell they hadn't ever been changed. Went with OEM because I don't have heavy armor/bumpers on the truck and what I found despite the low price, they are actually a high quality shock.

Simplespirit · Feb 26, 2017

MattThompson said:
186k miles, as far as I could tell they hadn't ever been changed. Went with OEM because I don't have heavy armor/bumpers on the truck and and what I found despite the low price are actually a high quality shock.

Pretty much the same for me, but mine had around 183k.

cmck · Feb 26, 2017

cmck said:
Ever think your getting over your head with a "I've never done this before" project? Nahhh......
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And the slee rear bumper arrived today, thanks Christo @sleeoffroad for the excellent service. Just the right timing as my son is home for the weekend to help the old man.
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Got the slee rear bumper @sleeoffroad installed. Mr T made part of it harder because a few of the 14m weld nuts were partially blocked by the frame. After some grinding, then more grinding, I clearenced the weld nuts and got the bumper bolted on. The alignment looked good with one thin shim on each side. The swing outs are to follow in a few weeks when the rear springs get here from AU.

abuck99 · Feb 26, 2017

^ @cmck Nice work on your Slee install. Had the same issue with the offset captured nuts inside the frame tube.

wyolands · Feb 26, 2017

finally figured out how to add pics. santa has arrived.
Slee sliders
slee 2.5 lift with all the goodies
Sweet trail Tailor roof rack
305-70-16 on order
LC came with front