Tried that and it didn't work for me. The main problem is Toyota made the gaskets too small so it won't stop leaking until new gaskets and permatex is applied in the right spots (they STILL have to use permatex in certain areas).
What have you done to your ride lately?
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TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Oh heck yeah!!
Where did you buy them at?
Where did you buy them at?
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
Rock Auto - Everytime I buy something from them, I pick up wipers - typically 2-3 dollars
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Nice!!
Once a year I will order a bulk order of air filters and wipers from Rock Auto. It always more than pays for itself in the year.
PSU Taco85
Well-Known Member
Drained the coolant from rad and engine block (drivers side engine block petock suck balls to get to), installed a new URD 160 deg thermostat.
Used this awesome tool to tighten all the bolts, made the job a breeze compared to what it could have been.
Bye old junk
Used this awesome tool to tighten all the bolts, made the job a breeze compared to what it could have been.
Bye old junk
Yeah my secondary shock blocks the drain hole on the driver's side for the coolant. I was like "fuck that" and just skipped it
balakay
BabyMax
At Firestone getting a shitty alignment. The guy ×as not happy when I told him I had just replaced everything on the front end and it was nowhere close to being aligned. I'm sure the alignment will suck but itll get me through while I tie up some loose ends and get somewhere for a real alignment. The one mile drive here was sketchy at best.
Ignore what's left of the bug shield. I was in a rush to get here before they closed. Need to order a new one.
Ignore what's left of the bug shield. I was in a rush to get here before they closed. Need to order a new one.
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Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
You need some adjustable coilovers or some weight in the back.
balakay
BabyMax
I agree. I have some springs with more lift to put on the front when I replace the shocks soon. Adjustable coilovers are not in the cards right now.
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
But man when you can see the alignment it off from a photo.. it had to be bad!
balakay
BabyMax
It wasnt good at all. But it's much better now. Not perfect but its driveable. I'm gonna drive it for a bit and make sure I don't have to tear into the front end anymore. And once everything is good, I'll have a real shop dial it in more. Now, for my own memory, the list of what's left:
-Carrier bearing replacement (order new driveshaft bolts)
-Modify/paint/install skids
-Order new dust caps and hubcaps
-Drain and fill transmission (several times, 1k miles apart)
-Rear diff and transfer case fluid change
-New hood deflector
-New shocks
-Paintless dent repair
-Install fender flares
-Install fan shroud
-Build/install washer reservoir
I think that's it for short term. Once those are done, I can move on to the cool shit. The headunit and all the speakers need replaced. I'd love to get another camper shell for it. Would be nice if I could find one before my trip at the end of March. Would also like to do a seat swap. I've always hated the seats in this truck.
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MatthewMay1
amateur professional
Why do so many people hate the first gen seats? I like them.
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
My neighbor bought one of those tools... he rarely uses it but its cool. Reminds me... I need to look at those again.
balakay
BabyMax
They have no support to them. More than about 30 minutes and my back starts killing me.