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[abuck99]

And spacers ?

 

[cruiserpatch]

And spacers ?

Yes. I’ve been running Bora spacers for about a year now

 

[cruiserpatch]

More photos of 35x12.5x18 tundra steelies with lug nuts from amazon.

https://amzn.to/3V7bp0R

The 100 series looks amazing with tundra steelies, IMO. 35s are perfect now that I actually see them on here.

Headed for an alignment on Monday then hitting a trail Wednesday in North GA.

(rear bumper off for maintenance)

 

[cruiserpatch]

I'm considering making an updated, more detailed 100 Series 'Infrequently Asked Questions' thread for anyone looking for miscellaneous info on the jobs that are 100% necessary but not as frequently completed. For example, LCA in-frame bushing replacement.

Here's a small list of some of my bookmarks:

Misc info/FAQ

2001LC Master Thread
Download Techstream
100 Series FAQ Thread
90K Parts List (while you're in there)
Definitive ATF list for 100 series
Spare parts to carry (list)
Torsion bar FAQ

Alerts/Reminders

30K spark plug torque check
Broken door hinges & solution
Ironman front bumper carnage (solution: weld it)
'99 LX 4.7L is NOT an interfering engine

Tools

Door hinge wrench (good for fan clutch too)
LCA on-frame bushing removal (with tools/parts)
Brake line flaring tool


Repairs/Maintenance

U-Joints
AC Compressor bearing replacement (removal of compressor NOT required) see also
LCA on-frame bushing removal (with tools/parts)
Idler Pulley Bearing
Rear water bypass leak (mine was leaking. replaced without removing intake)
Front water bypass leak
Front wheel bearings
Valve Cover Gaskets & see also
Transfer case fluid change
Rear diff fluid change
Front diff fluid change
Serp belt tensioner replacement
Basic paint correction
CV boot replacement
'99 LX ABS light warning
Master cylinder rebuild (DIY)
Fan bracket replacement (best to just do the whole timing belt)
Brake system flush
Sunroof weatherstrip replacement
Transmission fluid change
Reseal Evap cover (water on passenger's feet)
Timmy Toolman's 4.7L Timing belt videos
Crank but no start immobilizer (solution found here)
Steering flush & cleaning
Front diff bushings
Windshield channel rivets
Factory UCA install

AHC

PADDO's AHC method
ABC's of AHC
Removal of HCA (height control accumulator)
AHC active test

Mods

Reverse wire for backup camera (used this wire for additional reverse lights) see also
Antenna switch for winch control (DIY or with purchase of relay) see also & wiring diagram & see also also
Auxiliary Transmission Filters
Post-Lift rear pinion angle adjustment
HID conversion
LX470 Grille tuck mod for Ironman/ARB bumper hood access
Ben's 3D builds thread
Extended diff breathers
Front/rear diff plug hex key mod
LOKKA install on 99 LX with LSD
Poor man's 2WD conversion (useful in emergency i.e. blown front diff)
DIY aux cord install in OEM Nakamichi head unit
Ironman front bumper wiring
Clear corner lights mod (LX)
Mud flaps with sliders

My YouTube videos on technical/repairs/maintenance
OTRAMM YouTube videos on 100 series
Yota MD YouTube (helpful for 100 Series owners)
"ME MY" Paul "2001LC" YouTube videos on everything
Tinkerer's adventure YouTube videos on IFS myths, etc

 

[cruiserpatch]

So yeah…

I smacked the ironman bumper like an idiot in Colorado this summer and bent the thing up into my fender.

It happened mostly because of my ignorance but my fender was slightly caved in already so when the bumper moved upward, nothing prevented it from doing so and it twisted.

The pinning bolts sheered off so i replaced those with grade 8 hardware and recently welded the bumper to the winch mount. I’ve since smacked it slightly less aggressively and it hasn’t moved

I just now beat the sh*t out of it with a sledge hammer and got it to sit around where it should.

Not bad for how it used to look. Definitely annoying but i have only myself to blame

I contacted Ironman to tell them about it for others’ sake to which Bubba replied “yeah that’s a first.”

 

[abuck99]

Patch- was that you behind me on 400 last Sunday ? I think I saw you on near northridge.

I was hammering the truck up 400 on a test run checking a newly balanced drive shaft-

 

[cruiserpatch]

Patch- was that you behind me on 400 last Sunday ? I think I saw you on near northridge.

I was hammering the truck up 400 on a test run checking a newly balanced drive shaft-

Haha I bet it was! Good looking truck!

 

[abuck99]

Haha I bet it was! Good looking truck!

Happy Thanksgiving Neighbor-

 

[cruiserpatch]

Happy Thanksgiving Neighbor-

 

[cruiserpatch]

I'm running out of storage space so I'm going to start posting photos a lot more haha

January 2022:

I had a leak coming from inside my cowl. I thought it was just the condenser panel leaking but the water dripped down on the passenger floorboard from the blower motor. Took several days to find the leak.

Dripping from blower motor

Motor removed, the intake doors showed signs of water intrusion

Water flows beneath the cowl around the raised air intake. The foam seal around the intake had disintegrated.

I removed my fender to get a better look from the side (I later installed a snorkel...while you're in there)

It's rather difficult to visualize but the water flows around the raised dome shape. There's a foam seal where the dome attaches to the body at its base.
That's where the water was getting in (one year later and it is not leaking).

end Part 1

 

[cruiserpatch]

January 2022:

Cowl leak part 2

Using a Dremel tool I cut a hole in the cowl right above the raised intake.

Here's a photo of the raised 'dome' intake. You can see the wet doors and the foam seal around the perimeter.

I blasted the entire area with white flex seal (thanks Phil Swift).
I probably went overboard and definitely should have prevented it from dripping onto the doors.
I had to crack the doors open with a screw driver afterward.

A lot of very ugly dripping (see pool on cardboard)

Drilled for the snorkel using the included template. This is an eBay snorkel ($75) and I did have to cut out a slot for the antenna in the template.
A careful observer will notice the silver aluminum plate I sealed into place with FIPG over the cowl hole.

End part 2

 

[cruiserpatch]

January 2022:

Cowl leak part 3

Test fitting the snorkel. Very small gaps. I've seen worse.

Coated the patch with clear silicone. One year later I have no leaks!
Eventually I should probably weld in a patch

A-pillar holes drilled and POR15'd.
I attached the a-pillar bracket to the snorkel and held it up to the pillar. Used a sharpie to mark holes, triple checked, then drilled.

Bracket riveted in

End part 3 of cowl leak. Snorkel install continued...

 

[ClassyJalopy]

I wonder how common it might be for this platform? There has been a lot of complaining about cold air leaking through the air blower motor or the area behind it! Perhaps this would help cure that too!

 

[cruiserpatch]

January 2022:

100 Series snorkel installation

A-pillar bracket sealed with white silicone (rivets were also sealed over)

Chaos. Rubber air tube installed in place of OEM intake

I'm sure this will make someone angry...I sealed up the drain hole in the air box. I have a dome-style pre cleaner so my thought is that if water gets in my intake, I will have much bigger issues than worrying about it being able to drain...

Re-installed cowl (had to buy new fasteners since they all broke).
Also installed the 'Antenna Source' solid antenna since my old mast was broken.

Edit: cowl seal retainer clips (90467-08108)
Edit: fender retainer clips (53879-60010)

 

[cruiserpatch]

I wonder how common it might be for this platform? There has been a lot of complaining about cold air leaking through the air blower motor or the area behind it! Perhaps this would help cure that too!

Interesting. I honestly haven't been paying attention to the 'ongoing discussions' but I would imagine the foam around the intake doors is very brittle given its age...

 

[cruiserpatch]

SPC upper control arms removed. A lot of people have had premature ball joint failures but my problem is the adjustable camber nuts.

Every time i’ve taken my truck offroad one of the nuts has shifted (thereby shifting the camber of the whole assembly).

Time for something else

 

[cruiserpatch]

In other news, I accidentally bought UCA poly bushings instead of LCA poly bushings

 

[cruiserpatch]

The good news is, I ordered the correct frame and LCA bushings. Just waiting for them to arrive

I was able to press out the frame bushing using some threaded rod, a ball joint press kit cup, and a spider gear from my blown diff

 

[MongooseGA]

Nicely done.

On those SPCs, I had the same problem early on as well. You need to torque the s*** out of them. 150-175 lbs. I've not had that issue since.

 

[cruiserpatch]

Nicely done.

On those SPCs, I had the same problem early on as well. You need to torque the s*** out of them. 150-175 lbs. I've not had that issue since.

Mine were torqued to 250 ft lbs

hey how did you put the text “learns things the hard way” beside your name?