is this normal....
But, I am still on my search for the perfect 100 for me (and I now know, probably not), but I found a Southern California '98 with 250K miles with zero rust, factory rear locker (more of that in a second), clean interior, all electronics work, body is straight - but driver...
My search for the right '98 - '01 pre-Toyota Nav system continues... I like Atlantis Blue, Imperial Jade Mica, River Rock Green Mica, and White (with Grey interior preferred). So this is a contender.
This has 182 miles, Gulf Coast fenders/pin-stripping, and Gold emblems, and the owner is asking...
Considering 100 series were $60,000+ when new, I’d imagine that there would be regular service records for them since people generally had their vehicles dealer serviced at that price point for many years. Only after moving past the first 7 years and an owner or two would records become more...
Hi all. You really helped me to decide to return a LC a couple of weeks ago because of issues found during a dealer inspection.
Keep it or Return it? 1999 LC with 93K Miles - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/keep-it-or-return-it-1999-lc-with-93k-miles.1334204/
Now I am looking at another LC...
Wow. It's been years since I've needed help here. I am an old newbie, having a '98 and '03 LC before (those are gone...kids.), and loved all the prior help and support.
I bought a '99 LC with 93K miles for $23K from a Southern California dealer with a 5 day, 250 mile return policy. I am in that...
First, I have searched here and elsewhere to troubleshoot this issue and get close, but not quite. Every time I get close, it comes down to reading a thread about how much "stock" sucks and you should replace everything with XY&Z - Crutchfield, and then turns into a how to modify wiring...
A couple of days ago I go to my friends house in my daily driven '98 LC and when leaving I can't turn the key in the ignition. Did all the usual stuff, eg. crank on the steering wheel, put in neutral via the button, and cussing. About the time I am ready to call AAA, I try one more time and it...
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I did some posting on my problem with a new to me white 2003 LC on a current vibration forum (https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/212963-98-lc100-drivetrain-vibration.html#post3233180) and it looks like my LC has a condition known as exhaust booming that has been covered...
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Yesterday I wanted some fresh air so I pressed to the button to pop the far rear windows open. They didn't and all my gauges went dead.
This happened several months ago and I changed the fuse and everything worked again and I through various means and methods figured out that I had a dead...
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All of my instrument gauges all died at the same time (gas, odometer, temp, fuel, etc.) so I knew it was a fuse, and sure enough, the 15 amp fuse under the steering wheel was blown.
Simple fix. I replaced the fuse.
Then within 24 hours it has blown again.
The only thing that I...
I think I need to take a break from working on my 1998 Cruiser.
On a recent trip on 85 to 90 degree days my wife commented that the AC did not feel that cold. I pretty much agreed and had seen many cans of refrigerant in the local auto store.
According to the can,and reading here, it...
The gas milage I get out of my stock '98 Cruiser has always seemed low from the time I got it from the previous owner. When I purchased it, one of the questions I asked him was, what do you thing the biggest negative of the Cruiser is?
He had only one answer: Gas Milage, or lack thereof.
Now...
Since I have been crawling around under my Cruiser a lot lately. I got to wondering what this part was that was bolted to the passenger side frame.
It looks useless, so I took it off. Maybe it was for shipping.
Any thoughts?
Lubing Universal Joints & Slide Yoke. Did I put to much it? (Added Picture post 25)
I just lubricated the universl joints and spider yoke (plus removed side steps!) and have a quick question.
When I squirt the grease in a couple of fittings the old grease comes out of the rubber gromet...
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Is this a coincidence? I just popped in (4 hours) new iridium plugs and new O2 sensors all the way around on my 98 LC. I get done and hook the negative battery terminal back up and start her up.
All my work is fine EXCEPT when I turned the radio on the antenna only went up about 4 or 5...
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Today I changed my oil and filter on my '98 LC to Mobil 1 Synth 5-30wt with no problem, except one.
I removed the plastic cover that gives better access to the drain plug and one of the brass (I think) threaded fasteners pulled out through the plastic skid plate. The cover itself is...
I was over at Gizmag.com and they had an interesting story/link to the 100 most reliable used vehicles over the last decade in the UK. A company out of the UK called Warranty Direct that is a private data collection company that resells its info to auto insururers compiled this list.
Here is...
I saw a great picture of Slees very modded Cruiser over in the trips forum. The rig looks great, and I think I see the front bumper I want for my 100.
Here is the link: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=2124847&postcount=82
I hope he doesn't mind.
I've been looking for info on short expedition ladders, and I don't even know if that is what they are called. In essence it is nothing more than a short ramp that can be used to overcome a large step or aid in getting out of sand.
I guess that I am surprised that I have not seen anyone using...
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I got my first LC about two monthes ago. It is a '98 and everything about it checked out mechanically. But the paint color still is not to my liking and there are the normal paint chips and small dings from being 9 years old. It is the dark gray color, I don't know the name, with grey...