Recent content by mattv94

He was in Ozark, MO. Barely south of Springfield.

Valve adjustment tool for 1hz/1hd-t engines. Maybe other shim over bucket engines too. $120 shipped to you. Paypal F&F (or you cover fee)

Fob is in the key handle itself. I believe these work for the 2007 model years as well (verify this, though) $120 shipped to you. Paypal F&F (or you cover fee)

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Lookin' good Ali! As far as wheels -- my vote is on the Rock Warriors.

The hardware FR uses isn't even that great of quality. A year of PNW exposure and they're rusty.

Saw title on sidebar and thought it was going to be a NSSE (Not So Special Edition) FJ Cruiser thread. Got 60 Series instead. Sweet truck. Any future mods or big maintenance planned?

It's hydraulic. Like the LX470.

That wheel and tire combo has transformed the look of your rig. How tall are you now to the factory roof rails?

Weren't these the years Stewart was running a leaf spring in the rear that wasn't connected to the a second shackle just so they were technically retaining the stock suspension design?

@Tapage are there any pics posted anywhere of the bracket you devised for the alternator? I found this old post of yours with dead pictures :( Marilu Upgrades Ver. 2010

I've had my front swaybar off since I installed OME Light and SPC uppers up front. Truck behaves fine for me. I'd assume having too soft of a spring rate would make being sans swaybar a bit sketchier.

Things I've learned doing CV axle swaps: Puppy pads make a decent way to avoid gear oil from getting everywhere. Sacrificial flathead screwdrivers and/or chisels are nice for getting the dust cover off. If you're careful the cover will be reusable. The axle may be stuck in the wheel hub...

One good starting point is FSMs. In particular I found RM172E to be helpful in getting acclimated with the early 1hz, 1hd-t, and 1pz engines. Toyota FSMs make great international flight reading. Get in a trance and hammer out 8 hours of reading. Bazinga.

I hope we see more 1gr-fe swaps in the future.