Custom, actually mounts to the original rails so very low profile.
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (48 Viewers)
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TIRES!
I got stuck in some very slick mud a couple of weekends ago and decided a tire upgrade is in order. Thanks to this forum I felt confident going up a couple of sizes so I ordered a set of Kenda Klever R/T in 275/70R18. They are definitely louder on the road, but not intrusive. At very low speed you can feel the lugs as you roll. Interestingly the turn-in seems quicker now. I kind of expected the opposite because the increased diameter should increase the trail also.
They're inflated to 35psi right now, and the ride is fine, but I find it wants to wander more when on the highway, so I plan to experiment some with pressure.
Before and after pics below
I got stuck in some very slick mud a couple of weekends ago and decided a tire upgrade is in order. Thanks to this forum I felt confident going up a couple of sizes so I ordered a set of Kenda Klever R/T in 275/70R18. They are definitely louder on the road, but not intrusive. At very low speed you can feel the lugs as you roll. Interestingly the turn-in seems quicker now. I kind of expected the opposite because the increased diameter should increase the trail also.
They're inflated to 35psi right now, and the ride is fine, but I find it wants to wander more when on the highway, so I plan to experiment some with pressure.
Before and after pics below
That's less expensive than I would have expected. Do the seat heaters still work?
No pictures with this job but found an oil weep near the oil pan area, turns out it was coming from the dip stick tube base area where I replaced the o-ring gasket approximately 3k miles ago. Removed the PITA 12mm tube bolt, pulled the tube out and cleaned it including the base and the surrounding area that got oil weep and vapor. Reinstalled it back and used FIPG at the base to seal it.
Between $700-$1200
I dont have any nighttime pics for now but i'll try to get some soon, but these little lights are the brighest slim lights i've ever seen, and i mess with lights all the time. From junk eBay to expensive LEDs to overpriced ones like Baja...these lights are the perfect combo of price, performance, and looks. They're slim, i mounted it to my crash bar behind the bumper and aimed them as to not blind oncoming traffic.
As far as powering them, i just use the wires from my factory fogs to power them, if you want to, you can power the DD lights and fogs using the same harness if you've also got LED bulbs in your fogs. The DD lights draw 26 watts and im assuming your LED fog bulbs draw way less than that. You factory wireness can more than handle the two lights.
I am gonna copy that now
This week I did all new upper and lower control arms, oem steering rack, tie rod ends, installed rhino batwing awning, and bled ahc system out.
I am gonna copy that now
Swing by my shop at night sometimes, i'll show you how they look when driving.
sure will do, once this stupid storm passes us away
Even more work on the drawers. Finally mounted the drawer itself. All that’s left is finishing/carpet. I understand now why people just buy them.
We have land cruisers, we live for these storms.
Thats a great idea for the cooler. I have the same one... might incorporate that into my build lol.
Thanks! Beats lifting it up and down onto the tailgate. I have a board that spans the gap when the cooler isn’t there, for a fully flat surface. Incorporate away!
Zooguy
SILVER Star
Finished my lil project put a battery bank in the rear and a large inverter.
3 optima yellow tops and a 3500 watt 7000peak inverter. I'll get pictures in the morning.
3 optima yellow tops and a 3500 watt 7000peak inverter. I'll get pictures in the morning.
Just sitting at home minding my own business (I was a little bored really) when I get a couple missed calls and few text messages from one of my employees. Here is a screenshot of our text convo:
It was about 35 minutes from my house in the Foothills of the San Fernando Valley. He was about 2 miles from the road. Never been on a dirt road before, much less off-roading. He was stuck on a very steep fire road with a lot of loose over hard surface. He was stuck in like 1/2 deep sandy gravel.
. With his *ahem* skills and hardware, he did not stand a chance of getting himself up that hill. Attached are a few s***ty pics of the recovery and the beer he gave me to drink in the hope that I would stop laughing at him and just tug him out. I did not stop laughing and jabbing, but it was pretty short lived because it only took 10 minutes to tug him up the hill, including the hook up process.
Enjoy!
It was about 35 minutes from my house in the Foothills of the San Fernando Valley. He was about 2 miles from the road. Never been on a dirt road before, much less off-roading. He was stuck on a very steep fire road with a lot of loose over hard surface. He was stuck in like 1/2 deep sandy gravel.
. With his *ahem* skills and hardware, he did not stand a chance of getting himself up that hill. Attached are a few s***ty pics of the recovery and the beer he gave me to drink in the hope that I would stop laughing at him and just tug him out. I did not stop laughing and jabbing, but it was pretty short lived because it only took 10 minutes to tug him up the hill, including the hook up process. Enjoy!
JunkCrzr89
Competent Ignoramoose
At least he gave you beerJust sitting at home minding my own business (I was a little bored really) when I get a couple missed calls and few text messages from one of my employees. Here is a screenshot of our text convo:
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It was about 35 minutes from my house in the Foothills of the San Fernando Valley. He was about 2 miles from the road. Never been on a dirt road before, much less off-roading. He was stuck on a very steep fire road with a lot of loose over hard surface. He was stuck in like 1/2 deep sandy gravel.
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Removed sliders, rear bumper and molding, stay tuned for the next step. Lots of sediment built up after 3 years of wheeling and exploring desert roads in California and Nevada.
if that is metal tape you will have dimples in your bedliner.... ask me how i know...
