Modifications you regret
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comtn4x4
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They weren't 6 years ago when I bought mine
mteolus
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Would be interested in seeing when the switch was made. I'm just going by what my installer told me. Maybe an email to Toytec is in order.
comtn4x4
Senior Member
Toytec buys from multiple manufacturers. They do have some Radflo built stuff but some is from others.
Also you can't get custom valving from Toytec which is what I did.
And more so than all that I had a number of problems with my Totec stuff. Toytec was completely unwilling to stand by their warranty. And their customer service sucked so I would never go back to them.
Why buy a Radflo shock from Toytec? Just go to Radflo or someone else who custom valves for them and directly warranties their products.
Again keep in mind this was 6 years ago. I'm sure things have changed, Toytec didn't even offer the Boss kit then
Reading this thread is really eye opening. Anything I have thought about has been knocked down. Since I drive a work 4runner and don't go off road, maybe one day, I have had some change of mind. I have felt the lift overrated for what I do, and the rock sliders aren't needed at the mall. A tire upgrade is still on the books. I think stock size, maybe Wildpeaks in P metric, would be good.
This is a great thread.
This is a great thread.
chuffaluffigus
New member
Can you elaborate on that? Are you saying you're getting moisture in the housing due to having to drill into the plastic cap?
LandCruiser
New member
Toytec lift.
I wish I had spent more on an Icon or Fox setup years ago.
I wish I had spent more on an Icon or Fox setup years ago.
Bayou_Pro
New member
The plastic cap has nothing to do with sealing the headlights, it's only a dust cap. He probably has an o-ring on the bulb that is not sealing. Pretty common with some of the cheaper kits out there, but I have no idea what he's running though. Some people have put larger O-rings on them. I always use a healthy dose of dielectric grease on my O-rings to help with sealing as well.
Bayou_Pro
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Yeah that goes in the "Mods I Wish I Had Done Sooner" thread. LOL
RO1973
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:rofl:
Yeah I had the 285s on my car for about 400 miles and dumped them for the 305s. The 305s already feel small to me, but anything smaller than this (and again, this is just to me) is way too small.
JP421
New member
Yep, only on the drivers side though. I've tried almost everything. Today I put silica packs in there to see if I can at least dry it out.
Bayou_Pro
New member
The large plastic cap does not seal your headlights. If you are getting moisture in the housings then it's coming in thru the seals on your bulbs themselves. This can be solved with oversized O-rings or different bulbs.
Jetboy
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I never felt great about the seal as they suggest it should work. If you do want to go back - a circle of clear-bra film over the back of the cap works well to re-seal it. Or a gray color of vinyl wrap film if you want more OEM look. I keep a few rolls of black and clear film just for stuff like this in my garage. It's cheap for generic film on amazon. I also find it really handy to keep patches in my tool bin for when I need to strap something on the roof that's going to rub. I just plop a patch down where the strap rubs and protect the paint.
Pathfinder5243
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I regret buying anything made by Icon. Nothing but trouble with their half ass though out designs.
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Jetboy
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If only they could learn how to weld they might be on to something good. Many the ones that didn't break initially have slag on the frame that paint will not adhere to - so they'll rust through in due time. I suspect FCA has a ticking time bomb on its hands here.
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are you confident on this? i had the same problem and I used black silicon sealant around the drilled holes in the dust cap and i don't see the problem anymore. HOWEVER, weather in NC has changed too from cold (30s, 40s) to warmer weather so not sure if that is contributing to less moisture in the light. If you look at the dust cap and where it sits on the headlight, there is a tight rubber seal. If it isn't for moisture sealing, then why is it there?
I used this around the grommet:
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