"JMKarstetter" (jmkarstetter)
11/28/2018 at 03:43 • Filed to: None
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"JMKarstetter" (jmkarstetter)
11/28/2018 at 03:43 • Filed to: None | 3
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So as some of you remember, just over a month ago I purchased a 2006 Land Cruiser with 258K miles on it. Here is an update on some of the stuff I have done to it.
One of the first things I did was clean the headlights and replace the headlights and fog lights with Philips CrystalVision 9012 HIR2 bulbs. Several people on IH8MUD found they are the same voltage and wattage as the factory 9006 bulbs and all it takes to get them to fit is trimming one tab. Unfortunately I did not get any before and after photos of the lights on. The brightness drastically improved, and required no adjustment (yes, I checked them). I will be cleaning them one more time to get more of the imperfections out and sealing them better soon.
After headlight cleaning:
Went by Sears a couple of days after I did the headlights and picked up a bunch of tools and a small tool box to carry them in, will be adding more to the kit later. It also still has the factory tool set it came with, so I should be covered for most things.
Later that day I was browsing eBay and found someone selling a VAIS Tech SL3b-T Bluetooth module I had been looking at getting. It makes it so I can listen to my phone or other BT device to listen to music through the stereo. The included factory Bluetooth can only be used for calls. Got it for just under $100 less than a new one from a seller on eBay that had decided after buying one that he was going the Land Rover route instead, and had never even opened it.
Shipped from Dallas, so it made it to me in Norman, OK pretty quickly. Got it, opened the box and within the hour had it installed thanks to the help of some members on the IH8MUD forums. Sorry, no photos of my install of this. I did route the wiring to the glove box for the BT module so I have easy access to it later.
Then I got in an interior LED light kit I ordered on eBay. They are amazing, super bright and the color temperature is perfect. Unfortunately during the install I found that one of the POs had broken one of the license plate light housings. $30 and a couple of days later I had a new one installed.
All of these photos were taken without flash and none of my outdoor lights on. (Note: The map lights in front are not on in the first two photos because they are only manually switched on, no way to get them to turn of with the other lights without wiring them, which I will be doing soon.)
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Then a few days ago the driver side door speaker started to rattle when the bass dropped. I thought that it was something in the door panel, so I removed it yesterday. Turns out it is actually the foam ring around the cone had pulled away from the side of the housing, and is fairly common with these speakers. Found a kit on eBay for ~$27 to replace both of the front speakers foam rings and it comes with the glue and stuff for it. Might try just repairing the foam ring that I have now as it isn’t torn anywhere just separated. Then replace it if it doesn’t fix the issue.
Photo of door panel off because I took it:
Next I will be getting a grill guard off of a local guy who has a Land Cruiser with a bad motor and is trying to offload the whole thing, offered to purchase the grill guard and he is giving me a decent deal on it. Should get that this Saturday and I will probably install it right after removing it from his rig. Going with this until I scrape up an extra $1500-1800 for an aluminum front bumper.
Then I’ll be getting some off road lights mounted to the grill guard for off road use and the occasional use to help spot creatures on the side of the road. I will be wiring them separately so I can run the right one without disturbing oncoming traffic and pointing them off to the sides slightly to light up the sides of the roads. I work nights and drive through an area every morning that has deer on the sides of the road and not a lot of traffic at 6AM, so this will be nice to have.
Eventually I will be getting some slider steps and possibly deleting the adjustable height control for a small lift and a second set of tires for off road fun.
Hope you enjoyed my little write up!
SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> JMKarstetter
11/28/2018 at 04:55 |
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Very tidy...
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JMKarstetter
> SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
11/28/2018 at 05:06 |
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Thanks, it’s a little messier in the photos than it is currently, the cardboard box in the rear had the tools and old bulbs in it, and the plastic bag had a couple of flashlights,
small lantern,
and a headlamp in it.
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hose have now been stowed in compartments for emergencies or whatever. I also disposed of the old wipers and stored the sun shades better. The disc golf bag is there to stay though, keep one in both of my vehicles. And my rain jacket is also folder and tucked away now.
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SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> JMKarstetter
11/28/2018 at 05:26 |
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You know...I think you and CarsofFortLangley would have very much in common. None of our vehicles are even close to that neat and we've owned them since not long after the turn of the century.
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JMKarstetter
> SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
11/28/2018 at 05:39 |
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My other car is a little more messy, but that’s because I haven’t cleaned it from the last two road trips yet. It will be getting cleaned and detailed soon.
someassemblyrequired
> JMKarstetter
11/28/2018 at 08:57 |
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I can’t believe that has 258K... looks great.
Bob’s Burger sun shade is awesome.... I need one of those.
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JMKarstetter
> someassemblyrequired
11/28/2018 at 10:09 |
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I’m at 261k now. And I am lucky the previous owners took such good care of it.
Tapas
> JMKarstetter
11/28/2018 at 10:26 |
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As the kids say, the car looks lit af! :D
vicali
> JMKarstetter
11/28/2018 at 11:24 |
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I’m dubious of grill guards, I would put that money into your bumper/tire/slider fund instead..
Does CBI make ditch lights for the 100? I see 200 on their website.. Ditch lights are a super easy way to spread out your light up front. Also they will still be useful once you get a bumper and put big lights up there.
TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising)
> JMKarstetter
11/28/2018 at 12:30 |
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Nice find! It’ll treat you well. I’m guessing you’ve done your Heater tees?
Mogwaidtd
> JMKarstetter
11/28/2018 at 13:40 |
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Awesome, congrats on the sweet ride.
The Stig's Missourian Cousin
> JMKarstetter
11/28/2018 at 15:32 |
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Dude sick. I just traded in my ‘10 Tundra for an 09 GX470 since I wanted something cheaper than the Tundra and just as reliable. I’ve always loved the LandCruiser in all it’s forms and the GX was the right price. I wanted the bigger LC, but the prices were just insane, but the GX I got for $13,500 with 169k on the clock. 1 Owner, service mostly done at Lexus dealer up here in Kansas City. Rust free, timing belt/full service done at 90k as expected. Had to replace the alternator when I first got it but the used car warranty from the Lexus dealer took care of that. I’m looking at doing a Dobinsons 2.5" lift in the future when my shocks eventually die, and hopefully some new bumpers. It’s got AHC like yours, but uses airbags vs the Hydraulic system. The rear air bags are leaking so i already got a set of coils to replace those, and the shocks still work and ride great, with the adjustable ride controls working perfectly. Radiator is leaking (very common) and i’m replacing it this weekend. Overall i’m very happy with it and I totally would go wheeling with you if I still lived in Norman (moved last year after living there for 7 yrs)
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JMKarstetter
> TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising)
11/28/2018 at 16:28 |
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I will be doing them here shortly. Got the stuff in, just haven’t had the extra time to do it yet. Thinking this weekend currently as the girlfriend might be going out of town.
LandCruis'n4aBruis'n
> vicali
11/28/2018 at 20:46 |
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I second that. Grill gaurds are a waste of money. In the event of a collision they do more damage than they can prevent.
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LandCruis'n4aBruis'n
> JMKarstetter
11/28/2018 at 20:48 |
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Don’t bother with the grill guard. Its only worth scrape weight. If you hit a deer you'll have to buy a hood.
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JMKarstetter
> vicali
11/28/2018 at 22:15 |
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I don’t see them listed anywhere, you’d think they would make something for the 100's. Most of the reason I wanted the grill guard was to mount the lights and for some protection from branches and stuff until I can get the bumper, which is probably a few months off.
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JMKarstetter
> Mogwaidtd
11/28/2018 at 22:17 |
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Thanks!
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vicali
> JMKarstetter
11/29/2018 at 00:32 |
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Ask on Mud- they are pretty helpful! I saw a few group buys but they were closed by now.
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TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising)
> JMKarstetter
11/29/2018 at 23:13 |
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Good deal, shouldn’t take more than one hour (beer). Do yourself a favor and make sure you have some long needle nose pliers as the c-clamps can be rotated down. Additionally I recommend replacing the rubber hose lines that connect to the tees as well. At this point they’ll be a bit brittle and may not seal on the new tees.
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JMKarstetter
> TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising)
11/30/2018 at 01:26 |
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Yeah, I’m thinking about going ahead and doing the hoses as well. The tees and the hoses don’t look like the originals, but they definitely aren’t new. Ended up getting the stainless steel tees that some MUD members found that are the same basic specs as factory just slightly smaller, so will leak without getting different clamps, so I got some stainless worm gear hose clamps to replace the factory pinch clamps.
Links in case you or anyone else may be interested.
Heater Ts
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000DCNGIS/
Hose clamps -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017L17WJC/
Rlbowers03
> JMKarstetter
11/30/2018 at 02:13 |
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I bought a 2002 100 series this spring. $7,500 with 204k on it. I have put about 10K on it since May. I did install a brush guard in the hopes of mounting some lights. That hasn’t happened yet
I also got some wheels and Michelen tires off of the Lexus GX. Had the wheels powder coated. I still have the Toyota wheels and m ight get some studded tires for when the snow comes.
I don’t think I will go the full bumper, winch, spare tire rack route. Lots of money and I won’t be trailing through Moab any time soon.
If I were going to spend some coin it would for an auxiliary fuel tank. This thing gets terrible milage and has a tiny tank.
If you are ever in the Boise area keep an eye peeled for me.
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JMKarstetter
> Rlbowers03
11/30/2018 at 02:31 |
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Good looking rig! My uncle actually lives in Boise, might be making a trip up there and Montana to visit my grandparents next year.
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TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising)
> JMKarstetter
11/30/2018 at 23:01 |
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Cool. When I did mine I replaced everything with OEM. Figured a 10yr, 100,000+ mile replacement interval didn’t seem too big a hassle.