What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (76 Viewers)

[OEMGUY0720]

Care to do a mini write up on what you did? Rattle can or paint gun? The cladding on my LX is faded, I’m trying to decide if I want to color match it to the body to update it a bit, or just refresh the two tone.

this was sprayed using a paint gun / compressor. This can also be done using a spray can (if you don’t have the tools) I suggest you try our first practicing on test panels (not in your car, use like a water bottle to practice).

Be careful also if your want to color match it as over time paint changes shade/hue. You may order or call your local automotive paint dealer/supplier to have it mixed for you, but the best way is till bringing in a sample panel (you can remove your gas tank door and bring that for exact paint color matching.

• sand it down to level some high spots - I used 400 grit
• use a good primer (your local automotive paint dealer can recommend one for you)
• sand after primer make sure it’s smooth
• spraying your base coat and/clear coat your working environment must not be windy especially working on spray can (pressure coming out of the nozzle isn’t as even/high as the spray gun

**will update this tomorrow it’s dark now to get some clear photos

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Got it stuck. I guess the first mod will be a winch. Now I know why they say "Ih8mud".

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Yeah, it's surprisingly easy to get these heavy ass trucks on the mud. How did you get out?

 

[Capmedic]

Yeah, it's surprisingly easy to get these heavy ass trucks on the mud. How did you get out?

AAA. Yup, buried to the axles in the back. It was like brown snot. It's a seasonal creek but I guess the mud is year-round.

 

[TXLCdood]

Just picked her up . 2004 with 110k miles. Removed the running boards. I’m pumped.

 

[nitteo]

change a heater T, the other looks like it was replaced on time. the one i replaced was brittle. just trying to get to the clamps off and it broke! glad to have done this before our long road trip tomorrow.

 

[hockryan]

Decided to retrofit a pair of Amazon projectors in my 99' OEM housing, took up the majority of my Saturday, but overall I am very please with end result while spending about $40 total.

 

[LXstatic]

Finally installed 12” LED lights bars behind my bumper. I intended on doing this one night 2 months ago, but the install came to a haunt when I realized I needed to remove my bumper to properly mount them. Not a masterpiece of an install, but good from far. The amazon wire harness with remote made it reallllllly easy.

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What harness did you use? I have had a set of lights to add there for like 2 years. Need to go ahead and install

 

[Ayune]

Replaced all front diff bushings. D-N-R is getting softer...

 

[DJCloz]

What harness did you use? I have had a set of lights to add there for like 2 years. Need to go ahead and install

Amazon product ASIN B010AYS38G
I used this amazon wire harness. super cheap and easy. I actually didn't run the switch inside the cab for a couple days. Then I was at a Toyota car show this weekend and ran across someone selling switches and picked up a appropriate button switch. The Remote the harness comes with works really well though. I was messing with it and got it to work even 50-60 feet away.

 

[Pandanoid]

New vapour barrier and speakers! Woohoo

 

[southdakotayota]

Small projects...

LCP Mudflap Eliminators and Trail Tailor Rear Lower Control Arm Skids

 

[UTadventures]

Replaced heater Ts. Not a moment too soon. Hot side broke inside the hose after the clamp was off, while trying to pull it out. Had to pull the small hose that runs into the block to fish out the little pieces. Heading off for a 5 week road trip later this week. Sedona, Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce, and Capitol Reef.

 

[Espi SERE]

Big Bertha got some new shoes. General grabber atx 275/65R18

 

[NolaNomad]

Love my new key. Orange is also my favorite color

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My Dude, where did you acquire that key housing? I also prefer what I'd call KTM orange..

 

[geanes]

My Dude, where did you acquire that key housing? I also prefer what I'd call KTM orange..

YotaMD (@suprarx7nut) makes/sells them. Best key replacement ever made for 100s. I have 2 of them and absolutely think they are the bees knees.

YotaMD Titanium Integrated Remote Key Fob Shell

wish these weren't so expensive!!What Supra said, x2. They just work, and look good.

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[DDabs]

Did a little dash refreshment:

 

[Somebodyelse5]

My Dude, where did you acquire that key housing? I also prefer what I'd call KTM orange..

YotaMD (@suprarx7nut) makes/sells them. Best key replacement ever made for 100s. I have 2 of them and absolutely think they are the bees knees.

YotaMD Titanium Integrated Remote Key Fob Shell

wish these weren't so expensive!!What Supra said, x2. They just work, and look good.

forum.ih8mud.com

+1 for @suprarx7nut his keys are killer. I've had mine for a year+ and it's great. Also have his fobs for my 80 and @ncavi10 has one too

 

[NolaNomad]

YotaMD (@suprarx7nut) makes/sells them. Best key replacement ever made for 100s. I have 2 of them and absolutely think they are the bees knees.

YotaMD Titanium Integrated Remote Key Fob Shell

wish these weren't so expensive!!What Supra said, x2. They just work, and look good.

forum.ih8mud.com

Replaced heater Ts. Not a moment too soon. Hot side broke inside the hose after the clamp was off, while trying to pull it out. Had to pull the small hose that runs into the block to fish out the little pieces. Heading off for a 5 week road trip later this week. Sedona, Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce, and Capitol Reef.

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Wondering if you lost any fluid when that broke? Did you top off after you replaced the T's. Did you just reuse the hoses and clamps?

 

[TxAggieLC]

Changed up the color of the wheels! Somehow the finish on my wheels was starting to show black underneath the paint (too much powerwashing by previous owner?) so I ordered some plastidip anthracite grey. Looks a million times better than previous and should hold up fairly well. Best of all, only $60 for all 4 and I have a ton of paint left (could easily do it once or twice more).

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[TxAggieLC]

Also did some wetsanding on the door stripes/door protector things...not sure what they are but the plastic cladding that runs the length of the rig. Mine was looking real sad and just pitted/discolored all over. Took some sandpaper (2000 grit), polishing compound and wax to it and it looks much better. Figured I'd give it a try before ordering some paint or vinyl.

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