Got all parts from Partsouq with the exception of using a Raybestos hardware kit I already had that I got from Amazon. Pins and springs seemed quality though I did reuse the original adjuster as well as ordering Toyota outer spring hold down cups as the Toyota have a more pronounced cup to...
Update on the carnage.
Finally have all the old and busted out. All new and upgrade parts have arrived so time to get wrenching. Have a mountain of new oem parts including brake hard-lines, parking brake bellcranks ,bushings,seals etc. Upgrade parts are Trail Tailor UCA's and extended rear...
Near the Horicon Marsh. Unfortunately I was born pretty,not rich. Besides which I have an aversion to subbing out work that borders on pathological. Not always to my wife's delight. Once spent 3 days studying about then repairing a Bosch boiler in January while the family huddled around the...
Getting ready to throw a match is where I'm at this week. After 6 years of adventuring I decided it was time for some upgrades. Heavier springs,extended links,replace the OME shocks with Dobinson and new Trail Tailor UCAs...well. Both rear calipers frozen, parking brake bellcranks packed with...
Should I go heavy or extra heavy. Full armor , front with winch, dual swing out with spare and 2 Jerry cans. No drawers. Daily driver that gets loaded to the gills for trips.
My wife drives like that. She once backed into my lifted 3/4 ton Suburban...twice. Hit it, drove forward , turned the wheel and backed into it again. She used the excuse that it was winter and the Suburban was white so she didn't see it. Damnit woman, there wasn't a whiteout blizzard and backing...
I have Weathertechs on mine. Fit great, look good and are absolutely awesome when driving in rain/snow with the window cracked. My wife's 4Runner doesn't have them and every time I borrow it when its rainy or even just alot of dew, I think how much better it is having window visors...as water...
Gave my girl a good cleaning. Just got back from Land between Lakes and Red River Gorge. After a good long trip the kids have enough food jammed in every nook and cranny to survive a month. I found a bag of chips in my tool bag.
Alternatively to the zip tie mount if you insist on drilling you could use an emt tubing conduit clip. They are available in several sizes and would make for a strong and clean mount.
https://www.grainger.com/product/ARLINGTON-Conduit-Hanger-6XXD4...