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Bulb socket replacement Did you also replace the bulb socket? I learned that one the hard way with my first bulb replacement. The socket is what twist locks into the reflector housing, what you insert the bulb into, and what the cable plugs into the back of. I think its really a good design to...

My 2005 Limited XREAS shock system has become bouncy, and my T4R odometer passed 100K miles several weeks ago. I will be replacing the shocks soon, and I remember reading once that it is a good idea to replace the suspension bushings (these are the ones where the swingarms and such rotate at the...

I had this exact problem, and it turned out to be a shorting bulb socket. The socket unplugs from the wiring harness. Whenever you replace a bulb, consider replacing the socket at the same time.

I've had road force variation (RFV) balancing every 5K miles on my OEM Bridgestones, to maintain the wonderful smooth ride on the road, and to maximize the wear mileage I get. At 15K miles, one tire just had a measurement of 28 lb RFV and this was indicated as marginal. The other three tires...

Past Rack: Thule roof rack, fork mount, tire cradle. Pros: Secure bike mount. Cons: Clearance w/low trees, garage doors. Lifting height for shorter folks, more economical. Current Rack: Yakima hitch mount FullSwing4 Pros: Easy to hitch mount, holds bikes securely 2 points on main frame...

The combined error (odometer and fuel gauge) is about 10%: At 18mpg shown on the computer, actual is about 1.8 mpg lower. At 10mpg shown on the computer, actual is about 1.0 mpg lower. I have had similar results in my 2005 Limited 4x4 v8 over the past year. edit: My calculated mileage...