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  1. Ayune

    Water Pump gasket surface pitted

    Fully involved in a water pump/timing belt job. The last person installed a Gates pump and some sort of flat fiber gasket that just started leaking after 73k miles. The gasket was basically fused to the block, but after hours of razor blading and Dremel’ing with an abrasive pad I managed to get...
  2. Ayune

    Alternator PM advice needed

    My '98 LC still has the original alternator going on 317K miles. I'm seeing no signs that it's failing: No bearing noise, 14.2V when driving, 12.7V when idling & fully loaded. I carry a new brush set "just in case" but I'd like more peace of mind hauling my family around. Why I'm asking: -...
  3. Ayune

    Upcoming BFG KO2 discounts?

    It's Black Friday season but don't see any promotions for BFG KO2s. Does anyone know of any upcoming discounts? I need to pick up a set of 275/70 R18s for my new 42601-0C060's:
  4. Ayune

    Product Request: Blue Sea switch mount near battery

    Hi all, I'd like to mount a Blue Sea switch near the battery for winch power cutoff. There is space next to battery/fusebox for the switch, and I'm envisioning a sheet metal bracket that attaches to the existing mounting holes in the fender. Is there any interest among makers/customers for...
  5. Ayune

    Front brake scraping noise when cold

    Hey all, I’d like to know if anyone else has this issue. I recently replaced all of my front brake components with all new OEM parts and I’m getting a disturbing metallic scraping sound at the first couple of stops. The issue goes away after that, likely because the parts have heated up. I’ve...
  6. Ayune

    New Product: Antenna Switch Breakout - Winch control via antenna switch!

    Antenna Switch Breakout for 1998-2007 Land Cruiser 100 and LX470. The ASB100 allows you to use the power antenna switch on the dash to control an accessory with momentary power such as a winch solenoid. The ASB100 replaces the stock Auto Antenna Control box and plugs into the factory harness...
  7. Ayune

    Product idea: Armored Rear Bumper Wings?

    Which one of you will design a set of protective rear bumper wings only? For folks with sliders and OEM rear hitch but can’t swing a full rear bumper? The wings would bolt on to the frame and mate up to a trimmed OEM bumper cover somewhere around the red reflectors. Pros: - Wings would be less...
  8. Ayune

    Bypassing Power Relay for always-on windows?

    For convenience I'm planning on bypassing the Power Relay on my '98 LC, allowing the power windows to be always operable. According to the wiring diagrams the Power Relay only supplies juice to the power windows and sunroof, which I'd like to be able to operate without the key especially while...
  9. Ayune

    Gates water pump lifetime?

    I inherited a Gates water pump from the previous owner, installed about 60k miles ago along with a NAPA timing belt and generic tensioner/pulleys. :( Recently I've noticed a new RPM-dependent 'whirring' noise from my engine bay and I've seen peak coolant temps around 230 when stuck in traffic...
  10. Ayune

    DIY: Controlling DRLs with LX Mirror Fold switch, PLUS dash indicator

    I recently got a LX power mirror switch and I wired up the mirror-fold button to control my DRLs similar to the TLC FAQ. For feedback, I also wired an unused instrument cluster light to indicate when the DRLs are off. Disabling the DRLs is mainly for off-highway use like pulling in/out of camps...
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    DIY: Killing your warning chime with style

    One of the first things I did when I bought my '98 LC was to exhume the warning chime from the instrument cluster. I ripped it off the circuit board with impudence and reveled in the silence... However, after reading about brake booster failure and its accompanying audible warning, I thought...
  12. Ayune

    DIY - Windshield Wiper Linkage Tune Up

    Hi all, my front wipers were sluggish and squeaky so I removed the linkage and tuned it up. Took me about 1.5 hours from start to finish. Tools & supplies needed: 10 & 12mm sockets Flat head screwdriver Needlenose pliers Waterproof grease. I used some Phil Wood bicycle grease I had in my...
  13. Ayune

    What's your investment into your UZJ100?

    I keep an Excel spreadsheet of all the parts I've added/replaced to keep my 300k-mile 100 top notch. Foolheartedly, I also entered the "cost" of each item... I added it up and as of this morning I've spent $8,966.72 to keep my 100 as close to 'new' as possible while modestly improving...
  14. Ayune

    Poll: Paint side vents black?

    Humor me: Should I paint my side vents black? No practical reason other than to channel the retro FJ60 vibe. I tried removing the vents from a wrecked black LX but they’re buired too deep in the D pillar and it was pouring rain so I gave up. Has anyone else done it?
  15. Ayune

    How to: Non-Leather Shift Knob replacement - '98-'02

    Hi folks, My AT shift knob had worn & cracked leather so I took a slight gamble and bought an 80-series vinyl knob to test, P/N 33542-20150-C0. Turns out it works perfectly if you're willing to ditch your leather. The knob is a cushy vinyl and feels great to me. It looks 100x better too...
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    Brake booster compatibility?

    Today I pulled some misc. parts from a wrecked ‘04 LX and grabbed the brake booster to keep as a spare in case my ‘98 LC’s booster dies. They are definitely different, though. For example, the LX uses four outputs while my LC uses only three. There’s also an extra circular connector on the LX...
  17. Ayune

    What are these connectors inside the glove box?

    Mystery connectors behind secret door in the glove box... I searched and found nothing. What are they for?
  18. Ayune

    Mod: Extending range of keyless entry

    Like other members with early-year Cuisers the effective range of my '98 LC's keyless entry was pretty dismal. We're talking 10 feet at best. New batteries in the key fob didn't help and I may have a permanent imprint on my chin from attempting to use my head as an amplifier. By relocating the...
  19. Ayune

    Upgraded to Sony Bluetooth headunit & amp. Insight, plus who wants my OEM parts?

    I installed a Sony XAV-AX100 headunit and Soundstream PN5.640D 5-channel amp this weekend. Big upgrade from OEM and now I have Bluetooth phone/music, and a USB input for CarPlay & other stuff. I used the Metra 70-8112 harness ($8) to connect to the OEM radio harness, but did not use the...
  20. Ayune

    How To: Replace your Upper Steering Column Shaft

    My steering was ratting over bumps and had annoying rotational play, or a "dead spot". Wandering while driving too. The cause was wear of the collapsible slip joint within the upper steering shaft. Turning the wheels with the engine off stresses the joint and can loosen it over time, in my case...
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