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very liberal application of lanolin. I should drive it on dirt road so it doesn't look as tacky. It's thicker than fluid film.Is that oil and grease everywhere under the truck or a very liberal spray of undercoating?
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very liberal application of lanolin. I should drive it on dirt road so it doesn't look as tacky. It's thicker than fluid film.Is that oil and grease everywhere under the truck or a very liberal spray of undercoating?
I replaced the brake pads with one for 100 series. I got them from mcgeorge Toyotaare you replacing calipers with OEM brakes or are these an improvement? Curious if I need to add brake upgrade to my list too.
must smell like a sheep processing plant when near your truckvery liberal application of lanolin. I should drive it on dirt road so it doesn't look as tacky. It's thicker than fluid film.
It definitely was. Almost a year later, the smell has pretty much disappeared. Now it just looks like a major engine leak.must smell like a sheep processing plant when near your truck
(I speak from experience ewwww)
Project | Component | Part Name (Part Number) | Installed On |
Steering Linkage | Tie/Relay Rod End | 555 Tie Rod End Kit | |
Steering Damper | Dobinsons | 3/31/2023 | |
Front Suspension | Panhard Rod | Dobinsons Adjustable Panhard Rod | 3/31/2023 |
Sway Bar Links | x2 9017914019 nut x2 4880260120 link | ||
Sway Bar Bushings | x2 4881560070 bushing x2 9038511021 bushing x2 9056010275 bushing spacer x2 9111261045 stabilizer bolt | ||
Front Radius Arms | x4 4870260050 bushing x4 9017916015 nut x4 9011916003 bolt x2 4806160010 bushing x2 9017018007 nut x2 9020119011 washer x2 9010518006 | ||
Rear Suspension | Panhard Rod | Dobinsons Adjustable Panhard Rod | |
Sway Bar Links | x2 9017908062 nut x4 9094802126 retainer x4 4881730010 link bushing x4 9011908834 bracket bolts x2 4880260030 link x2 9111261045 link bolt x2 9418041000 link nut | ||
Sway Bar | 4880560021 | ||
Sway Bar Bushing | x2 4881526020 bushing x2 4882360030 bushing cover x4 bushing cover bolts | ||
Upper Control Arms | Dobinsons Adjustable UCA | ||
Lower Control Arms | Dobinsons Adjustable LCA | ||
Shock Absorbers | x2 4853169545 |
I just got the message from the shop but once I get the images from their inspection, I'll post it over here. If the sway bar itself isn't broken then I'll return it.Sway bar is broken, or the rubber bushings are worn out, the mounts for the bushings has come loose, or the end links are broken/disconnected??
Photos would help if posted up.
Just got word from the shop and they informed me that it was the end link on the driver side that broke. I will return the sway bar as that's still in good condition.I just got the message from the shop but once I get the images from their inspection, I'll post it over here. If the sway bar itself isn't broken then I'll return it.
What's the end result for the fuel cell? A new one or can they patch it some how?Just got word from the shop and they informed me that it was the end link on the driver side that broke. I will return the sway bar as that's still in good condition.
As far as the fuel leak goes, they found the rust holes on the forward part of the fuel tank towards the top. One of the insulation came off and collected debris.
The shop ordered a new fuel tank from the dealer and will replace the old fuel pump as preventive measure since the old one will be removed anyway.What's the end result for the fuel cell? A new one or can they patch it some how?
Glad you're able to move forward!
I need to update mine again soon
Nice.The shop ordered a new fuel tank from the dealer and will replace the old fuel pump as preventive measure since the old one will be removed anyway.
Once I get it back next week, I'll work on replacing the rest of the suspension myself.
I'm not looking forward to replacing the bushing on the front radius arms...
Yeah! I'm on the same boat in terms of what kind of build it's going to be. I want to keep the look stock and not put a heavy bumper. My front bumper has a hudge dent and the paint is peeling off. I'm going to buy the bumper from the dealer and keep the stock look outside. Underneath though, I've already upgraded the front panhard and steering damper to Dobinsons, and for the rear I will go Dobinsons for control arms and panhard rod. I just ordered the replacement bushings for the sway bars from the dealer. The springs and front shocks are still in good condition and I bought a pair of rear shocks from the dealer last year but haven't installed them yet.Nice.
I was going to replace the fuel filter a few months ago but the PO replaced it, unbeknonst to me, just prior to purchase. Shop said it looked "Really good" and had toyota stamped on it...so, it's OEM.
Considering I've only put 23K miles on it since buying it almost 8 years ago, they said it wasn't worth changing out. BUT, it's on my list once I hit 250k on the OD (Currently at 222,xxx).
I'm looking at suspension options; I keep bouncing back and forth between OEM Stock Spring replacements and really good shocks or the OME 2" lift kit. Ultimately I'll place a swing out on the rear by @GGM - 1) because I like his gear and 2) I would like to retain the stock bumper. The ARB dual rear swing out is SUPER nice and sturdy but, I don't really want to drop $3500 (plus shipping) on that. PLUS, I'm still not sure what I'm going to set my rig up for. I don't want to crawl all over rocks but I definitely want something to get me a little more into the back areas...which a LC definitely does, but...a little more but without having to climb a sheer rockface, you know?
Then I'll go for the front ARB bumper and winch...I don't know if stock OEM springs will do the job for that. Ultimately, I'll probably go with 305 tires to round it out.
Sway bar is broken, or the rubber bushings are worn out, the mounts for the bushings has come loose, or the end links are broken/disconnected??
Photos would help if posted up.
the guy mentioned aftermarket suspensions for parts and labor: control arms, steering damper, track and sway bars, shocks and springs.$6k for a suspension refresh? Damn, that's like the HIGH end if you grabbed OME or Ironman4x4 and had them do it! What does the "refresh" consist of?
I'm looking at a 2.5" OME lift with steering dampener and bushings for $950 (~$300 off retail) through a buddy of mine who can get them through his work.
Glad you have some movement on your rig!
not sure. I just went oem.I was looking for the NAPA "eclipse" brake calipers that are mentioned. Don't seem to find them, see the NAPA Adaptive line. Are these the same? Thanks.