Recent content by coltonriver

If you can track down a J90 mirror locally at a salvage yard, it’ll probably save you some time. Swapping just the motor can be frustrating, especially when the plastic clips are old and brittle. I’ve had decent luck with places like RockAuto and Pull-A-Part for older Toyota parts, so a complete...

Just to be clear, when you installed the belt the first time, did you lock the cam and pump in place while routing the belt from the crank up? Also, was the tensioner fully compressed and pinned before installation? These engines are picky, and if there’s slack between the crank and pump when...

From what I’ve seen, it usually comes down to how the factory bumper is cut. The mounting points and frame should be the same between pre- and post-facelift GX460s, but the headlight and grille shapes affect the upper bumper line. I’d guess trimming alignment is the main issue, not the actual frame.

man, I feel your pain. I heard using the 7-pin trailer connection instead of the 4-pin can trick the truck into disabling some of that annoying “nanny” stuff while towing. also, some folks use OBD2 dongles or modules that can tweak or turn off certain alerts, but be careful with those ‘cause you...

oh man, that sounds brutal! flat rock doing that kinda damage shows how tough those roads can get. glad u switched to the 7075 drag link, those high-grade materials really make a difference when ur off-roading or hitting rough terrain. if u’re pulling the engine, maybe double-check all...

man this is genius. i always thought my old camry just didn’t come with the beep lol. didn’t know it was supposed to have one til now 😅 bookmarking this for when i finally get around to fixing mine