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  1. Beto Cruiser

    Can I Install a Diff Drop Without Jacking the Vehicle?

    I installed the Ironman 4x4 one and it didn't involve the LCAs at all. Only needed a jack to support the diff and then to get it back into place. 99% sure I didn't jack up the entire cruiser, but maybe I did out of habit
  2. Beto Cruiser

    Front AHC shock replacement procedure?

    I'm installing a diff drop and some new suspension stuff in a couple of weeks, so I'll retorque them at that time. When I initially did it I think I somewhat tightened in air then torqued on ground. I tried to follow the forum guides as much as possible. Worth a try! Maybe the diff drop and...
  3. Beto Cruiser

    Front AHC shock replacement procedure?

    I have a bad suspension squeak that I'm 99% sure if coming from the FR shock. I took it to a local mechanic and he said that's definitely what it is. I relayed to him the conventional wisdom of the forum that these "shocks" are lifetime parts, but he didn't buy it and is convinced the squeak is...
  4. Beto Cruiser

    Door Lock Actuator Replacement

    I live in Houston and have to replace them pretty much every year. They certainly don't last as long as the OEM. While the motors are cheap, I'm beginning to worry about the cumulative wear to the door parts from having to replace these so often. Makes me wonder if it's cheaper in the long run...
  5. Beto Cruiser

    Aftermarket Steering Knuckle Experience

    I bought a new one from Impex a few months ago. Much, much better quality.
  6. Beto Cruiser

    Gurgle from FL Wheel

    So. I replaced the hub, put in new bearings, and replaced the caliper too (it was seizing). Still getting the gurgle/popping noise. At this point everything has been replaced. I also checked every bolt/bushing/ball joint and everything is good. I'm at a loss. Everything in there is OEM except...
  7. Beto Cruiser

    What have you done to your 100 Series this week?

    First things first, I DO NOT recommend the latches I used. I had them lying around so I used what I had. The problem with them is that they are extremely hard to fine tune. In order to get the lid to close firmly, I had to go back and forth and back and forth slowly grinding away at a stopper...
  8. Beto Cruiser

    What have you done to your 100 Series this week?

    Now you see me Now you don’t
  9. Beto Cruiser

    Heavy Steering / Trans Tune Flush

    I appreciate the ideas! Unfortunately, no, I haven't added any body lift or leveling kit. Just an AHC "lift".
  10. Beto Cruiser

    Heavy Steering / Trans Tune Flush

    Still here, and still heavy steering. I've replaced literally every steering component except the columns (although I've inspected the U-joints and lubed them) and still heavy steering. I run 285s as well. I've given up accepted that she's a tank, especially with those wheels. I can't say why my...
  11. Beto Cruiser

    Calipers: Rebuild or Replace?

    I tried rebuilding one two days ago and the kit was pretty disappointing. Couldn’t get the dust boot rings to seat. That being said it was a febest kit from partsouq, not OEM. I went ahead and ordered a reman from rockauto for like $45 to have on standby. Not sure how long mine will last without...
  12. Beto Cruiser

    What have you done to your 100 Series this week?

    Upgraded my battery terminals last year because my negative kept coming loose. Only problem was that I needed a 90 degree bracket to connect generic marine battery terminals. Made a simple one at the time with scrap carbon steel to get the car back on the road. Finally had time to come back and...
  13. Beto Cruiser

    Engine won't heat up

    No progress. Other things came up so I let it go. When I get time I'll try to get techstream to work another way but for now it's not being used. From what I've seen people do run them in colder climates. I grew up with GCC models so I love them, but if I didn't live in a place with them I...
  14. Beto Cruiser

    Gurgle from FL Wheel

    @2001LC Here another video. It should be more clear now. Also, I followed those steps (I used the FAQ post for the job). As for the knuckle, yes I meant the spindle. I installed the oil seal the proper way, as shown in your last pic of it. One other nuance: while doing the bearings this last...
  15. Beto Cruiser

    Gurgle from FL Wheel

    Yep that's basically exactly what I did. Only difference is that on the 4 ft-lb step I checked the preload with a fish scale and found there was basically no preload, so I kept tightening until I got in the 9-15 lb preload range (which was around 40 ft-lb of torque on the nut). But the previous...
  16. Beto Cruiser

    Gurgle from FL Wheel

    I tested the FR using the 12-6 o'clock wiggle test and it seems fine and always has (I check it frequently). Everything online points to wheel bearing, but I keep changing it and it doesn't fix it. I follow the manual to the t. One notable exception though is that I normally just go with a...
  17. Beto Cruiser

    Gurgle from FL Wheel

    Been chasing a strange gurgling-type sound from the front left wheel area. The sound would occur when turning left, but not when turning right. It would also happen while going forward from a stop, if it had been stopped for at least ~10 seconds. Over the past two years I've replace all front...
  18. Beto Cruiser

    Impex is LEGIT 4 new AHC globes. Door To Door from Japan, less than 2 weeks

    Anyone else receive a bill from FedEx ~2 weeks after receiving their package?
  19. Beto Cruiser

    What have you done to your 100 Series this week?

    Been chasing a bad, strange, bobbling kind of squeal from FL every time I turned left. Changed the wheel bearings twice. Changed basically every part that seemed reasonable. Last part left was the knuckle, which was severely scored. Wasn’t sure if that could cause my issue but I did know it...
  20. Beto Cruiser

    Impex is LEGIT 4 new AHC globes. Door To Door from Japan, less than 2 weeks

    FWIW mine got held up too. Impex had it handled within 24 hours without any messages from me. Revived my globes yesterday.
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