Replaced passenger inner tie rod, Full ATF drain and fill, with new trans filter.
Insulated fuel lines adjacent to drivers side Cat.
108deg F in the garage for 2 days, so I guess I also fully flushed my sweat glands.
Moving out the old and making room for the new. Parts from 2003 Toyota LC with approx 205K.
-2x Rear Upper Control arms with original bushings - see pics. $80 pair
- 2x OEM FRONT Tokico shocks 22k miles on them, mild driving. $20/pair
(Sorry about pics, the Tough Dogs are spoken for).
-2x Front...
One set of injectors (4) have been rebuilt at least once. The other set were removed from a donor engine, nothing else known about them except they worked before the engine was pulled.
The alternator is as pictured, not sure if the Vac pump is part of it. Can I take more pics to clarify this?
I have finally gone through the parts hanging out in my garage.
For sale here are a few parts from my old 3b powered FJ60, that has moved on to greener pastures.
7/23/23 Pending- 24V alternator $25
7/23/23 Pending x4- 8 Nippon Denso injectors pn: 237010E (see photos) $200 for all of them or...
@Malleus wow, thanks for the in depth explanation. I'm certainly more inclined to keep a fastidious transmission. I'll revisit mine at the next oil change and try the cooler pump method. I have noticed better shifting with the 4.5L that's been changed this far, so that is a relief.
For now...
@Malleus I see your logic. I have read/researched the pros/cons of doing a full drain & fill vs a partial drain and fill. The wisdom I have heard regarding a partial drain has to do with the clutches in the transmission wearing over time and requiring more friction to engage. That friction...
I'll have a set of 53mm fronts with 15K for sale soon.... My rear adjustables are hosed.
FYI: if you're rocking a heavy rig (aux fuel tank, rear dual swing bumper, kitchen, fridge etc) the rear shocks may not last all that long... Depending on how you wheel of course.
Let's see if the...
How many miles would you say you drive in the 2 years between drain and fill, and in what conditions?
I'm into my first drain the pan and fill interval - I drained 4.5L of 120deg ATF, and refilled with the same amount (Valvoline Maxlife) via dip stick. The truck is an 2003 at 221K. It was...
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Its been about a year since you've had these on. What's your updated opinion?
Looking into these shocks , Slee and Radflo.
I would love to hear your longer term impressions and if you found any tricks to deal with making the finicky adjustments.
Found the culprit - exhaust shield was vibrating. It was something I fabbed up to shield the DS exhaust from the fuel return lines. With it removed, no issues with the buzzing.
Just installed 1.25" spacers. Noticed a bit of plastic fender liner rub on a dip in the road. I'll be testing the articulation and clearance tomorrow.
I don't want to do a body lift, if it can be avoided. 285/75 R18, tundra rims, 2" lift, nitro UCA's.
I ended up with the Maxxis Razr AT in 285/75/R18.
With the 4.88 gears, the truck really feels great. No more constant shifting when climbing slight hills, it does better around town as well.
I'm going to add spacers, as the front tires rub the frame and sway bar on full lock.