I got my 100, Natasha, about 2 years ago now. She's a '99 and came with a 2" OME lift, stock rear locker, and a broken CV joint. Since then, we've had our ups and downs: she's had her fair share of issues. But I think we've got things working now. We are in AZ, and like getting out quite a bit. I've been a member for a little while because I was looking for some technical help a while back. I'll list some of the problems/solutions below (The Saga).
Problem: Broken CV
Solution: Replace both CVs and install Slee diff drop.
Problem: Crunched rear bumper, and bent lower control arm (from extracting the car) in Utah
Solution: Custom bumper built by my brother, and installed used control arm.
Problem: Engine immobilzer wouldn't turn off.
Solution: (After many dead ends) New master key, and new immobilizer antenna.
Problem: Crunched rocker panels from sliding on snowy shelf road.
Solution: (Recent) Custom sliders built by my brother.
Problem: Leaky rear axle seal.
Solution: Replace rear axle seal (x2 after doing incorrectly the first time).
Problem: Worn lower ball joints.
Solution: Pressed in new ball joints.
Problem: Ventilation fan stopped working (an issue during AZ summers)
Solution: (After much time spent diagnosing) Replace fan relay.
Problem: Engine immobilizer malfunction (again!!)
Solution: Replace fuse box. The fuses were not blowing, but melting. Also, replaced sending unit on gas tank because that had crapped out too.
Problem: Bent exhaust pipe after getting stuck
Solution: New section of exhaust pipe, and routing it differently to (hopefully) avoid that again.
Problem: Complete brake failure, warning lights, and warning noise
Solution: (After much time spent diagnosing) Replaced entire brake pump/master cylinder assembly. The solenoids on the assembly stopped working. Replaced one brake relay. This was pricey.
Problem: Truck pulling oddly while turning driving up hill. I was convinced it was something with the steering, but figured out it was the differential disintegrating after it blew up. This makes perfect sense in retrospect.
Solution: Gears and an ARB locker from Just Differentials.
Problem: All front axle and drive shaft seals leak after I had the ARB installed.
Solution: New front axle seals.
Problem: Bent lower control arm after sticking it on a rock. (Same one as before)
Solution: Yet another used control arm (still waiting for it to arrive).
Modifications/Upgrades during repair:
2" OME Lift
Slee Diff Drop
ARB front bumper
10,000 lb. Superwinch
ANZO lights
Stock Rear Locker
ARB Front Locker- wired into stock 80 series switch and dash light (I'll make a post about this wiring)
Constant Duty ViAir compressor with 2.5 gallon tank
Custom Sliders
Custom Rear Bumper (I'll make a post about this build).
Current Status:
Problem: Broken CV
Solution: Replace both CVs and install Slee diff drop.
Problem: Crunched rear bumper, and bent lower control arm (from extracting the car) in Utah
Solution: Custom bumper built by my brother, and installed used control arm.
People ask how I managed this, as the road appears flat. It wasn't flat, but I'm still not sure how I managed this one. The rear end slid over instead of going over the rock.
Problem: Engine immobilzer wouldn't turn off.
Solution: (After many dead ends) New master key, and new immobilizer antenna.
Problem: Crunched rocker panels from sliding on snowy shelf road.
Solution: (Recent) Custom sliders built by my brother.
Whoops!
Problem: Leaky rear axle seal.
Solution: Replace rear axle seal (x2 after doing incorrectly the first time).
Problem: Worn lower ball joints.
Solution: Pressed in new ball joints.
Problem: Ventilation fan stopped working (an issue during AZ summers)
Solution: (After much time spent diagnosing) Replace fan relay.
Problem: Engine immobilizer malfunction (again!!)
Solution: Replace fuse box. The fuses were not blowing, but melting. Also, replaced sending unit on gas tank because that had crapped out too.
Problem: Bent exhaust pipe after getting stuck
Solution: New section of exhaust pipe, and routing it differently to (hopefully) avoid that again.
Bending the exhaust pipe. Whoops!
Problem: Complete brake failure, warning lights, and warning noise
Solution: (After much time spent diagnosing) Replaced entire brake pump/master cylinder assembly. The solenoids on the assembly stopped working. Replaced one brake relay. This was pricey.
Problem: Truck pulling oddly while turning driving up hill. I was convinced it was something with the steering, but figured out it was the differential disintegrating after it blew up. This makes perfect sense in retrospect.
Solution: Gears and an ARB locker from Just Differentials.
Problem: All front axle and drive shaft seals leak after I had the ARB installed.
Solution: New front axle seals.
Problem: Bent lower control arm after sticking it on a rock. (Same one as before)
Solution: Yet another used control arm (still waiting for it to arrive).
Modifications/Upgrades during repair:
2" OME Lift
Slee Diff Drop
ARB front bumper
10,000 lb. Superwinch
ANZO lights
Stock Rear Locker
ARB Front Locker- wired into stock 80 series switch and dash light (I'll make a post about this wiring)
Constant Duty ViAir compressor with 2.5 gallon tank
Custom Sliders
Custom Rear Bumper (I'll make a post about this build).
Current Status:
At Chiva Falls near Tucson, AZ
Getting through "The Squeeze" on the Sutherland Trail near Tucson, AZ.
