What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (32 Viewers)

[vjpkrmnc]

In a never-ending pursuit of "change for change sake", I un-lifted my rig and put the stock roof rack back on. It was surprisingly easy to swap springs, maybe due to Icon shocks having more travel? But I only disconnected the sway bar and the springs pretty much came right out. Didn't even have to take the wheel off on the second. Fwiw stock springs weigh about 0.8 lbs more than OME and have 1 more coil.

This all stems from moving to a 1920s garage that only used to fit if the roof is bare. But having soured on aftermarket racks I reinstalled the stock. But then we couldn't fit in the garage. Previous Owner did a full suspension upgrade with OME 2860 springs. So by going back to stock coils I recovered the inches I lost to the roof rack, and can now fit into the garage again...in a pinch!

Our use case is flying down usfs roads for overnighters with the kids so the OME springs were excess stiffness and height we didn't need anyway. The only down side may be when towing the boat, which definitely appreciated the stiffer springs.

OME 2860 are for sale btw.

Unpaved test run tomorrow...

 

[dividedan]

Went from 285/75/16 (33 inch) on SCS F5s to 285/75/17 (34 inch) on Method 314s. Still warming up to it, I kind of miss the F5s.

Before:
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Looks rad! Waiting on my Method 316s for the same tire size install, can’t wait. I went with K02s.

 

[HburgEagle]

Oil change and did the TPMS disable mod. No more low tire light! So satisfying not having any lights on the dash again.

Permanent TPMS Delete DIY w/ Pics - 06/07 LC/LX470

Hello all, I'm new to the LC100 platform, about 2 weeks ago I upgraded from a 2006 T4R to a 2006 Pacific Blue LC. Loving it so far, however encountered a flashing TPMS light on my first road trip. I was determined to permanently disable the system so I'd never have to deal with the pesky light...

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[2000UZJ]

I swapped my diff bushing out for a new one. It has made a world of difference. OEM had failed and coming back on throttle was met with a cabin shaking boom. The jack is not supporting my 100, it is there to hold the skid plate up.

I then went to the gym, and realized that the diff bushing swap was the workout, but netted a cool picture.

 

[Superdude]

Replaced the steering rack today. OEM new. Boy that was fun. Only had to remove driver side engine mount bolts, raise engine for access. Opted to remove the driver side CV axle. Not necessary, but gives more room to get at the intermediate shaft bolts and rack lines. Also gaines visibility.

Test drove. Steering wheel is perfectly straight, equal turns left to right and drives straight. Still going to get it aligned.

 

[GerLC100]

Replaced the steering rack today. OEM new. Boy that was fun. Only had to remove driver side engine mount bolts, raise engine for access. Opted to remove the driver side CV axle. Not necessary, but gives more room to get at the intermediate shaft bolts and rack lines. Also gaines visibility.

Test drove. Steering wheel is perfectly straight, equal turns left to right and drives straight. Still going to get it aligned.


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Very sweet! Love to see when others do what I usually do: improvise with all jacks/ stands you have in the driveway

 

[dividedan]

Replaced the steering rack today. OEM new. Boy that was fun. Only had to remove driver side engine mount bolts, raise engine for access. Opted to remove the driver side CV axle. Not necessary, but gives more room to get at the intermediate shaft bolts and rack lines. Also gaines visibility.

Test drove. Steering wheel is perfectly straight, equal turns left to right and drives straight. Still going to get it aligned.


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How many miles? Mine seems to be moving that way…

 

[Superdude]

How many miles? Mine seems to be moving that way…

230k. The previous owner replaced the rack bushings at some point. I did inner tie rods about a year ago. Then last week the rack puked tons of fluid all over my driveway.

Needing a rack at 200k miles is pretty normal for a Toyota truck.

 

[VTOLC100]

I was looking for the ash tray delete bracket to mount my Scanguage III but it was sold out, so I decided to see what I could come up with instead. Some 16 Ga metal, three rivets and hour later I had a bracket! Originally I was going to use an adjustable bracket from an Auxbeam switch that I had and attach it to first plate, but then made an add on plate that didn’t stick out as far. If there were to be version two, then the whole piece could be cut as one and folded down to the desired angle.

 

[harshjay]

Got after fitting my 37” tires.

Didn’t really need to do much other than pinch weld fold, trim mudflap, and front plastic bumper cover.

I did decide to take it further, and set it to ‘L’ and ensured it all cleared.

It was somewhat exploration for doing this exact task to our other 100.

With a 2” body lift, you can readily trim sheet metal back at the pinch weld. There are around 2-3” before you get near the inner panels.

So, made a slice, welded in a flat plate, added some JB weld to seal it all nicely, and a final spray of paint.

This is left front, I kept the OEM body plug. I didn’t bother on the right.

 

[GerLC100]

Doesn't really fit to the general topics mentioned here, but I think it might get more attention here than in classifieds:
Put up my 4 stock wheels this week ;-D

Pick up in Bay Area, CA in exchange for a six pack of your favorite beer

For Sale - Bay Area, CA: 4 stock Wheels 5x150 / 99 Land Cruiser 100 for pick up

Not the newest, but whatever: “free” pick up for a 6-pack of your favorite beer

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[Zuberg]

Long day of disassembly yesterday, but ready for a fresh coat of paint! Just waiting on the tow truck now.

 

[banjo1981]

Long day of disassembly yesterday, but ready for a fresh coat of paint! Just waiting on the tow truck now.

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The paint already looks better than 96% of cruisers out there. Hope it turns out like you want it! What color are you going for?

 

[Zuberg]

Same color, black garnet. The pictures are deceiving. Clear coat had failed on roof and tops of doors, handles, mirrors.. Front end (hoods and fenders) and part of the rear d pillars had a cheap repaint done some time ago.

 

[2000UZJ]

Same color, black garnet. The pictures are deceiving. Clear coat had failed on roof and tops of doors, handles, mirrors.. Front end (hoods and fenders) and part of the rear d pillars had a cheap repaint done some time ago.

My thundercloud has failed clear as well. Curious on what you are paying for a respray? You can PM if you'd prefer, just trying to get some ball parks. I've been 2K - 10K...

 

[xeuxaz]

My thundercloud has failed clear as well. Curious on what you are paying for a respray? You can PM if you'd prefer, just trying to get some ball parks. I've been 2K - 10K...

Also interested in pricing.

 

[crimsonaudio]

New coils and plugs at 230k - pretty sure those were the original coils.

 

[OEMGUY0720]

First time I tried Lamin-X and they turned out great. Quite impressed how it compliments an LED light source.

Headlights off, just the Rigid 6” SR series SAE.

 

[crimsonaudio]

First time I tried Lamin-X and they turned out great. Quite impressed how it compliments an LED light source.View attachment 3580730
Headlights off, just the Rigid 6” SR series SAE.

Perfect timing for this post - I literally just bought a Laminex packet for my Rigids this week! Thank you.

 

[feelgoodbags]

Replaced passenger front brake caliper. First time.