Does that 4x4 labs tire carrier pivot on the left side? Why put the spare that far out - creating that much leverage - instead of putting it closer to the spindle?
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Also installed all new speakers. Used the Infinity ones that are common on this forum. Easy install only I ended up pulling the Infinity woofers out up front and putting the OEM ones back in. The Infinity woofers really enhanced this one frequency (mids/bass range) and it drove me nuts. Put the OEM woofers back in and it sounded much better.
Does that 4x4 labs tire carrier pivot on the left side? Why put the spare that far out - creating that much leverage - instead of putting it closer to the spindle?
I had a similar experience when I added an 8" sub to the OEM speakers. The annoying mid-bass frequencies seemed to cross both speaker's sweet spot so they were far too loud in this narrow little band which made it sound awful. Thankfully a good equalizer can fix it 100%. If there's one reason to buy a non-low end head unit, the EQ is it.
If you don't already have an aftermarket head unit, when you do, be sure to get one with a good (~10 band or more) EQ so you can enjoy those woofers without that annoying, boomy mid-bass.
Is this cloth simply glued-on onto the speaker grills? What did you use?
Looks good. Go Pokes!Removed running boards, fender flares, and roof rack. Installed 5% tint all the way around. New General Grabber AT2 275/65R18 tires. Plasti-dipped factory wheels and front grill matte black. Removed cherry woodgrain trim from interior. Installed Secondary Air Induction Bypass Module and block-off plates. Installed 4 new OME shocks. Cleaned up leaky inner CV boots. Ordered PFRAN clamps. Up Next: PFRAN LED'S. Throwing CEL code and VSC codes. P0456 C1201 C1223 C1246 C1340 this week as well. Just ordered new gas cap. Hopefully that will clear up my CEL. Averaging 10.4 MPG's
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Not sure how to determine age of shocks. But i do know both sets of original shocks on both my '05 Sequoia and '06 LC have had a white paint marking on the body of the shock like someone took a whiteout pen and marked them.Got my replacement shocks mounted up and clearly didn't know what I was missing. Turning and even braking is crisper now. I took off down a gravel road and it handles more like my previous Subarus than the 2014 Tacoma I traded up/down from. Took the $200 I saved by doing it myself and replaced the OEM Spare with a 275/70 AT KO2 to match my others. It squeezed right up in there behind the hitch. I"m a little curious as to if my shocks were the originals and I know the part numbers have changed several times over the years. Would anyone be able to determine rough age based on the stamped on part numbers? FWIW the new ones have a sticker (not stamped) and no longer have the piece at the top of the body people like to put vice grips on.
Not sure how to determine age of shocks. But i do know both sets of original shocks on both my '05 Sequoia and '06 LC have had a white paint marking on the body of the shock like someone took a whiteout pen and marked them.
My 4x labs bumper pivots on the right and latches on the left and has bolt holes drilled on the swingarm so that you can add a 4xlabs bike rack or double jerry can rack over the empty spot on the swingarm- for that reason, the tire is offset to the side.Does that 4x4 labs tire carrier pivot on the left side? Why put the spare that far out - creating that much leverage - instead of putting it closer to the spindle?
Replaced old CV joints and added 2 inch spacers. Debated it but afterwards, I love it!