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I like the fake ignition coil wire that has two correct wire ends with a piece of vacuum tube in the middle. Not obvious, even to a gearhead. I worry much more about tow-away theft, however.

Some states add beet juice to calcium chloride (or magnesium chloride) to help the product stick to the roads. It sticks well to your truck, too. As a kid in Michigan, my father referred to the salt and brine spread on the roads as 'fender...

Most factory e-lockers work fine - find a dirt parking lot and do some slow zig-zags or do circles until it engages. It likely will not engage driving in a straight line. As for the grinding, when the transfer case is in neutral the transmission...

I've dealt with a couple of rigs that were basically abandoned at my shop. It is not all that difficult in most places in a case like this. Talk to your DMV. Local towing operations usually have a pretty complete understanding of how to get...

Surprisingly enough he feels like he can work with the old original crank.

I live in a suburban neighborhood north of Austin that's become more and more diverse over the 17 years we've lived in our house. I was working on my green UZJ100 late afternoon the other day and I saw an older gentleman walking slowly around the...

I have one that I created but is IP of my business.

@Engineer8000 ?

Forgot to post this here, figured it as 60 series porn worthy. This video only took 2 ish years to make.

I know this is a decade late…

Thanks everyone for the tips. I ended up replacing the oil pan with the new OEM pan and gasket due to a hole in top of the pan. I figured I'd just replace it instead of trying to repair it and risk it continuing to leak. I didn't think the...

@Fast242 - You might use these as a help, since much of the technology is the same.

Early FJ40 patina bib lights and an inside rear view mirror arm. I did get one or both of the lights to work, so they aren't corroded or damaged beyond repair, but are weary. A few missing light face screws from one unit. See photos. $30 +...

Great to see an old LC getting the love and a chance at a better second life 👍

They’re not junk. They just don’t last quite as long as the original because the chrome plating is very thin. But they are relatively inexpensive. So so what. I’d rather have a new aftermarket grill that looks fantastic than a painted grill...

@Carlp336 - My '78 2F plugs looked like that when the valve stem seals were shot. The plugs cleared up after seal replacement. Your buildup was very fast and heavy for the miles driven, however. Also check the PCV valve to be sure you're not...

The seller was last seen Dec. of 2021 - doubt you'll hear from him.

HI I have the same problem and after 60 hrs + of research, I will share my nightmare with you and everyone to help ease the pain and frustration. Suprarx7nut is correct on the Voltage specs for the pressure switch leads Approx 5V at pin 1 of...

After doing as much as I could and not being that great at electrical I took the LX into the shop as I needed the A/C compressor looked at anyway as it was getting warm again and my son doesn't understand rolling down windows like I do every day...

I could not find a shop in my town/county of 500K people that had the time or interest to rebuild mine. They can't get parts, they don't have the expertise, and they are too busy with the junk made by the Big 3 automakers. If you find a shop that...

SOLD!

You have put a ton of work into this. Can you find an independent Toyota shop in your area where you can bring it and bounce ideas off them? It's unlikely a dealer visit would help. Have your replaced the coils with only either OEM or Denso-brand...

That is ultra lame. I haven't seen an OEM new brown dash pad in 10 years of casually looking, so the likelihood of them having one is about zero. Turns out, it's less than zero.

2) The dreaded fender flare fade is starting to appear above my wheel wells. This destroyed the look of my 05 4Runner and I’m looking for the best way to slow its progression on my GX. Polish, wax, ceramic coat, etc? Any ideas/thoughts would be...

I’m good with this but I also can’t believe what the real s***ty trucks sell for.