What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (36 Viewers)
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Not to dissuade, but I think the XTV hook is made for ATVs. A max load of 10K is pretty quickly reached with our trucks.
That plus steel rope...sketch.
Where did you end up getting the parts? I've been hoping to get a used working cassette to make the change out faster, but I keep striking out.
Son of a..... I guess I should have read closer to see the XTV
Looking up specs it's rated at 10K with a 20K break strength. My winch is 9.5K lbs so I definitely need to step it up if I ever plan to use a snatch block. However, I can't find details on max load rating for the clevis hook that came with my winch, and generic searches for galvanized steel hooks show a load rating of 4K lbs, meaning even the Ultrahook XTV would be better than what it came with. Thoughts?
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Before the LC went to paint I removed the rack and and sealed the fixing holes .....
Here is the vehicle in the paint shop last week. They are doing very thorough job, grille and most lights removed, door handles and bumper covers off, windshield out ...
Here is the vehicle in the paint shop last week. They are doing very thorough job, grille and most lights removed, door handles and bumper covers off, windshield out ...
Drove it for the first time in 2+ weeks. Replaced my 3 month old 8,000 mile alternator because the voltage regulator was failing and the lights were surging.
Made some engine rear to chassis and negative to chassis 4AWG cables with Metra Kit leftovers from my recent audio upgrade.
If you add 1/4 spacers to the front mounts the rack will sit level, and follow the contour of the roof. Makes a huge difference in how it looks.
You might have to disconnect one end of the bar and slide the t-slot hardware in that way. That's the only real downside of this rack.
Jim
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Even before I mounted the rack, I tried sliding the Yakima t-slot bolt into the groove and it's just too big to go in even from the side of the crossbar.
That's a sharp-looking rig that's ready for action.
Thank ya. It stays ready. All I’ve ever gotta do is throw perishables in, and clothes. That was the goal. Because having to pack everything is just one more thing.
What brand was the alternator that failed? I’m not yet due, but know replacement is coming up. Thx.
Ultima from Orilley.
slowpok3
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Prepped and primed my Metaltech sliders.
Well, finally decided to join the club here on Mud.
We did some wheeling this week, trimmed my front bumper and installed a Badlands Apex 12k winch and winch plate, and did some basic reorganization in the cargo area of the cruiser to clear up the middle seats for hauling another couple out into the wilderness!
Also have taken both driveshafts out and cleaned and regreased the U-joints in an attempt to stop a pretty severe driveline vibration from 50+MPH, rotated and checked balance on tires, and greased both driveshafts as well. Going to be checking in on what you all think about this issue this evening. Looking forward to talking to, and hopefully learning more and more about this rig with you all.
We did some wheeling this week, trimmed my front bumper and installed a Badlands Apex 12k winch and winch plate, and did some basic reorganization in the cargo area of the cruiser to clear up the middle seats for hauling another couple out into the wilderness!
Also have taken both driveshafts out and cleaned and regreased the U-joints in an attempt to stop a pretty severe driveline vibration from 50+MPH, rotated and checked balance on tires, and greased both driveshafts as well. Going to be checking in on what you all think about this issue this evening. Looking forward to talking to, and hopefully learning more and more about this rig with you all.
Had a stumbling engine late last week. No codes. Finally got a pending code of cylinder 6 misfire. Swapped the coil with cylinder 4 and the code moved to cylinder 4.
Ordered 8 Denso coils from Rockauto at like $48/ea. I didn’t know the history of the coils and have a 4K mile road trip coming up so better safe than sorry.
Swapped all 8 this morning before work. Took about an hour start to finish. Driver side is a PITA. 3 of the 8 had cracks, so not sure how much life they had left.
Ordered 8 Denso coils from Rockauto at like $48/ea. I didn’t know the history of the coils and have a 4K mile road trip coming up so better safe than sorry.
Swapped all 8 this morning before work. Took about an hour start to finish. Driver side is a PITA. 3 of the 8 had cracks, so not sure how much life they had left.
Might as well get the spark plugs done while you're in there!
Yep! Except I did those this past spring. Otherwise I would have for sure. I did check that they were still torqued as I know some have seen issues with them loosening up over time.
Is that on a suction cup mount or did you mount to the mirror? Mine is on a suction cup but sunlight and altitude make it pop off periodically.
