I’ve seen some of these labels on builds posted on mud. Thanks for the description as I’m too simple to have figured this out on my own other than using flag type labels via my label maker. This makes it nice and neat for sure.
TWT -- The Wrenching Thread
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There are different sizes
This seems perfectly normal to me.
Is that a harbor freight predator 212? Then yes that thing is terrifying
Yup. It's warmed over too, lol.
On 6/24/2026 I finally fixed my transmission woes in my 2009 Lx570 that has plagued me for years. Mileage was apx 261k.
The Problem: Trans would hesitate and sometimes not shift into 4th when cold or going up a slight incline when accelerating. It would throw codes (P0761 and P2714) and then go into limp mode.
The temp fix: I’ve did this for years, just pop it into ECT mode which for some reason made it work fine. And of course I fully flushed the world standard Toyota fluid.
The real Fix:
Swapped in a new Shift Solenoid D, and solenoid C.
The Tundra forums seem to do this fix successfully, however most of the 200 forums seem to always say “the dealer said I’m gonna need a new transmission at $6.5k…”. Seemed strange since they are so similar in power trains.
I procrastinated for years from doing this DIY job which in my head was so intimidating and risky. Once I got down to business I realized it’s very doable! Woot woot
The Problem: Trans would hesitate and sometimes not shift into 4th when cold or going up a slight incline when accelerating. It would throw codes (P0761 and P2714) and then go into limp mode.
The temp fix: I’ve did this for years, just pop it into ECT mode which for some reason made it work fine. And of course I fully flushed the world standard Toyota fluid.
The real Fix:
Swapped in a new Shift Solenoid D, and solenoid C.
The Tundra forums seem to do this fix successfully, however most of the 200 forums seem to always say “the dealer said I’m gonna need a new transmission at $6.5k…”. Seemed strange since they are so similar in power trains.
I procrastinated for years from doing this DIY job which in my head was so intimidating and risky. Once I got down to business I realized it’s very doable! Woot woot
Well done.
I think it's both a blessing and a curse that transmissions have perpetually had a reputation for being some kind of witchcraft. If more people knew, really knew, how simple they were to work on, there would be a lot more people opening their cases...and we'd have a lot more stories to read about.
I think it's both a blessing and a curse that transmissions have perpetually had a reputation for being some kind of witchcraft. If more people knew, really knew, how simple they were to work on, there would be a lot more people opening their cases...and we'd have a lot more stories to read about.
Guess it's time to turn my M416 i got a decade ago into a overland trailer for behind my FJ40 for my property out West to stay at and explore from.
Need info from anyone here that has put a rack on a 416 for a tent plus . Any recommendations for a rack ?
Need info from anyone here that has put a rack on a 416 for a tent plus . Any recommendations for a rack ?
All custom from what I've seen. Nothing off the shelf will work with that size iirc.
theres a handful of different routes you could go. But like we know with most things that fall into that 'overlanding' category theres a pretty spendy markup.
M416 bed rack 3 rails no molle panels - https://barxbuiltfab.com/products/m416-bed-rack-3-rails-no-molle-panels
Yup. That was actually the cheaper company I have found so far. I have found 3 companies so far.
So it was way past time to work on my 45. Like way way past time. Fuel got pretty old. So now I have rebuilt the fuel pump and carb. But tank had other thoughts. 20 years ago when I built this thing the tank was pretty decent but I used that POR kit they had. And well it worked decent for some time. Pulled tank to clean it out and it is not pretty in there with about 15 holes in it now from pressure washing it. Along with that POR stuff flying off in sheets...... So I have a FJ40 one on its way here to get it to work along with new hose to rebuild the entire fuel delivery system.
But the 45 does clean up nicely.
But the 45 does clean up nicely.
so I just replaced the brake booster on the 80.
Brakes are great again
But I just noticed the rear brake lights are staying on. Even if I turn the truck off.
Any ideas?
I will Google right after this.
Never mind.
I figured it out.
Brakes are great again
But I just noticed the rear brake lights are staying on. Even if I turn the truck off.
Any ideas?
I will Google right after this.
Never mind.
I figured it out.
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Had the rubber pad fallen off the pedal? Happened to me in Moab
Rubber pad was old and brittle. It happened to mine as well. Brake lights pop on and off and the overdrive acts up.
Here's my daily "wrenching" post...I "whrenched" at the keyboard for hours before lunch – and real wrenching on a customer's 62 this afternoon.
Prado (2002-2009) EWD & connector housing data
Woody was kind enough to create a "Prado" category under Toyota–>Trucks/SUVs
for all you Prado guys out there. Kudos to @woody
Prado (2002-2009) EWD & connector housing data
Woody was kind enough to create a "Prado" category under Toyota–>Trucks/SUVs
for all you Prado guys out there. Kudos to @woody