What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (57 Viewers)
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A buddy came over to assist in the diagnosis of my completely dead battery. The battery is 2 months old and the Cruiser only sat for 36 hours after I drove it everyday this week. I have been having battery/starting issues for several months, or so I thought.
After jump starting it, we started looking around for something that could drain the battery. We assumed the new battery was good.
My buddy has some experience in this area of troubleshooting, I was of no help...
He found a shoddy wire with a fuse attached to it under the glovebox. We chased the wire up into the dash and found what appears to be a LoJack device. Some quick google searching all but confirmed it. I had no idea this device was installed. Thanks PO!!! It was promptly removed. This should hopefully solve the battery drain issue.
After jump starting it, we started looking around for something that could drain the battery. We assumed the new battery was good.
My buddy has some experience in this area of troubleshooting, I was of no help...
He found a shoddy wire with a fuse attached to it under the glovebox. We chased the wire up into the dash and found what appears to be a LoJack device. Some quick google searching all but confirmed it. I had no idea this device was installed. Thanks PO!!! It was promptly removed. This should hopefully solve the battery drain issue.
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2001LC
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rusty_tlc
Dain Bramaged Member
Re-painted the sliders last weekend added some grip tape today.
Busy couple of weeks. Sold my Tacoma -
Bought an 01 LX470 with 150K -
Did the timing belt, water pump and heater T hoses, and bought new wheels and tires -
Stealth Custom Series (SCS) F5 wheels (16x8, +10mm offset) + Cooper ST Maxx 285/75r16
Also added weather tech floormats, pulled out the third row seats and got rid of the dealer sticker. Running boards were almost off until I ran into a bolt I couldn't reach, should be off tomorrow!
Bought an 01 LX470 with 150K -
Did the timing belt, water pump and heater T hoses, and bought new wheels and tires -
Stealth Custom Series (SCS) F5 wheels (16x8, +10mm offset) + Cooper ST Maxx 285/75r16
Also added weather tech floormats, pulled out the third row seats and got rid of the dealer sticker. Running boards were almost off until I ran into a bolt I couldn't reach, should be off tomorrow!
DirtDawg
"It'd be alot cooler if you did"
Epic first post and LX! Welcome to mud!Busy couple of weeks. Sold my Tacoma -
Bought an 01 LX470 with 150K -
Did the timing belt, water pump and heater T hoses, and bought new wheels and tires -
Stealth Custom Series (SCS) F5 wheels (16x8, +10mm offset) + Cooper ST Maxx 285/75r16
Also added weather tech floormats, pulled out the third row seats and got rid of the dealer sticker. Running boards were almost off until I ran into a bolt I couldn't reach, should be off tomorrow!
What made you want to switch from the taco to the 100?
Thanks man. Needed room for my kid, wasn't really planning for the future when I bought the Tacoma, but I had a few great years with it. Plus I rarely used the bed and always wished my gear was inside.
It was an awesome truck though, regeared to 4.88s, front and rear lockers, etc. Will probably be doing something identical with the LX.
Busy couple of weeks. Sold my Tacoma -
Bought an 01 LX470 with 150K -
Did the timing belt, water pump and heater T hoses, and bought new wheels and tires -
Stealth Custom Series (SCS) F5 wheels (16x8, +10mm offset) + Cooper ST Maxx 285/75r16
Also added weather tech floormats, pulled out the third row seats and got rid of the dealer sticker. Running boards were almost off until I ran into a bolt I couldn't reach, should be off tomorrow!
Cressida project?
BMW E30. Don't mind the exhaust pipe out the hood, that was a joke
Oh s***! Missed that by a country mile....just saw the wheel and fender and thought hmmm Toyota guy maybe a Cressida drifter or something. E30's good budget track cars if you can call anything BMW budget
cruzerDave
Land Shark Outfitters
Jumped the gun on my build plan because of weather, and installed the Discoverer AT3's. I wanted to put my ToughDog suspension from Trail Tailor in first (which is still 1-2 weeks away), then the tires, then align it all, but weather has gone to crap and it is snow, ice, and slick roads pretty much as far out as they can forecast...
I have to say I am impressed with these tires- the grip on snow/ice is the best I've ever had in a truck tire. Highly recommended if you are like me and going to be more overlanding than mud-bogging it: Glacier Natl or Moab this next summer!
I have to say I am impressed with these tires- the grip on snow/ice is the best I've ever had in a truck tire. Highly recommended if you are like me and going to be more overlanding than mud-bogging it: Glacier Natl or Moab this next summer!
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cruzerDave
Land Shark Outfitters
Glad to hear you like the setup! My shocks will be the monster 53mm in front, and 45mm adjustable in rear. Rear constant rate springs with the TD torsion bars in front, and TT's diff drop.
I got a good report back from Blackstone for my ATF. Also my LC100 completed the 'break in' period.
This was yesterday, in my 98. It's been good to me!
Installed stoptech rotors and pads on the front! They are super beefy. I love the feel so far.
I meant to take a pic with the wheel off but was ready to finish and forgot to.
I meant to take a pic with the wheel off but was ready to finish and forgot to.
cruzerDave
Land Shark Outfitters
Interested... cost, source, anything else to do like SS brake lines?
Any chance you measured before and after stopping distances?
