2001LC
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Factory skids bolts, are a great option. Whatever you do, don't use stainless steel.
Knewstance 1998 Restoration/Build
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Great restoration and build thread! Love the progress you've made and some great info for other owners.
ElHefe
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More details on the upgraded radio would be great.
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I agree! Some of mine were shaved off a little bit, some were too short. The kit comes with some steel bolts (I believe 8.4 grade) and they do just fine.
Thanks! It's been a lot of work, but I've learned a ton as I've done everything.
It is a "Dual" brand I found on Amazon for about $260. I know it's not the highest quality, but it does all of the things that I want it to (Android Auto/Apple Carplay) and is a much bigger screen than most others available on the market right now.
ElHefe
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Awesome. Did you use an adapter?
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I used the Metra 70-8112 harness to avoid cutting the main factory harness. Then I ran 4x 8' speaker wires directly from the new headunit down to the amp and then wired the speakers directly to the headunit, bypassing the amp completely. I tried it both ways, this ended up being much better sound quality.
What did you use to repair the torn leather on the drivers side rear seat?
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I bought an entire new second row out of a newer model
Well, that’s one way to repair the seat. lol
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Right lol
My main motivation was to gain the LATCH carseat system from the newer models. It ended up being less expensive than up doing the Lseat.com skins like I did for the front seats.
What are you guys using to clean the filthy carpets that makes a good difference?
Amazon product ASIN B0727NJZNV
good cleaning solution
pressure washer
carpet shampooer
any combo of the above should help.
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I used both simple green or oxy clean with a wet rag and would scrub then rinse it frequently. Later I ended up using a carpet cleaner. That worked fine.
I think something like the drill brush would work better though!
Best thing I found for carpets was a small bissel steamer and vacuum. Think it's called a mighty green. Spray water on, agitate with a brush, and remove with the vac.
Great info, guys, thanks for sharing. These carpets look filthy so quickly and cleaner ones make such a big difference. Now I remember again why I never like beige interiors and prefer black interiors.
So I am a detailer and for carpets I use a few things. You can use Resolve or Folex or Superior Products Zap It from O'Reilly then use a drill brush to agitate then use a carpet extractor. That is the best method I have found to clean carpet.
Perfect, thank you. I might have to try all of them on mine.....
They are all 3 great and work very well. I used all 3 a few months ago when I took the seats out of a 2008 4runner that had never had an interior detail and all 3 were amazing. I do like the Resolve a little better because it leaves a nice clean fresh smell.
I will give it a try and see what the results will be. I shall post before and after pics
