Recent content by nachocruiser

Well, bad news already for this autobest HP4251 pump. It's driving fine but thanks to my 'permanently' mounted fuel pressure gauge, I can see that it is not holding pressure after shut down. Fortunately, Rockauto is giving me a refund, not much at ~$25. The chore of replacing again is on me...

Interesting feedback I'm getting. I've only really read good things myself about the 555's which is why I'm surprised to see this gap without having come across a mention of it. If nothing else, we're documenting it for people to know what they're getting into. Your the first @DuckLN in...

Oh yeah @FamilyCamper, I think I agree with your assessment that the opening on your LCA is compromised. I'd be looking for a used LCA or perhaps buy new.

I think I agree that the c-clip is a 'fail safe' item mostly. Still a snug fit there would only help. I haven't seen a mention of movement on mud and it seems others have the same gap. I threw out a query on another post to see what others might say so we'll see. Your pictures of the UCA...

I just did this job and went all in, changing the UCA bushings while I was at it. Having the arm out made the press work much easier too as I was able to take it over to the good ole HF 20 ton shop press. Just some ideas if they are an option, that press has come in quite handy having all...

Sounds like a fun trip @nissanh. Royal gorge is especially cool. Do you feel the same way @2001LC about the upper ball joints? The weight of the vehicle is pushing the upper ball joints 'out' as opposed to the LBJ being pushed 'in' which definitely fares better for the lowers. Have the 555...

That is my concern and that was the idea with the 2nd C-clip. Still leaves a gap that I'm thinking to try and fill. I don't like it though and wondering if there has been a change to them or if they have always been this way. I will probably reach out to cruiserteq to see what they say...

I picked up the full 555 front ball joint kit from cruiserteq.com. LBJ's went in nicely and seem great. Uppers went in smoothly also, along with new Toyota UCA bushings(throw them in the freezer first;) Everything with these UBJ seem great as well, except for the gap between the cir-clip/snap...

In the name of science, I went and checked the dipstick on my 2002 4runner with about 100-120k miles on the current fluid which is Amsoil OE fluid. It looks only a little darker than the 2004 cruiser's. That tranny is still shifting smoothly at 325k miles. I also looked at the 2003 cruiser I...

Short test drive but it's shifting nicely as it was before, no change is what I would say. I agree with you @TahoeZ. I did my 3rd gen 4runner at about 200k miles and while I don't remember it well(it was almost 10 years ago), it was definitely much darker. Makes sense @Rhetoric. Just a...

No dip stick @Mike NXP, starting in 2004. No dip stick seems to be referred to as 'sealed' transmission from what I've seen here. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong... Either way, yeah, I see it as a big win too. I was expecting some much darker fluid, therefore planning on a full fluid...

That makes sense @Malleus. Thank you for that input. Thank you @Jack90210, I was referencing that post as well. @2001LC is a legend here indeed! He mentions hooking a pump up to the return but I didn't notice that until later. Either way, I did this today and had good results. I ended up...

My 2004 with 'sealed' 'lifetime' transmission currently has 235k miles. Service history was pretty extensive by original owner at the dealer up to 160k miles. 2nd owner records available via carfax were pretty good at independent shops up to about 190k miles. 2 short term owners in between...

Sounds like a reasonable approach. I have no concerns to justify the extra kerosene flush step for my rig. What is the thinking with doing the tranny separate? Just curious why? Thanks for the input.

Thanks @ranma21. I had not heard of or seen this option. If this 'Autobest' pump fails, that looks like the best option to me. Anybody else here have experience with this HKT?! With Denso gone, none of the rockauto options sounded good so I figured I would try the cheap ones first. The...