xeuxaz
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Amen.
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (72 Viewers)
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I installed those about 6 months ago or so. I think max pressure is 35 psi. I normally tow with them at 25-35 psi even when pulling a light trailer. The ride is smooth at that PSI. But I'm on stick AHC springs so that's a difference.
Very cool to have some parts in your rig, always admired it! Those tan frames really make themselves at home back there, love it!
Torn cv boots, both sides, which instigated a refresh of the front end.
Rebooted DS, PS cv boot inners.
Rebooted UBJs. They should be replaced at next service.
Rebooted PS steering rack boot which was damaged 2 years ago when replacing the alternator. Inner TRE still good. Not loose. Shaft not leaking( though, I do have a slow input shaft leak).
Repacked bearings as best I could without removing hub seal.
Replaced PS LBJ. It was a 555 with 50k on the clock. Completely torn boot and the joint was loose. After replacing with another 555(because what else am I gonna do?) I inspected the old one. It had evidence of rock damage. Which must have torn the boot when I did RedCone last year. Didn't notice the boot damage, and in a year, the Colorado winter killed that LBJ. DS LBJ is fine. Bought two. Will hold the other in reserve for the DS. We'll see how long it lasts.
Determined the control arm bushings are still serviceable, which is surprising for a 24 yo truck. Will put that off to next year likely.
If you're going to open up the front end for any reason, I recommend you do a really good pre inspection so you have everything you need. From now on, I will add ubj boot kits, lbj boot kits, inner cv boot kits, and hub seals to my qty to always have on hand. Of course that already includes claw washers, hub lock washers and cv axle snap rings of various sizes.
With a Celica and a Challenger? Or Cuda?
LOL, yes Celica and 'Cuda, both 72's
You have to watch Sarah-N-Tuned's Celica build on YT, she's putting a built 2UZ-FE in it.
That came out a little too late for me, I'm already too deep into a 18R-G swap, lol
Looks pretty good. My stock grille is cracked in a few spots. Where did you get this one?
Exiled
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I don't love the lights, but the grill itself looks fantastic on your truck, very clean!
Land Shark
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I'm struggling too, cuz I want to like it
I've done things on my 100 series that people don't like, and folks are always offering unsolicited opinions, so I salute you. Do as you want, it's your build and do things for your own happiness.
However, I'm in the crowd that hates "raptor lights". They should be a nationwide ban on all vehicles outside of Ford Raptors running grille lights. Owners should be given harsh prison sentences, 5 years minimum.
EDIT/CONFESSION: I ran them on my 3rd gen Tacoma back in 2018, some form of grille lights. I'm embarrassed and have scrubbed all photos.
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GTV
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I think the 100 is a generation too old for that grill.
Hit a milestone yesterday.
xeuxaz
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I think it would mesh better if the outside bezel were chrome, just like the headlights and OEM grill. I'd probably pull the trigger on getting one myself if that were the case. I'm a sucker for the whole "TOYOTA" on the grill.
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I updated the software on my GROM VLine VL2 carplay system. It had been "disappearing" from time to time and then randomly reappearing. According to GROM's tech support, the update should fix the issue.
Next on the agenda, new headlight bulbs, rear hatch struts, and figuring out a P0446 code.
I went on a camping trip to a music festival a couple weeks ago. 500 miles round trip with no problems, other than discovering how annoying weak hatch struts are. I also discovered just how damned comfortable the seats are for my old and fairly tall (6'2") body. I get lower back and leg pain after thirty minutes in all my other cars, and I thought I was doomed to a life of misery on car trips. I felt like a million bucks after four hours on the road in my LX! Now I have to decide how much gas money I want to spend for comfort on my next trip.
My buddy with an FJ went on the trip, and has decided his next car will be a 100 series. He just replaced a set of Cooper ST Maxx tires on his FJ that lasted 105,000 miles! I think I found my next tire.
Next on the agenda, new headlight bulbs, rear hatch struts, and figuring out a P0446 code.
I went on a camping trip to a music festival a couple weeks ago. 500 miles round trip with no problems, other than discovering how annoying weak hatch struts are. I also discovered just how damned comfortable the seats are for my old and fairly tall (6'2") body. I get lower back and leg pain after thirty minutes in all my other cars, and I thought I was doomed to a life of misery on car trips. I felt like a million bucks after four hours on the road in my LX! Now I have to decide how much gas money I want to spend for comfort on my next trip.
My buddy with an FJ went on the trip, and has decided his next car will be a 100 series. He just replaced a set of Cooper ST Maxx tires on his FJ that lasted 105,000 miles! I think I found my next tire.
Wow, what amazing builds everyone!
