Been looking for a decent 100 series for a few months. Finally settled on this 2000 with 275K miles, a few minor cosmetic issues, but with upgrades I would have done anyway- New 2.5" lift, new 33" tires, TJM front bumper and 12K winch.
Drove it 5 hours home today and have some questions about the things I think I need to fix-
It needs brake rotors, the fronts are warped. I notice some brake noises change depending on if I turn left, right or go straight. I think wheel bearings are loose although it tracks pretty good. While I'm replacing rotors and pads and front wheel bearings what other items need attention "while I'm in there"?
The radiator needs replaced and the AC is inoperative- This cruiser has very light corrosion like it spent a short time around salt, but the aluminum AC lines seem especially corroded. This cruiser has rear AC and I notice some of the rear AC lines look a bit mangled. Indicating they've been taken apart in an attempt to fix leaks that was not successful? I see I can get an AC condenser for without rear AC. Would that be a good way to simplify the AC system, eliminating those leaks? Or is deleting the rear AC more complex than that? I would like to replace the condenser same time as radiator.
Thanks for your help!
Drove it 5 hours home today and have some questions about the things I think I need to fix-
It needs brake rotors, the fronts are warped. I notice some brake noises change depending on if I turn left, right or go straight. I think wheel bearings are loose although it tracks pretty good. While I'm replacing rotors and pads and front wheel bearings what other items need attention "while I'm in there"?
The radiator needs replaced and the AC is inoperative- This cruiser has very light corrosion like it spent a short time around salt, but the aluminum AC lines seem especially corroded. This cruiser has rear AC and I notice some of the rear AC lines look a bit mangled. Indicating they've been taken apart in an attempt to fix leaks that was not successful? I see I can get an AC condenser for without rear AC. Would that be a good way to simplify the AC system, eliminating those leaks? Or is deleting the rear AC more complex than that? I would like to replace the condenser same time as radiator.
Thanks for your help!