What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (60 Viewers)
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Replaced my CV axles over the weekend. Not a complicated job, but very labor intensive. I read all of the write-ups and appropriate sections of the FSM beforehand and still struggled in some areas:
1) The drive flange cone washers are a major PITA. For the first side, I was very careful with a brass drift and a 2lb sledge, hitting the end of the stud/nut, the outside edge of the flange and the face of the flange next to the cone washers. I got them out but it was very frustrating and I ended up mangling the threads on some of the studs (next time, I'll have some replacement studs on hand, since they screw right in). By the time I got to the second side, I just pulled out the air rivet gun, ready to give it hell. To my surprise, a few rattles on the face of the stud/nut made the cone washers pop right out, and no mangled threads or flanges (I had new flanges, anyway).
2) The axles take a lot more force to remove/install than I thought. I was able to remove the passenger side with a brass drift on the lip, but I didn't have anything non-marring to install it with that didn't fall apart (tried a wood 2x2 and it would just splinter on the edge of the CV). I gave up and used a length of heavy wall steel tube with the sledge and it popped right in. I used the same method on the drivers side.
3) Checking the snap ring gap was a three-handed job. I used a bolt threaded into the end of the axle and levered it out with a claw hammer against the 54mm hub socket while I used the feeler gauge.
For next time, I'll make sure to keep a half-dozen drive flange studs on hand, get a CV joint puller and buy the correct snap ring tool (the pin type works, but is very fiddly).
I used an air hammer to get the cone washers off. 2 seconds each washer.
got any pictures of the insides? that slide out is sweet
Super jealous. Looks nice! Curious what the price was for that mileage. Do you have a buyer of your grey one?
My guess on the black one 25-28k. or 30k
dubyahard
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@crimsonaudio Where did you get the bracket for your phone holder on the left side of the center dash?
Finally got around to installing my Cobra 75WXST:
It's a ProClip.
Mounted a BlueSea fuse box under the drivers side dash for upcoming additions. Fabricated a c shaped bracket so it floats in front of existing harness and used an existing threaded insert to mount it.
dubyahard
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Imported my new to me 2007 LC from Tuscon to Portland over the weekend. Made it a scenic trip since I had some time and was solo. I may start a thread but here is where I slept Saturday night...
Recently I upgraded the speakers and added an under-seat sub. I also made a bracket thing that will convert from the standard LC windshield button to a universal button. Was finally able to hook up my new rearview mirror and connect to the previously installed backup camera. Thank goodness! That ended up as a month long project... The rearview mirror install doesn't look perfect, but it works well.
I've had my Mud Flap Eliminators for a few weeks and finally sprayed them black and put them on. Bolted right on, no problems. Ready for some wheeling in Joshua Tree next week.
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Finished stitching my steering wheel leather. It’s not a perfect fit for LXs as this one was made for LCs but it is still a great improvement.
Modified my grill and added a satoshi style emblem. Pretty happy about the look even though I heavily cut the grill to do it.
where'd you get that emblem?
It looks great!
My steering wheel does not look so good at the moment. I put on a cheap universal steering wheel cover that doesn't cover the "spokes".
I would like to do what you did.
Where did you buy your steering wheel cover?
I ordered this one for an LC and after I placed my order I messaged the seller to request the perforated sides.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QLYA3XS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I see they now have a black one for the LX's if I did it again I would order the LX and request the brown from the LC version as that brown matches perfectly even if it doesnt look like it in the photos.
https://www.amazon.com/Loncky-Genui...&ie=UTF8&qid=1521114368&sr=8-1&keywords=lx470
Some pics:
After installing OME 866 springs (thanks @AimCOtaco )
Also got some recovery points from @reevesci :
When I was under the truck pulling the oil filter on Sunday I also noticed some undesirable fluid on my DS CV. Doesn't look like grease from the boot. Any ideas?
