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That rust hole in the frame is a known problem caused by a low area in the frame junction that is lacking drainage. A design fault. I drilled a drain hole at the lowest point and flushed out collected sand and dirt from inside the frame using a garden hose with a long flexibe wand on it, let it dry out then painted over it. Dodged a bullet, no rust so far.I have a hole in the same spot of my frame. I wonder what it is about that specific spot because the rest of my frame is in relatively excellent condition.
Perhaps consider adding a second plate on top of the swing out pin holder? That seems a lot of weight and torsional stress on a single sheer mount.Finished it up except for the stop for max open and maybe adding a strut to help. I'll definitely go with a larger latch next time but it's functional and happy with how it turned out
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I may do this down the line but have to think up some sort of solution that can be removed as I want to be able to easily pull this on and off. For now the spindle is welded to the plate and there is also an m12 threaded up into it from the bottom.Perhaps consider adding a second plate on top of the swing out pin holder? That seems a lot of weight and torsional stress on a single sheer mount.
I've had those in airplanes, and they were awesome. I'm not sure the utility / price ratio is there in a truck, though.Anyone installed these aviation military grade visors Rosen brand Automotive and Off Road Sunvisor Systems - https://www.rosenvisor.com/store/c92/automotive
Anyone installed these aviation military grade visors Rosen brand Automotive and Off Road Sunvisor Systems - https://www.rosenvisor.com/store/c92/automotive
1 year warranty on the weatherstrip though ?Added some inexpensive necessary upgrades on my new to me 470, both batted above their paygrade!
TY to @Trapper50cal for window belt link, new on left for contrast.
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New Sklar audio front speakers, old foam was in lower door panel.
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Finally washed her after almost a year. Also experimented with my buffer to see if I could polish out the oxidation on my hood. Not too bad!
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Hoping to finish up the full on detail this weekend.
is there a type of buffing pad you recommend? I have terrible hood oxidation and would like to polish it out.3M Perfect it (3 stage set) + $80 Harbor Freight Random DA Polisher works wonders! Then 2-3 layers of Once a year polish... nice! Did it on multiple cars and it worked wonders.
Week 2 of ownership.
- Cleaned exterior, just a brush / hose / dishwash liquid job.... Have some desalting 4x4 foam and a foam cannon arriving to play with.
- PWR / 2ND not working. Pulled fascia up, button not connected. When connected, ECT/PWR light comes on but won't turn off. Button for both PWR and 2ND looks like someone spilled mud/coffee/cola/sand all over it. Will replace as cleaning not working. Try unplugging and using electrical contact spray to clean.
- Checked tyre pressures
-Pulled driver's window switches out. Cleaned/lubed. Back windows still not working (go down but not up). Ordered new OEM switch cluster.
- Cleaned windows and applied Rainx. New aero wiper blades ordered.
- Removed 3rd row seats and tow bar ball - not needed at the moment and probs saved 120kg in excess weight.
- Sprayed pet odour neutraliser on carpets (prev owner had a leaky dog I think). Borrowing a carpet vac off a friend.
I need to book in for a service (yay, expense!). There's also a local specialist suspension placed who are offering $28 brake / suspension / steering check. I'm ambivalent about this. Feels OK to me now and a dare say the $28 inspection could lead to a costlier repair so I'm saying "ignorance is bliss" for now....
Oh..... Is there a way to tighten the rear-view mirror inside? Mines a lil' wobbly, I prefer it.... stiffer :s
Well, you don’t NEED them… but they sure bring some life back to the middle seat’s kingdom of kid hauling neglect.I keep seeing these @plaidwagon replacement nets and keep telling myself I really don't need them![]()
But you WANT them and isn't that close enough?Well, you don’t NEED them… but they sure bring some life back to the middle seat’s kingdom of kid hauling neglect.
In Land Cruiser ownership, want and need are the same thing.But you WANT them and isn't that close enough?
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