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bikerjosh
Explorer
Making some progress
Got some work done yesterday on the Montero.
Hmmm lots of stuff removed
Door locks would unlock than lock when pushing the unlock button on transmitter, also when using the key the first cycle.
Took apart the master driver side door lock actuator (read on the internet, it was supposed to e fairly easy to split the case, not what I found), the rubber stops for the lever had turned to glue; very weird. After pulling out the remainder I built up the stops with "shoe goo" and sealed the unti back up with rtv sealant. -seems to work now.
Replaced the broken driverside window actuator/motor. Yeah, my driver side window goes down and up w/o pulling off the door panel and wedging a stick in it or pulling it out.
Old on left new on right.
I'm no audiophile, but that factory speaker ain't right on the right.
Newly mounted
Hoping to wire up the new head unit this morning :wings:
Got some work done yesterday on the Montero.
Hmmm lots of stuff removed
Door locks would unlock than lock when pushing the unlock button on transmitter, also when using the key the first cycle.
Took apart the master driver side door lock actuator (read on the internet, it was supposed to e fairly easy to split the case, not what I found), the rubber stops for the lever had turned to glue; very weird. After pulling out the remainder I built up the stops with "shoe goo" and sealed the unti back up with rtv sealant. -seems to work now.
Replaced the broken driverside window actuator/motor. Yeah, my driver side window goes down and up w/o pulling off the door panel and wedging a stick in it or pulling it out.
Old on left new on right.
I'm no audiophile, but that factory speaker ain't right on the right.
Newly mounted
Hoping to wire up the new head unit this morning :wings:
bikerjosh
Explorer
Aftermarket deck installation questions
@dcmontero in the short term: re-enforced tcase skid, sliders, crank down torsion bars to level front with rear.
Aftermarket Stereo wiring questions:
Ok, what is the 8 pin plug for? CD changer?
Not sure what the small wire next to the antenna plug is, maybe amp?
Have most of the wiring figured out with exception of these blue wires:
Ok, so the lowest one in the pick goes to the 6 pin connector that connects the front/rear rca output jacks (4 channels)
The middle one with the blue tape is an antenna remote or amp remote (according to the writing) coming from the deck I believe this connects to the blue at the top of the picture that plugs into the existing factory harness.
Crap hope this makes sense to someone, been a while since I wired up a stereo.
@nckwltn, maybe still unsure whether this will be traveling to DV in November or the Tundra.
Thanks all for the help.
@dcmontero in the short term: re-enforced tcase skid, sliders, crank down torsion bars to level front with rear.
Aftermarket Stereo wiring questions:
Ok, what is the 8 pin plug for? CD changer?
Not sure what the small wire next to the antenna plug is, maybe amp?
Have most of the wiring figured out with exception of these blue wires:
Ok, so the lowest one in the pick goes to the 6 pin connector that connects the front/rear rca output jacks (4 channels)
The middle one with the blue tape is an antenna remote or amp remote (according to the writing) coming from the deck I believe this connects to the blue at the top of the picture that plugs into the existing factory harness.
Crap hope this makes sense to someone, been a while since I wired up a stereo.
@nckwltn, maybe still unsure whether this will be traveling to DV in November or the Tundra.
Thanks all for the help.
nckwltn
Explorer
The short version is that you just connect all the blue wires together. The blue wire with the din plug turns on the amp. The blue wire that goes into the factory wiring sends the power antenna up. The blue wire from the stereo provides a few volts to tell the amp and antenna when they need to go into action.
that 8 pin is the cd changer
the two silver male plugs are both antenna. There is the power antenna and there is an antenna in the rear glass. go with the one that fits, it will be the power antenna. I still get really good reception even with the rear glass antenna missing.
that 8 pin is the cd changer
the two silver male plugs are both antenna. There is the power antenna and there is an antenna in the rear glass. go with the one that fits, it will be the power antenna. I still get really good reception even with the rear glass antenna missing.
bikerjosh
Explorer
Making some progress.
Replaced passenger side rear window regulator, now all four windows roll down. :wings:
Installed new deck, w/ipod controls, Pandora and blue tooth.
Installed an on/off switch for the power antenna, so now I can leave it down when off road or listening to ipod.
Installed a re-enforce tcase skid from KIRK! (thanks again, btw)
Picked up a slider kit from Chassis Unlimited, but just realized if I'm going to do a body lift, need to do that first before getting the sliders welded on.
Not sure if I should go with a 1 or 1.5 inch lift, (running a OME lift, and need to crank the torsion bars up a bit) - 4crawler is has a 3 week lead time though so I'm running out of time.
Josh
Replaced passenger side rear window regulator, now all four windows roll down. :wings:
Installed new deck, w/ipod controls, Pandora and blue tooth.
Installed an on/off switch for the power antenna, so now I can leave it down when off road or listening to ipod.
Installed a re-enforce tcase skid from KIRK! (thanks again, btw)
Picked up a slider kit from Chassis Unlimited, but just realized if I'm going to do a body lift, need to do that first before getting the sliders welded on.
Not sure if I should go with a 1 or 1.5 inch lift, (running a OME lift, and need to crank the torsion bars up a bit) - 4crawler is has a 3 week lead time though so I'm running out of time.
Josh
nckwltn
Explorer
haha, I installed the EXACT same head unit.
while the ipod is plugged in, you can press the jog-dial to play/stop, while in bluetooth the jog press = mute... but you can press the lower left most button for play/stop
For reference, I have no body lift and no suspension lift (haven't even cranked torsion bars).... You'll be just fine out there, just need to be careful, and go a bit slower. I was even on 31" tires (worn down to 30s).
while the ipod is plugged in, you can press the jog-dial to play/stop, while in bluetooth the jog press = mute... but you can press the lower left most button for play/stop
For reference, I have no body lift and no suspension lift (haven't even cranked torsion bars).... You'll be just fine out there, just need to be careful, and go a bit slower. I was even on 31" tires (worn down to 30s).
bikerjosh
Explorer
Pretty funny, maybe I was channeling your rig when I ordered the deck? Still trying to decide what rig is following me to DV? Really want to bring the Tundra, but if I bring the Montero I think I'll be compelled to change the route to include Echo Canyon :coffeedrink:
Cranked the torsion bars to raise/level the front out. For some silly reason I clay barred then waxed it (ok, I felt like spoiling the rig) :smiley_drive: before I subject it to a little offroad pin striping.
Wondering how those silver bumper ends and lower rockers would look black?
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bikerjosh
Explorer
Well, there is a video that comes to mind that some wacky dude made :victory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAcXAecJB-k
Sounds, like more time consuming than really tough; "take your time" was the advice I got. If it will pass smog I'll wait a little bit change the valve stem seals. One thing I heard though is the longer you let your valve stem seals go the greater the risk of damaging the cats from the oil coming out through the exhaust.