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Started the process of dying the clear corners orange using Tamiya X-26.
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I really like the orange corner look and the next step will be to make the corners flash with the turn signals.
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Im interested in the orange Tamiya paint for the side markers. Specifically how well it holds up over time. Are you using anything to clear coat over it?
I just repainted mine yesterday for the 3rd time in 2-3 years with orange Duplicolor Metal cast. It seems to fade after about 6 months of uv rays and automatic car washes but I love the finished results. You can get a deep amber if you use about 5 coats. I added a couple coats of clear too this time around to see if it helps it last longer. I have some really bright 7440 amber LEDs wired in for blinkers and they work awesome.
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03-07-2022, 10:38 PM
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Im interested in the orange Tamiya paint for the side markers. Specifically how well it holds up over time. Are you using anything to clear coat over it?
I just repainted mine yesterday for the 3rd time in 2-3 years with orange Duplicolor Metal cast. It seems to fade after about 6 months of uv rays and automatic car washes but I love the finished results. You can get a deep amber if you use about 5 coats. I added a couple coats of clear too this time around to see if it helps it last longer. I have some really bright 7440 amber LEDs wired in for blinkers and they work awesome.
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I'm planning on 3 coats and then clearing them with 1-2 coats of 1K
From what I've read, the Tamiya can be slow to cure, so I'm taking it slow, waiting 24 hours between coats for the first few coats. Here is where they are after a single coat
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03-08-2022, 03:38 PM
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Got these today
For my upcoming LBJ replacement
Lexus front diff drain plug
Transfer case oil deflector and gasket
Edit: the deflector comes with one gasket and as per other members there is a gasket above and below the oil deflector, two are needed
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03-08-2022, 05:06 PM
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Got these today
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For my upcoming LBJ replacement
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Lexus front diff drain plug
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Transfer case oil deflector and gasket
-fyi the deflector comes with the gasket, no need to purchase both
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When I disassembled both of my transfer case shifters there was a gasket on each side of the deflector. Your mileage may vary.
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03-08-2022, 05:16 PM
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When I disassembled both of my transfer case shifters there was a gasket on each side of the deflector. Your mileage may vary.
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Ah, that makes sense...
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03-09-2022, 03:59 PM
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your old 2wd
hey OJ.. looks like a fun project.
Do you have an old thread of your 2wd? I'd love to see it as that's what I'm rocking. Are you on FB? Would love to chat about your experience.
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03-09-2022, 04:32 PM
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hey OJ.. looks like a fun project.
Do you have an old thread of your 2wd? I'd love to see it as that's what I'm rocking. Are you on FB? Would love to chat about your experience.
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Thanks, I really love these trucks and the upgrade was worth the wait!
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03-11-2022, 04:25 PM
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I'm interested to see how the corners come out and hold up. There was a member here years ago with a gold 3rd gen and the glass clear corners that were wrapped in amber/yellow film and it looked amazing. I always liked that look, but never bought the stuff to do it myself. I did put orange LEDs in the corners which look pretty good when the lights are on.
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03-11-2022, 05:21 PM
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I did put orange LEDs in the corners which look pretty good when the lights are on.
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That's how I generally run my vehicles - clear or stock corners with amber bulbs/LEDs. I often use the (now) old-school chromed bulbs for best look when they are off.
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03-13-2022, 11:37 PM
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I'm interested to see how the corners come out and hold up. There was a member here years ago with a gold 3rd gen and the glass clear corners that were wrapped in amber/yellow film and it looked amazing. I always liked that look, but never bought the stuff to do it myself. I did put orange LEDs in the corners which look pretty good when the lights are on.
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I have orange LEDs in my clear corners, and they look great at night, but during the day not so much.
I decided to stop at 2 coats and will put 2 coats of clear over them before installing. I'm letting them cure first. If I were smarter I would have baked the corners open and painted them from the inside... next time.
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That's how I generally run my vehicles - clear or stock corners with amber bulbs/LEDs. I often use the (now) old-school chromed bulbs for best look when they are off.
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WEEKEND UPDATE
Updated all internal/console bulbs to LED from Super Bright LEDs dot com, just like the 2WD, except not so bright on the map lights this time. Still need to do the gauge cluster.
Started another Satoshi project, actually, more of a semi-Satoshi this time. I started with one of the plain Jane painted ones and widdled on it some.
I figure I can always go full Satoshi if I hate it lol
Dropped the AC/heater fan to clean out the fan cage, it was surprisingly clean so really nothing to report there.
Sketching out some lighting and electrical projects, and starting to plan where to mount the ARB compressor. I have something fun planned for the second DIN over/under the radio and will replace the rear ashtray with USB chargers for grins and giggles.
Picked up an 8" round subwoofer for under the driver seat, nothing crazy, just something to 'round out' the low end/bass (pardon the pun)
Amazon.com: Recoil SL1708 240 Watt 8" Under-Seat Slim Amplified Car Subwoofer with Installation Wiring Kits : Electronics
Leaning towards the ARB under the hood for now... we shall see.
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03-14-2022, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by octanejunkie
WEEKEND UPDATE
Updated all internal/console bulbs to LED from Super Bright LEDs dot com, just like the 2WD, except not so bright on the map lights this time. Still need to do the gauge cluster.
Started another Satoshi project, actually, more of a semi-Satoshi this time. I started with one of the plain Jane painted ones and widdled on it some.
Attachment 393776
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I figure I can always go full Satoshi if I hate it lol
Dropped the AC/heater fan to clean out the fan cage, it was surprisingly clean so really nothing to report there.
Sketching out some lighting and electrical projects, and starting to plan where to mount the ARB compressor. I have something fun planned for the second DIN over/under the radio and will replace the rear ashtray with USB chargers for grins and giggles.
Picked up an 8" round subwoofer for under the driver seat, nothing crazy, just something to 'round out' the low end/bass (pardon the pun)
Attachment 393780 Amazon.com: Recoil SL1708 240 Watt 8" Under-Seat Slim Amplified Car Subwoofer with Installation Wiring Kits : Electronics
Leaning towards the ARB under the hood for now... we shall see.
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Interested to see how you like that sub Ive had it on me Amazon list for a while haha
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Interested to see how you like that sub Ive had it on me Amazon list for a while haha
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I installed it today under the driver's seat, it sounds/feels pretty good lol
It fits under the seat with room to spare. The biggest time suck was pulling the trim and carpet to run the wiring, but that's done. I mounted it as best as I could but the floor is on an angle (it's like a bowl) so I will need to revisit the mounting.
It adds the low end that the factory speakers lack and the level knob is a nice addition. Without it you have to manually set the level on the sub.
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It adds the low end that the factory speakers lack.
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Did you retain the OEM head unit too?
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Did you retain the OEM head unit too?
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No, I replaced it a long time ago, but if I had it I could have wired the sub in using a separate HiPass harness included.
I used dual RCA connected to the sub out on my Pioneer. Works Great!
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