The dreaded leak. Perhaps I'll rebuild it once the new rack is installed.
TL;DR - I noticed on the NMBDR that the steering rack was leaking. I'm going to replace it with a new OEM Power Steering Rack (44250-35042)
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The dreaded leak. Perhaps I'll rebuild it once the new rack is installed.
TL;DR - I noticed on the NMBDR that the steering rack was leaking. I'm going to replace it with a new OEM Power Steering Rack (44250-35042)
Leave a CommentI'm not as happy with the HIDs in the Hellas as I was when I initially installed them.
TL;DR - My Hella's are working less and less now; I'm biding my time until the end of the year, when I hear that Diode Dynamics may have something fun coming.
Leave a CommentAll the bushings I replaced.
TL;DR - All the new bushings I installed recently seem to be doing great.
Leave a CommentI definitely recommend genuine FKS bearings at -F1 tightness; not sure about the stainless steel variant yet.
TL;DR - The stainless steel bushings seem to be doing a bit better, but I'm not ready to say that they are the right way to go. Yet.
Leave a CommentSwapping seat bottoms isn't hard, and can eek a little more life out of existing seats at no cost.
TL;DR - After 21 years, my seats are worn out and I need to get new ones or refurbish the ones I've got.
Leave a CommentApril 14, 2021 When I started Rig Reviews several years ago, I quickly found that after addressing a few significant items, most trips seemed to go smoothly, with relatively few notable issues - good or bad - cropping up along the way. But, on my last trip to Utah, that was far from the case. In fact, though most were minor, there were so many this time that I feel it worth listing them here, just to drive the point home: Passenger rear indicator lamp has burned out Driver front marker lamp has burned out Hella HIDs fail to turn…
2 CommentsMarch 8, 2021. Over the course of the winter, the truck has performed well. Four (!) trips down to the desert to stay warm have put a bunch of miles on the odometer and resulted in only a few little tweaks to the set up. But any tweak is worth understanding, so let's check them out. This rig review covers: Tragedies in the Tablelands (Jan 2021) Right Back to the Owens Valley (Jan 2021) Mid-Winter Mojave (Feb 2021) An Island in the Sky at the Top of the World (Feb 2021) Whew, at ~2500 miles each, it's only the beginning…
11 CommentsTL;DR - Dropping poles into the RTT pole bag is asking for trouble. Nothing a little sewing can't fix, though.
Leave a CommentTL;DR - I'm loving a new, clear windshield. I should (but won't) make this an annual maintenance item.
Leave a CommentTL;DR - The trim piece for the garage door opener fell off on a bumpy trail. I need to secure it...more securely.
Leave a CommentTL;DR - Like lights, bushings wear out, and I'll be replacing several on the front of the truck. The LCA bushings are likely the cause of my misalignment as well, so I'll get that addressed after I replace the bushings.
Leave a CommentTL;DR - I replaced the bolts with grade 8 versions, hopefully solving the problem for good.
Leave a CommentTL;DR - I need to figure out why my Hella's don't come on all the time. Low priority though for me right now.
Leave a CommentTL;DR - For the last several trips, I've had to lubricate the zipper on the @Cascadia Vehicle Tents tarp *every* time I close it up. That sucks.
Leave a CommentTL;DR - I'm trying something new. I've installed stainless steel spherical bearings this time, hopefully to prolong their life.
Leave a CommentLED headlights on the left; upgraded halogens on the right. Both color and light output are improved!
TL;DR - I ditched the LEDs for high wattage halogens and couldn't be happier. Works great in all conditions.
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