What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (70 Viewers)

[spressomon]

A little outside the box...not what I did to it but what it did to me : Drove it to Death Valley & Eastern Sierra...camped out of it...returned. Fortunately no drama other than my constant plea for better gas mileage.

 

[Bomar]

@spressomon how are you liking the Coopers?

 

[spressomon]

^ So far its been a win-win decision going with the Cooper S/T MAXX. But to be fair out of almost 2k miles last weeks DV trip was the first off-road. But they are quieter/less noisy than my former Toyo AT2s, more compliant, better on and off-road handling...just better on all fronts. If the sidewalls are Toyo tough then I'm home.

BTW with my 1" body lift I do get a little tire rub with the 305/70R18 but not a problem...and I'm running without wheel spacers up front.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

^ So far its been a win-win decision going with the Cooper S/T MAXX. But to be fair out of almost 2k miles last weeks DV trip was the first off-road. But they are quieter/less noisy than my former Toyo AT2s, more compliant, better on and off-road handling...just better on all fronts. If the sidewalls are Toyo tough then I'm home.

BTW with my 1" body lift I do get a little tire rub with the 305/70R18 but not a problem...and I'm running without wheel spacers up front.

I'm looking at tires now for Esme. I saw these and are in my cart. I'm glad you have good things to say about them. I don't want too aggressive, but capable. Looking like I'll be in your neck of the woods mid-April.

J

 

[2001LC]

Replaced windshield, started died at glass shop -___- Great! Would you all recommend replacing leaking valve cover gaskets while doing the starter? Or waiting on the valve cover gaskets until my nearing 90k (180k) service is done?

Same time.

 

[bwell]

Had been noticing the steering wheel shimmy for a little while, but it had become progressively worse. So I did the steering rack test, failed miserably ordered the white line steering rack bushing kit. Install went fairly easy, maybe two hours just kind of taking my time. Then less than 24 hours after installing and driving to and from work the rack started to shimmy again.... Thought it might the inner tierods. So I go to replace/inspect those..... My steering rack decided it had had enough and profusely started leaking fluid out both sides almost like an arterial wound... FML, front differential then this. New Toyota rack should be here tomorrow

 

[yotasavg]

Same time.

Thanks for the reply. I ended up making that decision and it's now underway. The week of rain ahead isn't helping though... In the end, I'll be glad it's all done.

 

[PabloCruise]

Had been noticing the steering wheel shimmy for a little while, but it had become progressively worse. So I did the steering rack test, failed miserably ordered the white line steering rack bushing kit. Install went fairly easy, maybe two hours just kind of taking my time. Then less than 24 hours after installing and driving to and from work the rack started to shimmy again.... Thought it might the inner tierods. So I go to replace/inspect those..... My steering rack decided it had had enough and profusely started leaking fluid out both sides almost like an arterial wound... FML, front differential then this. New Toyota rack should be here tomorrow

Ouch. How many miles on your rack?

 

[bwell]

Ouch. How many miles on your rack?

Just over 169k. It's actually been slowly getting worse for a few months, my daily commute I don't go much over 45 mph ever, so I hadn't noticed much.

 

[colossus]

I replaced my oil pressure sensor to solve it showing virtually 0 psi at idle. Now it never goes below 1/4 no matter how warm the oil is. I also fixed the climate control issue I was having with the cabin temp going from super hot to super cold by reconnecting the interior ambient sensor in the kick panel. Some one prior to me buying it must have accidentally disconnected it.

 

[Thunder90]

I replaced my oil pressure sensor to solve it showing virtually 0 psi at idle. Now it never goes below 1/4 no matter how warm the oil is. I also fixed the climate control issue I was having with the cabin temp going from super hot to super cold by reconnecting the interior ambient sensor in the kick panel. Some one prior to me buying it must have accidentally disconnected it.

I had same issues. Also found that a small zip tie helps to keep hose connected to ambient sensor while shoving back in. First time I did this it came off again, hence the zip tie.

 

[colossus]

I had same issues. Also found that a small zip tie helps to keep hose connected to ambient sensor while shoving back in. First time I did this it came off again, hence the zip tie.

That's good to know. If it ends up coming off again I'll try that trick.

 

[Fallon 40]

Finally got around to installing my wits’end goodies. This was the quickest mod I have done and one I will use. Theirs’s a hidden storage area behind the top end to use however you want. Made by a cruiser head for cruiser heads, cool.

 

[JessPurviance]

I had the timing belt changed. I thought long and hard about doing it myself, but I ended up taking it to the Toyota dealer. They gave me a fair price. I also had them replace all the hoses, including the T's .

I'm running a bit low on suspension fluid and the dealer doesn't normally carry it. They have to special order it and its $55. Any suggestions on where to get some online?

 

[RyanStl]

Clay barred the Cruiser and now the clear coat is mirror smooth. I have always heard of clay bar for a while now, but thought it was something for professionals. Not true; it was super easy. She can still use a good DA/polish job, but the clay bar worked wonders.

 

[IBWOZ]

I had the timing belt changed. I thought long and hard about doing it myself, but I ended up taking it to the Toyota dealer. They gave me a fair price. I also had them replace all the hoses, including the T's .

I'm running a bit low on suspension fluid and the dealer doesn't normally carry it. They have to special order it and its $55. Any suggestions on where to get some online?

Got mine here 0888601805 - AHC FLUID, 2.5L - Toyota

 

[Kirk T]

[QUOTE="colossus, post: 10238377, member: 116057 I also fixed the climate control issue I was having with the cabin temp going from super hot to super cold by reconnecting the interior ambient sensor in the kick panel. Some one prior to me buying it must have accidentally disconnected it.[/QUOTE]

Where's that lil pecker wood at? Mine is going from hot to cold like you described .

 

[colossus]

Yeah if you are getting extreme hot and cold you've probably got the same issue (or a sensor that has failed all together). It's pretty easy to get to - it's just attached to the back of the trim panel under the steering wheel. You can see the little vent holes for it right underneath the ignition near your right knee.

 

[Kirk T]

Yeah if you are getting extreme hot and cold you've probably got the same issue (or a sensor that has failed all together). It's pretty easy to get to - it's just attached to the back of the trim panel under the steering wheel. You can see the little vent holes for it right underneath the ignition near your right knee.

Thank you, it was unhooked, unplugged and dirty, I cleaned it and hooked it up, It fixed it!!

 

[Junglejack]

I spent about 3 hours yesterday retuning my stereo system after replacing my battery with an Optima Red Top which caused me to lose all my settings. Looking back on it, I wish I would have held off as I had spent untold hours getting the system tuned in when I gutted the Nakamichi last Fall.

I am using the Pioneer AVIC-7100NEX which has a mind numbing amount of tuning options for the speakers and subwoofer. In addition, using dual JL Audio 6.5 Components, JL amplification, and a Kicker Isobaric subwoofer.

Still maintain of the approximately $12,000 I have spent on preventative maintenance, BFG A/T KO2's, et al, the stereo was money exceptionally well spent. Needless to say, the stereo project was the last thing I did as full maintenance, tires and so forth are absolutely the number 1 priority.

That said, ditching the tape adapter and seldom functional CD stacker utterly transformed the Canyonero's interior. It looks about 10 years newer inside with Apple CarPlay and navigation.

In the next few weeks I am going to ditch the OEM front bumper for either a Slee Blueberry or ARB Sahara. Living in East Tennessee, I am blessed to have myriad places to go off tarmac. As it is, it is entirely satisfying on the trails. Would love to add F/R ARB lockers, but I fear that is going to take some time.