I agree but prior to doing the plugs best I saw was 14.5 at any speed. Either way I'm happy about it.
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I agree but prior to doing the plugs best I saw was 14.5 at any speed. Either way I'm happy about it.
Got to my KISS drawers finally! Had some shipping and parts issues but @cruzerDave was great. Ridiculously well designed, love them. Planning on some outdoor Home Depot style carpet on just the top and maybe some thin rubber mat in the drawers, not sure yet, going to use them a bit first.
I guess my other mod would be the rear seat belt delete too.
Not fully tight yet.
A bit dusty, should've taken the picture after the wipe down...
Cheers!
rjones
I guess my other mod would be the rear seat belt delete too.
Not fully tight yet.
A bit dusty, should've taken the picture after the wipe down...
Cheers!
rjones
I believe that is the exact set he bought.
Replaced my passenger side CV axle today with a rebuilt one. Axle looked pretty good, but the inside boot was torn and grease was everywhere. PITA, mostly because the clip that goes on the inside of the diff was slightly too thick/big. I did not want to force it in so I just "buffed it" a little with a grinding wheel. 4 hours of work in the 97 degree SoCal heat. I was going to wait until tonight when it was a lot cooler but had to get it done. Next time I could probably get it done in 2 hours. I was going to use that money on getting my second set of OEM wheels powder coated. Now those have to wait a while.
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Would you consider this a one banana job?
Sweet! Wish I could justify buying a set of these! !
Installed the RLCA skids by Trail Tailor. Great craftsmanship just like the TT sliders I already have. My passenger side mount was badly dinged up, so I had to spend 10-15 minutes with a BFH straightening it out. Another few offroad trips and it would have needed re-constructive surgery for sure. About an hour and fifteen minutes total. Since I like the center of gravity about where it is on my rig, I chose to add a lot of protection underneath. I have the sliders, OEM skid under the very front, TJM skids under the oil pan/trans/transfer case, SLEE actuator guard/skid and today the RLCA skids. The only really vital thing I see that needs heavier protection is the fuel tank. It has the OEM guard, but that is already dinged up. Has anybody here ever punctured their tank?
Just added a brake controller for an upcoming road trip. Controller is a Reese towpower (pn: 8508211) with Tekonsha 3040-P harness adapter). I did some searching for mounting positions and couldn't find much other than the ash tray. Since I have a 2005 LX, I'd have to drill out the back which I wasn't thrilled about having to do. I found a spot just under the hood release and gas cap release that seemed to work well, so I figured I'd post a pic. I installed this in a library parking lot with my pocket knife while my daughter slept in her car seat (minus the ground, didn't have a socket to take off any nuts in the under dash area). Took about 20-30 minutes, including the time to figure out where to mount it. Hope this is helpful to someone!
While not as cool as bumpers or drawers, I replaced my cabin air filters with Napa EnviroShield #4908, $31.49 each. I'm sure I could have ordered some through Amazon cheaper, but I was there and they were in stock. I did the same for wife's 4Runner.
I also replaced the 6 backlight bulbs in the A/C dash cluster. Toyota is proud of those green capped bulbs! They list $9.73 each, paid $7.09 though Fred Anderson Toyota.
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Fred Anderson seems to have the best online prices I have found and they are local to me, so I can order online and pick up at the parts counter to save on the shipping.
I also bought the 8/10 spanner wrench from FAT to fill out my factory tool roll.
I also replaced the 6 backlight bulbs in the A/C dash cluster. Toyota is proud of those green capped bulbs! They list $9.73 each, paid $7.09 though Fred Anderson Toyota.
Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories | parts.fredandersontoyota.com
Fred Anderson seems to have the best online prices I have found and they are local to me, so I can order online and pick up at the parts counter to save on the shipping.
I also bought the 8/10 spanner wrench from FAT to fill out my factory tool roll.
Just differential is having a 10% off sale for Labor Day so timing was perfect to order my stage 1 icon lift package. A year of saving finally pays off! Very excited to get it all set up
Got the momma boards off. Don't be like me using 3/8" tools. Once I dropped down to quarter inch I was done in an hour. Great Saturday. Had my assistant as well.
After
After
Decided today was the day to punish myself by removing the remaining wood grain, from previous owner, on interior. I began this job when i first got my cruiser but once my fingers began to go numb I cave up at the console. today was the day to finish though! I could stand to look at this hideousness no longer.
Stop by harbor freight. They have a plastic trim kit that will make your life easier.
So first thing when i got this cruiser that had to go was the wood grain. a few hours later and numb fingers, this was all that was left. I put it off for too long and decided today was the day to punish myself. But I am so happy it is finally gone!!!
This is what I was working with. Why anyone decided to cover up such a well finished dash and console with this is beyond me...
I did the majority in the car but after some thinking and not wanting to break the cup holder lid. I took off the console cover and went inside to my a/c to finish the job.
I cleaned and detailed all of this horrible mess underneath, forgot to take an after photo though.
Used a hair dryer to warm it up, don't think it helps much. And then a trim pry tool to just slowly peel it back. Once u get a corner up u can just slide the edge of the trim tool in the gap of the sticker and console lid while applying steady pressure to break the zues like seal with kind of a cutting motion.
Finally shes off time to clean!!!
A little de-greaser and a soft and small paint brush and she is all new again! God these things get filthy. If u are ocd or a germ-a-phobe this might not be the job for you.
And here is the finished product! I am happy mine finally looks like every one else!
Detailed her the rest of the way. Great little Sunday project.
I did the majority in the car but after some thinking and not wanting to break the cup holder lid. I took off the console cover and went inside to my a/c to finish the job.
I cleaned and detailed all of this horrible mess underneath, forgot to take an after photo though.
A little de-greaser and a soft and small paint brush and she is all new again! God these things get filthy. If u are ocd or a germ-a-phobe this might not be the job for you.
And here is the finished product! I am happy mine finally looks like every one else!
Detailed her the rest of the way. Great little Sunday project.
FWIW, the hot sun usually softens up the glue enough to let you peel the fake wood trim off pretty easily. Of course, you soften up pretty quickly too working in a hot truck in the sun.
Good job.
Good job.
Its like a 3 part sticker. Soft foam adhessive, wood vaneer, and a clear coat on top. It gets warm and the top 2 parts peel right off then ur left with the foam adehissive pad.
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