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I saw that thread and thought about it... how was it totaled? I'd be concerned something was bent.
I think it was rolled on ice/snow on the road. Not sure. You can bet the wheels, rear bumper and sliders aren't bent. Don't know if the brush bar on the front bumper got tagged or not.
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I've sent a PM to 2manycruisers... curious for some before pics. Actually after pics would be good to see buy probably painful!
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DT Headers ordered... should ship next week
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- #47
1/2 a lift...
the rear is done...
the rear is done...
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funny story...
so Paul and I started the lift this afternoon and quickly ran into a snag... the top nut of the rear shock is 22mm (7/8") and there's not enough room for a socket. I didn't have a wrench that size so off to Lowe's, then Sears. I returned and we got the first shock off along with the hockey puck (Cushion). We opened the first new shock box and it had two hockey pucks and four specialty washers. I knew from the OME lift on the forty that the pucks sandwiched the mounting plate but didn't recall the specific stack up.
Paul started a quick thread search while I called Slee Off Road to see if someone was still there at 4:30 on a Friday... sure enough the phone was answered promptly and I asked to speak with someone regarding a "simple question about the shock installation". With an audible smile, the gentleman said he might be able to help so I explained the situation... he replied that there is a diagram on the plastic plastic packaging but apparently my did not have one. He then said that the original shock and the replacement shock install the same and there should be a bushing on top and below the shock mount. About then I figured out that the other puck was still on top of the shock mount... sure enough it was up there out of sight.
With it in hand I could stack the new washers and pucks back on...
I thanked the gentleman on the phone and asked his name... Christo he replied.
so Paul and I started the lift this afternoon and quickly ran into a snag... the top nut of the rear shock is 22mm (7/8") and there's not enough room for a socket. I didn't have a wrench that size so off to Lowe's, then Sears. I returned and we got the first shock off along with the hockey puck (Cushion). We opened the first new shock box and it had two hockey pucks and four specialty washers. I knew from the OME lift on the forty that the pucks sandwiched the mounting plate but didn't recall the specific stack up.
Paul started a quick thread search while I called Slee Off Road to see if someone was still there at 4:30 on a Friday... sure enough the phone was answered promptly and I asked to speak with someone regarding a "simple question about the shock installation". With an audible smile, the gentleman said he might be able to help so I explained the situation... he replied that there is a diagram on the plastic plastic packaging but apparently my did not have one. He then said that the original shock and the replacement shock install the same and there should be a bushing on top and below the shock mount. About then I figured out that the other puck was still on top of the shock mount... sure enough it was up there out of sight.
With it in hand I could stack the new washers and pucks back on... I thanked the gentleman on the phone and asked his name... Christo he replied.
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Nice. Did you get the diff drop?
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- #50
yes, the complete kit from Slee... it will be part of tomorrow's
ingCurrently reading up on experiences of others...
My Christo story:
Deb and I showed up on his door step with check book and trailer in tow.
We were all set to pick up an OME suspension component as well as all the other bolt on stuff (bumpers and sliders, diff drop kit).
When Christo found out the rig had the optional hydraulic suspension he talked us out of the OME suggesting we install his electronic height control override and leave things as they were. In additional to providing hydraulic-dampening and ride-quality selections, this factory option has three height settings. Low for loading grandma at the curb, normal for the highway and high for off road. The low and high settings are speed sensitive - the low only works at zero mph, and high only in low range and less than 18 mph. Christo's circuit overrides these speed and transfer case settings allowing the high setting to persist (and presumably the low setting for a low rider effect). He said this might be all we need WITH the caveat that we don't exceed a final system specification: weight.
If the vehicle exceeds a certain GVW the system will not allow the high setting.
Well, guess what?
Our first off road test drive saw the system not staying in high mode - which we kinda needed given the clearance we needed on the trail. The rig was empty and we had not even installed the rear bumper and winch yet.
My fears concerning this highly complex system of pipes, reservoirs, controllers, sensors, accumulators, switches and computers was born out. It took Robbie and I the better part of two days to rip it all out (including me getting a face full of hydraulic fluid).
Now we have a nice simple, reliable suspension system -OME!
(by the way, the factory torsion bars make a nice-sounding wind chime).
If only the complex and poorly designed navigation/entertainment/climate system could be replaced as easily....
Deb and I showed up on his door step with check book and trailer in tow.
We were all set to pick up an OME suspension component as well as all the other bolt on stuff (bumpers and sliders, diff drop kit).
When Christo found out the rig had the optional hydraulic suspension he talked us out of the OME suggesting we install his electronic height control override and leave things as they were. In additional to providing hydraulic-dampening and ride-quality selections, this factory option has three height settings. Low for loading grandma at the curb, normal for the highway and high for off road. The low and high settings are speed sensitive - the low only works at zero mph, and high only in low range and less than 18 mph. Christo's circuit overrides these speed and transfer case settings allowing the high setting to persist (and presumably the low setting for a low rider effect). He said this might be all we need WITH the caveat that we don't exceed a final system specification: weight.
If the vehicle exceeds a certain GVW the system will not allow the high setting.
Well, guess what?
Our first off road test drive saw the system not staying in high mode - which we kinda needed given the clearance we needed on the trail. The rig was empty and we had not even installed the rear bumper and winch yet.
My fears concerning this highly complex system of pipes, reservoirs, controllers, sensors, accumulators, switches and computers was born out. It took Robbie and I the better part of two days to rip it all out (including me getting a face full of hydraulic fluid).
Now we have a nice simple, reliable suspension system -OME!
(by the way, the factory torsion bars make a nice-sounding wind chime).
If only the complex and poorly designed navigation/entertainment/climate system could be replaced as easily....
If you search the 100 forum, you'll see there is somebody working on some pigtails and harness mapping to retrofit the factory nav/radio/climate to an older, simpler separate system.
Is there a 'sweet spot' for the 100 series? By this I mean one without hydraulic suspension, with rear locker, with rear A/C, without Nav, plus whatever else is important for those planning to equip one for off-roading? LX or LC?
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1999 was the only year you could get all the goodies without all the crappy things. The main negative of that year is a weaker front diff. But that can be easily fixed with an ARB.
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- #56
full lift...
Paul and I finished up earlier today... tires tomorrow morning!
Paul and I finished up earlier today... tires tomorrow morning!
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Fortunately mine didn't have the AHC system... I like simple!
I was wondering what people do with the leftovers!
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Quick question... I've read where there is supposed to be 3/4" to 1" rake front to back. How is this measured?
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New tires...
275/70R18 Goodyear Silent Armor Pro Grade...
275/70R18 Goodyear Silent Armor Pro Grade...
Nice! Time to get it out on the trail and try it out.