It’s not, just a cheap 4WDKing light bar. I couldn’t justify spending big bucks on the bar. I have some Baja designs light pods and side lights and I don’t see a massive difference in build quality or output. I think a lot of it has to do with what LEDs are used, and brand image. It’s mounted with front runner brackets.
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (46 Viewers)
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What jack/lift is that?
Rolled the parts truck on its side to easily get the rest of the parts I wanted. Anyone want the frame? It’s pretty clean.
Someone sure got their money’s worth out of those tires
Last weekend, the truck leaked all the AHC fluid after developing a leak in a fitting near the rear passenger side. After doing some research on saving the AHC or not, I decided to go with a conventional LC setup and get rid of the AHC. Primary reasoning to go this route was to avoid having another such failure while on the 12K mile road trip planned for next year(more on that later). I bought the LC springs and TBs from FBM. Shocks were ordered from McGeorge along with all the required hardware. I went with Toyota OEM shocks for the LC. Thankful to both the sellers for sending the parts quickly.
Met with a friend at his garage this morning to work on this. I was expecting to see some carnage from rusted parts, but was hopeful to save the AHC components as much as I could. Within the first few minutes, we both were conclusive that the rear AHC componenents were not worth saving - Shocks, AHC lines, nuts & bolts were rusted pretty bad. After that it was an easy decision on what tools were needed, starting with a Sawzall and graduating to a plasma cutter.
The plasma cutter made things go bye bye quickly
The rear end of the torsion bars were stuck(more like rust welded) into the adjusters and were not coming out after going at them with a hammer and and air hammer. So, we cut the ends off the TBs, cut a hold on the end caps and them hammered the ends out of the adjusters. LX TBs were replaced with LC TBs.
After 6 hours, the LX is back on its feet with a renewed suspension setup. Currently sitting at almost the same height as before. But, there is still some more adjustment remaining to lift the LX some more. Current measurements from the center of the axle to the bottom of the fender is 19" on the front and 20.5" in the rear. I do have about 150-200lbs of stuff in the trunk area with the drawer system filled.
Met with a friend at his garage this morning to work on this. I was expecting to see some carnage from rusted parts, but was hopeful to save the AHC components as much as I could. Within the first few minutes, we both were conclusive that the rear AHC componenents were not worth saving - Shocks, AHC lines, nuts & bolts were rusted pretty bad. After that it was an easy decision on what tools were needed, starting with a Sawzall and graduating to a plasma cutter.
The plasma cutter made things go bye bye quickly
The rear end of the torsion bars were stuck(more like rust welded) into the adjusters and were not coming out after going at them with a hammer and and air hammer. So, we cut the ends off the TBs, cut a hold on the end caps and them hammered the ends out of the adjusters. LX TBs were replaced with LC TBs.
After 6 hours, the LX is back on its feet with a renewed suspension setup. Currently sitting at almost the same height as before. But, there is still some more adjustment remaining to lift the LX some more. Current measurements from the center of the axle to the bottom of the fender is 19" on the front and 20.5" in the rear. I do have about 150-200lbs of stuff in the trunk area with the drawer system filled.
Can I get dibs on that gas tank skid cover? I'm actually going to be passing through Maryland in a couple weeks.....also crossmember under transfer case.
Front tire was on the rear of my rig when I bought it, 4° of camber on a solid axleSomeone sure got their money’s worth out of those tires
Pulled both of those for my rig
I fitted a 2 metre x 1.4 metre Rola Titan roof tray to my existing Rhino roof bars. If Rola made a slightly longer tray I would have preferred that. Sea freight for a fully made up Rhino Pioneer tray was several hundred dollars and a month's delay, so that's why I chose the flat packed Rola (as if fitted in a freight aircraft).
I also fitted LED lamps to the interior courtesy lights. What an amazing difference..... but have spent an hour trying to find the faulty door switch for the cargo door. I will have another look now that I have read the wiring diagram
Next will be LED lightbar brackets front and rear of the rooftray and a new set of diesel injectors.
I also fitted LED lamps to the interior courtesy lights. What an amazing difference..... but have spent an hour trying to find the faulty door switch for the cargo door. I will have another look now that I have read the wiring diagram
Next will be LED lightbar brackets front and rear of the rooftray and a new set of diesel injectors.
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Installed 1.5 in wheel spacers. Recommended by chowcares see YouTube vid
Looks great told wife they will keep me from flipping on the trail.
Looks great told wife they will keep me from flipping on the trail.
BTW can any body tell what this is for it's a bolt sticking out of both real wheel wells.
Installed a Walker muffler from O’Reilly today, not the best muffler or fit, but it has made the truck quieter than ever. Definitely a pain to get it to fit in though. Side note, Also scored a nice 3rd Gen 4Runner today.
Bottom seatbelt attachment from memory
Got the 4x4Labs bumper coated today. It’s got a 5 day cure time but here’s a little showcase of my favorite part of the build and weld up.
HburgEagle
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Link for this awning? Really interested!
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTSA2525, and it seems ARB's optional rooms/accessories attach pretty easily. I haven't seen one in the wild, but a store model looked pretty dang close to my ARB.
VinylSeats
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This is the QuickJack 7000 lb standard length lift.
I also use the truck adapters.
The lift has been AWESOME. Long term, I plan to get a 2 post lift. However, the QuickJack has been amazing because of how easily it stores. Just hangs right on the wall using their hangers.
I bought mine during a sale (like they have going now) and also stacked the $100 off they give you for joining the mailing list. Ended up being really reasonable.
yngmrostrvile
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Here is a source for good quality and price range lifts. I bought two of the 9k $1500 a tyre changer and balancer when I set up my first shop.
2-Post Car Lifts - Find Reliable Lifts Here | Eagle Equipment
The 2-post car lift is the mainstay of the vehicle service industry. Shop with Eagle Equipment for durable, reliable car lifts to complement your body shop!
www.eagleequip.com
I can’t believe how affordable these are.
