Is this a 105?
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (51 Viewers)
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What’s your secret to such a clean engine bay? What’s your detailing/washing routine?
Yes it is
I've found that once you have a baseline clean to work from, it's pretty easy to "touch it up" on a regular basis. In my case, I gave it a thorough cleaning when I first got it. But my general approach is this: I like to use a hose spray attachment with a mist setting for getting the bulk of the dust off first--being careful around electronics. I'll use some microfiber rags and a toothbrush + Simple Green to get the grime off. I rinse it again. Dry it with clean rags or compressed air or even a leaf blower (seriously, it works great!) Then follow up with Auto Drive Ultimate Cleaning Wipes (30-pack from Walmart) which cleans the plastics and rubber components keeping them looking nice and new without leaving behind a greasy residue. To be clear: no Armor All or similar! Hope this helps.
Pei Wei parking lot flex.
I have this on my list , any before pics? and after alignment any noticable difference in handling on road?
No before pics just picture it looking 20 years older and a bunch of dirt haha, since I'm not going anywhere for a while I have ordered the ends for the tie rod behind the diff too so I haven't got it aligned yet but expect it to track and steer more positively. Also to mention a while ago I changed the other end which was seized on (prev alignment shop broke the ball out of the joint trying to get it to rotate for alignment). I had to use an oxy torch and a big bar to get it to come loose so don't attempt it 30 mins before a family dinner.. Hopefully with a bit of luck and wd40 it'll be a nice job for you
yeah mines 105 too. I've often looked at those bushes and thought wow, they look knackered (split, some grease visible). thanks for the tip. you have the same OME dampener too. How did that feel when you took it off still viable? I got a little wobble driving but feel a lot like my 35s MTs gripping curvature in road. would be great if it held true
The damper felt still pretty nice and smooth pushing it in and out with some resistance. If the boots and grease are gone, the joint will wear quicker leaving you with loose or vauge steering if it gets bad. Also one more thing to check to help tracking on the road is that your wheel bearings are tight and you can also adjust the preload screw on the steering box if you have excessive steering wheel play
Went for a little drive to Cut Rock Rd, pretty gnarly track here, didn't do it, was on my own.
Found this thrown off the side of the road with some other junk, one jerks trash is another mans treasure, I've been searching for one of these to buy!
Found this thrown off the side of the road with some other junk, one jerks trash is another mans treasure, I've been searching for one of these to buy!
It’s worth it, redoing the front diff bushing helps a lot and def worth the time and effort.
How hard was it to find the steelies? They look fantastic.Put the big tires on. Toyo MT in LT295/70/18 on Tundra Steelies. So far, no rub but I haven't flexed on the Mall curbs yet. Also have 1.25 inch Bora spacers for a little poke.
Finished up with installing the springs and shocks from the IM stage 2 kit. Without a lift, I can't get to the TBs today. And, It has been drizzling all day today. Took me ~4.5 hours working on a slanted driveway.
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PSA: Make sure you guys vacuum the driver’s side footwell every once in a while. You don’t want debris or objects obstructing your access to the brake pedal, etc. Never know what you could find just hanging out down there.
You had to pull the SG out... what did you find? A racoon? A hobo?
Just found this Remington 870 police 14” SBS in my footwell. How’d that get there?You had to pull the SG out... what the you find? A racoon? A hobo?
Lucky! LOLJust found this Remington 870 police 14” SBS in my footwell. How’d that get there?
Looks like a twin of mine! I also replaced the KING KTRS-79 springs with LC springs today!Finished up with installing the springs and shocks from the IM stage 1 kit. Without a lift, I can't get to the TBs today. And, It has been drizzling all day today. Took me ~4.5 hours working on a slanted driveway.
I can imagine a few scenario's where that would find its way into the carJust found this Remington 870 police 14” SBS in my footwell. How’d that get there?
Anyone a fan of light bars? I wanted some extra lighting when i go into the woods at night, i can't believe how bright this single row light bar is. Anyways, it's subtle and blends in with the rack kinda.
With Morimotos only
With the light bar on!!!
I wired it by fishing the lead wire through the unused roof rack hole, go under the roof liner and down into the footwell. Took a lot of time but it's a cleaner than running it on the outside down the windshield channel like most people do.
Any electricians here that can tell me if i did it safely? I used 16 gauge wire, and a 20amp fuse as the lead wire to the light bar using a switch rated 20amp as well. The light bar is supposedly 200watts, am i gonna burn anything?
With Morimotos only
With the light bar on!!!
I wired it by fishing the lead wire through the unused roof rack hole, go under the roof liner and down into the footwell. Took a lot of time but it's a cleaner than running it on the outside down the windshield channel like most people do.
Any electricians here that can tell me if i did it safely? I used 16 gauge wire, and a 20amp fuse as the lead wire to the light bar using a switch rated 20amp as well. The light bar is supposedly 200watts, am i gonna burn anything?
