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SILVER Star
Truck will be based line to make it as Reliable as Possible.
Truck from Columbus Ohio, I'm 3rd Owner, 200K and Most Maintenance Records.
Has 2023 4 Runner Rims & Tires as Owner wanted to keep Aftermarket Rims
Issues - Solutions
Run VIN# to get Lexus Service History - Done
No Mud Sticker - Add Mud Sticker on Rear End
KDSS Oild Needs Changed - Thinking Aftermarket Fluid Since OEM is $75 - No KDSSS Per Lexus Build Sheet
Tranny Fluid Likely Never Changed - Drain, Measure, Replace with Aisin ATF WS - Change by Dilution to Protect Torque Converter - Drained & Replaced 10 Qts
Replace Broken Wheel Stud - Dorman Part - Done
Rear Airbags Leaking - Already Replaced with MOOG Coils (Part # 81045) and Airlift Bags (Part #60809) and MOOG Spring Isolators (Part #160061) for Top of Springs.
forum.ih8mud.com
Suspension Compressor Toast - Remove and Maybe Replace ($150 Ebay)? Plumb Air Lift Bags to Shrader Valve and Mount Valve. - Done
Replace Cabin and Engine Air Filters with Densos from RockAuto.com (Buy 2 of each, apply 5% Discount Code) - Done
Spare Tire Trashed - Corrosion - Sand Blast & Repaint with VHT - Get used Tire for Replacement - Went another Route. Bought New Tire Ebay ($105 and Used Tire Ebay ($45). All Tires and Wheels Match. Sell Original Spare??
Replaced Center Diff and Rear Diff Oil - Done
Rust under Passenger Brake Light - Remove Housing, Wire Wheel, Naval Jelly, Brake Parts Cleaner then Prime & Paint - Done
Remove Rear Hitch Plate - Weld and Bolt on Hitch Step from Ebay - $40 - Bolts Snapped off - Drill & Easy Out - Bought Drawtite Hitch Amazon $200 - Need to Relocate Light Harness
Replace Incandescent Interior & Runner Board Lights with LEDs - Done
Rusty Chassis - Wire Brush, Compressed Air, 2 Gallons Fluid Film - Done
Remove Sagging Rear Door Cargo Net and Replace with Folding Table from Ebay - Done
Clean Fuel Door, Door Sills and Hatch - Simple Green & Toothbrush - Done
Check Condition of Wipers Front & Rear - Order 2 Sets Denso Rock Auto (Buy 2 of each, apply 5% Discount Code) - Done
Order 10 Qty Case of Oil Filters - YZ-D3 - Already have from 80 Series
Leather Treatment - Apply Lexol or Griots Garage
Protect Cargo Carpet - Order cut to Fit Rubber Cargo Mat from Amazon and cut to Fit - Thinking DIY Drawer Setup.
Wire Wheel and Paint Exhaust Rust with VHT Silver Very High Temp Ceramic - Done
Check and Replace Missing Bulbs in Interior Switches - Ordered - Arriving 3-28-23
Replace Squealing Idler Pulley - Replace with Nachi bearing - Ordered SKF RockAuto $36 - See Post Below - Done
Order Tools for Timing Belt Replacement - Crank Tool, Caps to stop Leaks, etc
Replace Power Steering Fluid with New Full Synthetic ATF- Ordered - Done
Purchase Front Brake Backer Plates - Ebay $80 for LH & RH
Replace Backup Lights with LEDs - Amazon 4770 Bulb after Removing Rear Door Panel - Done
Replace Fog Lights with LEDs from Ebay - Ordered - Failed Bulbs too Tall
Polish Out Headlights with 3M Kit in Drill - Ordered Ebay - Done
Remove Wheel Speed Sensors (433mhz and Replace with Denso 333mhz) and Program with TechStream - Ordered Sensors Rock Auto - Use Highlift Jack Under Hitch to Break Tire Bead and Install Senor
Rusted Power Steering Line - See if Available Aftermarket - Available for $100 - Replace when doing Timing Belt
Exhaust Pipe Cracked at Flange Behind Muffler - Manaflow?? or Sleeve with Stainless?
Parking Brake Lever Not Ratcheting - Remove & Clean -
Sagging Covers Under Seat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxM3SB2swlY
Truck from Columbus Ohio, I'm 3rd Owner, 200K and Most Maintenance Records.
Has 2023 4 Runner Rims & Tires as Owner wanted to keep Aftermarket Rims
Issues - Solutions
Run VIN# to get Lexus Service History - Done
No Mud Sticker - Add Mud Sticker on Rear End
Tranny Fluid Likely Never Changed - Drain, Measure, Replace with Aisin ATF WS - Change by Dilution to Protect Torque Converter - Drained & Replaced 10 Qts
Replace Broken Wheel Stud - Dorman Part - Done
Rear Airbags Leaking - Already Replaced with MOOG Coils (Part # 81045) and Airlift Bags (Part #60809) and MOOG Spring Isolators (Part #160061) for Top of Springs.
SouthernSS – Combo Spring and Air Bag Setup
Yeah the video up top shows the dude installing. Basically what I did. Here’s a better shot, maybe I made the hole too far from the center. Yeah definitely too far from the center. Time to make it bigger haha
forum.ih8mud.com
Suspension Compressor Toast - Remove and Maybe Replace ($150 Ebay)? Plumb Air Lift Bags to Shrader Valve and Mount Valve. - Done
Replace Cabin and Engine Air Filters with Densos from RockAuto.com (Buy 2 of each, apply 5% Discount Code) - Done
Spare Tire Trashed - Corrosion - Sand Blast & Repaint with VHT - Get used Tire for Replacement - Went another Route. Bought New Tire Ebay ($105 and Used Tire Ebay ($45). All Tires and Wheels Match. Sell Original Spare??
Replaced Center Diff and Rear Diff Oil - Done
Rust under Passenger Brake Light - Remove Housing, Wire Wheel, Naval Jelly, Brake Parts Cleaner then Prime & Paint - Done
Remove Rear Hitch Plate - Weld and Bolt on Hitch Step from Ebay - $40 - Bolts Snapped off - Drill & Easy Out - Bought Drawtite Hitch Amazon $200 - Need to Relocate Light Harness
Replace Incandescent Interior & Runner Board Lights with LEDs - Done
Rusty Chassis - Wire Brush, Compressed Air, 2 Gallons Fluid Film - Done
Remove Sagging Rear Door Cargo Net and Replace with Folding Table from Ebay - Done
Clean Fuel Door, Door Sills and Hatch - Simple Green & Toothbrush - Done
Check Condition of Wipers Front & Rear - Order 2 Sets Denso Rock Auto (Buy 2 of each, apply 5% Discount Code) - Done
Order 10 Qty Case of Oil Filters - YZ-D3 - Already have from 80 Series
Leather Treatment - Apply Lexol or Griots Garage
Protect Cargo Carpet - Order cut to Fit Rubber Cargo Mat from Amazon and cut to Fit - Thinking DIY Drawer Setup.
Wire Wheel and Paint Exhaust Rust with VHT Silver Very High Temp Ceramic - Done
Check and Replace Missing Bulbs in Interior Switches - Ordered - Arriving 3-28-23
Replace Squealing Idler Pulley - Replace with Nachi bearing - Ordered SKF RockAuto $36 - See Post Below - Done
Order Tools for Timing Belt Replacement - Crank Tool, Caps to stop Leaks, etc
Replace Power Steering Fluid with New Full Synthetic ATF- Ordered - Done
Purchase Front Brake Backer Plates - Ebay $80 for LH & RH
Replace Backup Lights with LEDs - Amazon 4770 Bulb after Removing Rear Door Panel - Done
Replace Fog Lights with LEDs from Ebay - Ordered - Failed Bulbs too Tall
Polish Out Headlights with 3M Kit in Drill - Ordered Ebay - Done
Remove Wheel Speed Sensors (433mhz and Replace with Denso 333mhz) and Program with TechStream - Ordered Sensors Rock Auto - Use Highlift Jack Under Hitch to Break Tire Bead and Install Senor
Rusted Power Steering Line - See if Available Aftermarket - Available for $100 - Replace when doing Timing Belt
Exhaust Pipe Cracked at Flange Behind Muffler - Manaflow?? or Sleeve with Stainless?
Parking Brake Lever Not Ratcheting - Remove & Clean -
Sagging Covers Under Seat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxM3SB2swlY
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