Not sure if Toyota changed the situation between models, or if a previous owner has "upgraded" your sheer pin... But they are designed as a mechanical fuse to prevent damage to your driveline or winch. If it's been made any stronger than normal...
Just something I found interesting.
Stock 79 other than “light duty” Superior Engineering lift kit and 255’s.
79 on 80 chassis with J springs (heavy duty) and 35’s.
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I been a Shiba owner since 2001. Had many breeds growing up and leading up to getting a Shiba. I wanted an active small breed that is good in the snow too. Shiba fit that bill so I got one way back then. He went everywhere with me, even by land...
He used to, but now that he’s older, 8 months, he’s either too lazy or trying to get away with sleeping only part way on a bed he’s not supposed to be on.
I got lucky with my current Shiba. He could careless about fireworks, guns or any of that.
The last Shiba it was bad. He jumped out of the truck once in Mexico from fireworks and ran off. Covered the inside of my 100-series once in poop from the...
His pain is over. Our time was short but incredibly sweet. I have a huge hole in my heart. My house is so incredibly empty and quiet. I’m unbelievably grateful you were in our lives.
I will miss you my great friend.
At some point...
I can hardly type. I have hardly slept for a week. Out of the blue, Finn our 4yr old started limping last week. The week prior life was as normal as can be on the farm.
Waited a week and got him on last Friday afternoon. I couldn’t sleep...
Howdy folks, I'm Vic from the Great Southern area of Western Australia, smack bang in the middle of beef, lamb and grain cropping country...
Am a 35 year diesel truck, earthmoving and marchinery mechanic, and this my choice of work truck, a 2003...