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I used to be able to do a ton around the house...
tell me about it. I feel like there's a timer running every time I go out to the garage alone. I can usually eke out 20 minutes and then it's back to reality...
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tell me about it. I feel like there's a timer running every time I go out to the garage alone. I can usually eke out 20 minutes and then it's back to reality...
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Picked up some light reading material. I have an 07 but close enough. If I don't end up using them I could probably turn them into jack stands for the truck...
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I decided to revamp and improve my new tablet setup. My old setup had two attachment points and it utilized a RAM tablet cradle that was made for an iPad. I have a Samsung tablet now and the Samsung tab A looked kind of lame sitting in the larger iPad cradle.
So job number one was to create my own tablet cradle. It's 16 gauge steel and only came out to be about 8 ounces heavier than the old RAM cradle. Making the cradle allowed me to size it specifically to my Samsung tablet.
The cradle simply holds the tablet in place through the pressure of the tabs on the bottom, left, and right.
Then I added a third attachment point for the cradle to reduce the lateral sway of the cradle. I had already created a tape deck mounting solution for my phone, so I just added another RAM attachment point to the deck deck mount.
You can see the three attachment points without the cradle or tablet in place.
Now here it is with the cradle locked in
And finally the tablet
The tablet has almost not sway, shaking, or vibration what so ever, it's really secure. I'm looking forward to seeing how it does out in the forest in a few days...
So job number one was to create my own tablet cradle. It's 16 gauge steel and only came out to be about 8 ounces heavier than the old RAM cradle. Making the cradle allowed me to size it specifically to my Samsung tablet.
The cradle simply holds the tablet in place through the pressure of the tabs on the bottom, left, and right.
Then I added a third attachment point for the cradle to reduce the lateral sway of the cradle. I had already created a tape deck mounting solution for my phone, so I just added another RAM attachment point to the deck deck mount.
You can see the three attachment points without the cradle or tablet in place.
Now here it is with the cradle locked in
And finally the tablet
The tablet has almost not sway, shaking, or vibration what so ever, it's really secure. I'm looking forward to seeing how it does out in the forest in a few days...
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I ditched the crusty tailgate carpet in favor of a Trekboxx Line-X tailgate cover with pad.
@TrekboxX makes a great product and they were super helpful when I placed my order. Our tailgate is our baby changing station/counter top/back porch when out camping, or just sitting in our driveway. The Line-X cover and pad will come in handy and it looks so much better than the stained up tailgate carpet.. Installation was about 15 minutes.
@TrekboxX makes a great product and they were super helpful when I placed my order. Our tailgate is our baby changing station/counter top/back porch when out camping, or just sitting in our driveway. The Line-X cover and pad will come in handy and it looks so much better than the stained up tailgate carpet.. Installation was about 15 minutes.
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I recently took care of some issues that needed addressing. My LX had a windshield leak when I bought it caused by a poor SafeLite install in Iowa. During hard rain I had to tarp the truck or garage it; neither was a fun option. So I finally got a good glass guy (say that 3x fast) out and he installed a new Pilkington windshield.
Below you can see the old glass and how it completely lacked a solid bead of adhesive at the top of the glass
I was also stoked to not see any rust around the windshield frame
The new glass is water tight and I have no wind noise that is often associated with a new windshield. It kind of sucks to pay for other company's poor work, but it's nice to have a dry vehicle.
Below you can see the old glass and how it completely lacked a solid bead of adhesive at the top of the glass
I was also stoked to not see any rust around the windshield frame
The new glass is water tight and I have no wind noise that is often associated with a new windshield. It kind of sucks to pay for other company's poor work, but it's nice to have a dry vehicle.
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I'll file the next one under "things I should have done a long time ago". I replaced my aging front sway bar links for @TRAIL TAILOR extended front links.
It's not quite a night and day difference in suspension feel but the ride definitely feels firmer, more precise, and more tight. My old links might have been original...
It's not quite a night and day difference in suspension feel but the ride definitely feels firmer, more precise, and more tight. My old links might have been original...
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My last big project was paint correction on the black, pin stripped paint. I told myself "who cares about all the clear coat scratches, it's a 4x4 and that's what happens". It turns out I care, I just got tired of looking at the scratched up clear coat so I started gathering products and watching paint-correction YouTube vids...
I followed a five step process for each panel/section of the truck:
All in I spent around 15 hours over the course of week correcting one panel at a time...
I followed a five step process for each panel/section of the truck:
- Wash
- Clay bar
- Heavy Cutting pad (yellow) and Meguire's cutting compound
- Light cutting pad (white) and Meguire's finishing polish
- Meguire's black wax
All in I spent around 15 hours over the course of week correcting one panel at a time...
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This is picture pre correction, the truck is relatively clean in this picture but you can see the haze, swirl marks, and clear coat scratching in the sunlight...
And here you can see the worst panels, the passenger side doors
And here you can see the worst panels, the passenger side doors
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Here are the same panels after correction:
In this pic you can see the difference between the corrected paint and non corrected. The rear pillar above the rear vent, where the sun is reflected, has not been done yet...
Overall I'm satisfied with how it turned out. I would say I got rid of about 85% of the light scratches, some heavier scratches remain and might respond to more correction...
In this pic you can see the difference between the corrected paint and non corrected. The rear pillar above the rear vent, where the sun is reflected, has not been done yet...
Overall I'm satisfied with how it turned out. I would say I got rid of about 85% of the light scratches, some heavier scratches remain and might respond to more correction...
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Our family took a little 3 day vacation out to Sacramento, from there we attempted to head out to Uncle Tom's Cabin, a historic little watering hole in the middle of the forest, and only a few miles from the start of the Rubicon. We didn't get within 10 miles of the bar, just way too much snow at the moment...
our 11 month old not quite a fan of the snow yet...
are you supposed to hide your license plate these days? forget it...
things got real back in the parking lot...
our 11 month old not quite a fan of the snow yet...
are you supposed to hide your license plate these days? forget it...
things got real back in the parking lot...
nukegoat
Should have bought a Jeep
I like the pic of your infant looking depressed and confused on the front seat. Only babies of a certain age know how to give that expression
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yup, I gotta change my profile pic. We got two little ones now with a 3rd on the way!
Congratulations y’all on number 3! Great build and great pictures. I’m really enjoying the ride.
I've been knocking off little projects here and there:
Then I did a headlight restoration with the Maguire kit on both my 100 and my wife's Lexus sedan. The results were pretty good. Time will tell how long the plastic stays clear...
Awesome build, I've got some ideas for upcoming projects thanks!
try using an uv resistant clear coat on the freshly polished plastics. There's even a few kits that skip the polishing step and use a clear coat. We do 3 yr warranty on ours never seen one come back.
Then I did a headlight restoration with the Maguire kit on both my 100 and my wife's Lexus sedan. The results were pretty good. Time will tell how long the plastic stays clear...
Awesome build, I've got some ideas for upcoming projects thanks!
try using an uv resistant clear coat on the freshly polished plastics. There's even a few kits that skip the polishing step and use a clear coat. We do 3 yr warranty on ours never seen one come back.
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I've heard of clear coating the headlights, thanks for the tip, adding that step to the next headlight polish.
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...The perpetual utility of the 100 tailgate.
I changed a blowout of my 2 year old with creek water, no wipes and paper towels on the 100 tailgate.
Kid has a nice spot for getting business done. Give him a copy of Toyota Trails next time!
Kid has a nice spot for getting business done. Give him a copy of Toyota Trails next time!
nukegoat
Should have bought a Jeep
Take your kids to the hammers. Babies love rocks
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lol, maybe start 'em off on something easy like the Dusy or Fordyce...
