Cream Puff Build Thread (1 Viewer)

[MattyO]

Updates from recent trips. Lots of adventures in this 100. Almost at 220k miles and still going strong.

 

[MattyO]

Had some loud popping in the front end. Found the culprit and replaced them with some Trail Tailor links.

 

[fooldall1]

Nice Küat!

 

[SAH]

Updates from recent trips. Lots of adventures in this 100. Almost at 220k miles and still going strong.

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Where this river crossing be? I'm just across the line in Newnan Ga.

 

[bamabrock]

Where this river crossing be? I'm just across the line in Newnan Ga.

looks like little river canyon. the rangers there are writing tickets lately for "muddy" trucks claiming people are destroying the roads on purpose.

 

[MattyO]

Where this river crossing be? I'm just across the line in Newnan Ga.

Yeah it is the wildlife management area near Little River Canyon.

 

[MattyO]

Been a while since I updated. Really not much maintenance to be had. Added Freedom UCA, oil changes and tire rotations. Have done a few upgrades. Prinsu Rack w/ LED Lightbar and Awning. Diode Dynamics Pro Series Lights to replace my Amazon special lights that were chipped and looked light crap. Just rolled over 240k miles. Not much planned for the future except keeping it running. I have ordered new AHC globes, so will be replacing those. Best vehicle I have ever owned.

 

[TRDdrew]

looking great

 

[MattyO]

Few more shots from various adventures in the last year.

 

[MattyO]

The Cream Puff is still doing great and has taken us on many adventures this year. Spring Break camping trip to FL and then to Shenandoah NP via the BRP. Great family times and the vehicle always performs flawlessly. I have done a good bit or maintenance over the past year. New globes and AHC flush. Globes had 245k on them and were right at 7 on the low to high test. Easy job that offered a great improvement in ride quality. I had to replace the power steering system due to using a stop leak product. Local shop replaced pump, lines, and reservoir using OEM parts. Also replaced valve cover gaskets that were leaking. Front CV’s were also replaced due to leaks and torn boots. I went back with aftermarket because the cost of OEM’s is crazy. Last set of aftermarket’s made it 3 years and only cost $200 per side. Also replaced rotors and pads all around. Next project is bushing refresh, index torsion bars, and get AHC pressures as good as I can. Here are some pics of recent trips and parts about to go in.

 

[MattyO]

Few more pics. Love this rig. It recently got an exterior detail and looks great now! Also added the Ironman awning a while back and a new set of BFG AT's. I loved the Wild Peaks, but the cost is sky high now. Never thought BFG's would be less expensive than the Falkens, but they are.

Future mods are to add a single rear drawer so I can get some organization. I need one rear seat, but I have the fridge permanently mounted in the rear and plan to reuse the Dometic slide on top of the ARB drawer with fit kit. Also, in our area scheduling auto repairs is a week or more out. We want to have a backup vehicle in case one of ours goes down and looking at potentially getting an 80 Series!

 

[MattyO]

Indexed the torsion bars today. Man what a pain. Please note the write-up has a glaring error in the direction to adjust. I think not reading that cost me 2 hours. I got it finished though and it greatly helped my AHC pressures. See before and after readings.

I also installed the OEM TB reinforcement plates while I was in there. And I fixed my broken center console latch!

 

[M RED]

Greath build thread! How is the size of this working for your family? I have 4 kids myself, and it seems they are really packed in tight in that 3rd row..
Do you think you may out grow those seats? Ever wish for a larger vehicle?

 

[MattyO]

Its perfect for us. For camping trips I have an overlanding trailer I pull behind. My wife has a 200 Series and she has no need for larger car either.

 

[MattyO]

Been wanting to add a single drawer for quite a while. Finally pulled the trigger around Black Friday due to some good discounts. Purchased through AVO because they are local to me. Install wasn’t bad, took my time and made sure I had it all right. Took about 3 hours. Some pics.

 

[WTB]

Been wanting to add a single drawer for quite a while. Finally pulled the trigger around Black Friday due to some good discounts. Purchased through AVO because they are local to me. Install wasn’t bad, took my time and made sure I had it all right. Took about 3 hours. Some pics.

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Love the build! What fridge did you go with?

 

[MattyO]

Love the build! What fridge did you go with?

It’s a Dometic 50