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Too close to the sidewall for main-line tire shops. They won't touch it due to potential liability . A small mom and pop shop might do it.
I'd run a plug in that location.
I believe it to be intentional. As much as we wish cars to be fully symmetric, that's the exception rather than the rule. Coming from sports cars, adjustable perches are used to help corner balance the vehicle. That would be no different for off-roaders. They're like built in trim packers and can surely be used to level the vehicle.
Ok thanks. It’s odd that I have some lean to the side where I was definitely level when Slee did the install about 10k ago. I’m going to open and then re-close the KDSS valves tomorrow. The LCAs were swapped without opening them and I’m wondering if soe
Thing is off. Shouldn’t be but then can’t exactly explain the lean either.
I wouldn't hesitate to stuff a rope plug in that and keep running it. Done it many times without issue. It's why I carry plug kits in all my vehicles.
Sinister
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Plug it and roll on for sure.
Discount tire would probably fix that. I believe their rule is no closer than 1/2" to sidewall. That's about where mine was and they patched it.
bloc
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Discount Tire might fix it as long as you leave the nail in place and don't plug it on the way there. If you show up with a DIY plugged tire they will most likely refuse to touch it with a 10 foot pole and make you buy a new one.
6/14/24 edit: one of the front/rear blinkers stopped working today. Had flashers on while dropping a trailer. FWIW, the other 3 bulbs seem fine, so maybe an anomaly? Either way, buyers be aware.
Here’s what I used. Built-in resistors prevent hyper flash. Just replaced a few months ago, so no opinion yet of any side effects or longevity.
Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0A1RRGT (front and rear blinkers. You’ll need 2)
Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0g9IFYf (side markers in headlight housing)
Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/4qxntrP (reverse and license plate lights)
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I appreciate you!
What's the benefit of LED versus standard bulb? Brightness?
Cause they slap hard
Two theoretical reasons that immediately come to mind are longevity and brightness/visibility to other drivers. Electrical draw is also a typical reason, but with resistors dumping that energy savings into heat, that clearly doesn’t apply here.
Two theoretical reasons that immediately come to mind are longevity and brightness/visibility to other drivers. Electrical draw is also a typical reason, but with resistors dumping that energy savings into heat, that clearly doesn’t apply here.
Great advice , I went to few shops and was turned away .
Discount tire was the only place they said its fixable . Did not charge anything . Thank you !!!
This is more of a “lazy question” than a “stupid question” so please forgive me. (Though it might be both)
Does anybody know if the jack that comes with our Land Cruisers will suffice if we have 34.5” tires and a 3” lift?
I wonder if it need a longer/taller jack.
And yes, I can easily figure this out - hence my opening admitting that I am being lazy. I’m hoping somebody here has already experimented and figured this out.
Does anybody know if the jack that comes with our Land Cruisers will suffice if we have 34.5” tires and a 3” lift?
I wonder if it need a longer/taller jack.
And yes, I can easily figure this out - hence my opening admitting that I am being lazy. I’m hoping somebody here has already experimented and figured this out.
Lift is irrelevant, as you can jack from the axle rather than the frame. But you should be good with 35" tires to still jack from the axle in the rear and from the control arm in the front. That's how I do it. Obviously only good for one corner at a time.
Also, consider getting a LCP jack bracket for the rear axle. Makes things much more stable.
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Also, consider getting a LCP jack bracket for the rear axle. Makes things much more stable.
Land Cruiser Safe Jack Adapter - A must have
NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL LAND CRUISERS, GX470, 4RUNNERS, AND MOST POST JACKS https://sites.google.com/site/landcruiserproducts/jack-adapter Many thanks to my wife for pointing out the needs for a safe Land Cruiser jacking experience. Arguable a factory Toyota jack is one of the most reliable...
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bloc
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Yes the rear should be fine, but the control arm in the front can be quite precarious though, depending on it's angle and the tendency for it to change as that corner gets unloaded. That's why toyota specifies to use the frame for the front tires, but that likely won't work with that much lift and tire diameter.
Other threads with suggestions:
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Largest bottle Jack that fits in compartment in back
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