Recent content by Kruef

Not a single word. Just flat out ****ed.

The old smittybilt was removed and the trailgear style one (black) was the most current one. Thanks for looking out.

long shot but I figured I would throw it out there. My 86 pickup was stolen from my house on 8-4-26 in Bend, OR. I figure it was targeted, not a crime of opportunity. In the off chance that someone spots it please let me know.

They have buckets and shims. Not unlike Subarus I've worked on in the past. Checking valve lash is simple, similar to a 22re but there is some math involved. You have to very systematically lay out your buckets in order, measure the current shim if that valve is out of spec and pick the next...

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I am finally joining Ih8mud! long time lurker, first time poster. I Just picked up a 2004 GX470 and will be shaking it down for first steps in maintenance. This was meant to replace an FJ Cruiser to knock around in the woods but so far I have made it my daily driver because I enjoy it so much...