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kinda diggin the 100 without rear bumper how easy was that to take off? going to a pretty rock crawler escue trail in the next couple days and more clearance/ departure angle out the back would be sweetAfter stumbling upon the craigslist find of the year, I then turned around and sold the black Tundra TRD wheels for essentially what I paid for both the wheels and the 285/65/18 KO2s originally last weekend. I said screw it, I'll just keep the barely used KO2s and appreciate the fact that I essentially got 'em for 1/10th of their retail price.
I then realized two of the four already had beginnings of cracks (BFG KO2 Cracking at 10k). Took the set to Discount Tire and after about 15 minutes he (discount tire guy) got the approval from Michelin for prorated replacement under warranty. Best part? I was able to get brand new 275/70/18s for the same prorated price the original 285/65s would have been. Brand new KO2s under full warranty and lifetime road-force balancing...figure I'll enjoy them this winter and just keep an eye on them, replacing (again) if need be.
Right after the installation (before torsion bar crank and alignment...)
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And after the tbar crank/alignment (I'm going to measure it again later tonight, but I'm pretty sure the stinkbug droop isn't 'enough'...although there is still roughly 200lbs of tires/wheels sitting in the trunk of the truck, and it rides absolutely phenomenally - soft and straight...we'll see).
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easiest thing in the world...just watch out for your resonator hanging down when you're on the trails...I had mine taken off and the pipe re-routed out the side by a muffler shop, but from what I've heard/read its easy enough to do by yourself if you decide to take it off.kinda diggin the 100 without rear bumper how easy was that to take off? going to a pretty rock crawler escue trail in the next couple days and more clearance/ departure angle out the back would be sweet
Pulled out my Wheeler's bump stops on my 06 LX. Just was not the combo I was looking for. One of those deals that loved the pros but couldn't take the cons.
Check your steering rack bushing, most 100 series need replacements. Majority of wondering is corrected as @Greenbean has done, rather than new steering rack:I adjusted the wheel bearing nut (one star tab tighter) in effort to chase down the wandering condition on the highway. I think it all is headed to a new steering rack, but I can try anyway.*****
[/QUOTE]Finally had time and a make-shift bushing puller to get the poly rack bushings in with the collar.
Wow what a pain! Guess working on your back in cooler weather just isn't what it was in my 20s, lol...
But Timex is moving under it's own power again, Yay!
I also got some nifty hose clamps from O'Reillys for my P/S lines. They come in different colors and the handles are removable.
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[/QUOTE]Check your steering rack bushing, most 100 series need replacements. Majority of wondering is corrected as @Greenbean has done, rather than new steering rack:
This may seem a hack, but if you are going to get rid of them, why not cut off the upper one-third and see how that works for you
Subwoofer blown... Took it apart and repaired the foam surround.
I was going to do a write up if everyone wants...
Sounds sooo much better. Cost less than $20
I even have one more surround if anyone wants it to repair theirs.
View attachment 1372597 View attachment 1372597Glad I didn't have to change a tire on our latest trip. I rotated the tires before the trip too, torqued to 100 lbs. I don't know what happened but at least now I know to carry a couple spare studs and nuts. Keep your minds out of the gutter!