Builds What did you do to your Land Cruiser/Toyota/Lexus 4X4 this week? (2 Viewers)

[splitshot]

Well it sucks to get old. If I kneel down one more time, I will probably have to call for help...
I got it done though. OME 880 coils squeezed and mounted on Bilstein 5100's and OME 906 coils in the rear (With 5100's).

While I was in there, it was time to loose the warped rotors and replace them with performance braking. Just took it for a test on some familiar bumps, one word, awesome...

Just under a 3" gain on the sagging stock coils, exactly what I was looking for.

Impressive, OME vs OEM

Before and after.

 

[92LXAZ]

Hmm wonder if it was the AHC lift...after that long maybe the slight change in suspension geometry was a shock. Boots were fine, no tears. No seepage when I did sway bar links not too long ago. Clamps just done I guess, if they were original that's pretty amazing.

 

[Joe Campos]

I finally gave a shot at switching out the driver side window motor....being able to roll down the driver side window is a game changer!!!!

Also, have good speakers in the back now too.

 

[blatant]

I finally went and bought the Sequoia/Tundra wheels from @FastCarGuy Bob is a great guy and has a great looking rig. Now onto finding the proper lugs, wheel spacers, and save up for those 37x12.5x17 KM3.

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Now... I have no clue if a steel wheel tacoma lug will work, but if they will work, I will set you up for free.

 

[blatant]

new plugs
new belt
new tensioner
new idler pully
Courtesy of @murf and CBT resource! Thanks.

Plugs show made in Japan......think they are original? If so, I think they look pretty good, all miles considered. New plugs are not from japan. Made in USA.

 

[OffRoadScott]

Now... I have no clue if a steel wheel tacoma lug will work, but if they will work, I will set you up for free.

Are they Acorn style or do they have the washers on them?

 

[blatant]

Think they have washers, need to pull out and look. What type do you need?

Will check shortly.

 

[blatant]

dis is dim.

 

[OffRoadScott]

dis is dim.

Thank you but they will not work. I need the ones that have the plastic washer.

Like these...

 

[Jebbud]

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• Jebbud
• Jun 26, 2019

Took my new XVenture trailer on its first trip

 

[splitshot]

After installing the lift, the tires look too small. (Dammit)

 

[mtn biker]

After installing the lift, the tires look too small. (Dammit)

At first I thought you were Rick rolling us and the I got the song

 

[Stepmurr]

I summoned my inner seamstress and built up a nicer sleeping platform.

My old sleeping platform using a common exercise mat

I spent some quality time with my wife's old baby sewing machine (I can't touch her nice one)

I cut up a three inch thick "cooling" memory foam mattress top to fit my sleeping platform and sewed three covers for them

Hoping it will be a little nicer than what I have been using for the last ten years

Stacked for driving

 

[Pitch]

Also, I switched over from Mobil 1 10W-40 to Shell Rotella T5 15w-40. Oil pressure went from approx 40 to 53'ish on the 'ol 3FE. It is marginally cheaper, and quieted the engine down a little bit.

Engine temps have increased about 7 -10deg with the heavier Rotella 15w-40. Going to drain it, and try Rotella 5w-40. Might just be a little too thick for the old 6'er.

 

[A10Driver]

If anyone likes signs I have a buddy who made these for me. He can do any size up to 48". Prices start at 200 and go up to about 800 for the big ones. They are made out of aluminum and look awesome. He is an enlisted dude stationed at Like AFB.

 

[Rudster]

Before n after

 

[Dissent]

Replaced my failed Brake Booster with a Japanese OEM supplier. Very exciting when your booster goes out!!

Here's the purchase link:
80 Series, NEW OEM Seiken Brake Booster and OEM Gasket, 44610-60792
Here are some pics of the Japanese booster.

 

[TWILLY]

- New front sway bar bushings (originals were rotten)
- New rear radius arm bushings (one was blown out, causing a lean and clunk)
- New brake master cylinder
- New heavy duty steering stabilizer
- Ordered a new awning. It arrived late, damaged (in undamaged packaging) and incomplete (Addiction4WD on Amazon for the total fail, steer clear).
- Ordered two Front Runner water cans with spigots. Nice quality, and the spigots will be convenient, but there was lots of residual plastic manufacturing debris in them, some of which was not small, requiring lots of rinsing. Kinda sketchy.

Anyhow - cornering, steering, braking - what a difference. Just in time for a four day tour on the Arizona Strip.

 

[Ken in AZ]

Replaced my failed Brake Booster with a Japanese OEM supplier. Very exciting when your booster goes out!!

Here's the purchase link:
80 Series, NEW OEM Seiken Brake Booster and OEM Gasket, 44610-60792
Here are some pics of the Japanese booster.

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Must be brake booster month, I just replaced mine too. Fun stopping when it goes out right!

 

[Dissent]

Must be brake booster month, I just replaced mine too. Fun stopping when it goes out right!

Maybe it's the heat? It does turn up the excitement and difficulty to 11!