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  1. CarolinaGX

    Motor ID Tag / VIN Plate?

    My motor was replaced by Lexus dealer with a used motor. The original motor was overheated in a towing situation by a PO. My motor has 2 TB stickers on it and I am trying to figure out if they are to the original motor or the one in the truck. One sticker is at 98k and the other at 127k. The...
  2. CarolinaGX

    BudBuilt Skids Installed

    I got my Budbuilt skids painted and installed today. They were very easy to install with the use of a floor jack. Everything fit very well except for the front skid. This isn't Bud's fault however because my Coastal Offroad bumper attaches the radiator support and the skid is designed to wrap...
  3. CarolinaGX

    Transmission Temperature Gauge Options?

    I was reading on Tacomaworld that they are able to enter an equation manually into OBD Fusion which will allow them to add transmission temps at the pan and at the converter. I tried to follow the directions by Firefly and it didnt work for me. Has anyone successfully added a trans temp gauge...
  4. CarolinaGX

    YouTube "How To" Library

    This thread is dedicated to MUD members linking their own favorite "how to" videos from YouTube so that other members can learn and prepare to do their own maintenance and/or upgrades. This Library is limited to the 120 platform only.
  5. CarolinaGX

    DIY: Rear Lower Links

    I thought I would start a separate thread on this. I don't know if anyone else has ventured to make their own RLCA's but I hope those that have, will share. I am using Currie Johnny Joints 2.5" narrow body's with 2.365 wide balls and 9/16" bolts. Tubing is 1.75" x 0.250" DOM. The axle...
  6. CarolinaGX

    Rear Axle Width?? WMS-WMS

    What is the total rear axle width of a stock GX470 8.0"? I am considering options for the rear.
  7. CarolinaGX

    Nitto Ridge Grappler (285/70/r17) - $216 on Amazon

    Just an FYI to those considering new shoes for their GX. I found this last week and ordered one for my spare. Please note: this is the C rated tire not the E. They are $252 everywhere else that I found Amazon Ridge Grappler
  8. CarolinaGX

    MT hitch with CO Rear Bumper Fitment

    I got a Metal Tech tow hitch because my truck came with an aftermarket Curt hitch is rated for 5000lbs and the top hung down about an inch or so below the bumper. When I ordered it, MT was very deliberate in telling me that it was made specifically for their bumper so I knew there might be...
  9. CarolinaGX

    Extended Rear Brake Hoses?

    I just swapped out my rears springs due to the extra weight of my bumper and tire carrier. While doing the swap, I noticed that the rear brake hoses were stretching and limiting the axle. My question is, has anyone swapped out the brake hoses for longer ones?
  10. CarolinaGX

    Rear Bumper Light power source?

    I just finished my Coastal Offroad rear bumper this week and originally, I was going to tap the reverse light power from the tow plug. But, I think I would rather have these lights on a switch independent of the reverse lights. I was thinking I would put a swtich in the hole left by the rear...
  11. CarolinaGX

    Hewitt Technologies - SAIS Bypass

    I installed the Hewitt Technologies SAIS bypass kit today and it went very smoothly and without issue. I didn't have an issue with my SAIS but I thought this would be a good preventative measure. Here are pics of my install. I ran it along the existing wiring on the firewall and then covered...
  12. CarolinaGX

    Aftermarket Bumper/Tire Carrier - License Plate Relocation

    Now that I am nearing my rear bumper and tire carrier build, I need to figure out a solution to the rear license plate requirement. I was thinking of printing a color copy of my plate and laminating it, then attaching it to the boom arm of my carrier but I don't know if that is actually legal...
  13. CarolinaGX

    OEM E-Locker - Fair Price?

    I have been looking on the interweb for an 8" factory E-locker and I am wondering what a reasonable price is for one. Specifically, I have been looking for a Tacoma or FJ 8" with the 3.73 gear to match my stock front gear.
  14. CarolinaGX

    Towing?? - Shimmy with trailer but not without

    I have recently used my GX for a few light tows over the past few months and I noticed that I have a shimmy at highway speeds when towing that isnt there otherwise. Yesterday I towed a hard sided trailer from home depot (5x8 single axle) and it had the shimmy even when it was empty. At first I...
  15. CarolinaGX

    Bumper to Body Gap - Coastal Offroad?

    I am making my own pieces to fill the gap between the rear bumper and the body instead of cutting up the factory bumper cover. How much gap should I have between the body and the top of my bumper pieces? Ultimately they will be welded to the bumper once I am happy with them.
  16. CarolinaGX

    Reverse Lights for aftermarket bumper?

    I am building my Coastal Offroad rear bumper and I am trying to figure out what lights to use for the 2 holes. I will have a tire carrier which will block the factory reverse lights. At the moment, I am considering tapping into the towing wiring harness to access the switched power. I want to...
  17. CarolinaGX

    Rear Suspension Switch Removal -- Pocket/Plug options

    I have seen others post pictures of a pocket and a blank plug for the hole where the suspension switch was but I cannot find the confirmed part numbers. I am trying to come up with a clean install for my brake controller. Does anyone have the part numbers handy?
  18. CarolinaGX

    Brake Controller Suggestions/Recommendations

    I am now in need of a brake controller so that I can tow my Super 7 to my first race! I am borrowing a single axle trailer that uses the 7 pin connector. My question is, do you guys have any suggestions as to what controller to buy and install? Also, any mounting tips/suggestions/warnings are...
  19. CarolinaGX

    Other uses for Air Suspension compressor

    Has anyone used the compressor for the suspension for something else after doing a coil swap? I was wondering if i could mount an air tank where the spare used to go (285/70/r17 won't fit there) and use the compressor to top it off if i used it on the trail. My thinking is that I would fill it...
  20. CarolinaGX

    What is this bolt??

    The red arrow points to a bolt on the back of the engine near the upstream O2 sensor. I noticed that it was sticking out and thought it was weird but when i touched it the washer just flopped around. Can anyone identify this bolt?
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