What's that white stuff? it's 75 F here today
What have you done to your 100 Series this week?
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Alright alright you win, for nowOk, but I got paid to stay home.
So far so good. I've done a lot of work to the front end lately, so it's hard to say, but good.
Factory roof rack delete.
A quick glance made me think it was an 80. Looks great.
I also “modded” a previous mod. I previously had some 3/8” pins that I was using for FSB quick disconnects. But, to be honest, they sucked. When I tried to use them the strong looking wire retainer thing (see pic) would basically pull off leaving the pin.
So I replaced the pins with these great T-handle quick release pins from Grainger (Fastenal has them too). They work perfectly as long as you only drill a hair over 3/8”. Only possible issue I see with these is the release mechanism becoming a little sticky, but nothing a shot of PB won’t fix. I have the version with 2.5 inches of workable length. After installing them I see that you could definitely get away with the 2.25 inch version 2 inch would likely be just a tad short.
In this last photo it looks like the pin is too close to the CV, but there is no way it will touch. About $50 for two of these pins.
So I replaced the pins with these great T-handle quick release pins from Grainger (Fastenal has them too). They work perfectly as long as you only drill a hair over 3/8”. Only possible issue I see with these is the release mechanism becoming a little sticky, but nothing a shot of PB won’t fix. I have the version with 2.5 inches of workable length. After installing them I see that you could definitely get away with the 2.25 inch version 2 inch would likely be just a tad short.
In this last photo it looks like the pin is too close to the CV, but there is no way it will touch. About $50 for two of these pins.
Those are nice, I just completely removed the sway bar. Imho it feels smoother. And not much more body roll than before
So tempted to do this. I always removed the sway bars on my other trucks, but the 100 feels so top heavy and my kids are always riding in it. I'd be too worried if I have to swerve quickly. Based on your observation, maybe I'll try this once I install the Ironman TB's I have sitting.
Bit the bullet and took my 2007 100 series to Stevinson Toyota west to have the AHC system drained and refilled and have the heater Ts replaced, as preventative maintenance on the truck that has 117K miles on it.
Should have known I was in trouble when they said "you are having the AC system drained and refilled?". Had to explain what I wanted and then they said the AHC fluid was $200. I was about to leave when they realized what I wanted and the fluid was quoted at $29.
I also could not get them to understand that I wanted to replace the heater Ts as preventative maintenance. They kept calling them a valve.
Finally took the tech to the truck and showed him the parts and then asked that they keep the old ones if they are not disintegrated for me to have a spare for the field.
Picked up the truck this AM and it was $500 for both of these jobs. They also did not save the old T's. Scary when the dealer does not really know the procedures I requested? Isnt that why I am supposed to feel confident about paying the high cost of service.
Anyway, my independent garage that has usually worked on the truck did not know how to service the AHC, so hopefully this bought me a few more years of trouble free use.
Any other place in Denver that you can recommend? Slee added a bumper and lights, but did not want to mess with the AHC, other than to remove it.
Best,
Todd
Should have known I was in trouble when they said "you are having the AC system drained and refilled?". Had to explain what I wanted and then they said the AHC fluid was $200. I was about to leave when they realized what I wanted and the fluid was quoted at $29.
I also could not get them to understand that I wanted to replace the heater Ts as preventative maintenance. They kept calling them a valve.
Finally took the tech to the truck and showed him the parts and then asked that they keep the old ones if they are not disintegrated for me to have a spare for the field.
Picked up the truck this AM and it was $500 for both of these jobs. They also did not save the old T's. Scary when the dealer does not really know the procedures I requested? Isnt that why I am supposed to feel confident about paying the high cost of service.
Anyway, my independent garage that has usually worked on the truck did not know how to service the AHC, so hopefully this bought me a few more years of trouble free use.
Any other place in Denver that you can recommend? Slee added a bumper and lights, but did not want to mess with the AHC, other than to remove it.
Best,
Todd
My dealer charged me $64 to swap the heater ts. It's inconceivable to me that they charged you that much for the AHC fluid swap and ts.
That's exactly what I was planning on doing. What are you using to keep the sway bar out of the way when disconnected?
Have you tried Japanese Auto Service. They have been helpful for me on a few things beyond my ability level. They have done just what I asked and seem to know the rigs quite well.
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I've had good luck with Toy Auto in Littleton. Scott is really responsive and has been good to work with. I don't have AHC on the TLC or GX so I've never had to deal with that. They are definitely worth a try in my opinion.
Beefed up my bumper and installed a winch. I didn't want to butcher the top of the bumper, or open the hood to get to the clutch lever, so I made an extension. The lever now sits on top of the bumper. Also got the drawers done.
I use these extra large "re-usable" rubber Zip ties that I got off ebay (Walmart also carries them). I think they are like 14 inches long and about $7 a pair. Edit: picture of the rubber zip ties like the ones I use-
There is a sensor bracket or something near the UCA that I tie off to. Holds no problem, even on some real rough terrain.
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