Parts is Parts...NOT.

[gulp3000]

Just thought I would post a few parts fiascos that I have went through in my rookie year as a Cruiser owner. Maybe I can save some other newbies a couple headaches and lost Cruiser time.

Fuel Pump: If you get one, make sure it comes with the little spacer/gasket that goes between it and the block. Lost a weekend waiting for it to come in.

Coolant Temp sensor: Napa has 2 in the computer. The cheaper one is the correct one for the gauge.

Ignition Switch: The one NAPA says fits, wasn't the right one for a 60. Cruiserparts fixed me up with one cheap.

 

[swank60]

I can add to this list:

K&N Air Filter - not that big of a deal

Emissions system - best to get the book and do it yourself. even the dealership gets that stuff WRONG

Power Steering Pump - if the PO says it's been replaced, bet that it was a poorly done reman. A used one from cruiserparts.net will outlast a reman any day.

Tires - good ones are worth their weight in gold

Carb cooling fan - kind of a weird/afterthought/dumb/unusual idea, but it had better work, or you're in for it.

 

[patride71]

3 letters...OEM

 

[gulp3000]

Shackles - The rear shackles are longer than the fronts. Some places offer a set of front and rear lift shackles that are the same height. You'll get a lift but unless the rear shackles are longer, the typical Cruiser rear sagging gets exagerated.

 

[Landpimp]

some OEM fuel pumps(I think OEM) and almost all aftermarket needs longer bolts, always order the new bolts.

very happy with the Carter aftermarket fuel pumps, 1/2 the price of OEM and it is OEM Koysen(sp) brand..........just like OEM.......but not in a Toyota box.