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Here is what my rear driver side looks like.seems the line is already an inch away from the frame on mine. You can slightly bend the lines but be very careful as they crease easily.
Ramathorn15's LX470 build
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Did you fab up a small bracket to attach the blue sea panel? Also what did you attach it to?
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I did. I used a small piece of stainless (20 gauge I think) and cut it to fit the panel and bent it to an L. Then bent it to be able to screw into the plastic of the console. I usually don't like doing things like that as it's irreversible, but it seemed to be the easiest location and the screw holes in the console are on the inverted part so you wouldn't really notice if you took them out.
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Quick question... How have the 295/70 R18 ST Maxx's been working out? I am picking up some 18" Tundra wheels this week and am curious about how they have worked for you long term.
Thanks man...
Quick question... How have the 295/70 R18 ST Maxx's been working out? I am picking up some 18" Tundra wheels this week and am curious about how they have worked for you long term.
Thanks man...
Responding to subscribe to this thread. Another NM 100 here...
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Still love them! I've had a lot of tires in my life and these are hands down the best overall. Only negative is weight but you gain the confidence in the 10 ply sidewall. The same tire and size will be purchased again for sure. It seems I'll probably get 50-60k before they're totally bald.
Awesome! I've started a bit of a NM 100 series club with friends who saw mine and had to have one. I think we're up to 5 now, but there's always room for more. We're planning some awesome group expedition trips for when it get a tad bit warmer.
I've also taken up working on all these 100s for much cheaper than the dealer or another shop. I like money and working on them so it's a win-win. You might be fully capable yourself, but if not, let me know and we can knock out some preventative maintenance or fixes.
Shoot me a call or text 304-276-6523
great build so far. We have similar taste in mods i see so i will definitely be referring back to your build in the future as i will slowly build mine up.
I'm getting my act together to wire up my roof rack lights, and I can't figure out what the diode is for??? Do you recall?
Thx, CB
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The diode was to isolate just the rear lights from all the lights. So, there's 6 lights total that turn on with a switch, then just the rear two turn on with a separate switch. If the diode didn't separate those two on that switch, it would turn on all six the same as the other switch.
It's confusing, but hopefully makes sense.
started for post #1 to-date. awesome build! now really cons
started from post #1 to-date. awesome build! now really considering 295/70R18. have the same model like yours 06/07! Do you think the 295/70R18 tires will hit the OEM side step? I have no plans removing it anytime soon we have a 10yo girl and 10mo old baby and you can just image all the stuff, so yeah keeping the side steps. thanks!
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I can only speak to the cooper st Maxx, but no, they wouldn't hit the steps. They only rub a bit on the sway bar at full turn.
@Ramathorn15 thanks! Curious about your fuel consumption after putting in these set of tires? Is it that heavy?
Since I plan to keep my AHC for the longest time possible, deleting it and lifting the truck 2.5” more is due in 2-3 yrs. That being said I want to go for the biggest possible tires w/o any removal of the sidestep or oe bumper cutting keeping it as stock as possible.
I have two options: this tire size or 275/70R18
Since I plan to keep my AHC for the longest time possible, deleting it and lifting the truck 2.5” more is due in 2-3 yrs. That being said I want to go for the biggest possible tires w/o any removal of the sidestep or oe bumper cutting keeping it as stock as possible.
I have two options: this tire size or 275/70R18
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It's hard to tell because the speedometer is off by about 10mph at 70 so the odometer is off.
I've done a couple fill ups, then use Google maps to count miles. I can usually get 13-14mph highway, but I suspect it would be maybe 1-2 more without the roof rack and especially the roof top tent.
It definitely slowed the truck down because they're so heavy. I have the vvti, so it's still okay. I would like to go to 4.88 gears eventually.
