Builds ERG80's 1997 T100 SR5

[ERG80]

The T is looking very nice. I reckon I missed that you had sold the 80. i have some of your pictures saved because it was one of my favorites.

How is the Monsta holding up? I did the bed of my pickup with herculiner a few years ago and I am going to have to do some work on it because it is starting to thin out and has faded considerably.

Thank you. I sold it a while back. Its in Cali now.

The Monsta is holding up ok. The white cured much faster than estimated and the layers didn't bond in some places. there is very minor flaking. its hardly noticeable but still annoys me.The black is perfect. All layers bonded well and it looks really good.

 

[ERG80]

I'm planning to refinish my factory wheels so im running a set of newer taco wheels in the mean time.

 

[ERG80]

I replaced the master window switch with a salvage yard find today. The one I received had the rear tab broken off where the parts puller didn't know how to remove the switch panel. For t100 and possibly tacos make sure you pull up from the front of the switch panel until the front tab pops out. Then the switch panel will pull forward and out. Trying to pop it out from the rear will cause the rear tab to snap off.

 

[ERG80]

I spoke with the engineering manager at Husky. The front Husky Liners are discontinued but they still have the tooling to make them so can still take orders in any color they offer. They arrived today for $80.95 shipped. They're worth it to me.
Unfortunately they have already destroyed the tooling for the rear liners so I couldn't get them too. If anyone ever sees some rear liners in tan please let me know.

 

[The Jade Bean]

I LOVE Husky liners and we put them in all our cars!

-Daniel Kent

 

[ERG80]

I LOVE Husky liners and we put them in all our cars!

-Daniel Kent

Me too. Had them in my Cruiser, had them in my Honda Civic from an unknown donor vehicle, and now in the T100. they rock and really help keep things clean.

 

[ERG80]

Finished the wheels. I did a bad job filling in the circle and the T on the center cap so they didnt get any clear coat. Ill redo them again sometime.

Rustoleum Self etching primer p/n 249322 Bar code 20066-18865.
Rustoleum wheel paint p/n 248927 "steel" Bar code 20066-18650.
Rustoleum crystal clear enamel p/n 7701 "crystal clear" Bar code 20066 77018.

 

[89s rule]

Looking nice! Thanks for the name of the color Rustoleum as well.

On the rear liner I saw someone post that the 1st gen Tundra was a good fit in the rear. I was lucky enough to buy my T with front Husky liners from the PO.

 

[ERG80]

Looking nice! Thanks for the name of the color Rustoleum as well.

On the rear liner I saw someone post that the 1st gen Tundra was a good fit in the rear. I was lucky enough to buy my T with front Husky liners from the PO.

Thank you. I have the codes for the primer, paint, and clear I will post when I get home.

Ill check out the rear tundra liners. Thanks for the tip!

 

[ERG80]

I finished the diff breather. I decided to run it to the fuel door area because there was much less dust there than behind the rear taillight. I had to drill a hole but the metal there is very thin so it took about five seconds. I put a little synthetic wheel bearing grease around the hole to seal it, water proof, and prevent rust since i didn't paint the edge.

Took about 20 minutes to decide the best way to run the hose and to drill and install.
parts used p/n#90404-51319 UNION. 90930-03136 PLUG, BREATHER. 5' 3/8" fuel line from auto zone

 

[The Jade Bean]

Was everything from AutoZone or just the fuel hose? Looks good and this is a must mod for us.

-Daniel Kent

 

[ERG80]

Was everything from AutoZone or just the fuel hose? Looks good and this is a must mod for us.

-Daniel Kent

Thank you.
The breather and "union" are Toyota parts. The hose and clamps are from auto zone.
Definitely a must mod. This factory breather was completely clogged and probably the main cause for my rear seal leak. Now that this is done time to learn about pressing bearings, retainers and abs ring. :-(

 

[ERG80]

Looking nice! Thanks for the name of the color Rustoleum as well.

On the rear liner I saw someone post that the 1st gen Tundra was a good fit in the rear. I was lucky enough to buy my T with front Husky liners from the PO.

They were right. Rear Tundra Liners are in and fit almost perfectly.

 

[89s rule]

They were right. Rear Tundra Liners are in and fit almost perfectly.

Very nice!

 

[ERG80]

The T got some trail use today. We scouted a campsite in one of the local natural areas. Its a designated campsite where vehicles are allowed.

 

[ERG80]

I also made a sleep platform for the camping trip. I have an old futon mattress I used in the Cruiser. It worked out well. I left spaces between the cross planks so i could reach small things if they slide to the front of the bed. I also left space on the passenger side so the platform is easier to remove and for easier access to whatever I store over there during the trip.

 

[89s rule]

Looks like a little trail a few miles from my house, just not enough red mud and sand. Looking forward to the next few mods. I am looking for a few things for mine and then I'll start up a build thread.

 

[ERG80]

Today I replaced the worn out shocks with some KYB's recommended on toyotanation many times.

YES!!!!!!!

Aw man.

The old shocks were Gabriels and were dead. They had a larger diameter than the KYB's

Thread on replacing them:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/60-t-100/291453-front-shock-replacement.html

 

[ERG80]

I replaced the 207k+ factory steering dampener today with a Monroe SC2954 Steering Stabilizer and a Monroe SA1997 Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Both made in the USA). It made a noticeable difference.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/6...read-steering-damper-replacement-upgrade.html

 

[ERG80]

UPDATED post #76 with the finished sleeping platform.

Truck hit 208,000 coming back from camping.