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What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (78 Viewers)
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I got mine from eBay. Pricey for a tiny bulb. I got 3 because I'm sure it will happen to other bulbs on an almost 20 year old truck.
Genuine Toyota Bulb 84999-10310
BTW- you can easily pry the switch out from the top with a plastic pry tool. No need to take the center console apart. I didn't even unplug the connector from the switch. The bulb takes a small flat head to unscrew.
what is the point of the ram extensions? If you are not changing the control arm length, and thus increasing the travel, what purpose does it serve?
With AHC equipped vehicle, the only way to lift the vehicle is via AHC sensor adjustment which increases line pressure to the rams to increase the ride height. When lifted beyond normal OEM spec, the AHC pressure is above the recommended normal value set forth by Mr T., and would contribute to possible premature erosion of the ride quality and longevity of the system. Tech stream will reveal the above normal value of the increased pressures on an AHC lifted vehicle.
To counter the increased pressure, adding Zeal spacers will lower the normal ride height pressure, and assists in normalizing shock stroke length on lifted AHC vehicles.
Mine is lifted < 2”, but after adding the Zeal spacers, it behaves as a standard height vehicle… i.e., supple and compliant. Not harsh or bouncy.
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Assuming Zeal = coil…?
Zeal is the branded name of the AHC strut spacers as offered by the Japanese aftermarket.
Available from Dave Stedman in Japan… stedman@japan4x4.com
Having driven my AHC lifted 2002 LX without them, and then with them, In my opinion, these are WELL WORTH the time and effort…
For those that ordered the window trim piece from eBay, I just got mine yesterday and went to install it. Installation was easy, however, there were some issues:
1. The trim was more of a matte black finish and did not exactly match the LX's glossier black. This is not a deal breaker however as it is still a major improvement over the oxidized trim.
2. The fit is not as flush as the original trim. Again, not a deal breaker.
3. I started with the passenger side rear window and the eBay window trim went on easy enough. However, during the window test, the trim would lift when the window is rolled up. This due to the metallic hook that clamps to the window frame, not biting hard enough.
The unfortunate thing is that the original trim is bent beyond re-use so you'll have to wait for the replacement part to come in. Cheap is cheap.
1. The trim was more of a matte black finish and did not exactly match the LX's glossier black. This is not a deal breaker however as it is still a major improvement over the oxidized trim.
2. The fit is not as flush as the original trim. Again, not a deal breaker.
3. I started with the passenger side rear window and the eBay window trim went on easy enough. However, during the window test, the trim would lift when the window is rolled up. This due to the metallic hook that clamps to the window frame, not biting hard enough.
The unfortunate thing is that the original trim is bent beyond re-use so you'll have to wait for the replacement part to come in. Cheap is cheap.
I went back into the garage and compared the eBay window trim to the OEM window trim and noticed that the hook tabs on the eBay trim was softer (more malleable) than the OEM which is why it wasn't hooking into the window slot. I bent the trim inwards so the serrations grab and it seemed to have worked and it is no longer moving up when the window is raised. Just to be safe, I ordered a set as a backup in case the fix doesn't hold. The front window trim is trapped by the side mirror and held down by a screw in the back so those pieces did not budge when raising the window.
Since it's raining here, I didn't stop at the window trim. I decided to see how the cabin filters looked and while they weren't that bad, the cavity where the cabin filters go had a lot of leaf debris. Blew those out and vacuumed it up and put new filters in. I wasn't sure when it was last replaced but the boss is sensitive to pollen so the old one had to go. The Denso replacement filters were a fraction of 1/4 the price of the Lexus branded cabin air filters (Lexus = $30 per filter and the Denso = $15 for 2 filters).
Safelite replacing my windscreen as we speak - no rust on the windshield frame!
will check tonight and report. I tried to push it up by hand after install, but didn't roll windows up/down. Let's see.
Can confirm the matte surface, but price and "fresh" vs. to old peeling stuff is easy going for me
Am I seeing perforated seats? any deets on those? Look fancy!
Your eyes don't lie! Ridies perforated leather installed about a year and half ago. Been used in all kinds of weather and are still not showing much signs of wear. I am happy with them.
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Finally found time (and motivation) to install the solenoids and run the lines to the front and rear lockers. Used a ton of Teflon tape anfmd a little red Permatex gasket maker to seal up the connections. It is a tight fit between the cyclonic air cleaner and the AHC but everything fits! The...
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After a few cycles today, it seems to be holding. Time will tell. You're right about the price. For $46, it was worth the try to freshen up the look.will check tonight and report. I tried to push it up by hand after install, but didn't roll windows up/down. Let's see.
Can confirm the matte surface, but price and "fresh" vs. to old peeling stuff is easy going for me
Wow...good eye.
Replaced steering rack and CV boots. Long overdue. ODO has 403,000. Steering rack and CV boots are original, never been changed. Drive is smoother and more controlled. Less of a drifting boat feel going around corners, but hearing more squeaking noises now going over bumps. All said and done, I feel much more comfortable being able to take this rig on a long drive.
That radiator top tank is looking pretty crispy… if the photo is correctly depicting a greyish/brown color, you might want to replace that radiator before that brittle plastic gives up the ghost on you.
Age and long-term exposure to antifreeze coolant tend to leach plasticize out of the plastic material that the tanks are made from. When they change color like that, it is giving you fair warning that it has become brittle and the clock is ticking until it is no longer liquid tight…
I recently changed my original radiator to new OEM for the exact same issue. I found the top tank more affected than the bottom tank.
Items like this is when preventive maintenance is worth its weight gold.
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Do you have pictures of your install location?
