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Pull those boards!!
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (52 Viewers)
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Pull those boards!!
TreatSmash
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Swapped out alternator for a Autotech Engineering 320A high output model. After some research online it was one of several reputable alternator companies recommended and it had more reasonable prices than some of the very high end ones. The most expensive ones were $900+, I got this one for $350.
Can confirm that you can remove and install the alternator without removing the fan shroud or radiator hoses.
I did have access to a lift however and I removed the front right wheel and the plastic piece that separates the engine bay from the wheel well. You also have to take out the studs that holds the power steering pump in place and move it to the side.
I used a 2230mm belt with the smaller pulley and it fit perfect. Added a 0 gauge power cable with a 300A circuit breaker.
Can confirm that you can remove and install the alternator without removing the fan shroud or radiator hoses.
I did have access to a lift however and I removed the front right wheel and the plastic piece that separates the engine bay from the wheel well. You also have to take out the studs that holds the power steering pump in place and move it to the side.
I used a 2230mm belt with the smaller pulley and it fit perfect. Added a 0 gauge power cable with a 300A circuit breaker.
TreatSmash
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I have the same one and I like it, I got mine for the same reason, I like the handles.Threw on a Victory 4x4 roof rack along with a lightbar. Chose it over the Prinsu because it had “grab handles” and sat further forward. However, I did use the Prinsu install video (didn’t like Victory 4x4’s video instructions).
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YezusLX
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What wire shroud are you using? That is nice.
TreatSmash
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The cables came from GP audio, but the shroud, lugs, and heat shrink are just ebay specials. I make them myself with crimps and butane lighter.
After beating the crap out of my rear bumper over the past couple of years, I actually managed to bend the pin slightly.
Thanks to mike at bump it off-road.
Sent me a direct link and made it easy.
Thanks to mike at bump it off-road.
Sent me a direct link and made it easy.
Had to replace the pulley idler earlier today. The engine started making a loud mechanical grinding noise and when I popped the hood it was shooting sparks out of the idler.
Where was the leak if you don't mind me asking? I've got the same radiator.DBA brakes all around (h/t @abuck99) and Mishimoto rad round 2. The first one developed a slight leak, replaced under warranty.
20K on the 105 hubs and it looks like they've been under there for 50 years. I should probably have painted them
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Not at all—it's tough to see now that everything is dry, but it pooled small amounts of coolant at the bottom tank around the middle.
Tripledave
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Care to share the link? Mike has sent me links to most other parts for my BIO rear but I always forget to ask for these. Thanks in advance!
Wow that’s gotta be exciting in a bad way!
Used it for a huckleberry hunt, jam currently in progress.
Finished it up and went for a short drive on the routes roads. I no longer have the jiggling motion in the rear! And the rear feels a lot more planted too! I still have to load her up and go for a longer drive to get a better feel.
But it needs a new fuse block before that could happen
I’ll be your huckleberry - jam taste tester!
When I bought her the sunroof was sealed shut, but ever since we started hitting trails I’ve longed to have it functional. This was the weekend. About a day and a half and a few naughty words later it was rewarding to have it function. I don’t think I’m done futzing yet, but totally functional.
BTW, the FSM lies when it shows the releases for the rear heater control are in the corners. The 20+yr old plastic didn’t take kindly to prying. Hopefully this pic helps someone in the future.
BTW, the FSM lies when it shows the releases for the rear heater control are in the corners. The 20+yr old plastic didn’t take kindly to prying. Hopefully this pic helps someone in the future.
I moved it out of the garage to weld up my wagon’s exhaust
I checked your content for the "more on that later" for the Diode Dynamic Fogs. I'm planning to do the same thing and don't really want to spring for the slee inserts. How did yours mount up?
awesomeissquid
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Had some fun prepping for the bumper install.
It was a fun weekend.
It was a fun weekend.
