More Noob Questions

[deminimis]

I bought my buddy's '92 a little more than one week ago. I love it, but have more questions.

First, wondering if riding at the stock height. Is there an easy way to determine if the vehicle has been lifted (measuring points). Buddy bought it as a new demo from the dealer, but the dealer had done some mods (big meats and new alloys, to be specific). Now, dealers don't usually modify demos, but with the former big tires and aftermarket alloys, who knows. Since I need new shocks, would like to figure out which ones to buy (guessing I'll have to pull shocks and measure those, but if you all have discovered an easier way...).

Stock looking replacement front seat covers: Has anyone located a mfr for replacement seat covers for a '92? I thought I found some a while back, but when I go to that website now (at least I think its the same one), they only go as far back as '95. I have the grey cloth seats and would like to find the same pattern as only need to replace the fronts as the rest of the interior is tip-top.

Where/what repair manual: I always buy shop manuals for my vehicles. CDs are fine. Thoughts on the best one and where to get it?

Thanks again. Off to Baja tomorrow!

 

[Josh9180]

welcome, for the seat covers try your local toyota dealer, both dealers i have worked / work at carry fitted slip on covers that fit and look like factory seat covers at a very reasonable price and i believe they can get them for any model toyota i could be wrong but its worth a try.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

For the manual, I would talk to CruiserDan ("CDan") about picking up a FSM (Factory Service Manual). He works for American Toyota and will get you a Mud discount. He may have the seat covers as well. HTH

 

[CJF]

For the manual, I would talk to CruiserDan ("CDan") about picking up a FSM (Factory Service Manual).

Although "Call C-Dan" is the correct answer 99.99% of the time, he has repeatedly stated that FSM's are one of the few things where folks are best off just calling here:

Toyota Publications 1-800-622-2033

Deminimis, there's also a huge thread almost always on page 1 or 2 about how/where to download an electronic version.

Curtis

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Although "Call C-Dan" is the correct answer 99.99% of the time , he has repeatedly stated that FSM's are one of the few things where folks are best off just calling here:

Toyota Publications 1-800-622-2033

Deminimis, there's also a huge thread almost always on page 1 or 2 about how/where to download an electronic version.

Curtis

Thanks for the correction, Curtis. I haven't noticed that... Or it's been so long since I've tried to buy a FSM.

 

[TroutRunner]

For trucks 93-97 the stock height is believed to be 20 inches from center of hub to bottom of flare. Not sure if this is true for the 92's.

TR

 

[deminimis]

Thanks everyone for the information. Appreciate it. I'll start searching for that certain thread too.

 

[sseaman]

i had recently checked the height on my 91 before changing springs, it was 34" and the center of the fender flair on all 4 corners

 

[NaterGator]

For the FSM, if you don't mind downloading, check out this thread:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?p=1624717#post1624717