No question replace. I would never want a vehicle with a tire like that coming down the road at me, let alone the risks to you.
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Your chain would normally sit on top of a rubber insert that sits in the spare tire lug countersink holes. That must be missing?
No such rubber insert. Do you have a part number?
Edit: or a picture of the insert on your spare?
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bloc
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For earlier model guys.. didn't come with 08-15.. guessing this is to protect the smaller hub center opening of the later model wheels. Also quite expensive for what it is.
Punch a hole all the way through it, then you won’t have to make a decision….
Ah this is the rubber guard that goes in the center hole of the rim? Yes, I have that.
I suppose I could get the chain to sit on top of the wheel/rubber if I jammed it back up there.
I'm going to let it dangle and if it really annoys me I'll zip tie it.
If you can see the belt, replace it.
We’re test driving a 21 LX this weekend, what’s the best way to test the CDL and 4Lo? I figured I’d just engage in the parking lot after driving around for a while, that or asking the sales rep if there’s gravel lot around? Truck has 50k on the odo and is a CPO so I’m not expecting any surprises but I plan on checking everything.
bloc
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You wont hurt the cdl if you only drive in a straight line. Technically you aren't verifying that it's actually engaged but that's one point of the light.
4Lo can be done anywhere.. as long as the CDL isn't engaged you wouldn't be binding anything up driving on pavement/concrete. And no mystery whether or not that's actually engaged.
4Lo can be done anywhere.. as long as the CDL isn't engaged you wouldn't be binding anything up driving on pavement/concrete. And no mystery whether or not that's actually engaged.
Yeah this is what I figured. At times, my cruiser is reluctant to engage the CDL but I’m always messing with it on gravel and I exercise it monthly. I’m betting the one we’re looking at has been a pavement princess. I was debating on asking the sales rep to do this tomorrow before we make the drive Saturday just in the off chance there’s a issue the service techs will be there to diag.
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I wouldn’t imagine locking the center diff on a paved road and driving straight forward for a few feet will cause any issues. Mainly, you’re just making sure the center diff locks and can be easily unlocked via the light in your center gauge cluster.
You can probably do this in the dealer parking lot (so long as you have a bit of a straight away to drive without turning before turning it back off).
TLC2013
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Totally worth getting the certificates especially if your rig sees a decent amount of trails. I am usually in the Sierras where the trails are all full of sharp rocks with plenty of opportunities for sidewall damage and cuts. The certs have been more than worth it for me.Ok, got KO3. This thing is quiet (than KO2) which is great.
Question, is the "certificate" from Discount tire worth it? Things do happen on trails
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3 SQOD:
1. What is the part no or bracket high holds this gap of bumper in place? (See pic)
2. How to replace the white reverse tail lights (see pic)
3: I messed up fixing the paint chip by over sanding and over spraying clear coat. Any ideas how it can be fixed without repainting the whole hood ? Any translucent PPF or other ideas?
1. What is the part no or bracket high holds this gap of bumper in place? (See pic)
2. How to replace the white reverse tail lights (see pic)
3: I messed up fixing the paint chip by over sanding and over spraying clear coat. Any ideas how it can be fixed without repainting the whole hood ? Any translucent PPF or other ideas?
To all the folks with Husky all weather mats, do any of you have damage to the plastic silver door sills?
Just saw a Reddit thread where a someone's LX570 had chewed up door sills after using the mats for a while. Basically the hard rubber spikes under the mats were digging into the sills and carving them up over time.
I really like the coverage of these mats but if they are going to cause damage I'll spring for Weathertech or a better option.
Just saw a Reddit thread where a someone's LX570 had chewed up door sills after using the mats for a while. Basically the hard rubber spikes under the mats were digging into the sills and carving them up over time.
I really like the coverage of these mats but if they are going to cause damage I'll spring for Weathertech or a better option.
Is there any way to cut the nubs off to prevent damage if you already have them?
Nail clippers is my vote
On mine I can hear it lock up. And you can feel it driving.
I would not do it on pavement, any grass or soft shoulder will do.
This makes sense. Another fun little project.
I lock mine on pavement all the time. I think as long as you are going straight forward and back it shouldn’t be a problem.
For a test drive I’d just engage the CDL in the parking lot and make sure you get the solid light indicating it’s locked. If it flashes and fails to engage that’s that.
