Recent content by dingdong

Man a Fre. It's a solid unit. I bought it over a decade ago. On their website it looks like they have improved it somewhat. On mine the finish should have been better and the pivots needed zerts. https://manafrelv.com/product/4plus-40-series-heavy-duty-rear-swing-away-tire-cooler-carrier/

Stutes, I have gone through getting a truck rebuilt and there were many aspects of it that did not go well. It put me off the whole "scene" for a lot of years actually. Slowly, working on things myself, and finding a good mechanic and body guy to help when I needed it restored my faith, and my...

I love having a Gozzard tub. My (wife's) BJ42 gets driven everyday. And now that my son is driving there are three of us fighting for the keys. For us we definitely wanted a vehicle that could be used regardless of anything. I want to drive it without worry, and we will not be selling it so the...

Roughneck brand electric heater. Explosion proof. Won't cause ignition. Take it with you when you move. Put out a lot of heat. With you being in Sask there should be good prices on used ones right now, as all the drilling rigs are turning into scrap metal. I had a natural gas radiant heater...

Many years ago I had my wife's 2004 Sienna done at a shop and it turned out good but within a couple years had to do it again. Did it myself a few times (Meguiars). Then about 5 years ago I did it myself and then had a Protec film put on. They have been good ever since. I wash them carefully (no...

I am happy with my 255/85r16 (33.1x10x16) Interco Trxus MT's. Look good with the 16" Toyota rims. But I am on the hunt for the same size tire in AT with a winter rating. I have a spare set of Toyota rims to wrap.

I would like to see a roof top cargo box that fits perfectly in the factory roof rack. Something that would do away with the factory cross bars, with the new box itself bolting into the main bars of the roof rack. That would keep it as low as possible. Maybe even incorporate lights on the front...

I find the later 40 series seats more comfortable than the 62 series seats. I didn't know they were interchangeable.

Well, I can't take any credit for building it, but the pictures should give you guys a few ideas. It is extremely strong. Nuts were welded into the bottoms of the legs for the roof rack, and then bolted from underneath through the supports and sheet. I am happy with the way it...

My FJ62 starts all the time regardless of how cold it is. Started it yesterday at -35C without the block heater plugged in. No issues, warms up quick. The 1HZ on the other hand, does not like the cold as much. It starts, but belches and sputters for a few minutes. 30min with the webasto on...

If you already have a 12v to 24v converter, then this ebay unit is a bit pricey. If you don't have the converter already this seems like a nice way to do it. Toyota has a different way of wiring it's lights, which is why you need the little trailer translater box you see at auto parts stores. I...

Paint looks good. I have the exact same problem with my passenger side tail light and side marker light. I had one evening to tear through it and I couldn't find any obvious problem with it. The PO of my truck also wired it for a trailer. He did a good job of it. I am stuck up in the...

I got this one. Model 486. I like it. I do nothing but abuse it and it follows along nicely. I mentioned it in this thread

Thanks for your help. I have access to an alternator so I will swap that out. I am still fearing it is the smog pump because the noise only happens at high revs. A friend of mine, who doesn't even drive, let alone know anything about vehicles, was intrigued by the purpose of the smog pump when...

The more I test it, the more I am confident that the high pitched squeal that I hear when revving high and under load is a belt driven accessory issue. The p/s pump, smog pump, a/c, and alternator are all stock originals to the truck. They all sound good and feel good. Anyone have any...