I think it’s more like people improve on the truck’s ability to do certain things for their needs and preferences, they don’t actually improve the truck overall. With all the unknown factors around fluids, I don’t quite trust aftermarket manufacturers to make an ATF that is as well suited to our...
Great trail. What is covering the top of your rig? I've been looking at getting the XPel "armor" film on my LX. Line-x reduced noise and temp in my 2006, but it's a little too permanent.
Maybe jack the rear up and slowly turn a wheel to see if it comes out or into view of your camera. Use a few bottles of cheap gear oil to help it along.
I haven't had them for a few years, so my memory is fuzzy, but don't they have two "tunnels" where you can place a small bar/screwdriver through the shock to stabilize it?
You can take the opportunity to upgrade the plugs and the magnets, I think @bjowett sells them: Jowett Performance Drain Plugs, also Dimple. Just don't get a big one for the TCase because of the chain.
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Nice truck, I have an ‘18 in Nebula; it’s been great. It was also stolen for a few hours right after I bought it, damaged the door handle and I had to get new keys.
From my records (cribbed from the OM):
Front diff: 2qts GL5 SAE 75w85
Rear Diff: 4.4qts of the same
TC: 1.5qts of Toyota's magical TC fluid, or use the Idemitsu if you want
Thanks. I don't think there was much change in handling. The Pirelli tires were especially hard and I swapped them for P rated Generals. No lift or spacers. I don't think I have a better photo than that one to show the proportions.