What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (42 Viewers)

[pwcummings]

Replaced both before the cat O2 sensors, thanks to the info from the mud militia. 1 hour job, cleared the CEL, let it re-learn idle over a 20 minute period, seems to be running well, hopefully my piss poor mileage (sub 10mpg) improves a bit...

Found this toasted upper cv boot on the passenger side. Have noticed just a tinge of cavitation when accelerating between 55-65mph. Think it needs a new boot? Or whole new axle? Haven't done a ton of research, I had only an hour to finish the O2 sensors before Bball practice (I coach). Planning to do some tinkering this weekend. Still under warranty so may have dealer take care of it if its too expensive/tool specific. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

 

[phippsj]

Replaced the fabric on my door speakers with Metric TLC fabric. Easy to do and looks 1,000 times better.

 

[GaFJC]

Installed a new latch on my air box to replaced one broken off during the starter install. Was going to install my new LCAs from Hardline Fabrication Services but didn't feel like crawling around the driveway with temps in the low to mid 30's and wind.

 

[DeltaT]

I replaced all three wipers with OEM ones.
I had installed Rain-x wipers a couple of month ago but they didn't do the job.

 

[Grego]

Replaced a faulty cooling fan bearing/bracket (roughly half the work of doing timing belt/water pump). Decided to go ahead and take care of a few other things while I was at it. New lower control arms/ball joints, new cv shafts, oil pressure sending unit (dramatic difference in indicated pressure) and replaced my slee spacers with thinner ones to clear the knuckle and the fender. CV's took care of my front end vibration after the lift. All went well except I damaged one of my new axle seals and now I have a leak. Oh well, I'll pick up another one tomorrow and pull the cv again to replace.

 

[adrenalinefjz80]

I installed Cree reverse LED lights, plus replaced 2 CV clamps that were leaking.

 

[SanDiegoCruiser]

Fabricated up some aluminum mounts for my light bar. I plan on painting them soon.

 

[petrotk40]

finished my rear sleeping/storage platform! the little pup approves, the big pup wasn't a big fan though, his head hits the ceiling

I also repainted my whole grill flat black, ballin'

 

[ENGINE er]

hit a new spot on the river just me and the Mrs and sunk the truck in an innocent looking mud hole, got some muddy water about 1/2"
deep 3" in the cabin on the passenger side, not a big deal. Didnt keep us from getting to this spot:

 

[LC100 Scotty]

- Started removing the "mall stripping" (factory pin stripping) with a heat gun
- Bought antenna mount bracket from Shane
- Saw JR at the CB shop to plan how / were to run the antenna coaxial cable
- Shopped for new speakers
- Got my wheels balance
- Installed a new Die Hard battery

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

Day 6 of 8-12 days of body shop work.

 

[cboyd]

1) Turns out new-to-me LC had a single key that wasn't a master - SO, new ECM ordered and installed
(Detailed info on the 99Key thread in the FAQ)

2) got my Pfran LEDs installed - internal and backup lights

3) new Bosch Icon Wipers front / rear.

4) Bought and arranged pickup for new to me 866 Rear Springs (thanks lrowe!)

5) Ordered OME shocks (FR and RR) to go with 866's

6) Ordered ARB Sahara Bar!

 

[2000UZJ]

Rebuilt my spare CV, getting ready to swap it in this weekend.

 

[Brock]

washed it for first time since July 2012.....still need carpet cleaned to get blood stains out from deer season. Otherwise very clean.

 

[phsycle]

Brock - Any preventative measures you're taking to minimize the stains? Since I sold my truck a couple months ago, my 100 will be used on the deer hunt this year. I'm thinking of fulling lining the rear area (for that monster I'll be harvesting ). There are some good $$$ solutions, but thinking maybe just a couple of tarps.

 

[krupnation]

Brock - Any preventative measures you're taking to minimize the stains? Since I sold my truck a couple months ago, my 100 will be used on the deer hunt this year. I'm thinking of fulling lining the rear area (for that monster I'll be harvesting ). There are some good $$$ solutions, but thinking maybe just a couple of tarps.

Weathertech Digital fit liner is your friend . You can get one with 3rd row or without 3rd row installed. I had WT digital fit mats in my T4R and will be getting some for the LC when tax return comes in. Super easy to clean and has high edges to keep any slop, water, beer, booze, or in this case deer blood off the carpet.

http://www.weathertech.com/toyota/2006/land-cruiser/cargo-liner/lx470-land-cruiser-jumpseats/yes/

 

[natvet]

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Brock - Any preventative measures you're taking to minimize the stains? Since I sold my truck a couple months ago, my 100 will be used on the deer hunt this year. I'm thinking of fulling lining the rear area (for that monster I'll be harvesting ). There are some good $$$ solutions, but thinking maybe just a couple of tarps.

I have used one similar to this one to haul out my deer for several years. I raised mine a little to improve departure angle and strength but they work great and keep the blood out of the car.

 

[phsycle]

krupnation - Thanks for the input. Actually, I've already got a WT liner. I do like it for hauling messy things, but I'd like something better for the deer. I'm thinking a couple of good tarps over the WT liner will most likely do the trick.

natvet - That's a great idea as well. Except for the spot that we usually go to require some rock crawling and anything short of an off-road trailer would get damaged. But I've been wanting to pick one up anyway for the extra cargo space on other trips.

 

[DeltaT]

I deleted my spoiler today.
Wasatch Jay got me a good deal on a 3rd brake light. And it arrived today. Today's my birthday, but I couldn't wait to see the result. I like it. Thanks Jay !

 

[BamaHeel]

Rebuilt my spare CV, getting ready to swap it in this weekend.

Please do a video for those of us that have not taken this on yet.