Official BS Thread

[willinno]

Most of those warranties go to 100,000 miles. But if you don't have one, it moots the question.

 

[Bang Bang]

Really depends on the extended warranty you purchased. I got the 7yr / 100k Toyota warranty. I am sure that if I needed to use it before the 7 years runs up in July 2013 that LST or NST would have no problems covering it.

 

[123ROBERTELEE]

Apparently it's the source of the Phantom vibration I experience between 30-45 mph. I have been told that the DS on 07 Toyotas is hollow and the balancing weights located internally can break loose and cause the driveline to vibrate. They originally thought it was a rear end thing but apparently when you swap a new DS onto my truck it no longer vibrates. I can live with it for now but if I ever get the spare $500 I am buying a new one.

Wow I am so glad I saw this... I have been trying to trouble shoot this problem for months and spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars replacing all sorts of s***. Now at least I know what I need haha

 

[Grouper]

Wow I am so glad I saw this... I have been trying to trouble shoot this problem for months and spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars replacing all sorts of s***. Now at least I know what I need haha

Ditto. I had new u-joints as well as my CV shafts replaced all in hopes of a fix last year. I'm glad I didn't invest in the new rear end before figuring out that it wasn't the problem.

 

[dockbox]

No recall as far as I'm aware and I am certain that if it's damaged it was my or my wife's fault. She was pretty abusive towards that truck before she gave it to me. I don't have an extended warranty and even if I did my truck has 90,000 miles on it. I'm not sure how extended of a warranty I would need to cover it.

I'm still curious about how she bent a spindle in a parking lot.

 

[Bang Bang]

For $500, seems like you could have one made that would hold up better than stock......

 

[123ROBERTELEE]

Ditto. I had new u-joints as well as my CV shafts replaced all in hopes of a fix last year. I'm glad I didn't invest in the new rear end before figuring out that it wasn't the problem.

Well I am glad I did not change my CV axles but I did replace all my U-joints and inner/outer tie rods. After that I changed the tires and when it was still there I just said Fock it when something breaks I'll replace it haha

 

[LouisianaFJ]

I'm still curious about how she bent a spindle in a parking lot.

EXTREME mall crawling

 

[123ROBERTELEE]

Yeah I just called to get my price on the shaft and it is $478...

Where can you get one made? and do you really think it will be better than stock?

 

[LouisianaFJ]

carbon fiber FTW

I don't know off hand, on shows like Extreme 4x4 they talk about getting them made all the time. A little research on their site should yield someone. THen I think you just need to provide a few measurements.

 

[Bang Bang]

Don't know if it would be better but I was just thinking out loud. I don't know s*** about driveshafts. I do know that Northlake Driveline in Slidell re-built both of mine after I installed the "new-to-me" transmission / rock box / t-case last year. And I talked with them about building new ones.

 

[Grouper]

I had a new front shaft made for my Ford when we lifted it but I don't remember it being cheaper. It seems like it was in that price range but I don't remember the exact amount. I used a place out on Jefferson Highway. I can't remember the name of that place either.

 

[Bang Bang]

All the tequila is getting to your brain........

 

[HungryMedic]

Don't know if it would be better but I was just thinking out loud. I don't know s*** about driveshafts. I do know that Northlake Driveline in Slidell re-built both of mine after I installed the "new-to-me" transmission / rock box / t-case last year. And I talked with them about building new ones.

Same place built one for my buddy. It was like 350 for a steel driveshaft

dontcha wanna?

 

[Layonnn]

Something to check out. I didn't see anything i wanted to bid on so i just donated. Justin lives over in Texas.

Last month Justin Holt of Rocktek fell from his roof while hanging Christmas lights. For those of you who have met Justin you know he is one of the nicest and most humble people you could ever come across. He has been active in the off road community for most of his lifetime.

Justin sustained serious injuries including a broken leg, arm, ribs and jaw. His jaw is currently wired shut which limits his communication. I ask that if you have his number that you not attempt to call at this time.

Justin is going to be recovering for several more weeks and to make matters worse, he has no health insurance. Justin is the sole provider for a family of six. He has four boys that range in ages from 2 to 10.

I have asked and received permission from the forum admins to raise money through auction(s) and/or donations.

PayPal has been setup for donations. HoltFamilyFund@yahoo.com

Send me a PM if you would like to make a donation by check.

Thank you.
Steve Wilson

The forum with stuff for auction.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/rocktek-justin-holt-fund/

 

[lostinafog]

done

 

[Grouper]

Anyone see the new Toyota commercial with the yellow FJC? It has a snorkel and what looks to be a defender lightbar on the roof.

 

[elephantsCBR]

Yeah I did. Pretty cool.

Thanks Cody Sent from my iPhone using IH8MUD

 

[beach cruiser]

Anyone see the new Toyota commercial with the yellow FJC? It has a snorkel and what looks to be a defender lightbar on the roof.

He's a member on the blew room. There are two FJs and the 4runner.

 

[willinno]

That's the first time I've seen Toyota include the FJ in one of its ads. There was a 5 hour energy ad with one of the nascar drivers which showed him stopping next to his FJ (he drives a Toyota in nascar), but that wasn't a Toyota ad.