Recent content by vega01

Thanks for all the answers, especially ATL Cruiser!

Hi, Does anyone know if there's a separate Toyota P/N for the seatbelt mounting bolt shown on the picture below?

Thanks a lot! I pulled the yellow lock plate a bit stronger and it came out and then I could see the plastic tab clearly and things became obvious. ;)

Hi, I'm trying to remove terminals from this connector. As you can see, I was able to pull the terminal retainer (the yellow part), but I'm not sure if I should be able to remove it fully from the connector before trying to remove terminals or is this enough? I can't figure it out by looking...

Thanks a lot for your comprehensive answer! I know how it feels to have a frame and underside of body panels treated with something (don't know what it is, but looks ugly and seems to be difficult to get rid of), because the PO has done it. I wouldn't do it myself again, I'd go for repainting as...

Thanks a lot Ralf! Please bear with me, just one more question, as I know from your posts you have experience fighting with rust. :-) What is your best option for cavity protection (some wax, I guess)? Have a good day!

Hi Felde, Nice work and truck! Would you have any suggestions about what to use as a rust inhibitor? I found this in the "Body" section of an 70 series FSM. This means the inhibitor should be safe for painted surfaces.

I asked one driver about the model and he said these were modified pickups, for longer wheelbase. So I'd say these are 79 series.

Thanks Juan! I have installed new knuckle and wheel bearings, new seals, new tie rod ends, new rotors and pads - I did a complete rebuild of this area while there. This truck wasn't well maintained by PO and for me it serves partly as a way to learn (I'm doing everything myself), because it's...

Thanks @coldtaco for explanation! I will follow all advices in this thread.

@JuanJ and @Broski thanks for your answers! I'm planning to install the stabilizer back, that's sure. I just had to fabricate stabilizer link extensions for the 2" lift I also have. My tires are 10.5", so I assume their width should not be a problem? Maybe it's just my lack of experience with...

Just out of curiosity - what's the connection of rear axle with vague steering? I'm wondering if my truck could be described as having the same issue of vague steering, I'm not sure. It happens that I recently replaced all tie rods, knuckle and hub bearings and I didn't notice any change in...

I did that thing with a rubber mallet as well. I'm only worried that if the preload is too high after the lock nut has been torqued, the bearings will wear very quickly.

I was just replacing bearings today and setting preload according to the manual. After torquing the adjusting nut to 48 in-lb preload was within the range specified in manual (6.2 - 12.6 lb), but after torquing the lock nut to manual specified value (47 ft-lb) the preload was to high. Do I...

Thanks a lot for your answers!