Just got this 1999 100 series with center and rear lockers 3 weeks ago. Iv gone on two weekend off-roading adventures so far to establish the baseline. I have been obsessively reading the forums until I just made an account. I don’t know too much about cars but I love to learn. Here’s some changes and observations. So far:
- changed to original wheel and tires
- Synthetic oil change
- Had mechanic check and top off fluids
- Changed front breaks that needed changing
- Flush break fluid
- Took of side steps
- Purchased in Los Angeles but car had some time in Washington, no frame rust just some coloring of exhaust and etc
- Iv been tracking the coolant level, it’s on the “low side” but car is running well and no issues.
- I smelled gas in the cabin on a hot day in the trails, I have been tracking the gas tank pressure. Pressure is being held well but considering changing the cap.
- I slept in the back on my last trip, realized the back latch doesn’t work from the inside. I will need to look for a fix for this.
- My moonroof doesn’t work, I hear the motor try to work but no movement.
- I’m amazed how great this car is off roading, I’ll upload a video of a steep hill I climbed with this baby while on 2 A/T tires in the back and 2 all season tires in the front
- Antenna is broken
- I bought a grease gun to grease the drive shaft this week (dug deep into the forums debates vs factory recommendations on this)
- Many upgrades to consider, should be coming shortly (if these places ever stock up again)
