cbielat's 2011 SR5 Build Thread

[cbielat]

10th Annual Rausch Creek X FJNortheasters Charity Run

 

[cbielat]

NEA Property 5/6/2017

Took an easy trail day today with some NEA clubs.

 

[cbielat]

Replacement Bushings 3/15/2017

All new bushings arrived. Steering rack bushings, rear upper and lower link bushings and front upper and lower control arm bushings.

 

[wfo9]

Took an easy trail day today with some NEA clubs.

WTF is going on with the rims and tires on that first gen. LOL. Crazy!

 

[cbielat]

Radflo Bushings 5/18/17

Radflo replacement bushings arrived for the rear shock pin mounts.

 

[cbielat]

Storage Box 5/21/17

Finally finished my storage box unit. Just need to install the tie downs and turn buckles for a secure and safe fit.

 

[cbielat]

New Steering Rack 7/1/2017

Replaced worn and broken steering rack. Been battling issues and pushing this off for a couple years now. The time had come.

 

[fattire]

Replaced worn and broken steering rack. Been battling issues and pushing this off for a couple years now. The time had come.

Curious on the issues you were having that led to this? What were the indicators?

I'm not LT in the front like you, but I think it would be good info to have; know what to keep an eye out for and all. TIA.


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[cbielat]

Curious on the issues you were having that led to this? What were the indicators?

I'm not LT in the front like you, but I think it would be good info to have; know what to keep an eye out for and all. TIA.


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When the steering feels loose as shit and you're not really steering, more like correcting every other second to keep it on the road in a straight line. Highway driving was pretty dangerous lol. I've been dealing with it for a long time. Finally had to bite the bullet.

 

[cbielat]

Blue Sea Systems 8/14/2017

Rewiring of the accessories using the Blue Sea Systems fuse box.

 

[cbielat]

Installed Fuse Box/Wiring 8/19/2017

Cleaned up the accessory wiring using the Blue Sea Systems fuse box.

 

[cbielat]

DIY Awning Set Up 8/27/2017

My DIY awning set up. Using a telescoping branch/limb cutter, removed the saw blade end. Expands to around 12'.

 

[cbielat]

RCV Performance 9/4/2017

RCV Performance Axles. Pictures do not do justice.

 

[ECUDrummer]

RCV Performance Axles. Pictures do not do justice.

I wonder how many malls those are rated to crawl.

My guess would be all of the malls.

 

[cbielat]

2nd Annual So Overland Expedition 2017 (9/17-9/24/17)

Our yearly wheeling and camping run spanning from Western MA, VT and NH and back into MA. Experienced very minimal set backs through the week that only made us pause for a few minutes each time. I had one bent tie rod, three blown beads, a ripped rubber valve stem and my air locker not working.

 

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