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Curious about this alternator swap, do tell
Your build is the shizznits as i know you're one of the originals that pioneered some of the possibilities for us 200 owners. I couldnt help but notice that you ran bilstein 4600s in the rear. Were those from tundra? if they were from tundra, are they direct bolt ons without any major issues or need to cut or sand down? I have 6112 tundra fronts and dont know much options for the rear that's bilstein. i tried searching for your thread where you had all the trials and tribulations for the 200s but i cant find the thread...
Please let me know. Thanks!
I am pretty sure that the Pro that comes on the 4Runner would fit the 150.
bjowett
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VDJ200 diesel radiator swap is complete. All proper high performance cooling systems should have an expansion tank/degas bottle.
Much of the front end had to be removed for the diesel radiator swap, so it was a great time to freshen it up.... satin black grill with gray Toyota emblem and trim, black headlight mod (BHLM). I've lost count of how many vehicles have received this treatment.
Much of the front end had to be removed for the diesel radiator swap, so it was a great time to freshen it up.... satin black grill with gray Toyota emblem and trim, black headlight mod (BHLM). I've lost count of how many vehicles have received this treatment.
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Brian, what benefits do you see in running the VDJ radiator over the URJ?
bjowett
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The radiators are identical except for the top header tank. The VDJ version has no radiator cap, but rather a bleed port that sends steam/gas/coolant to the expansion tank/degas bottle. In a nut shell, it helps seperate air and dissolved gasses from the coolant. This makes the system more efficient. Under load, it keeps the steam and vapor produced by engine from collecting in the top header tank and or being forced down through the radiator core, where it reduces energy transfer, sometimes significantly. System capacity grows from 17.7 liters to 19.2.
Additionally, my hypothesis is that the steam is part of the radiator header tank cracking problem. It deteriorates the nylon plastic at a much faster rate than hot liquid coolant.
Additionally, my hypothesis is that the steam is part of the radiator header tank cracking problem. It deteriorates the nylon plastic at a much faster rate than hot liquid coolant.
I second the motion!!
Where did you get the black grill with the grey toyota emblem? Did you paint it or purchase it?
@bjowett I know this is a crazy old thread, but where did you end up mounting your diff lock switch? I'd like to put it in the spot you're hinting at, but I'm not sure if there's space underneath to fit. Unfortunately there's no good dash blanks available for this in my 2013 as I've already occupied most of the right side with extraneous lighting and the left side comes full from the factory.
Atwalz
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A few questions on ARB/Harrop lockers/ Toyota part numbers for oem locker switch-and special buy on ARB
Ordered over the phone. Thanks. :cool:
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Sadly I’ve already filled 3 of the 4 in that spot so I can’t give up 2 for the dialA few questions on ARB/Harrop lockers/ Toyota part numbers for oem locker switch-and special buy on ARB
Ordered over the phone. Thanks. :cool:
Thanks Brian. Did you end up mounting it somewhere else? I'm not 100% convinced the center console near the MTS control is the best location, it just seemed like an obvious spot
