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Pics or it didn't happen
BrianSD_42
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Quick update:
At some point while driving around Joshua Tree one of my sway bar brackets broke. I ended up removing the front sway bar just so it would stop clanking.
I plan to get that fixed ASAP.
Joshua Tree was a lot of fun. I will post pictures soon.
At some point while driving around Joshua Tree one of my sway bar brackets broke. I ended up removing the front sway bar just so it would stop clanking.
I plan to get that fixed ASAP.
Joshua Tree was a lot of fun. I will post pictures soon.
BrianSD_42
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I think the 149BT is worth the extra $50 just for the screen quality alone. Even though the 149BT doesn't look amazing, it is miles ahead of the 148BT.
I've been happy with it. The BT audio is really impressive.
Isn't the front turn signal an '1156' part # ?
Lamp Replacement Guide View All Bulbs
your link shows a 194 'instrument panel'
BrianSD_42
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Close but I didn't replace the turn signal. Those are "corner lights" and their proper name is "parking bulb"
The turn signal circuit is connected to the orange lights/bulbs in my ARB bumper and I haven't replaced those at all.
Sylvania.com lists the parking bulb as 2825 and VLED.com has the 2825 as being the same as 194. Basically you try to buy a 2825 and VLED.com points you to purchase a 194.
It fits fine though!
BrianSD_42
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Dropped off the front sway bar and my two Lotus Rear LCA skids off at the PowderCoating place to get PC-d.
I wanted to go with PC this time because both times I've painted these parts it comes apart super easy after a few trail runs and I need something more durable.
I wanted to go with PC this time because both times I've painted these parts it comes apart super easy after a few trail runs and I need something more durable.
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4Running Daily
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Looks great! Although I miss the black 5-stars.
Unner
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Nice truck! I've been thinking about painting my 5 stars that color too. Right now just my center caps are and I like it.
Are you still happy with your Brembo set up on the stock calipers? Does it do a good job of stopping your truck with all the armor and bigger tires? Any warping? I'm stuck deciding if I want to do the 231 Tundra brake upgrade, or just go with the Brembo rotors and good pads on the stock calipers like you have.
Are you still happy with your Brembo set up on the stock calipers? Does it do a good job of stopping your truck with all the armor and bigger tires? Any warping? I'm stuck deciding if I want to do the 231 Tundra brake upgrade, or just go with the Brembo rotors and good pads on the stock calipers like you have.
BrianSD_42
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BrianSD_42
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Starting to finalize my May Moab plans
Here goes:
26th Tuesday
Arrive in town, set up camp by noon, maybe go biking
27th Wed.
Harder (for me) 4WD trail such as Kane Creek or trail of similar awesomeness.
28th& 29th Thurs & Friday
100 mile White Rim Trail, get a day pass, camp & spend the night, get back to Moab by 4pm.
Saturday
Last full day. Perhaps all day biking trip, medium difficulty.
Sunday
Drive home
Here goes:
26th Tuesday
Arrive in town, set up camp by noon, maybe go biking
27th Wed.
Harder (for me) 4WD trail such as Kane Creek or trail of similar awesomeness.
28th& 29th Thurs & Friday
100 mile White Rim Trail, get a day pass, camp & spend the night, get back to Moab by 4pm.
Saturday
Last full day. Perhaps all day biking trip, medium difficulty.
Sunday
Drive home
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BrianSD_42
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[MENTION=116387]Unner[/MENTION]
I'm very happy and it's been about 5 years I've had these brakes on. So far so good. 2nd set of pads and yes I had the rotors turned once after trailering a Uhaul. The warped feeling wasnt actual warp but rather composit build up on the rotors and after being turned they were fine.
I'm very happy and it's been about 5 years I've had these brakes on. So far so good. 2nd set of pads and yes I had the rotors turned once after trailering a Uhaul. The warped feeling wasnt actual warp but rather composit build up on the rotors and after being turned they were fine.
4x4runner2002
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look for me out there. sounds like you have it all planned out, maybe that wednesday we could wheel together.
ill be leaving the 23rd but stopping in zion for a night or 2
BrianSD_42
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Yeah Wednesday is the day I'm most likely to be down for a group TW trial run.
But I'll be there at the campsite every night 26th-29th.
But I'll be there at the campsite every night 26th-29th.
BrianSD_42
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Someone please tell me why a $200 CO2 setup is a bad idea vs a decent compressor.
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TBuzz
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I'm hoping to meet up with a few of you guys while you're in the area. I'll be there wed-fri. Kane's will very definitely test you detailing abilities.
Maybe we all go together,,I'll do anything but KC
I have a 10lb powertank. It fills up the tires fast. It'll fill 4 285's from 14 psi to 34 psi in less than 10 mins easy but only do it 3-4 times. It costs me $22 to fill. I have a small arb for my lockers. I'm going to sell it and upgrade to a twin ARB for tires and keep the CO2 for air tools or portable air. If I had neither I would get an ARB twin..I have seen them in action and not much slower than my CO2 tank and you can let your buddies use it.
On the other hand if you have a regulator and a grow shop near by, you can get a 20lb tank for $80 core charge and $24 per fill which would last some peoples entire wheeling season.
BrianSD_42
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I just talked to someone who told me I could easily fill up all 4 of my 33s from 20 psi to 40 several times with a 5 lb tank and now I'm curious.
The biggest limitation I can see is that I know I won't want to start out on a trip with a CO2 tank that is half full. So I guess I would be refilling it every trip. Kind of concerning.
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