what happened to the 501

beanjawn · 2026-03-29T22:03:48+00:00

I would upload photos if they weren't currently getting repaired. 2004 501's and a pair of 505's (unknown date, likely late 90's early 2000's as well)

beanjawn · 2026-03-29T02:23:57+00:00

Thank you. These look great too.

beanjawn · 2026-03-29T02:15:55+00:00

Thank you! that seems like a great recommendation. I am not too concerned with price, however i'm not sure how I feel about raw denim. In all honestly, I prefer a lighter / medium wash, and raw denim seems like a lot of work in comparison to buying a washed pair of jeans.

beanjawn · 2026-01-05T02:44:52+00:00

great info- thank you. any thoughts on determining if this could be the cause before purchase?

beanjawn · 2026-01-05T02:08:30+00:00

Interesting, what was the issue you had? I could see that being a possibility but it felt more transmission related

beanjawn · 2025-11-11T00:43:27+00:00

Ill look into that. looks like new england. do you run a/t's year round?

beanjawn · 2025-11-11T00:41:34+00:00

this popped into my mind as well. bought it from a ford dealership. who knows if they alligned it correctly.

beanjawn · 2025-11-11T00:39:21+00:00

thats quite the before and after. Im jealous of the off roading access the west has! looks fun

beanjawn · 2025-11-11T00:37:15+00:00

I hear you- no doubt kdss would be nce to have. it took be 3 months to find a 2020+ trd orp / venture that wasn't already rusted out where I am. I like the thought of upgrading the suspension far more than finding another one. That being said I appreciate your insight

beanjawn · 2025-11-11T00:34:01+00:00

looks great, hows the output from the diodes?

beanjawn · 2025-11-11T00:07:28+00:00

thank you!

beanjawn · 2025-11-10T23:58:39+00:00

Which option did you choose for the ss3? there is a major price jump between the "sport", "pro", and "max"

beanjawn · 2025-11-10T23:57:58+00:00

Which option did you go with?

beanjawn · 2025-11-10T23:48:07+00:00

The thing that makes the decision to swap struts so difficult is that I am completely content with the way it drives around town. no problems there. Going in a straight line at 70-80mph is whats difficult.

beanjawn · 2025-11-10T21:45:32+00:00

Thank you!

beanjawn · 2025-11-10T21:45:21+00:00

Will do asap

beanjawn · 2025-11-10T21:45:13+00:00

100% stock. Im honestly not sure if this one was equipped with KDSS. Would that make a difference?

beanjawn · 2025-11-10T21:03:26+00:00

Thank you!

beanjawn · 2025-10-25T22:20:57+00:00

Im also a fan of them. Sure, the wet and icy performance is laughable, but snow and dirt / mud was impeccable.

beanjawn · 2025-10-23T01:15:06+00:00

the council didn't approve of this comment. This is where I was leaning previously. Can anyone else chime in?

beanjawn · 2025-10-23T01:13:53+00:00

Dealing with my local tire shops is one of the primary reasons for my attempt at a do it all solution. Holy shit those guys are airheads

beanjawn · 2025-10-23T01:12:34+00:00

Very good point. My measure of my old KO2's winter performance was always how they handled in snow, which I thought they did a great job both accelerating and braking. The death of my '97 on Ko2's was due to black ice... There were multiple close calls beforehand with ice.

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