What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (41 Viewers)

[bdobyns]

Assuming unrelated but ??

I was thinking the same thing. I did try the old coil wire and it wasn't firing correctly with the new alternator, so I am thinking that even though the happened so closely together, it was just coincidence. I spoke to a couple of "real" mechanics and they told me that they aren't related.

 

[Dryhop]

The wife is glamper, not a camper. Cars (and tents) are non-starters for her. This is for camping with the boys (exploring the woods, shooting guns, drinking tequila and looking for UFO's).

You got my attention with: "Triple locked/ 4.88 Nitro Gear/ AHC + LC springs/ 35" Ridge Grappler". I'll be spending more time on this site.

 

[xXsnowXx]

Recently had the itch to do some type of repair/fix that wasn't essential or mechanical. So I decided to replace the trim below my passenger side windows. Mine was cracking really bad and made me cringe every time I washed the truck. Super easy replacement. Drivers side is in decent shape still. Didn't take an after photo.

At the same time I ordered new boots (4332469085) for my upper ball joints. Will hopefully tackle those soon.

Went ahead and re-booted my driver side upper ball joint this morning. I bought four kits as I thought my passenger side was torn too (one kit for each side and a spare for each side in case of a mistake/tear during install, they are only $6 each), but closer inspection shows it was fine.

Removal and install went pretty smooth. There was a little grease left in the boot but not much. The ball joint felt pretty good, so I'm glad I did this versus replacing the entire thing.

 

[oakback]

Nooooo! Remove the old leather and get the OEM kit, you won't regret it!

Too late! Finished the kit cover. Not gonna waste $60 and rip it off.

 

[Les Summer]

Too late! Finished the kit cover. Not gonna waste $60 and rip it off.

oh well.

 

[Trapper50cal]

Brake line bracket replacement

 

[whitec13]

Brake line bracket replacement

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Good choice on the shocks! I run those as well and some 2.0 remote reservoirs in the rear.

 

[Jack90210]

Some maintenance:

Engine oil/filter (Mobil1 5w30)
PS drain/fill (Mobil1 ATF)
Trans drain/fill (Toyota WS)
Coolant drain/fill (Toyota SLL)
Brake fluid flush (Valvoline Synth DOT3/4)
Front/rear/center diff drain/fill (Redline 75w90)
New wiper arm assemblies/wipers/blades (GEEZ WHAT A DIFFERENCE), air cleaner, radiator cap (all Toyota)
Installed SuperPro rear sway control bar

 

[bdobyns]

Some maintenance:

Engine oil/filter (Mobil1 5w30)
PS drain/fill (Mobil1 ATF)
Trans drain/fill (Toyota WS)
Coolant drain/fill (Toyota SLL)
Brake fluid flush (Valvoline Synth DOT3/4)
Front/rear/center diff drain/fill (Redline 75w90)
New wiper arm assemblies/wipers/blades (GEEZ WHAT A DIFFERENCE), air cleaner, radiator cap (all Toyota)
Installed SuperPro rear sway control bar

While your down there, lube u joints and drive line

 

[OEMGUY0720]

When an engineer wrenches lol

 

[Asanka]

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How did you make sure suspension is level?

 

[OEMGUY0720]

How did you make sure suspension is level?

Good question lol just eye balled it.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I upgraded all the speakers with Focals (including a cheap Pyle DVC 'sub') a number of years ago, but have never been satisfied with the bottom end. So after picking up a Metra 10" sub box on clearance ($15!) from Best Buy a month or two ago, I ordered a subwoofer that would work nicely in the boix and an amp to drive it. I just bypassed the subwoofer (removed the Pyle completely) and extended to speaker lines to the amp for speaker level inputs. Sounds fantastic, can play much (much!) louder than I need, but extends the bottom end cleanly.

 

[Asanka]

Good question lol just eye balled it.

I guess you can use cross members. But on a level floor

 

[FamilyCamper]

Eimkeith panhard bar correction bracket welded on. So far so good! First structurally important weld. The angles were hard with the mig.

 

[tothpl]

Over the weekend, I tried to have a remote start installed on my 05 LX470. the guy, apparently certified as a master installer, ran away screaming. said he couldnt find the remote lock/unlock wires. he said the electrical panels just plain werent there according to the EWD. To his credit, it does seem like Toyota/Lexus decided to repackage a lot of that stuff in the later models, and not update any of the diagram layouts.

DIsappointing for sure. I was looking forward to warming up my car being in the great white north because, 'winter is coming...'

 

[Patron100LC]

Together with a new shiny steering rack.

My back hurts

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Over the weekend, I tried to have a remote start installed on my 05 LX470. the guy, apparently certified as a master installer, ran away screaming. said he couldnt find the remote lock/unlock wires. he said the electrical panels just plain werent there according to the EWD. To his credit, it does seem like Toyota/Lexus decided to repackage a lot of that stuff in the later models, and not update any of the diagram layouts.

DIsappointing for sure. I was looking forward to warming up my car being in the great white north because, 'winter is coming...'

Great White North? San Diego?

 

[tothpl]

Great White North? San Diego?

I can see how that is confusing..... I moved to MI from San Diego. 4/10 - the food is bland and boring.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

I can see how that is confusing..... I moved to MI from San Diego. 4/10 - the food is bland and boring.

Welcome to the north brother!