Interesting! Great work, my ABS and battery light sometimes stay on but I’m pretty sure that’s due to my cheap alternator…
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (51 Viewers)
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Great thoughts and input on the UCA install - grease did help hold the washers in place. Overall, extremely easy install.
Busy couple of weeks.
Had a ps cv boot rip and spill its guts.
Notice ps lbj was rip too so...
After examing the cv's inner joint saw gouges on all six sides of the inner cage.
Bought new oem cv. Chickened out in installing the ps diff seal left it alone (I know, I know)
Installed 555 lbj.
Notice my ubj was loose and ripped. And since I have had torque steer and wonking handeling ever since my 2 " AHC lift i decided to installed spc uca to help correct caster.
Handles awesome now.
Also installed tie rod ends inner and outer, they were very sloppy.
Did the same for the driver side except just rebooted since all looked good to me. I did do the diff seal here.
Could not have done this myself without this community helping out.
Had a ps cv boot rip and spill its guts.
Notice ps lbj was rip too so...
After examing the cv's inner joint saw gouges on all six sides of the inner cage.
Bought new oem cv. Chickened out in installing the ps diff seal left it alone (I know, I know)
Installed 555 lbj.
Notice my ubj was loose and ripped. And since I have had torque steer and wonking handeling ever since my 2 " AHC lift i decided to installed spc uca to help correct caster.
Handles awesome now.
Also installed tie rod ends inner and outer, they were very sloppy.
Did the same for the driver side except just rebooted since all looked good to me. I did do the diff seal here.
Could not have done this myself without this community helping out.
As promised - front end alignment installing SPC UCAs, new lower control arm busings and LBJs. Man do I love these rigs.
Rear shock bushings refresh. Top nuts, especially with the AHC are just a bundle of joy!
Well this time I chose to drill strategically placed holes in the floor to access from the top. Makes the job take total 30 minutes instead of hours!
Toyota should have made those holes but I am happy to improve upon their work
Well this time I chose to drill strategically placed holes in the floor to access from the top. Makes the job take total 30 minutes instead of hours!
Toyota should have made those holes but I am happy to improve upon their work
Can you show where?Rear shock bushings refresh. Top nuts, especially with the AHC are just a bundle of joy!
Well this time I chose to drill strategically placed holes in the floor to access from the top. Makes the job take total 30 minutes instead of hours!
Toyota should have made those holes but I am happy to improve upon their work
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10 Minute Rear Shock Install
I received my Slee 2.5" kit last week and installed the front shocks, torsions, and diff drop. I've been procrastinating on the rear because I've read what a "PITA" they are to install. I messed with the top nut on the rear drivers side for about 15 minutes and quickly got frustrated. I...
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I have changed rear shocks at least 3 times before (on another truck) and never resorted to cutting a hole but now I wish I had!
awesomeissquid
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Agreed to sell some stuff so I could buy some other stuff:
For Sale - Bay Area, CA: 100 Series - Lots of Parts (Picture Heavy) - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/bay-area-ca-100-series-lots-of-parts-picture-heavy.1291154/
For Sale - Bay Area, CA: 100 Series - Lots of Parts (Picture Heavy) - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/bay-area-ca-100-series-lots-of-parts-picture-heavy.1291154/
GTV
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Rear shock bushings refresh. Top nuts, especially with the AHC are just a bundle of joy!
Well this time I chose to drill strategically placed holes in the floor to access from the top. Makes the job take total 30 minutes instead of hours!
Toyota should have made those holes but I am happy to improve upon their work
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Good call. If my drawers weren't in the way I'd strongly consider that mod. Hopefully my 1/2" body lift will be of some help.
How did the truck feel after the bushing refresh? I have new bushings on my bench, just waiting on time to get it done.Rear shock bushings refresh. Top nuts, especially with the AHC are just a bundle of joy!
Well this time I chose to drill strategically placed holes in the floor to access from the top. Makes the job take total 30 minutes instead of hours!
Toyota should have made those holes but I am happy to improve upon their work
Still waiting for the local shop to press in the lower bushings
Ah. I bought a Harbor Freight 12 ton press. And it worked great for all the bushings in the rear control arms. Once you get the hang of pressing new bushings, it really is easy.Still waiting for the local shop to press in the lower bushings
Ordered some DBA T2 rotors from summit racing for an upcoming bearing repack. Came in yesterday and to my dismay the turds sent me 120 Prado rotors… so now I have to deal with that return, should of just went OEM but the ex “tuner” in me got in the way.
YezusLX
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The ex "tuner" issue is a real problem. We need a support group or something.
Me: Hi, my name is... and I am an ex-tuner... All: Welcome! Me: I needed to do some preventative maintenance on my vehicle and now it has an extra 400hp and brakes to stop a freight train. My lady is trying to run away and my kids are crying. I need help.
Damn it, I am researching a brake upgrade on mine as soon as my wallet recovers from the recent debacle.
What upgraded brakes are popular here?
YezusLX
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I used Wilwood on everything I have ever upgraded. The only exception was OEM-equipped Brembo vehicles. I just stuck some Hawk or Akebono pads and when nuts. But sometimes I upgraded master cylinders and lines with DOT5 Motul fluids for heat and h2o. Oh, and pads are cheaper by the case after about 50% wear on the track they're trashed anyway. Anything carbon-ceramic for rotors is crazy expensive but you usually never replace them so may be worth the cost. I only ever damaged one ceramic rotor. About $4k at the dealer. You could have iron rotors cryo'd and save a buck or two. But I am an idiot when it comes to my cars so don't take my word for it. And bring your mortgage payment book. Brakes get pricey fast.
From stock 275/60/18 Michelin LTX with no lift to 275/70/18 BFG AT with sensor lift
YezusLX
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WOW! This. What a difference. Nice work! I like the simplicity and functionality.
YezusLX
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