[Hi-desertT4R]

Factory washer fluid nozzles were piss poor. Read about swapping them for Chevy Trailblazer nozzles. Quick easy and cheap upgrade. Fan type spray vs streams.

Amazon.com: Direct Replacemnt Adjustable Windshield Washer Nozzle Mist Spray Type for 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002-2009 GMC Envoy, 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Replace OE for 15878745 : Automotive

Found mod in this thread post #7 Windshield Washer nozzle mod?

Also a really good write-up by @ Bluesky07 post #39 in his build thread here Tales of the Silver Beast: Bluesky 07's Long Overdue Build Thread

[Hi-desertT4R]

I didn’t like how exposed the core support was. I modified the filler plate I had made previously. It’ll do for now but I need to replace the skids. It stood out too much as bare aluminum. I rattle canned it flat black.

[Hi-desertT4R]

Plasti-derped the grille. The chrome center bar is broken in one spot and it’s days are numbered until I go full Satoshi.

Felt like the bumper mounted light bar looked out of place. Removed it and plan on installing pods in the tube wings of the bumper.

[Hi-desertT4R]

Added some cheapie Nilight led pods to the bumper.

[Emgbc]

Do you have any pictures of how you ran your ditch light wiring from the pods? I just installed mine and trying to figure out the best way to run the wires from the pods to the relay near the fuse box. I started by running them behind the little rubber corner between the fender/a pillar. Trying to figure out how to get it across the plastic down to the firewall without interfering with the hood hinge. Thanks for any insight you can provide.

[Hi-desertT4R]

Originally Posted by Emgbc

Do you have any pictures of how you ran your ditch light wiring from the pods? I just installed mine and trying to figure out the best way to run the wires from the pods to the relay near the fuse box. I started by running them behind the little rubber corner between the fender/a pillar. Trying to figure out how to get it across the plastic down to the firewall without interfering with the hood hinge. Thanks for any insight you can provide.

Sorry I’m a shitty picture taker haha.
I pulled the corner filler pieces out and haven’t bothered to put them back in. I thought about drilling some holes in the fillers and stabbing the wires through those. Maybe some day. I just ran the wire under the edges of the plastic cowl piece and split the power wire and ran in across through the cowl in wire loom.

[Emgbc]

Originally Posted by Hi-desertT4R

Sorry I’m a shitty picture taker haha.
I pulled the corner filler pieces out and haven’t bothered to put them back in. I thought about drilling some holes in the fillers and stabbing the wires through those. Maybe some day. I just ran the wire under the edges of the plastic cowl piece and split the power wire and ran in across through the cowl in wire loom.

Thanks for sharing this - appreciate the help.

[thewellcon4]

top seo companiesI’ve been searching for some decent stuff on the subject and haven't had any luck up until this point, You just got a new biggest fan!..

[Hi-desertT4R]

Originally Posted by thewellcon4

top seo companiesI’ve been searching for some decent stuff on the subject and haven't had any luck up until this point, You just got a new biggest fan!..

Um, ok yeah man. Thumbs up

[Hi-desertT4R]

Over a couple days I completed some much needed repairs and maintenance.
Mileage was at 139200.

I completely flushed the power steering with Valvoline Maxlife ATF. I greased both driveshafts and UCA’s. Checked fluid levels in the T-case and rear diff. Removed the roller bearing in the diff. Felt like it had a lot of play but wasn’t broken. Installed an ECGS solid bushing. A torn CV boot turned into a CV replacement. One of the bearings fell off the tripod upon removal. Stretched the inner boot.

Lowered the Bilstein 5100’s from 1.75” down to .85”. Wish I would have done this months ago.

After all that I found both 4hi green light and Diff lock yellow light flashing and wouldn’t engage the front diff. Pulled the A.D.D, soldered the motor and micro switch connections.

Write-up No 4WD 4hi and center lock flashing

[Hi-desertT4R]

Installed this ScanGauge II. I need to find a better mount for it than Velcro strips.

[originalg00kster]

great spot for it, I would recommend double sided tape or magnets. 3M

[Hi-desertT4R]

Originally Posted by originalg00kster

great spot for it, I would recommend double sided tape or magnets. 3M

Yes, it sits perfect right there and doesn’t block any gauges. I like the idea of magnets because I want to easily be able to swap it over to my Scion. Thanks for the suggestion!

[4RunnerAquasport]

Originally Posted by Hi-desertT4R

Removed the roller bearing in the diff. Felt like it had a lot of play but wasn’t broken. Installed an ECGS solid bushing.

Great looking build!
It's amazing Toyota is still using and having problems with that bearing 20 years later. Never understood why they didn't go to the bushing since it's been a proven fix. If you take into account just the Tacomas that have done this mod, ECGS has probably made a couple bucks with the sales of those bushings and SST over the years.

[Hi-desertT4R]

Originally Posted by 4RunnerAquasport

Great looking build!
It's amazing Toyota is still using and having problems with that bearing 20 years later. Never understood why they didn't go to the bushing since it's been a proven fix. If you take into account just the Tacomas that have done this mod, ECGS has probably made a couple bucks with the sales of those bushings and SST over the years.

Thank you sir! Truthfully I didn’t even know it could be an issue until within the last year haha. My bearing was in ok condition but I have peace of mind with the solid bushing in there. I do plan on keeping this rig for life. I wonder if ECGS has made more off of the bushing or the puller?