Recent content by BigredTEX

This is an update to the above post from November: I replaced the booster with a used one and brakes now feel great. Firm pedal and what I would call normal behavior.

I have had this noise since I built my rig. It had sat in a field for 10 years prior to my acquisition. This noise was there at the first test drive after rebuilding both axles and disassembled and inspected the xfer case. Since then I have rebuilt/re-geared the xfer case and replaced both drive...

I have the exact same issue and have done exactly the same things you have done trying to remedy the situation. My son, who was employed for a while as a Toyota mechanic (now an electrical engineer) feels that I have a vacuum leak on the firewall side of the brake booster diaphragm. I've done a...

A follow up to the follow up: Replaced the rear drive shaft with a newly manufactured shaft and all is well. Easily cruise at 80 mph with no vibrations what so ever. Now, I still have the growl when lifting off the throttle - not as bad as before but still evident. It can be felt in the TC...

I too have noticed that my 24 gallon tank holds more than 24 gallons. I haven't put 28 in, but hit 26 regularly.

A follow up to my earlier post: I believe I've found the vibration source. It got much worse several weeks ago after some aggressive off-roading. That's when I went with the DC front shaft that made some improvement, but not enough. The truck's in the shop now for a couple of other issues and...

You are correct and I didn't think about that. The area at the base of the windshield is a high pressure area - the old hot rods had their air scoops open to the rear to take advantage of that. The risers are only $27 and ship free, so no pain to try them out.

I've got an LS swapped rig and have been steadily working out some of the kinks, coolant temp being one of them. Low speed and idling is great. These engines tend to be happy at 195 - 205. I've got dual electric fans and a powered AT cooler all moving air through the radiator. However, at...

I've been chasing this exact same problem so please allow me to share my experience..... I've rebuilt both front and rear pumpkins to include all seals, bearings, gears and lockers. I've completely rebuilt the TC to include all bearings, seals and re-geared both high and low sides. I replaced...

I don't know if I can provide any useful information to this thread but I can share my experience and measurements. I've got the 3" tapered heavy springs with the basic yellow shocks. My rig is light by most standards but Dobinsons feels it is too heavy for flexi springs. I've got front and...

I've got the 24g unit and have yet to hit anything with it.

The light is still available, but the plate holder is not. I was able to find one here on Mud as a complete assembly, so I have a light if anyone is interested. The plate holder is impaooible to find - I just got lucky. All in it as $180, but worth it.

The section across the front on mine has turned to dust and fallen out, leaving the two sides to flap around and rattle. I was thinking of using some double sided tape to just hold it in place and stop the rattle. If the rest of it begins to crumble I'll just rip it all out and go naked.

I've got dual Viar 400's mounted in the right rear quarter panel on a Witt's End panel and a 2.5 gallon tank underneath. It airs up a 35" tire in about 2 minutes but I haven't put a watch to it. Definitely faster than the single Viar I had in my 4Runner on 35's.

Totally off topic, but how is your Pistol Box secured in your console. I had a Console Vault in my 5th gen 4Runner and have been looking for something for my 80.