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Wish i was coming up to Flagstaff soon, been busy lately. I'll work on getting up there to beat the heat and check out your new place. While I'm up there I'll have a look at the old beast.

X2 with MrGideon Nevermind the lift and fitment, that's easy and tons of options. Let's be real, If you're not going to regear you probably don't need bigger tires. Bigger tires are the most expensive mod possible considering how much it changes everything. It's worth noting that bigger tires...

It will fit though.

Just been acquiring parts for it, I'll officially start on the swap and stuff once my blue '99 gets out of the garage (assuming i can squeeze it out).

Get the later ones V45W, those are the smaller bushings for the updated arms. You are correct to use the Gen 1 bushings at the frame side. They just list both variations for all years but the early Gen 2's have a lot of Gen 1 parts, as in you can reverse lookup the V43W trailing arm bushing and...

Machined a part, this holds a control arm bushing. Hopefully this will be the solution to my trashed UCA bushings after a "spirited" offroad trip.

Nope, I'll bet if you were in a swamp you might need to spray out the holes. Would probably clear itself out driving home though.

Ok, so it's sort of unlikely but also not improbable. Thing's that happen are; debris stuck to wheel mounting surface (including galvanic corrosion), if the centric rings have a different seat radius than the Montero hub or a combination of these things amplified by a tech who doesn't believe in...

So, its not that the wheels are out of round or defective. It would be that they're not bolted on center, I'm surprised they didn't check that. Put your indicator on an control arm with the truck jacked up, put the dial on the wheel. Spin the wheel and watch the dial, maybe I need to make a trip...

Every Gen 3 I've messed with that had vibration issues was at the wheel, they're super sensitive. I know i texted you this already but for the group, get a dial indicator (even a cheap one) and check runout on the wheel bead (side) then the ID of the wheel. Should be .000 +/- .002, if it's near...

Tire size and gear ratio?

You know i want to go, when will you be up next?

Since you got 33's you should out 4.90's up on the priority list. That'll make it about perfect for driving, nice truck and welcome.

You've got Richard and Carlos, they'll keep you company!

He probably means in compared to a Gen 2 since he's owned both. Gen 2's are isolated from the suspension better than Gen 3's so road noise isn't as noticable (however wind noise is more noticeable in a Gen 2).

Looks great!

Nooooooo! That's the worst! This is what the Sierra Challenge needs every year, it's so hard to get good pics and videos unless someone is just dedicated to the job. The pace and amount of work involved really doesn't leave much room for photo ops.

Maybe the shop over tightened it, a lot of mechanics don't believe in proper torque especially guys at exhaust or lube shops. Try replacing it yourself, borrow a legit torque wrench. Make sure the surfaces are clean and flat.

Worth it. 4D34's are solid, maybe look for an auto. They shared an automatic with the Landcruiser 80 so if you find an FG auto parts are available.

He is a really detail oriented dude and super nice.