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What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (74 Viewers)
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How was the install? deltas website said there was a possibility of having to grind - what was your experience ?
Did you drill the mounting hole - I see an empty one below? (Or is that for the 89 series).
Could you tell an immediate / significantly noticeable difference with highway tracking? Genuinely interested as I’m pretty high in the back
Quite a few tasks done over the past month. First I finished my drawers up. Turned out nice. Ended up shortening a drawer on the passenger side, sealed off a section and put in a 10” JL audio sub I’ve had sitting in the closet. The 6.5” Skar wasn’t cutting it for me. Shoddy carpet job but no one ever sees it. Was waiting for the material to come in for the drawer faces and the backside.
Next I swapped out all the spark plugs since there was no record on when those were done. Actually weren’t in terrible shape, but good for piece of mind. All the coil packs (only took pics of pass side) were in great shape except for one. Rubber was still soft with no cracks though.
Finally, received my Valleytech rear bumper! Got it powder coated here in Houston and installed on Sunday. Install was lengthy due to cleaning up and painting the frame before install. Need to adjust the alignment on the passenger side but overall went pretty smooth.
Next I swapped out all the spark plugs since there was no record on when those were done. Actually weren’t in terrible shape, but good for piece of mind. All the coil packs (only took pics of pass side) were in great shape except for one. Rubber was still soft with no cracks though.
Finally, received my Valleytech rear bumper! Got it powder coated here in Houston and installed on Sunday. Install was lengthy due to cleaning up and painting the frame before install. Need to adjust the alignment on the passenger side but overall went pretty smooth.
The install was surprisingly easy, despite requiring grinding some of the frame down, and took ~1hr soup to nuts. Chowcares has a great video detailing the install process.
I did not drill any holes. The bracket comes with 2 from Delta. The lower hole can be used if you are lifting your LC >2", or putting larger tires on in addition to a lift. I initially used the lower hole, but the angle was closer to level using the upper hole, so I went with that one.
I did not notice much difference on local roads, but last week went from CO to southern AZ. When it wasn't windy, I definitely noticed far less pull to the passenger side. I for sure have positive rake in the rear, and am torn on adjusting the torsion bars to level it out, as we tend to travel a little heavy during the summer. For $350, I am very pleased with the results. I am very interested to see how it rolls down wash-boarded out fire roads this summer.
It's been a couple years since I did it, so I can't remember the install details. But I would call the change immediate and significant, no more tail wagging the dog.
getting one of those for sure!
Does an alignment count? Finally got that done after the lift and tires last week. Have A/C gauges and a vacuum pump in the way for this weekends project
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Felt cute, might delete later.
Still sorting out some fitment/aiming issues, but whoooo are they bright.
Stedi?
Sold her and got a 2013 LX570 
Finished the install of my new Slee bumper. Loaded it up with way more than I would usually carry and took it for a shake down drive. Very solid but now I'll need new springs in the rear to handle the extra weight when fully loaded. Now on to new rims and tires. One finishing touch to the ladder.
I think these should come as a standard item.
I think these should come as a standard item.
Love the color contrasting name plate add-on.
Fancy!
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Sad to see you (and her?) go!
Can't say the thought of a 200 hasn't crossed my mind. Have build plans for it yet?
Can't say the thought of a 200 hasn't crossed my mind. Have build plans for it yet?
I’ll be around the forum, and I’ll likely be back in another 100 someday. It'll always be my favorite SUV. i was actually looking at a 2007 LC before this one just fell onto my lap. 07 LC and 200 series are starting to overlap in price so i thought id give it ago. after i put a few thousand miles on the 200 ill write a long and detailed comparison between the two for anyone on the fence.
Plans for mods are similar to my 100. ahc lift, tires, roof rack, and sliders. everything is so expensive these days.
Congrats on the 200 and the purchase makes total sense considering how nutty 100 prices are getting.
I know it's not typically your style, but IMO, the 570's looks benefit greatly from a front bumper.
Regardless, enjoy!
