madhornets.com supplier of SS heater T's: reputable? (1 Viewer)

[LX470Airstreamer]

Greetings,

I am looking at replacing my LX470's heater Ts as basic maintenance and to start to get the truck ready for a cross-country trip next summer. I am considering going with OEM Toyota (plastic), however, I would rather go with stainless steel, if I can find a good supplier. I found the following which look promising on madhornets.com, but know nothing about the company. Has anyone ever used these Ts?:

Heater Hose Output T Pipes 87248-60460 Fit for TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FZJ80 UZJ100 1992-2007 LEXUS LX450 96-98 LX470 SEQUOIA 01-07 SIENNA 98-07 SIL

Larger Selections with Deep Discount on Vehicle Parts, Accessories, and More!

www.madhornets.com

 

[Mike NXP]

I do not have experience with that company but some other posts around here may have some info.

To try and change your mind, the majority of folks here will tell you to run OEM parts ( myself included ) Just get new clamps, hoses, and T's and forget about it for another 20 years

Remember, the OEM T has different diameter fitting on the lower side which require different clamps too. Make sure whatever aftermarket option you are going with can accommodate this, especially if you stick with your original hoses.

If I were going to go with something other than the OEM plastic part , I would go with Cruiser Patch brass option here, which appears to be Toyota OEM for the mega cruiser and the 70 series cruisers

Remember, every time you replace something OEM in your vehicle, a little bit of your cruiser dies on the inside.

https://www.cruiserpatch.com/products/100-series-2uz-heater-hose-kit

 

[Rhetoric]

Get the plastic T's and forget about it. The likelihood of us current owners doing that T job multiple times is very slim as these trucks age.

If you do own your truck for another 15+ years, just plan on doing the Ts at each 90k mile / 9 year timing belt service.

 

[LX470Airstreamer]

I do not have experience with that company but some other posts around here may have some info.

To try and change your mind, the majority of folks here will tell you to run OEM parts ( myself included ) Just get new clamps, hoses, and T's and forget about it for another 20 years

Remember, the OEM T has different diameter fitting on the lower side which require different clamps too. Make sure whatever aftermarket option you are going with can accommodate this, especially if you stick with your original hoses.

If I were going to go with something other than the OEM plastic part , I would go with Cruiser Patch brass option here, which appears to be Toyota OEM for the mega cruiser and the 70 series cruisers

Remember, every time you replace something OEM in your vehicle, a little bit of your cruiser dies on the inside.

https://www.cruiserpatch.com/products/100-series-2uz-heater-hose-kit

I liked the brass OEM option, but it is unavailable. I think I will go with plastic OEM, and I have already priced out the hose kit. Thanks so much for the response!

Get the plastic T's and forget about it. The likelihood of us current owners doing that T job multiple times is very slim as these trucks age.

If you do own your truck for another 15+ years, just plan on doing the Ts at each 90k mile / 9 year timing belt service.

I hope to keep this truck forever (theoretically). My first car was (is) a 1962 Corvair Greenbrier van. I bought it in 1993 when I was 17. It had 486K on it then. It now has 620K, and it still lives in my barn and comes out to play whenever the mood strikes. I like old stuff that lasts, hence my choice to purchase a 31-year-old-van when I was 17 and a 21-year-old Lexus LX470 now that I (too) am older.

 

[Mike NXP]

I liked the brass OEM option, but it is unavailable. I think I will go with plastic OEM, and I have already priced out the hose kit. Thanks so much for the response!


I hope to keep this truck forever (theoretically). My first car was (is) a 1962 Corvair Greenbrier van. I bought it in 1993 when I was 17. It had 486K on it then. It now has 620K, and it still lives in my barn and comes out to play whenever the mood strikes. I like old stuff that lasts, hence my choice to purchase a 31-year-old-van when I was 17 and a 21-year-old Lexus LX470 now that I (too) am older.

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So awesome , I've never heard of that van but can appreciate your concept of buying old and keeping alive. I've never owned any old vehicles ( pre fuel injection )

Oldest I've got is a 92 Corolla and as it rusts away closer to it's death I can't help but get so sad and wish I could find another.

The automotive industry is such a reflection of time and feeling for some people ....leave all the boring new cars to the rest of the world.

Your new 2uz motor is worthy of many more years to come, good luck

 

[97 AZ LC]

Surely it's a durable metal T but it's not the right size. The two ends on the top of the T should be 17mm and the end on the bottom should be 14mm.