What did you work on tonight? (1 Viewer)

[pappy]

anyone have an angle grinder I can borrow?

Cord or battery?

 

[subatomic]

Cord or battery?

Either is fine, I have an extension cord.

 

[alia176]

Bled the hydraulic system on the seat post on the MTB in the kitchen. Now the seat comes up with authority and makes itself known

 

[Mauser]

I'll keep my jokes to myself.

 

[alia176]

I'll keep my jokes to myself.

aw COME ON, I gave you an opening......

 

[pappy]

I'll keep my jokes to myself.

Ali already made those jokes to others. Something about liking the feeling of getting butt f*k when he rides.

 

[Mauser]

All done with the tanning bath. Now it needs to dry a bit. Tomorrow it should be dry enough to oil the skin side. Monday hopefully it will be ready to vacuum, brush, and treat the hair, then I can start breaking the leather to make it soft. About a week left until I am done.

 

[Mauser]

Flipped it over.

 

[GTV]

Super stoked on this project. Can't wait for camping season!

The Best 100 Series Fridge Setup- 40/40 Rear Seats

I can't take credit for the idea but I might be the first to pull it off. I read a comment about it here years ago, somewhere in the Mud archives, once the seed was planted I couldn't shake it. I really don't like any of the fridge slides, drop downs, etc. They all come with compromises and...

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[alia176]

wowza, you flew to U.K. to buy seats! You ain't messing around dude. Love it.

 

[GTV]

wowza, you flew to U.K. to buy seats! You ain't messing around dude. Love it.

YOLO!

 

[krazykat69]

Super stoked on this project. Can't wait for camping season!

The Best 100 Series Fridge Setup- 40/40 Rear Seats

I can't take credit for the idea but I might be the first to pull it off. I read a comment about it here years ago, somewhere in the Mud archives, once the seed was planted I couldn't shake it. I really don't like any of the fridge slides, drop downs, etc. They all come with compromises and...

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Way to go! You did a great job and took a cool trip.
I had an 80's Ford extended Van that had four Captain's chairs. In between the second row seats is where we put our food/beer cooler, held in place with bungee cords. You made it look more professional , Impressive!

 

[GTV]

Well, after asking all of your advice on where to get my wheel bearings serviced, I had a peek under the truck and noticed a leaking CV boot and some other things that needed to be taken care of at the same time. I know enough about running a repair business that it was going to end up costing me a LOT more money and probably would have messed up Micheal's schedule at Aztec as well. So I'm sucking it up and digging into it myself. 100 series hubs are so dumb.

And my alternator just died, which I guess is convenient because I'm also due for a tb/wp. While I'm in there...

 

[pappy]

And my alternator just died, which I guess is convenient because I'm also due for a tb/wp. While I'm in there...

I don't know if LC's are the same, but usually when an alternator goes out it's the brushes. Cheap and easy fix. You can either purchase them in the holder from Toyota, or you can get the brushes from a starter shop and solder them in.

 

[2manycruisers]

And my alternator just died, which I guess is convenient because I'm also due for a tb/wp. While I'm in there...

A friend and fellow mud member, whose mud name I don't know, recommended Sparky's Automotive to me. They are a Toyota/Lexus specialist. I just dropped my 2000 LX off tonight for a tb/wp. Way cheaper than Toyo Master and Toyo Auto. Seems to be a well-run place and using OEM and Aisin parts. I'll post up my satisfaction when I get it back. They did ask if they could have it for a few days because they are trying to squeeze me in before a trip in 2 weeks.

 

[GTV]

I don't know if LC's are the same, but usually when an alternator goes out it's the brushes. Cheap and easy fix. You can either purchase them in the holder from Toyota, or you can get the brushes from a starter shop and solder them in.

If I was wise I would do that. But I take most failed components as an opportunity to upgrade.

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They're built with all new Denso internals.

A friend and fellow mud member, whose mud name I don't know, recommended Sparky's Automotive to me. They are a Toyota/Lexus specialist. I just dropped my 2000 LX off tonight for a tb/wp. Way cheaper than Toyo Master and Toyo Auto. Seems to be a well-run place and using OEM and Aisin parts. I'll post up my satisfaction when I get it back. They did ask if they could have it for a few days because they are trying to squeeze me in before a trip in 2 weeks.

Thanks for the recommendation. Unlike 100 series wheel bearings, a 2UZ timing belt job is actually something that I'm familiar with. This will be my 3rd.

 

[alia176]

I have replaced the rubber boots on the OEM CV axles from 100 series previously, and if you can pull that off, I highly recommend it. It's a messy job, but not very difficult and you get to keep your OEM super duper CV axles. I know you are not in a position to easily work on your vehicle, but having a vice as a third hand worked well in my situation.

 

[Mauser]

Gave her a brush and fluff. All I have left is finish breaking the leather and run a wire brush over it to suede the flesh side.

 

[AmericanKing]

A friend and fellow mud member, whose mud name I don't know, recommended Sparky's Automotive to me. They are a Toyota/Lexus specialist. I just dropped my 2000 LX off tonight for a tb/wp. Way cheaper than Toyo Master and Toyo Auto. Seems to be a well-run place and using OEM and Aisin parts. I'll post up my satisfaction when I get it back. They did ask if they could have it for a few days because they are trying to squeeze me in before a trip in 2 weeks.

I have also used Sparkys automotive. He replaced the WP and TB in our GX. He didn't mind either using the Aisin kit I bought off rockauto. They also replaced the cam seals and crank seal. Best price in town. Highly recommend.

 

[GTV]

I have replaced the rubber boots on the OEM CV axles from 100 series previously, and if you can pull that off, I highly recommend it. It's a messy job, but not very difficult and you get to keep your OEM super duper CV axles. I know you are not in a position to easily work on your vehicle, but having a vice as a third hand worked well in my situation.

I did the passenger inner a few years ago, definitely messy. And good lord them things be heavy!