What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (39 Viewers)

[harrydunn]

Wiring in an A/C condenser fan from a ‘99 onto my ‘05. I was going to wire it to the high pressure A/C switch but decided I wanted full control. Now that it works, I’ll pull 12 volts from the fuse block so it’s only hot with the ignition on. My A/C works great so it was more of just a fun little project to pass the cold days in central Missouri.

 

[OwnerCS]

Installed new transmission mount and Trail-Tailor creeper skid.

 

[blackohio]

Lol you ever get into industrial design for s***s and gigs? Familiarizing myself with Shapr 3D for mod mockups... you’d probably pick it up pretty fast

unfortunately i’m full throttle all the time and don’t have the bandwidth but it’s something i’ve always wanted to

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

palette of victory4x4 love arrived today, waiting on lights from KC HiLites before installing and truck is at fab shop getting rear scheel mann brackets madeView attachment 2576131

How long ago did you order, still waiting on mine

 

[100d ua]

Sounds like a 3-position rocker switch. Personally, I would use a simple push button ON/OFF switch like one of the Stedi switches that I linked previously. I would then splice the ditch light’s DRL wire into the headlight’s DRL wire so that the ditch light DRL actually functions as a DRL rather than a selectable.

That's a great suggestion. I didn't want to run the DRL's on the ditch lights when driving on regular roads but seeing as how they come with covers I suppose this should work.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

Still trying to get my rough idle figured out. After spark plugs, coils, maf cleaning and fuel injectors, I went to the PCV valve today.
Valve was fine, grommet was crunchy. Valve came out, grommet went in.

I guess it’s time to install all the gaskets and covers on the engine as I work my way down over the next 10 hours...

did you check fuel pressure?

 

[menancyandsam]

Completed my first ever power steering flush. Original was brown color. Used the forums well documented procedure.

Cleaned reservoir with Coleman white gas. Used a bottle brush to remove ring stain around the circumference worked great. My screen looked good so didn't touch it. Rinsed with a little bit of ATF to help remove any residual gas.

Only oops was at the end when I lowered the truck and turned on engine with return line hose still unattached, thinking it doesn't circulate until wheel is turning. Nope.
So...please reconnect your return line before turning on the engine. That I'm sure is pretty obvious to most everybody but me.
Had to use as extra qt to get air out and fill reservoir.

Drove around a little checked for leaks. Can't really tell a difference in steering but happy I'm keeping up with maintenance.

 

[Mkamalo]

Installed the Slee battery tray and ARB Twin compressor. Pretty straight forward.

Also got me running a multi-meter on all the unused factory connections under the driver side panel.

Fun time.

 

[TLCOVERLAND]

I have ASFIR skids sitting in my garage for weeks now, but I keep on thinking that @trailskids are superior protection and easier to put on.

Any body interested in buying brand new ASFIR skids for transmission and transfer gear?

I have ASFIR skids sitting in my garage for weeks now, but I keep on thinking that @trailskids are superior protection and easier to put on.

Any body interested in buying brand new ASFIR skids for transmission and transfer gear?

I might be interested. How much for both delivered to Charlotte, NC
BTW, I have a 2000 TLC.

 

[Lar Cruiser]

Got rear-ended by a snowplow. Fortunately minor, but tailgate and tail lights are jacked up.

Guy who hit me has State Farm. Does anybody have experience/stories/advice working with their "Select Service" shops?

Any recommended auto body shops near Denver?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Custom 100 rear pics from a customer are back. Same as out production rear, just no arms or LEDs.

J

 

[joemayu]

Do you get international insurance before crossing the boarder? Was planning a trip down to Tamaulipas.

I believe progressive covers into mx.

 

[WannaLC]

installed new Toyota OEM hood struts....decided to pay a big premium for OEM quality and durability. Crazy mod I know

 

[Sykoslug]

Finished installing a heap of metal. Thanks to @TRAIL TAILOR for the parts - TourFlex Heavy setup from Toughdog, with the 53mm Ralp's upfront and the adjustable foam cells in back. The control arms were tricky to fit but now the rear drive shaft sits just right. Incidentally, I can't get out of the garage now

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Finished installing a heap of metal. Thanks to @TRAIL TAILOR for the parts - TourFlex Heavy setup from Toughdog, with the 53mm Ralp's upfront and the adjustable foam cells in back. The control arms were tricky to fit but now the rear drive shaft sits just right. Incidentally, I can't get out of the garage now

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Your truck looks great especially that color is second to none, despite @MongooseGA might say
To get the truck out, I'd try to let the air out of the tires to see if it would work.

 

[bdobyns]

Installed the OWL media holder (remove the cassette guts and use the space to bolt the holder). I then attached two of RAM mount balls, medium clamps to two X holders, one for my phone and the other for an old Samsung Tab A, and purchased some magnetic USB cables that rotate and fold to 90 degrees. I down loaded GAIA, plotted a map at home on the computer, opened up on tablet. Drove out to the trail, and it worked like a charm without any network or wifi connection!!! Also installed a bluetooth OBD II and installed the Torque pro ap, would really like to figure out the whole PID thing. Seems like the radiator temp was working, the RPM, speedo and the GPS altimeter, but seems like there is much more to it. My original reason was to be able to clear CAT codes that cause the Check Engine Light to come on.

 

[blackohio]

bumpers out and gonna be until next week

How long ago did you order, still waiting on mine

Early November

 

[Bisho]

I replaced the front sway bar links with Beck-Arney from Rock Auto. I was really surprised what a noticeable improvement it made in handling corners. $25 well spent.

 

[TahoeSlice]

Finished installing a heap of metal. Thanks to @TRAIL TAILOR for the parts - TourFlex Heavy setup from Toughdog, with the 53mm Ralp's upfront and the adjustable foam cells in back. The control arms were tricky to fit but now the rear drive shaft sits just right. Incidentally, I can't get out of the garage now

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[michael99b]

Got rear-ended by a snowplow. Fortunately minor, but tailgate and tail lights are jacked up.

Guy who hit me has State Farm. Does anybody have experience/stories/advice working with their "Select Service" shops?

Any recommended auto body shops near Denver?

I'm insured by State Farm. I just used one of their "Select Service" body shops in CT to repair a 2014 Audi Allroad. Very easy to work with and they did a great job. Check the shop's ratings and reviews. Select a shop that is highly rated and in a town where customers drive nice cars, as the shop will likely be held to a higher standard.