What have you done to your 100 Series this week?

[jpneely]

Don’t forget to reattach ALL the coil packs before cranking her back up… now I can’t seem to clear the codes before a long drive.

Couldn’t clear the codes because apparently the plug I reinstalled on the second from the firewall (under the bracket) I ended up sticking between the plug and the valve covers like a dingbat. So there were two that were unplugged. So apparently it’ll run with at least two coil packs unplugged.

Dont rush doing things. You make stupid mistakes.

 

[Paul10]

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Perry Parts bump stops and some bilstein 5160s.
Also looks like my power steering lines are leaking 10/10 it never stops does it

How do you like the 5160’s?

 

[Raymond525]

Need advice on three things. 1. My headlights look like butt. I know that's part of living in the desert. I did the refinish thing about 2 years ago, is there a better option? I believe mine are plastic not glass. 2. On my passenger front signal cover, it likes to work it's way ajar pretty quickly, I imagine i have a broken clip. Any good fixes? 3. For some reason my glove box is wonky, and i haven't figured out why, but the light stays on even when it's closed, any advice for tweaking it into place better? I think this happened after we removed the box to put in the RAM mount in the tape deck.

I used double sided tape for my turn signal light that has a broken mounting tab. It has come loose at highway speeds several times.

I need to order a new one, but always forget when I actually have time (off to the parts website now!)

 

[GTV]

Need advice on three things. 1. My headlights look like butt. I know that's part of living in the desert. I did the refinish thing about 2 years ago, is there a better option? I believe mine are plastic not glass. 2. On my passenger front signal cover, it likes to work it's way ajar pretty quickly, I imagine i have a broken clip. Any good fixes? 3. For some reason my glove box is wonky, and i haven't figured out why, but the light stays on even when it's closed, any advice for tweaking it into place better? I think this happened after we removed the box to put in the RAM mount in the tape deck.

Get your hands on 98-99 glass lenses that won’t fade.

 

[Outsane]

worked on the sunroof. Front drain was super kinked. I made a part to keep it un kinked.

Also wrestled with opening and closing the sun roof for several hours. I had to disassemble the drivers side tube a d pull the cable out with two sets of pliers to get the system to close.

 

[jaewastooshort]

well, damnit.

guessing with that kind of damage to the A pillar it's going to be totaled

 

[Unrulykid]

I think on the glove box, they can get wonky if the screw holes that hold the bottom hinge get wallered out it’ll let it sag. I’m pretty sure you can replace the plastic inserts.

3. For some reason my glove box is wonky, and i haven't figured out why, but the light stays on even when it's closed, any advice for tweaking it into place better? I think this happened after we removed the box to put in the RAM mount in the tape deck.

See the last post in this thread for the OEM replaceable screw inserts…

Post in thread 'Glove box sagging and not dampened...'

Dec 1, 2025

Glad to be a help after all I've received from others on this forum!

If your glove box hinge screws have stripped out the threaded grommet in the dash, Toyota sells the screw grommets to fix this…

Toyota part # 90189-05058- screw grommet. Get 2 and refresh the hinge tightness.

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[Deflagrate]

well, damnit.

guessing with that kind of damage to the A pillar it's going to be totaled

Damn, was that from the storm the other day? It didn't even seem like that bad of a storm.

 

[jaewastooshort]

Damn, was that from the storm the other day? It didn't even seem like that bad of a storm.

happened last night, branch fell about 1am

 

[ohernia24]

Completed this DIY kit from Vidal Metal Worx. Highly recommend checking him out. Took two guys about 2 days with pretty minimal welding experience. I love it! Major facelift was needed.

 

[cbranch]

Got CEL code P0441 so did new pcv valve, grommet, and hose to start. Valve broke during removal and grommet fell into baffle of course. Pretty sure they were original on the 316k LX. Thankfully wasnt too bad getting the pieces out

LTFT1/2 were around 13%/16% before while idling (6% when under load), now down to 8%/10% (5% under load), so somewhat improved. Will see if CEL comes back. Might check purge valve next

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P0441 came back after 284 miles. Replaced purge valve this time. It had been replaced before about 4 yrs/30k miles ago with some aftermarket brand so went back to denso. If that doesn't work, might do the charcoal canister next

 

[x8o8drifter]

Friends one, not mine.
Painted and mounted wing.

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Last week did some camping in southern Arizona, near Ajo.

 

[squidmotion]

well, damnit.
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guessing with that kind of damage to the A pillar it's going to be totaled

gosh, that sucks.. really took a hit. we’ve had some weather, for sure. Insurance would never back a rebuild of something like this, it’s done.

Curious, what’s your next move? Another 100?

 

[jaewastooshort]

gosh, that sucks.. really took a hit. we’ve had some weather, for sure. Insurance would never back a rebuild of something like this, it’s done.

Curious, what’s your next move? Another 100?

I think so. there's a white 99LX posted nearby that's lower mileage than this one I want to go look at.

either way though, planning on buying it back (or just keeping depending on ins decision) and seeing if I can get the pillar back into shape to get a new windshield in. really considering putting a roll cage inside if I do that though, especially after seeing the pics of rollovers guys have had recently. either way, no longer any worries about trail damage, so no reason not to keep it to take off road since it runs great.

 

[HokieCruiser]

Friends one, not mine.
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I've had my eye on one of those...looks GREAT!

 

[Deflagrate]

I think so. there's a white 99LX posted nearby that's lower mileage than this one I want to go look at.

either way though, planning on buying it back (or just keeping depending on ins decision) and seeing if I can get the pillar back into shape to get a new windshield in. really considering putting a roll cage inside if I do that though, especially after seeing the pics of rollovers guys have had recently. either way, no longer any worries about trail damage, so no reason not to keep it to take off road since it runs great.

I'm almost positive they'll total it. Mine got totaled from this about a year ago, just a dented lower tail gate, broken bumper cover mounting tabs, and bent/cracked tow brace.

 

[Boss Hog]

~1,200 mile round trip to Big Bend Ranch for 3 nights of camping at a remote site. LX470 never missed a beat.

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I just went to Big Bend a few weeks ago. Amazing place! Was this the trail that started near Elena Canyon? I took a 3/4 ton GM Duramax, wishing I had the 100-Series the whole time...

 

[Berkut10r]

I have been looking for an app that calculates true MPG while accounting for tire size and gearing. Claude builds you an interface for inputs and viola.

 

[squidmotion]

Finally got this in, and mocked up. If it will quit raining, i can take it off and install the winch. Then wire everything up.