Recent content by chasingmagiclight

I've been fighting a leaking driver side CV axle for a while. I got under there and grabbed the diff side of the axle and has quite a bit of play in and out (normal?) but also up down. I thought it was going to be the needle bearing so I ordered the ECGS bushing and went to swap it today. Turns...

Both bolts holding my starter fell out while traveling. Mechanic is reporting a long lead team from the dealer. Does anyone have the spec's? I was going to order a couple from Mcmaster Carr. Thanks!

In my testing OD is the main factor in high transmission temp! I just added a trans temperature gauge (my year does NOT have one) and after my last trip my conclusion is I have been driving my 4runner incorrectly for the last 18 years! Similar to you I would only disable OD for big hills. My...

Haven't done any off roading yet, probably won't have a real opinion until I get on some washboards. Honestly I was expecting a noticeable difference between the 890 and 891, but they feel pretty similar. I do notice the difference between the OME and Icon shock, Icon feel pretty cush so far.

Today I replaced my rear end lift. I went with OME 891s and Icon v2s. I put 30mm of spacers on the driver side, and 15 on the passenger side. That about leveled it out side to side. The measure from ground to fender is now 37" +- 1/4" on each side. With the 890s I was at 35 3/4 on the driver and...

Replaced my OME 890s with 891s, OME Nitros with Icon v2, added Lotus skids. The rear seems softer, but I only got about 1/2" additional lift (I was hoping for a bit more as I'm trying to get my back end leveled when I have my RTT on)

I have my solar panel mounted in front of my RTT and it is generally pretty good if I consider sun direction when parking. Couple improvements I'm looking at is to add a tilt mechanism so I can tilt the panel forward, then park facing south. I also saw someone who put the panels on a drawer...

Here's my ARB Simpson III on a modified Bajarack: I purchased this several years ago for a trip to Alaska. It was absolutely ideal for that trip, rained nearly everyday and I was constantly moving to new camp areas. In Moab last week it worked out pretty well, I had a couple days of rain so...

Heading to Moab the week of April 25th to try out my new ARB rear locker! Would love to do some trails with folks here, anyone else wheeling that week? I've done research on the trails, what about backcountry camping? I try to steer clear of the motorhomes! What's you favorite camping spot?

CBI bumper showed up today. I immediately got to unpacking it (note that CBI's shipper Estes was super awesome on sending updates) I took my time getting it in place and drilling the extra holes. Basically 4 extra holes are needed on the frame. I had to remove the rubber exhaust pipe hanger to...

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My new bumper arrived today!!