Was able to fix project cheap crew max for $3.79. When side swiped rear axle twist broke center pin on leaf pack. Axle pushed back into bed. Releasing u bolts got it 90% back to normal. Had to re attach Drive shaft that separated at slip yoke to drive on trailer last week. Today got the pack re set with new pin. Drives highway well. AC is cold. Spins tires just fine down swingly. Beat out front door so window works properly. But other than TPMs light because I through Hutchinsons on she’s got a clean cluster.
What have you been doing with your Toyota?
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Was able to fix project cheap crew max for $3.79. When side swiped rear axle twist broke center pin on leaf pack. Axle pushed back into bed. Releasing u bolts got it 90% back to normal. Had to re attach Drive shaft that separated at slip yoke to drive on trailer last week. Today got the pack re set with new pin. Drives highway well. AC is cold. Spins tires just fine down swingly. Beat out front door so window works properly. But other than TPMs light because I through Hutchinsons on she’s got a clean cluster.
I would love to find an old beater tundra. It would be so much better than my beater gmt900
Got a few of the trucks with these wheels at the shop today. Obviously actual legal bead lock is nice but personally my favorite bit is fitting factory center caps.
Even have them on spares when they can be seen.
Installed a new Monroe steering stabilizer. It’s heavier duty than stock.
I finally had a chance to take the 40 out for a test drive and it's not great. If anybody has some time on Sunday, I'd sure appreciate some help figuring out what I've done wrong with timing and carb tuning. I'm on tiny human duty this weekend, but I've got to get this thing sorted out before the 40's Only Run next weekend.
For those not in the 40's Only Run thread, I had an engine fire over the weekend. The truck didn't burn down. Nobody got hurt. There wasn't even a collateral grass fire. Lots of things went right, but a few things could have been better.
What happened:
The carburetor has never been jetted quite right, and the truck hasn't run consistently since last spring. I had the top end of the engine apart and, in the process of getting it running again, plugged the air filter. Had the truck over at Ron's for a sanity check and some help diagnosing the issues. We took the plugged filter off so I could drive it to the parts store for a replacement. About a mile down the road it backfired three times and there were 2 feet of flames coming out of both sets of hood louvers. I shifted to neutral, turned off the ignition, pulled over, and put it in park. I got out and went to the back of the truck to get my fire extinguisher from the mount on the cage just inside the rear doors. The doors were locked, so it took a few moments to get in and grab the extinguisher. I got to the front of the truck and flames were still coming out of the louvers. I unlatched the hood and lifted while standing off to the side. Fire rolled out from under the hood in all directions. I sprayed the extinguisher into the gap while lifting, and kept spraying as I pushed the hood up. It took only a few seconds to put the fire out once I could see the carburetor. Then I called the non-emergency phone line and asked the Dispatcher to send flat bed tow truck.
What went well:
I had a real fire extinguisher, of an adequate size, and of the correct type for a vehicle fire. There's lots of interesting options for fire extinguishers on the market. Some of them probably even work. I'm going to buy another exactly like I used.
I can turn off my electrical system from inside the cab. This wasn't an electrical fire, but if it was I have a disconnect in the cab.
I didn't get burned opening the hood. That was a risky move, but it was a calculated risk. I had my face turned away. I had room to get away. I stood back as far as I could. I had the correct fire extinguisher.
I have good insurance. The truck could have burned down. It didn't, but it could have. That would have sucked, but it would have been okay as long as nobody got hurt. It's a machine. It's replaceable.
In addition to my insurance, I have AAA coverage. The tow home cost nothing out of pocket.
Nobody got hurt. That's the minimum threshold for a good outcome.
What could have been better:
I need a fire extinguisher mounted were I can grab it while sitting in the driver's seat. One in the back is fine too, but I need one that I can grab while I'm still belted in.
I had no extra clothing in the truck. I sat on the side of the road watching a thunderstorms roll in. Had I needed to walk somewhere, it wouldn't have been great.
I should have upgraded to fuel injection years ago. This wouldn't have happened if I hadn't spent the last 8 years trying to make that stupid Edelbrock carburetor work.
Conclusions:
Get a good fire extinguisher, put it where you can get to it when it's needed, make good choices, don't sacrifice anything irreplaceable for anything replaceable, and treat yourself to that upgrade you've been wanting to make.
Glad you are ok.
I’ll second the importance of the fire extinguisher. Ask me about the time I caught fire in the Macy s parking lot in the mall with my FJ cruiser
since you asked, lets hear the story lol. When Seth pulled in it wasn't running very well, checked vacum lines and it was pretty low on vacum on 1 port. took the air filter off and it was plugged, as soon as we did that it idled perfect and was really sounding very good. checked the timing and it was spot on to where he had set it, vacum advance works so figured the air filter was the culprit. as we were listening to it it suddenly backfired and almost caught fire then. then it ran great again other than it seemed low on power. we didn't pull any plugs and wished we would have , was definetly running rich and i thought i had jets for it but couldn't find them. sitting back and thinking about it when it backfired there wasn't any warning engine didn't burble it just backfired. evidently we should have loaded it on the trailer and hauled it home for him due to that but after adjusting the carb slightly it seemed good. it wasn't. anybody have any ideas besides the carb? he has fought it as he said for several years. thankfully nobody got hurt, no grass fire and the red 40 is still with us.
I wish I understood what is causing the backfire and the low vacuum. We checked for air leaks around the carb. We tested vacuum at both the small ports on the front. I suppose there could be something happening with the brake booster, but the brakes seem good. Maybe the PCV valve assembly? Most of that assembly is new.
Picked up a cheap locked limited 99. Got to 5spd swap and build it for a contract next summer. Customer wants 10 rigs for a project and half need to be manual. I’ve only got 4 manuals in the fleet of 14 that’s insured. So I guess I need 15.
Interior is super rough. Fortunately I have a clean interior 98 limited I bought last summer for its diffs. So when everything is out for 5spd bits can make it a nice truck. I think I’ve got 4-5 3rd gen parts rigs. Can’t remember as they and same number of 60s are sitting at overflow lot in Helena.
If stickers add horsepower this bad boy is gonna be a rocket.
Oh no your gonna scratch it this weekend 
Can't wait to get some mother nature livery additions.Oh no your gonna scratch it this weekend
After months of waiting my sliders finally showed up last Thursday and I installed them over the weekend. I purchased these from Rocky Road Outfitters and should have done some more research about the company before ordering them. I emailed them prior to placing an order and they told me it would take a little over a month to get them, they are a small business in Utah so that seemed reasonable. I placed the order back on May 11th, a month went by and I emailed them asking about my order and got a generic response saying they are in process and would have a better idea of timeline once they are further down the line. I waited another week and gave them a call, they told me they hadn't ordered the material yet and my sliders would be in the next round of production, and said about 6 weeks from then, I asked about canceling my order at is had already been about 6 weeks, I was told they will move my sliders up and get them done faster. I waited another 2 weeks and called again to get an update, at this time now 8 weeks after my order they said they were hoping to finish them the end of July. They finally showed up on the 20th of August more than 3 months after my order. They fit well and look great on the cruiser but I do not recommend purchasing from these guys as their timelines are way off what they say and the customer service is garbage.
I've always wondered about their slider design, seems like an odd way to do it to me. But for a high clearance vehicle like an 80, I'm sure it's fine.
I've also heard some weird stories about doing business with them.
I've also heard some weird stories about doing business with them.
Dang this thing looks awesome. Great work, sir!
Thanks man! Feels good bringing new life to an old rig again.Dang this thing looks awesome. Great work, sir!
Spent the weekend taking off the roof, the ambulance doors, dash, jump seats, and upper quarter panels. So it begins…