i did this job recently (only the front lines), and it was indeed very hard to push the Gates 3/8in hose (I did put some grease). I had the one Toyota OEM that is still available and night and day difference. Toyota line is softer and sized correctly and goes in without issue
I looked and...
for what is worth I have been running this set up now for 7 years with no issues at all. In fact I have even checked it after a while and everything was nice and tight.
Cheers !
I used to buy my parts online at Toyota of Dallas, and prices were pretty good. Also had local pick up which saved on shipping
But that is gone now
Where are you guys getting your OEM parts ?
Thanks !
how do you purchase the parts here and use the discount ?
I used to buy online at Toyota Of Dallas and picked up local (saved on shipping). It was great ! but that is closed, looking for another local source
Thanks