Spent the weekend installing a new rear bumper with swingouts. Made by ValleyTechLLC.
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (51 Viewers)
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That’s a good looking bumper
Removed the led turn signals and added floods instead (still need to wire it up). Took some trimming to the led mounts but came out pretty good. Looking to add some rubber to cover the gap between the light and bumper
This is the first I've heard of this bumper. Very nice looking! Is ValleyTech a new company?
Yes. He is a one man shop in Kansas City. Check out ValleyTechLLC on Facebook or Instagram.
Congratulations! I really like the integrated hitch.
Replaced alternator, original went almost 190k miles. Then I replaced it with Bosch reman from rockauto, this one lasted 30k. Denso reman went in to replace it.
Didn't have to pull radiator or any hoses. Just the air box on top and steering lines detach so they can be loose and pulled it from below.
Didn't have to pull radiator or any hoses. Just the air box on top and steering lines detach so they can be loose and pulled it from below.
I just picked up this 2000. Did the spark plugs, those were fun.. Half the boots stayed on. But got it done. Changed all the fluids out head to toe. Air filter , fuel filter, etc. I use Amsoil in everything I own, and I'm also an Amsoil independent dealer. The interior is like new, and I used Leather Honey for cleaning, and conditioning. It works!
The current mods it has is Roof rack, PIAA led lights front rear. Metal Tech stage one links upper lower, Dough Tholey headers, 275/70/18. I just ordered a front skid plate, still has AHC system so once that dies I may get aftermarket suspension.
The current mods it has is Roof rack, PIAA led lights front rear. Metal Tech stage one links upper lower, Dough Tholey headers, 275/70/18. I just ordered a front skid plate, still has AHC system so once that dies I may get aftermarket suspension.
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Those amsoil bags are sweet. I can see how they would make it much easier to squeeze oil into the diffs! Any before/after photos of the leather conditioned?
Yes those squeezable bags are sweet. They were out of the 80/90 so I had to get QT size bottles, I just used a screw on 1 qt hand pump and got it done with no mess. I don't have pics of before / after of the leather. The leather is still like new, it was just a bit dry. This conditioner really did a great job.
To piggy back this, just did my fluids this weekend. The bagged gear oil is one thousand times better than the bottles. Front diff went in with minimal spillage. Few drops turning the nozzle into the fill. Can always use the hose, but this worked just fine for me. T case and rear diff are easy either way, but the front was a game changer
Sweet looking truck and looks like it came from a caring owner and has come into your caring hands! The AHC you have is far (no exaggeration) superior to any aftermarket offerings. I have two 100s, one with AHC and one without and AHC is just miles ahead when it comes to handling the weight of the truck, ride quality, controlling the sway, avoiding the sagging rear with extra weight, etc. etc. And that 2.5" of lift on command is just an icing on the cake.
It is actually very cost effective to maintain, as long as you get the parts from correct sources and follow the advice here on the forum.
Oil change (234K), replaced fan clutch after the old one was seized, and swapped all 8 plugs and ignition coils. Fires up strong and purrs like a kitten. Finished it all off with a quick spray of the engine bay.
Found cracks in 4/8 coils. All from the inner cylinders.
Driver side plugs in order front to rear
Passenger side plugs in order rear to front. The second plug was difficult to get out and needed some liquid wrench to help it out. Was really worried it was gonna snap off and leave me stranded.
Found cracks in 4/8 coils. All from the inner cylinders.
Driver side plugs in order front to rear
Passenger side plugs in order rear to front. The second plug was difficult to get out and needed some liquid wrench to help it out. Was really worried it was gonna snap off and leave me stranded.
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Uuuummmmm ……..
Not just in the last week but, just before the holidays, I fitted the Sherpa "Oxford" Rack. I chose this one because of all the brands this one was the only one with ZERO painted steel and was all Anodized Aluminium and Stainless Steel. Added one extra cross member to the regular set.
.... and, just missed the precise moment but, the good news is that it is finally broken/run in and now we can start using it seriously!
Cool rack. Your body panels want to know what beef you have with painted steel!
What did you use to fill the gap between the metal bumper and body?
