What have you done to your ride lately?
- Thread starter jdmcq
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Exactly what I did last night
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
I finished buying parts for my rear for link.
Should have everything covered now with some spares to boot. I’m more than like going to let Brave build my back half and finish up the 4 link in my garage. I’ll order another set of 14” Fox COs once the backhalf is done if Dave doesn’t charge me an arm and a leg
. It will be similar to the above pics with a little twist. The fuel cell, spare and ice chest will all have to live back there.
Taco Loco
Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
With my experience as an aviation mechanic, 5% plus or minus on the suggested Tq values was the only acceptable deviation per SR. QC inspectors. The RTV needs to set for 1 hour, then TQ.
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Oswego
n00b
In terms of corrosion resistance, sealing the threads from foreign matter (salt) & not messing with tq values what are your thoughts on ARP's assembly lube? I'm trying to find an anti seize that is metal free for long term protection of bolts/nuts that aren't messed with very often. To date Ive been using blue loctite with mixed results. When all the threads of both surfaces are completely coated it works great, but that requires a bath of it and still isn't 100%. Gaps let the air in thus corrosion.
On another note anyone ever notice that the LCA shock bolt on the 05+ Tacomas shoulder length is what I would consider to be short? It doesn't allow the distribution of equal force on the misalignment spacer/bearing and I can't figure out why.
Ive had one seize on me after sitting for 3+ years and I know it's a common problem. I also know breaking misalignment spacers can be an issue with hard hits.
After sitting both of mine were seized to the misalignment spacers. One misalignment spacer was sheared and that came came out with a few BFH hits. The other had to be cut out. I'd like to figure out why the shoulder length is short and if getting a bolt with a different shoulder length in stainless would be better.
Oswego
n00b
10-4.
I'm at a loss...is it for corrosion? Because only half hits anything there may be less corrosion? But then you blow out bearings and misalignment spacers instead.?. IDK... Ill keep looking, but already spent hrs looking online with no one ever noticing or bringing it up. Ive got to imagine some LT guys have had similar issues blowing out spacers/bearings from hard hits.....yet all the 4x shops sell the same bolt I got from Yota and they all have short shoulders.
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
I had some help from Nathan and got my B&W gooseneck hitch installed in the tow pig. Guess I have to start shopping for a new trailer.
balakay
BabyMax
Did you pull the bed or leave it on?
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
They didn't offer it in colors?
Took me a sec but I got it...
morning coffee is kicking in
Oswego
n00b
In terms of corrosion resistance, sealing the threads from foreign matter (salt) & not messing with tq values what are your thoughts on ARP's assembly lube? I'm trying to find an anti seize that is metal free for long term protection of bolts/nuts that aren't messed with very often. To date Ive been using blue loctite with mixed results. When all the threads of both surfaces are completely coated it works great, but that requires a bath of it and still isn't 100%. Gaps let the air in thus corrosion.
On another note anyone ever notice that the LCA shock bolt on the 05+ Tacomas shoulder length is what I would consider to be short? It doesn't allow the distribution of equal force on the misalignment spacer/bearing and I can't figure out why.
Ive had one seize on me after sitting for 3+ years and I know it's a common problem. I also know breaking misalignment spacers can be an issue with hard hits.
After sitting both of mine were seized to the misalignment spacers. One misalignment spacer was sheared and that came came out with a few BFH hits. The other had to be cut out. I'd like to figure out why the shoulder length is short and if getting a bolt with a different shoulder length in stainless would be better.
@TacoXpo any recommendations from the left coast? See above - you ever notice this goofy bolt or hear of any talk concerning it? I'm still a few weeks away from install, but want to get my ducks in a row now. Some guy was telling me setting goals was a good idea
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
Years ago when we used to rebuild motor's, we would coat the inside of the block with stuff that was used to seal windings of electrical motor's. The concept then was to help the oil flow off the block - to pickup less heat and to not bake on to the block. That might be good.@TacoXpo any recommendations from the left coast? See above - you ever notice this goofy bolt or hear of any talk concerning it? I'm still a few weeks away from install, but want to get my ducks in a row now. Some guy was telling me setting goals was a good idea
balakay
BabyMax
Oil change with Valvoline Full Synthetic, tire rotation, got a hole in one tire patched, and finally got a TPMS sensor put in the spare wheel to get the light to turn off. Also ordered the door molding I'm missing. Should be here by the end of the week or early next week. Then she'll be all ready for her new home.
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Is it sold yet?
balakay
BabyMax
He's calling the bank today.
tex
That's Mr Asshole to you
Been going through and checking everything on the 4runner for its upcoming trip to Colorado. It also recently turned 50K miles so some usual maintenance items are coming due.
Changed diff and transfer case fluid
adjusted front coils up about 1/2"
cleaned MAF sensor and throttle body
New air filter and cabin filter
Poured some Marvel Mystery oil in the fuel to make sure thats all clean.
checked suspension bolts, armor bolts, and gave it a real good detail. Used Adams Polish products and WOW they work great and are easy to use.
Changed diff and transfer case fluid
adjusted front coils up about 1/2"
cleaned MAF sensor and throttle body
New air filter and cabin filter
Poured some Marvel Mystery oil in the fuel to make sure thats all clean.
checked suspension bolts, armor bolts, and gave it a real good detail. Used Adams Polish products and WOW they work great and are easy to use.
Are you under duress? Need saving?
*no mention of tire shine. Assumed you were distressed.
*no mention of tire shine. Assumed you were distressed.