SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day (4 Viewers)
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CharlieS
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I haven't found a way to lube the front driveshaft without removing my budbuilt skids.
Does anyone else rear AC controls stay lit? Or is this related to my water getting somewhere and causing electrical gremlins?
Good idea. I was hoping to not amass yet another tool. Especially with a 6 sq ft print.
CharlieS
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I haven't tried it, but I have a transmission jack from Harbor Freight that is on wheels and is like a foot square that has a scissor type lifting mechanism. Smaller footprint and might work the same way. I'll have to give it a try next time I drop the skids. The 3/16 stainless skids are HEAVY!! It worked on several heavy transmission projects on rear engine sports cars so I know it has usable weight capacity.
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TLC2013
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I haven’t noticed mine being lit. I can double check later this evening. So is yours lit whenever the vehicle is on ?
I have the front and engine skids, and I had no trouble lubing the shafts the other day after installing the Cat protection plates.
On the rare occasion I have to drop that really heavy and awkward SS engine skid, I made a jig for my floor jack out of scrap lumber.
CharlieS
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That's an upside to the cat protection setup compared to a full skid setup then.
I have full budbuilt skid (not cat protection plates) protection front to back, and while it creates amazing protection, it does limit access to some components for service. Nobody asked, but the full coverage protection is totally worth the minor tradeoff in service time and effort to me. It has saved me untold damage to underbody components while driving offroad.
I just asked this elsewhere but it maybe a SQOD situation.
Has anyone thought about harvesting the leather from their unused 3rd row seats? I was thinking of using some to redo my drives seat / the worn bolsters.
Is this a dumb / expensive mistake?
Has anyone thought about harvesting the leather from their unused 3rd row seats? I was thinking of using some to redo my drives seat / the worn bolsters.
Is this a dumb / expensive mistake?
Only you can answer that question.
I’ve thought about sabotaging them and having custom thigh-extenders made for the front seats.
Dunbar
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Any upholstery shop should be able to get you matching leather without the hassle.
It will never match 100%
Kinda my thought or match durability. I know it’s not apples to apples, but I did the LSeat leather in my 100 and it showed tons of ware after a year
TLC2013
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The display is lit when the ignition is on and the buttons are illuminated when the headlights are turned on. Here are two images one with the headlights off and then with the headlights on.
thank you @TLC2013 . Mine is definitely related to water gremlin issues. My truck does not like water puddles / crossings. Normal heavy rain or snow doesn't seem to trigger the issue. Every time I try to dig deep into it. It self corrects, I did not find signs of water inside anywhere. lucky it was only 1 day this last time. Incase anyone has had similar issues. The symptoms are = the truck beeps when you exit( turned off) wont allow to lock, like if you left a key inside. this rear AC display is lit with zero graphics showing, the PCS check system is displayed on the message center (while running), and the battery gets drained overnight.
I get you, I really think my issue is with water coming into some electrical components from the underside. Last time I had this issue in September I pulled off my roof rack, zero signs of water intrusion there. I also checked my sun roof drains, they work just fine. I silicone a possible intrusion location @ the snorkel A pillar, but idk. I will figure it out sooner or later.
sleepycruiser
I will get by….I will survive -Touch of Grey LC200
Looks like you are missing knobs. These worked on my 2011 and look exactly the same as the OEM knobs. Took about 2 weeks to come in.
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