Don't know if it is the same heat shield, but I have had success in keeping mine and getting rid of the horrible rattle by using big hose clamps to keep them snug. YMMV
Chemical Guys Decon Pro Iron remover has worked well for me. My local places didn't have it so I ended up having to order it. That company puts out tons of "how to" YouTube videos that I find helpful.
Pop the cover off the mechanism (on 97 it's a black cover/box 3/4 of the way toward windshield on passenger fender) and work the mechanism 20 or so times/add lubricant of choice. This was the culprit of one of my cruise control issues. YMMV.
Daily. It makes me smile. A high school friend of mine was killed in an accident earlier in the week. 45 with wife and a 2 and 4 year old. Never believe it will happen to us/me. I get all the smiles in life offers me.... even at 9mpg....
I have read thread after thread and need to have my windshield gasket replaced - properly. Can anyone recommend a place in the Knoxville- Johnson City area?
@Bmp1, Although farther south, I have a great guy in Kingsport, Tn. Shout if you are interested in his contact info. He was a Toyota mechanic when 80s were new; he "gets" them and "gets" my obsession.
What are you guys using for the back seat? I have one of the last sets of Shane's leather and I'd like to keep it nice and safe from mud and dogs paws on the rare occasion they have to ride in the 80. I throw the Cabelas TrailGear on the fronts when I go to the woods. They are great for the...