Time for more new bushings.
TL;DR - Replacing my LCA bushings didn't resolve my squeaks. Time to start thinking about UCAs and rear leaf spring bushings.
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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)
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I'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.
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All the bushings I replaced.
TL;DR - All the new bushings I installed recently seem to be doing great.
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I 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.
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Swapping 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.
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TL;DR - Dropping poles into the RTT pole bag is asking for trouble. Nothing a little sewing can't fix, though.
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TL;DR - I'm loving a new, clear windshield. I should (but won't) make this an annual maintenance item.
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TL;DR - The trim piece for the garage door opener fell off on a bumpy trail. I need to secure it...more securely.
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TL;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.
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TL;DR - I replaced the bolts with grade 8 versions, hopefully solving the problem for good.
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TL;DR - I need to figure out why my Hella's don't come on all the time. Low priority though for me right now.
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TL;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.
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TL;DR - I'm trying something new. I've installed stainless steel spherical bearings this time, hopefully to prolong their life.
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LED 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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TL;DR - The spherical bearings were completely shot again. And, it happened after only 10,000 miles this time.
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