Replaced driver's side tie rod today. Quick job. 60-90 mins start to finish I think. Old one had some play. Hoping this will tighten up the on center play in the steering.
Also took a good look into the UCA bushings up front and they're dry and cracked. I'll likely order up new arms from Impex for the UCAs. Maybe LCAs and that lower bushing as well. Trying to freshen up all the rubber bits I can to really maximize the comfort level on this thing. It's good (better than my 99 with stock conventional Toyota shocks), but I know it can be better.
Exhaust: I replaced the muffler a short while back and now the noises from further upstream are more noticeable. I'd love for it to purr quietly like it's supposed to. I can't tell where the noise is coming from, but I suspect the manifold or the joint between the manifold and the next piece down. There's no "tick" so much as just general exhaust noise.
I'll also be using my measurement mic to figure out what frequency my exhaust drone is at idle in D. It's annoying. There are 5 or 6 different masses you can add to cancel out that frequency, pending exactly what frequency is to blame.
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