What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (73 Viewers)

[Da Hundo]

Installed some White Knuckle Siders.
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what angle did you purchase?

 

[bozncsurf]

Yes, I’m really liking the feel of 2WD around town. Steering at low speeds feels “easier” or maybe lighter is a better word for it. Of course there is zero torque steer now. I could be wrong, but it actually feels like accelerating from a stop it’s a bit easier to get moving. I had a bit of vibration at hwy speeds that is now completely gone.....makes a noticeable difference when you’ve got fewer rotating parts.
Looking forward to my fourth trip this year to Big Bend next week to check out how it performs differently than AWD on River Road(and the hwy getting there) pulling my Cricket.
With the exchange rate between the Aussie and US $$ the whole setup, with bearing on spool, cost less then $600 shipped.

The tires are Goodyear Ultra Terrains.....sold exclusively by Discount Tire. I’ve got about 3k miles on them and loving them so far.

Under $600 caught my interest! Would love to “test drive” a cruiser with the conversion. I’d have to agree with the idea of less moving parts and less strain - just makes sense.

Report back to us after your trip to Big Bend - you guys have fun

 

[MGarland]

I started a dual battery system weeks ago as it started to get warm. The fridge was cycling my battery too far down, and I got some really slow starts on hot days. After almost 3 weeks Interstate finally got the order in stock. It’s the Slee trays, the Interstate AGMs Slee recommend, and the National Luna kit from Equipt. I could probably have saved some decent coin by going with another brand battery (and would have had I known how long it would take Interstate to fill the order), but this was easy.

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And added the Trail Tailor antenna mount. I didn’t read the description very well, so I had to drill it out to 3/4” (or maybe 13/16”?) for my NMO. I just zip-tied it until I could fetch my stepper bits.

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While I was in there, added a factory sub. The entire box was missing, not sure which PO (I’m #3) took it out. The sound is slightly better, and I only paid a hundred bucks for a new unit with one broken tab. The sound is definitely not worth the $500-ish dealer price.

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My sliders are missing now. I did such a craptastic job painting them last year that they were alternating splotches of rust and black. I’m in an urban apartment and occasionally park on the street, so without a garage or space to do it right I just had the body shop do that as well.

Next up is to put the drawers back, and go find (finally) some dirt.

I started a dual battery system weeks ago as it started to get warm. The fridge was cycling my battery too far down, and I got some really slow starts on hot days. After almost 3 weeks Interstate finally got the order in stock. It’s the Slee trays, the Interstate AGMs Slee recommend, and the National Luna kit from Equipt. I could probably have saved some decent coin by going with another brand battery (and would have had I known how long it would take Interstate to fill the order), but this was easy.

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And added the Trail Tailor antenna mount. I didn’t read the description very well, so I had to drill it out to 3/4” (or maybe 13/16”?) for my NMO. I just zip-tied it until I could fetch my stepper bits.

View attachment 1977660

While I was in there, added a factory sub. The entire box was missing, not sure which PO (I’m #3) took it out. The sound is slightly better, and I only paid a hundred bucks for a new unit with one broken tab. The sound is definitely not worth the $500-ish dealer price.

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My sliders are missing now. I did such a craptastic job painting them last year that they were alternating splotches of rust and black. I’m in an urban apartment and occasionally park on the street, so without a garage or space to do it right I just had the body shop do that as well.

Next up is to put the drawers back, and go find (finally) some dirt.

I've been really happy with the Interstate AGM batteries. They'll power your fridge no problem at all. I've really enjoyed the dual battery system.

 

[saucebox]

I've been really happy with the Interstate AGM batteries. They'll power your fridge no problem at all. I've really enjoyed the dual battery system.

That's good to know. I'm in the clear as long as nothing fails—3 weeks from order is kind of silly.

 

[willbt]

2" tundra spacers, machined hub out at work. Reindex torsion bars , another 1" front lift. Total 2.5" lift. Pinch weld mod, and more .

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I would be careful with this, it looks like you may have just taken a hub centric spacer and machined it to be a lug centric spacer. Given how soft our wheel studs seem to be, you could end up being that guy on the side of the road fueling the "spacers are bad!" stories.

I suggest you read up on the differences between hub and lug centric spacers to understand the difference.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Oh whoops, @ClassyJalopy, I lied/forgot my tire size. They are Kumho Road Venture AT51 LT285/75R16 and if this rain clears up today I’ll get you a measurement.

Thanks for taking time out to measure the height front and rear with AHC in high mode.

 

[spear2]

I would be careful with this, it looks like you basically just took a hub centric spacer and machined it to be a lug centric spacer. Given how soft our wheel studs seem to be, you may end up being that guy on the side of the road fueling the "spacers are bad!" stories.

I suggest you read up on the differences between hub and lug centric spacers to understand the difference.

If you take a close look I did not machine the center bore out or cut the outside of the lip. This is still hub centric. I machined them out to be a copy of a 'Slee' front spacer.

 

[willbt]

If you take a close look I did not machine the center bore out or cut the outside of the lip. This is still hub centric. I machined them out to be a copy of a 'Slee' front spacer.

Nice, just watching out for a fellow cruiser head! (I'm also envious of your ability to machine parts at work)

 

[87warrior]

Worked on my dual battery control center.

Since my sunroof cables are seized up, I figured I might as well use that space for something useful. Used two Blueseas rocker switch end caps to make a 2 switch panel. One will be the solenoid control switch for the batteries and the other switch is there to read voltage directly from each battery. Voltage will be displayed on the Drok voltmeters recessed into the panel.

 

[FxFormat]

Did some cooling maintenance stuff

 

[gil12]

flushed my brakes - the old fashion way - calling to wife "down", "up", "down", "up"; getting up and checking level. These are strange trucks to flush, between the huge reservoir and the exaggerated flow due to the accumulator system, you go through a lot of fluid! (I'm wondering if I should get a new cap for the reservoir - it seemed that my fluid changed color quicker than I expected - about 2 years - and I wonder if it has lost its seal).

Also switched out my front stabilizer gizmos.

Gil

 

[FxFormat]

flushed my brakes - the old fashion way - calling to wife "down", "up", "down", "up"; getting up and checking level. These are strange trucks to flush, between the huge reservoir and the exaggerated flow due to the accumulator system, you go through a lot of fluid! (I'm wondering if I should get a new cap for the reservoir - it seemed that my fluid changed color quicker than I expected - about 2 years - and I wonder if it has lost its seal).

Also switched out my front stabilizer gizmos.

Gil

You had the key to the ON position right?

 

[gil12]

You had the key to the ON position right?

yup, after the initial flow.

 

[a31gun]

90% complete. Dual can mount with LP tank and table. I tried to fab a fold down table, but for my application it was never in the right spot. I now have a stab on table 16x24. As far as strength, well you can see my boat battery only slightly flexed the wood. I don't like the square 1/2" stock sticking out, but it will have to do for now.

 

[Ambledog]

After a LBJ and steering rack bushings, and a torsion bar adjustment, got an alignment done. Not much of a difference that I can tell road testing, but at least it is within spec and keeping the tires from wearing abnormally.

 

[KTP]

Upgraded rear wiper last week. Fronts next.

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Who is the Manufacturer and part #? Looks great

 

[saucebox]

Who is the Manufacturer and part #? Looks great

Bootlegged from another member

 

[92LXAZ]

Who is the Manufacturer and part #? Looks great

Bootlegged from another member

Yep that's the set. Direct from Japan via eBay.

 

[Das Shtig]

Thanks for taking time out to measure the height front and rear with AHC in high mode.

Thanks for the reminder! Sorry! The rain didn’t let up and I’ve been working like crazy. Feel free to remind me again. I’m off all Friday and will be happy to take measurements for you then. Tomorrow I gotta drive this lovely beast a few hundred miles and do some work!

 

[Octous]

Does your part time 4wd kit have any transfer case mods or is it only front axle engagement hubs?

Do you notice an improvement in fuel economy?