Recent content by chitown40

Not mine. Looks to be legit and clean. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/ctd/d/barrington-2005-toyota-landcruiser-212k/7140225509.html

No longer have the truck, but they were 315/75/R16

Just to help you out here, I wouldn't believe anything that you read or hear from Arlington Toyota. They used to be a good dealership, but the management has turned it to s***. I'd go by the actual ILCS. Illinois General Assembly - Illinois Compiled Statutes The antique plates are not a...

If you do ALL the windows of the truck the same (minus the windshield), you can have 35% VLT all-around. Otherwise 50% on the fronts is it. As far as the northern suburbs... most of these guys live south or southwest of Chicago, in what I think of as God's country. I'm up north not too far...

Also, the BP at Lake and Skokie in Wilmette is a good shop. Bill, the owner, did some good work on my FJ62 in the past. They can handle an FJC lift.

With the cost of fluid film being what it is and not readily available around here outside of small spray cans, you may want to purchase a 5 gallon or larger container of it and either DIY or bring your own product to any local shop.

So noted. I can also bring a plasma cutter if needed.

License plate screws hitting the window? I think the dent in the tailgate is the first place you look, and I bet the noise will be related.

Send that guy my number. :rofl:

This place has been in business forever in the north side of the city. Never took my truck there though... Chicago Auto Repair | Thom's Four Wheel Drive

You underestimate the power of the force. I totally set up gears for people all the time - I even extended the warranty on my labor to 20 miles.

Where in Elgin? I will be in Elgin for few days next week. I also have a Fastenal location down the street from me. I have a GX470, if its on a pallet already it won't fit. If two meat heads can muscle it into my cargo area without damaging my cream puff Lexus, I'd be down to help for a...

Congratulations! That is the twin brother of my 2009 GX Sport. I have all of the FSM for the KDSS system downloaded if you need it. PM me if you don't figure out the fuse / no light issue.

I just replaced the tensioner pulley on my 2009 GX470 (same engine except with VVTi and much less clearance for you to work in). According to Toyota, Dayco is the OEM manufacturer for the tensioner assembly. My tensioner was is good shape, but the pulley bearing wasn't. I was unable to source...

The bulk oil purchased by the dealers is usually based upon price first. All of the bulk oils available to dealerships and shops meet manufacturer specs. Ironically, the oil sold by the parts department is usually Mobil 1 synthetic, or the Toyota branded oil which is manufacturered by Mobil.