Foot to the floor performance, no difference at all.
I rekon that the power at the wheels you lose with the auto, is offset by the slow shift times of the manual.
Auto pros are it has a taller overdrive, and smoother acceleration.
Auto cons are that it's only a 4 speed, so towing or hill...
Well you could still run it up the side then, just make sure the outlet is below the roof line.
Then your truck will look bad ass like a hummer with the deep fording kit.
Guzzling beer OR wanking, nothing wrong with that.
However, guzzling beer AND wanking is definitely not on. Especially at your mates place when the footy is on.
They might be a bit wary because of all the scams. Particularly if you are offering to pay by PayPal.
In addition to being beer guzzling wankers, we are often paranoid, violent and anti-social.
16k is too cheap for a factory fitted turbo diesel in a 97 model. They still go for 20-25 with prices starting closer to 30.
If it's a 1hz diesel fitted with an aftermarket turbo, run! You are better off with the petrol. When looking at vehicles ALWAYS look at the compliance plate on the...
All shocks are 'hydraulic' in the sense that they have a valved piston that moves through oil to create resistance.
Foam cell and gas pressurization is all about reducing aeration of the oil. It is a necessary part of the shock absorber design, but in itself has little effect on the ride and...
The only advantage I can see here is ground clearance. The transfer doesn't hang all that low compared to an older hilux/tacoma
You could build a substantial skid plate that wouldn't compromise ground clearance that much. I'm sure somebody has already done it.
It is normal. If you add weight, the suspension gets softer. Simple as that.
With 6 people and luggage you are getting close if not exceeding the design limit of the stock suspension.
Sounds like you're already on top of it.
The throttle body on any car can get gunked up over the years, so it is worth cleaning that out, along with the manifold, egr system and anything else in that area.
A good anti sieze doesn't affect friction much at all.
It's also important to consider what effect a substance has on friction, ie does it reduce or increase. If it increases friction, then you have to increase torque value to compensate.
This is why alot of car manufacturers have the...
You are right.
And the centre diff spins much faster then the front or rear and is smaller.
This is why the centre diff locks automatically in low range, and also why there are warning stickers stating to lock the centre diff (if you have the button from factory) when there is a chance of...
There is a lot of systems to check with these. As suggested get the fsm as it has great detail on diagnostic procedures.
A few things come to mind though. There is a cold temperature overdrive lockout. That is the 4th gear will not be selected if the engine temperature is low. A problem in any...
You could use a stepper motor to move the shift lever through it's ranges. Similar to how the cruise control motor opens and closes the throttle.
Making an ecu is probably a cinch if you have studied computer science/electronic engineering ;)
To make a basic ecu that automates shifting based on...