I got the Slee 2” tow hitch receiver mounted up on the OEM bumper. The 2 top bolts included are M12-1.25 and utilize the threaded portion inside the bumper with a fixed nut inside. The bottom 2 bolts included are 1/2-20 and come with washers and...
My early up and fatigue responses lack thought out statements. Sorry.. my cruiser rolled 389200 ish this morning… 379300 when I bought it. Nearly 10k miles driving since April last year. Seeing the inside of this engine, freaking amazing just how...
I am sitting on a 4.7V8 from a 2003 4runner right now and plan to do the same swap. I spoke with people who have done the swap and they agree that it is a worthwhile improvement in power. You just can't throw factory number rating out there and...
Update on the engine mounts. I had originally decided to use the 100 series engine mounts. I placed the mount brackets in the same location as the 80 with the exception that they were lowered down to get the 4.7 to the correct height I wanted...
As I look through the engine swaps I realize the easiest, most straightforward swap would be a LS/4l60. It seems I never do the easiest, most straightforward approach to basically anything. Sometimes you work with what you have. What I have is a...
For me, a massive part of it is building intimate knowledge with my vehicle. I tend to keep things. I have a 2000 Ducati 996 that I know every quirk of. I've done all the maintenance (save for once, when I had a guy replace the clutch hub because...
Especially well put!
When I did mine @372k miles. My end goal was basically a new "old" beast. Even though it was working good, I PM'd everything. Pulling the engine to do seals, bearings, pistons, etc. was faster. Including everything else...
He will NEVER get that time and money back building on this bucket of an 80.
He’s not into off-roading. He doesn’t wrench. He’s in $10k and already sweating bullets.
Owning a quarter century old vintage truck isn’t his jam. Dump it and get a...
The thing with the headgasket work (And I'm not saying its legit, just what it is) when you get that far into things on a 30 year old vehicle, there will be many complicating factors that add to the time required. You will almost certainly break...
A blue tooth cell-phone-borescope with a snake is like $20 on Amazon. You can check for a steam-cleaned piston yourself...its obvious if you find one, like really obviouse, there will be zero question in your mind.
If there's coolant in your oil...
There are more than a few reasons it could stumble on startup that have nothing to do with the headgasket. You have a good leakdown test vs his theory. I think @Fj80oregon has the right idea with the borescope, and maybe have that done by a...
How about getting a proper diagnosis his theory doesn’t hold any weight, either it’s blown or not. Maybe he could like you know do some investigating like a good mechanic shop would, start with bore scooping the cylinders through the spark plug...
3rd Gen 4Runner spare wheels. Toyota part number: 42601-35750. 16 x 7 with about 4 5/8" backspacing. Work perfect on an 80 with no flares. No spacers required. These have been spray painted gray--I had a local paint guy color match some OEM...
Seeing all these posts of maintenance and mods makes me feel guilty. My 80 series sits in the driveway for a week or two than gets used and put away to wait another week or two. I felt neglectful and depressed after reading so many great posts...
Playing with some ideas for keeping the truck a bit more unique. Had some scrap vinyl and added a simple stripe. Need to wrap the cowl cover still. I know it's not for everyone but I kinda dig it.
Untitled by Adam Tolman, on Flickr
Front diff service, t case service,oil change,rear diff service, greased driveshafts and gave her a bit of a clean up
No sparklies in the oil…
All is well…
I made some no lose brake bleeder caps
I have been losing these all my life.
Similar to the valve cap design.
Then installed the @Delta VS front hydro bumps. For a little 1/8" maybe lift and cush whoop action.