I’d remove the heavy wheels while you’re at it to help remove some rotational weight to give drivetrain and suspension components a break......and then give the wheels to me.
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Awesome man! I’m very excited to see this next part of the build. Which RTT do you have in mind? I wanna get one too.
Seems like you're covering your bases pretty well! What kind of daily are you thinking about? Sedan? SUV? Truck?
If you wanted to be real meticulous maybe consider replacing the PCV valve & hoses while you're in there. Super easy. You mentioned you replaced the steering rack, did that include the return line back to the reservoir that is a notorious source for leaking? I just bought a replacement for mine but haven't gotten around to changing it out yet.
I’d remove the heavy wheels while you’re at it to help remove some rotational weight to give drivetrain and suspension components a break......and then give the wheels to me.
That's a good idea. I forgot the charcoal evap canister as well, might do that since I had a fuel boil issue at altitude last year.@ikarus I'll second the vacuum hoses.
I also suggest the fuel filter depending on your mileage. It is true they rarely fail and you won't be stranded but they are a filter and depending on your mileage it may benefit from a new one. Inexpensive and simple enough job.
I saw more of the fuel boiling thing at this year's HIH then any other year previous. My working unscientific theories are the canisters are getting another year older, so more clogged. I also feel that more ethanol in the gas combined with altitude and high temps inflates the issue.That's a good idea. I forgot the charcoal evap canister as well, might do that since I had a fuel boil issue at altitude last year.
I saw more of the fuel boiling thing at this year's HIH then any other year previous. My working unscientific theories are the canisters are getting another year older, so more clogged. I also feel that more ethanol in the gas combined with altitude and high temps inflates the issue.
One thing for you to consider. I work from home so my LX doesn't get regular driving and will sit idle weeks at a time. I don't have the fuel boil issue. Talking with some other folks it seems plausible that letting the truck sit for an extended period allows the canister to dry out a bit. If you are moving to a different daily and your LX will sit between camp trips, you may see a decrease in the fuel boiling.
An additional comment about the RTT. We have a Tepui which has a mattress the width of a queen. It has been great for my wife and I but now that we have a 6 month old sleeping up there with us, I am eyeing the iKamper so we can move to a king size mattress.
I found this trail spare thread a while back and it seems to have most anything that could cause trouble on the trail. I am working my way up to having all of these spares. If you have most of the PM done then it seems like just having spares for the rest makes sense. The first post was updated to include the items that were recommended throughout the thread.
What spare parts to carry
What spare parts to carry and Tools I am use to carrying a good number of spare parts in case I break down somewhere. Fuses, Relays, hose, axles, seals, etc. I already bought a spare CV axle with the two seals what else do people carry? (I am updating the list as I get inputs from...forum.ih8mud.com
If you haven't replaced the tensioner and idler pulley bearing that would be a good idea. They are quite cheap. I believe under $10 each according to 2001LC.
The other item that I thought was interesting was keeping the starter contacts as trail spares. This way worst case scenario you could rebuild the starter if it goes out.
Curious if you've hit any desert mud (the really fine, clay type after a rain) with the Coopers. Been generally happy with my k02s but they are useless in that fine mud, no grip at all.
Haha. Maybe I'm just ignorant, but I think my STT Pros ride surprisingly well. With everything I read here I thought I was in for a horrendous, loud ride with AT Mud tires.I've got maybe 25-30k on mine now and have had good even wear. I tend to keep my fronts at 36-38 psi and rears at 40. I rotate all 5 every 5k oil change. Road noise is more than the ATs that came off (Nitto Terra Grappler) but I've never once thought the noise was intrusive. Not mentioned by any passengers either.
I will say, they ride like s***, but I attribute that to being E rated.
Super slick clay/mud has been the only thing they weren't awesome in. I try to avoid mud but sometimes, you're SOL and need to go through it. Otherwise, they've been fantastic on road/ off road and have taken my LX almost everywhere I've pointed it.
Haha. Maybe I'm just ignorant, but I think my STT Pros ride surprisingly well. With everything I read here I thought I was in for a horrendous, loud ride with AT Mud tires.
How did you like the Terra Grapplers?
Have you noticed any cupping with those st maxx tires? I had the st maxx on my last car and by the time I hit 30-40k they were terribly cupped and had a ton of road noise. That was with proper inflation, rotation every 5k, and correct alignment. If it wasn't for the cupping I'd probably put them on my LX.
Got it, that makes sense. I'll probably just have to bite the bullet and run MT's for the summer and Snows in the winter. I've had a few similar experiences with mud that were not fun.
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