Wrenching Wednesday Updates: (1 Viewer)

[dbenke]

As much as I really want to go to the relic run this year, if I had to choose, I'd choose GSMTR………?but I'm going to both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BenMara]

My electrical problems appear to have come down to one component... the alternator. I’m not saying replacing it is the hardest thing I’ve done to this truck, but I will say it took longer than I expected. Also, it was a great learning experience and it will take a fraction of the time next time. The 80 is trail ready once again.

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I ended up going with the High Output Sequoia option when some on the boards was making the adaptor plates..

 

[CharlestonG8R]

I ended up going with the High Output Sequoia option when some on the boards was making the adaptor plates..

I would've been down for a higher output alternator, but the Mean Green in the 100 had a very disappointingly short life. It lasted about 15 months with a 12 month warranty. I know it's not the same situation, but after that, I just wanted to go with a stock unit. The one I just pulled managed to last about 11 years.

 

[BenMara]

Ouch....

 

[girraffe]

Got some LEDs installed on the hundy

 

[Salty Dog]

Nice, I was considering replacing mine with HIR lights - the brights for the fog, low, and hi beams; did you compare the LEDs with other lights?

 

[girraffe]

No I just ordered PIAA 17501 for the fogs and 26-17393 for the low beams

 

[mmacpherson]

A big thanks again to David for his help with my brake job a couple weekends ago. We put new EBC brakes on my front end and rebuilt calipers/EBC pads on the freshly turned rear discs a couple weekends ago. It's amazing what a difference it made on my braking! Definitely recommend EBCs....

 

[greenseaman]

I installed a Trail Tailor tow point on the 100 this morning. Unfortunately I was only able to use one of the pair of shackle mounts because the passenger recovery hook was bent and the frame was bent too. I was unable to remove the bolts on the passenger side so I have one of the pair for sale on the for sale thread.

 

[dbenke]

Working on the Chick'n a little bit more.
Installed a new (mechanical) fuel pump, new altenator, and a gear reduction starter.
After a bit of tuning, I believe it's ready to take out on the road. There are 2 vehicles in the way, so I will move them tomorrow and take it for a test drive.

 

[greenseaman]

That’s great!!! Good luck!

 

[greenseaman]

That’s great!!! Good luck!

 

[dbenke]

I took it around the block a couple of times, seems like it will be ok now.
Time for tags and insurance now.
The title is still from NC, where Rudy (@greenseaman 's brother ) bought it. Shouldn't be an issue, though.

 

[greenseaman]

Got my cargo carpet and mats put in! Not a really big deal until you realize this is probably the cleanest this 4Runner has been since I bought it! thanks Beau Diddly for picking it up for me! Now it has a pretty fresh interior thanks to Matt, Jeremy and Tim! Thanks guys!

 

[dbenke]

After rebuilding the front axle of @RickM 's 62, I put mine in the garage and swapped the headlights. After coming back from the Relic Run late, it was time.
Also thought I'd check the wheel bearings, when I pulled the locking hub the gear was in a dozen pieces.
I'll get it fixed before GSMTR, though.

 

[dbenke]

 

[dbenke]

Just a little difference in the headlights.
Hopefully I can get it off the lift tomorrow, the seal blew and it quit going up on the left side.
Rebuild kits are ordered.

 

[ErikinSC]

Just a little difference in the headlights.
Hopefully I can get it off the lift tomorrow, the seal blew and it quit going up on the left side.
Rebuild kits are ordered.

Sounds like a lift HAMOM is in order

 

[dbenke]

Checking everything on the 62 before the trip Wed., and all of my noise isn't tires, I have a bad wheel bearing up front...guess I know what I will be doing tomorrow night. Seems some water got in up front???
Auto Zone has them and the seal. Only take an hour to get it back together.

 

[dbenke]

I wouldn't mind some help, the cylinder rebuild shouldn't be bad, its just getting them out.