Equipt's Land Cruiser 100 Series

[Yuman Desert Rat]

Thanks. I'm having a blast putting my personal touches on it.

got one of the swingouts finished up today! What a difference smooth bearings make!

 

[skivan]

check it out -- you're on the expo homepage

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

http://expeditionportal.com/equipt-for-everything/

Neat. Took me a minute. That's some pretty old footage. 2011? It looked brand new!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

http://expeditionportal.com/equipt-for-everything/

Neat. Took me a minute. That's some pretty old footage. 2011? It looked brand new!

You own a legend

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

I'm proud to call it my own. I DO miss my Jeep, though. I guess you grow more attached to a vehicle when you build it from bone stock.
I am having a great time tearing into things and restoring things that need attention. Thanks again for getting me all the bits and pieces. I still can't believe the bearings on the tire swingouts....sheesh... what a difference!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

...I still can't believe the bearings on the tire swingouts....sheesh... what a difference!

That is wild. I'm thinking a seal got damaged, perhaps mud caking up in their wiped the seal and then it was game over for the bearing? Paul took great care of that rig but he certainly used it too. I think your doing a great job with the refurb and making it your own

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

Yeah. Thats one of the things I love about the rig. It's proven! It's beeen THERE and back again so I have NO doubts about it doing the same with me behind the wheel! Paul's persnickety personality was just another selling point for the rig. I'm sure that I'll be in touch again real soon (for more bits and pieces).

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

Finally got the rear upper control arms installed. The old ones were TRASHED!
Also installed the new serpentine belt tensioner and pulley. Immediate improvement with steering!
Unfortunately in the process noticed that one of my rear axle seals is leaking... FML.
Looks like I'll be needing again you sooner that expected, Kurt.

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

Got the passenger side spare tire swingout removed. Banged out the old seals bearings and races. Replaced all of them. Took it a step further and used RTV to keep the Seals in place and water out. Removed the side wings and replaced all.of the rusty hardware with stainless steel. Once the brackets are blasted and repainted I'll slap it back together.
Another friendly reminder to service those bearings!!

 

[F5driver]

That rear axle seal can be a bear. I have wrestled with mine a few times.

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

That rear axle seal can be a bear. I have wrestled with mine a few times.

What was the hardest part? Removing the old bearing stack or pressing it all back on? I'm actually more concerned with getting all of the parts than the actual task of doing it. LOL.

 

[F5driver]

A very reputable dealership did mine and the replacement seals continued to leak. Finally we used adhesive to hold the seals in place and its been good for the past year. Given the costs of the bearings and seals make sure a very competent shop, that will warrantee their work, replaces the seals and bearings.

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

Oh.. I was planning on doing it myself with help from a certified mechanic, of course!

 

[BeenThereDoneThat]

Great looking setup

 

[F5driver]

Oh.. I was planning on doing it myself with help from a certified mechanic, of course!

Take some pics and do a write-up on Mud. From what I understand, very few 100's have trouble with the rear seals. But that is bound to change as the platform ages.