I picked up a Tacoma in September and my cruiser has been neglected since about October. Charged the battery and took it for a spin this past weekend without issue - I was expecting something to go wrong, esp with gas sitting that long without stabilizer, but no issues so far. I plan to take it...
Old one handed down from gramps. I'm assuming ~1940s, Kelly Perfect - True Temper 3.5lb head. Needs some attention, only thing I've gotten around to is making a quick sheath for it.
Just confirming, you're pressing the button on the top of the steering column (column lock) and simultaneously turning the key counter clockwise until it stops - correct?
Oh yeah I can relate. And the quotes weren't a dig at you and on second thought I would classify the Rodney transmissions as new, workmanship is amazing and it is basically a brand new transmission - I was blown away when I first opened the crate.
I used dry ice and a hammer... once the tar is cold/brittle it shatters and easily removed. Doesn't require pounding hard so you're not denting the floor.
I did SOR Tuff Tread as well, it's been ~10 years. I looked at that link and I don't recall paying nearly that much - but too many :beer:, a credit card and internet access perhaps I did.
I have the Inno rod rack, had it since 2009 and no issues with the rack itself but the rubber stays to hold the rods in deteriorated from heat exposure over the years - easy fix. Tucks up high in the 60 series so passengers maintain headroom.
Great rack for kayak fishing, the cargo area is...
12 years later, no complaints. No relocating hangers, no stinkbug, I did install anti-inversion shackles initially (did not install the CCOT shackles) because I had them on hand already.
Pic taken today - no significant decrease in lift height over the years, no stinkbug, no complaints (from me).
Not sure if year of bumper matters, for newer model ARB on FJ62 I did have to remove 2 bolts (1 lower and 1 upper) from the OEM bumper mounts to make room for the upper/lower ARB bolts. Mine (both sides) were both bolts, not rivets.