2017 what have you done to your 4 x 4 lately?

[milemarker60]

The DeWalts are out of the rock climbing game and putting our efforts towards overlanding in the future. Just sold Mitch’s 80 and he’s buying my 100 I started to build. Kinda sad but kinda not. His old rig is heading to a nice MUD family in UT that will put it to good use.

 

[OverlandDad]

The DeWalts are out of the rock climbing game and putting our efforts towards overlanding in the future. Just sold Mitch’s 80 and he’s buying my 100 I started to build. Kinda sad but kinda not. His old rig is heading to a nice MUD family in UT that will put it to good use.

My Uncle was crushed but understood.

 

[milemarker60]

Day late. Solid within an hour of mud posting. I did pass along his number to the new owner if he develops buyer’s remorse.

 

[milemarker60]

Sad day for Mitch

 

[SammyT96LX450]

Washed the lx. today. Cause it was getting dusty.....

 

[trainrech]

Replaced CV boots, both sides, on the 100. Not sure what has been going on, but the old grease looked like chocolate milk in all 4 of the boots. Not a tough job, but having access to a lift and getting some assistance made the job go well.

 

[CrowleyFJ40]

Replaced CV boots, both sides, on the 100. Not sure what has been going on, but the old grease looked like chocolate milk in all 4 of the boots. Not a tough job, but having access to a lift and getting some assistance made the job go well.

That's what was in my 4Runner when I got it. Started leaking out really bad when I put the lift in. Went ahead and just replaced both of them because I was afraid of what wear may have been on the joints. Maybe that's what Toyota factory grease looks like?

 

[1MAC]

Installed White Knuckle Off-road step/sliders on the 200. Nicely made and instructions were very clear.

 

[2fpower]

Josh help me build the front axle for the next project vehicle.

 

[2fpower]

Next project is to undercoat the truck bed with Monstaliner.

 

[2fpower]

Almost forgot, current project is painting Utah. It's a Christmas miracle. Smurf style

 

[kc_chevota]

My sister and I did some painting this weekend as well.

 

[trainrech]

Some more overdue maintenance on the 100. Replaced the plugs and found 3 of the 8 seated but not tight whatsoever. Pretty evident from the picture which plugs were the culprits. Not sure if they had ever been replaced so at 154,000 miles probably worth the effort.

I had noticed both valve cover gaskets were leaking. When you can tighten the bolts with your fingers...go figure. Apparently they back themselves off over the years? Had replacement gaskets in hand, but will give this a few weeks and see if tightening the bolts takes care of them.

Crawled underneath and replaced oil in transfer case and rear differential. That crap smells.

 

[2fpower]

still working on the tow rig.

 

[2fpower]

Unfortunately the frame need some attention. One reason I bought the rig was because it came with the fifth wheel hitch. The installer welded metal to the frame, to connect the hitch, however his welding skills are not that great. And his painting skills were nonexistent. The rear bracket fell off when I tried to tweak it.

 

[kc_chevota]

Good thing you took it apart, pretty sketchy setup.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

so that was attached to a 5th wheel hitch in the bed? i thought they were supposed to go directly to the frame not the spring hanger.

 

[2fpower]

so that was attached to a 5th wheel hitch in the bed? i thought they were supposed to go directly to the frame not the spring hanger.

Don't know... will have to do research.

 

[StucknKS]

Cleaned up the garage this morning so I could squeeze Pete in there.

 

[half k cruiser]

View attachment 1608395 Cleaned up the garage this morning so I could squeeze Pete in there.

Looks like Pete's in need of a double swing-out 4x4 labs rear bumper ! Lucky you I know of one close by that's going up for sale this year.