Toy4x4 Digest Sat, 19 Jul 97 00:30:01 (HST) Volume 1 : Issue 316
Today's Topics:
1984 4Runner @ the junkyard (2 msgs)
4runner wheel on a Taco
aftermarket injection
Bio (2 msgs)
Forged Wheels
FW: more horsepower for 88 4Runner (3 msgs)
Fw: Toy4X4 Rules and Conditions (3 msgs)
Fwd: FJ40 A/C ?/Topless Runner
High flow exhaust systems-
In the need of some advice
Looking for 88 4Runner windsheild trim
Missing 5th gear (2 msgs)
More on V6 HG's
Rear Brakes
remove me from mailing list
Rough Country 3" package
RS5000 Race Shocks
RS9000's (2 msgs)
Rubbing,vibrating noise
Toy4x4 Digest V1 #257 (2 msgs)
Toy turbo (4 msgs)
Windshield trim (2 msgs)
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 15:54:47 -0700
From: Brandon Miller Subject: 1984 4Runner @ the junkyard
To: "Toy4x4@tlca.org" FRANK TORRES wrote:>> I found a 1984 4Runner SR5 at the junkyard, its loaded and they are> "parting it out". It has a manual sunroof, at least 4" of lift with> RS5000, it has headers in good shape, a webber carb, but does have a bad> transmission / transfer case, which are in the bed.> What Im realy interested in, is the dash. It has full instrumentation> plus a realy cool console mounted on the center part of the dash with an> altimeter and a slope and tilt gauge. I need to make them an offer for> the dash and counsole...how much should I offer and how difficult will> the removal and installation be? Should I trade them my old dash ?>> This will be for my 1985 Plane Jane Longbed.> Thanks in advance. If anyone else has interest in this thing, let me> know, Ill get you the number.> --> Frank Torres> Cedar Park, Texas> 85 Longbed 4x4> 90 4Runner 4x4
They go for $60-$75 here in Sacramento, A rip off I believe...
- -->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Brandon Miller email: sac78483@saclink.csus.edu
Sacramento, CA millerb@gaia.ecs.csus.edu
url: http://gaia.ecs.csus.edu/~millerb/4x.html
1983 Toyota LB locked F&R, 5.29:1 gears, roll cage, etc. etc.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 18:10:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: Leroy Andersen Simple Digital Systems EM-2
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 20:57:07 -0700
From: Ron Cogburn <"ron4x4@telis.org"@mail.telis.org> Subject: Bio
To: Toy4x4 Toy4x4-Request wrote:>> Personal Bio Info>> POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@tlca.org> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++>> Name:Ron Cogburn>> City & State:Lotus, Ca>> Country:USA>> E-mail address:ron4x4@telis.org>> Toyota (s) year & model:86 toy 4x4 stock truck>> Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):no>> Age:45>> Occupation:engineer>> Marital Status:Maried>> Hobbies:4x4, collecting trucks, riding motorcycles, in the 2 hours/week not working>> How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:TLCA home page>> General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:Stock 86 toy 4x4 truck, 134K miles. Looking into a make over (for the truck not me).
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Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 00:50:29 -0600
From: shroom Subject: Bio
To: Toy4x4 >Name:Josh Nielson>>City & State:Pleasant grove, Utah>>Country:usa>>E-mail address:shroom@inet-1.com>>Toyota (s) year & model:1987 4runner 1986 pickup 1966 land crusier>>Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):n>>Age:16>>Occupation:custodian>>Marital Status:>>Hobbies:4wheeling,boating>>How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:web site>>General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:my 4runner is pretty much
stock but i plan to put a 4.3 litter chevy v6 and a nice supercharge in
it... but thats a lot of saving to do...>> ------------------------------
Date: 18 Jul 1997 15:42:46 -0700
From: "Jay Kopycinski" Subject: Forged Wheels
To: "Toyota 4x4 List" Subject: Time: 3:38 PM
OFFICE MEMO Forged Wheels Date: 7/18/97
Brian Gallus wrote:>Jay,>Alcoa's are the first to come to mind when looking at 1 peice forged>wheels. They are hot forged, which is supposed to be stronger than>cold forging.
ok.....thanks.
snip
(including clear powder coating - another bad
idea. Anyone know how to strip this?)....
A lot of aluminum Harley parts are clear-coated and a lot of guys
supposedly use aircraft (aluminum) paint stripper to remove the
clear coat and then polish the aluminum to the finish they want.
Never tried such stripping, so can't vouch for the method.
______________________________________________
Jay Kopycinski '85 Toylet (ROKTOY)
Gilbert, AZ '85 4Runner
ryna10@email.sps.mot.com '91 4Runner
http://www.netzone.com/~jayk
Arizona Lo-Rangers 4WD Club TLCA #3243
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 19:48:07 -0400
From: "Lang, David V." Subject: FW: more horsepower for 88 4Runner
To: "'toy4x4@tlca.org'" 2nd time around with this question.
Any answers?????
Thanks in advance...> ----------> From: Lang, David V.> Sent: Thursday, July 03, 1997 10:25 AM> To: 'toy4x4@tlca.org'> Subject: more horsepower for 88 4Runner>> I've got an 88 4Runner that has a 22RE with 123,000 miles on it. I> expect to get more out of it, but want to make some upgrades. I read> an article in the May 1997 Field & Stream about getting more> horsepower for your older 4x4.> They talked about a company (Jones Electronic Technologies) that> offered a package deal to get a new performance chip(reprograms> on-board computer to better optimize the engine for performance),> smaller underdrive belt pulleys (to reduce parasitic power draw on the> engine), a stainless steel thermostat ( to help engine run cooler),> and an upgraded Air filter to increase airflow. They also mentioned> getting a performance exhaust system (Dynomax Performance Exhaust)>> Has anyone ever heard of this, or been involved in the type of> upgrade?>> Being in Arizona, to get to the mountains you have climb a few hills,> and I notice that sometimes my truck dogs it on the way up..>> Thanks>>>> David Lang> Information Services> (602)301-4683> Email: lang.david@mayo.edu> ------------------------------
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 18:44:24 -0600
From: loki@crestedbutte.net
Subject: FW: more horsepower for 88 4Runner
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
Lang, David V. wrote:>> 2nd time around with this question.>> Any answers?????>> Thanks in advance...>>> ---------->> From: Lang, David V.>> Sent: Thursday, July 03, 1997 10:25 AM>> To: 'toy4x4@tlca.org'>> Subject: more horsepower for 88 4Runner>>>> I've got an 88 4Runner that has a 22RE with 123,000 miles on it. I>> expect to get more out of it, but want to make some upgrades. I read>> an article in the May 1997 Field & Stream about getting more>> horsepower for your older 4x4.>> They talked about a company (Jones Electronic Technologies) that>> offered a package deal to get a new performance chip(reprograms>> on-board computer to better optimize the engine for performance),>> smaller underdrive belt pulleys (to reduce parasitic power draw on the>> engine), a stainless steel thermostat ( to help engine run cooler),>> and an upgraded Air filter to increase airflow. They also mentioned>> getting a performance exhaust system (Dynomax Performance Exhaust)>>>> Has anyone ever heard of this, or been involved in the type of>> upgrade?>>>> Being in Arizona, to get to the mountains you have climb a few hills,>> and I notice that sometimes my truck dogs it on the way up..>>>> Thanks>>>>>>>> David Lang>> Information Services>> (602)301-4683>> Email: lang.david@mayo.edu>> David, these are all available individually. I think all of these
upgrades have merit but you mite be getting a few things that have very
little effect. have a look in a 4x4 mag and you'll see some of the stuff
for sale, you'll likly see the JET ad too. It seems like most guys want
to design there own performance upgades rather than getting the package
deal. If I were you I would start with headers. You can do it your self
and see if it meets your uphill needs. Even less expensive is a basic
K&N air filter. If your thirst for knowledge is unsatisfied you should
checkout the list backissues with the search engine.
Rob Boyle
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 22:30:53 -0500
From: Steve Capuano Subject: FW: more horsepower for 88 4Runner
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
At 07:48 PM 7/18/97 -0400, you wrote:>2nd time around with this question.>>Any answers?????>>Thanks in advance...> Check out the new Mini Truckin mag on the newstand. They have Toy
performance products like ECU upgrades and Turbo and superchargers.
FYI I called E.L. Prototypes today (ECU hacking) and they got 50 Hp out of a
fourbanger. You should see the burnout!! The owner Eric is having custom
built headers of his design manufactured for the Tacomas, 4cyl and 6cyl. I
talked to his wife and right now its just the two of them, but he is working
with some real smart people from Japan who have been doing this for a
while... They beat the hell out of JET technologies on the Dyno.
E.L. Prototypes number is (818)962-6818
They have throttle body assemblies and headers for the 4cyl. engines now and
are working on the 6 cyl.
Steve Capuano 1996 Tacoma ext cab V6 4X4
capuano@hypercon.com 31x10.50x15 Wrangler RT/S
Rear LockRight K&N filter
NRA lifetime member Dynomax 2.5" cat back Synthetic all around
Headers are next on my list. Oh also a free flow cat!
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 17:08:32 -0600
From: "Radioshack" Subject: Fw: Toy4X4 Rules and Conditions
To: please unsubscribe my computer is sick
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 19:21:02 -0500
From: Chris & Nicki Yorke Subject: Fw: Toy4X4 Rules and Conditions
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
Thank you for clearing that up Jack.
chris
yorke@bellsouth.net
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 18:19:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: Leroy Andersen Subject: Fw: Toy4X4 Rules and Conditions
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
Now if this just doesn't take the booby prize, someone asking to
unsubscribe, quoting the rules & conditions which clearly state in print the
_correct_ address to unsubcribe......
At 05:08 PM 7/18/97 "Radioshack" wrote:>please unsubscribe my computer is sick>>---------->> From: Jack Alford >> To: loubier@incenter.net>> Subject: Toy4X4 Rules and Conditions>> Date: Tuesday, June 24, 1997 3:09 PM>>>> The Toyota 4x4 Mailing List>> RULES AND CONDITIONS of this list (toy4x4@tlca.org)>> Ver. 116-1
<>>> For Administrative matters (sign up, unsubscribe, mail problems, switch>between>> realtime/digest modes, etc), mail to:>> toy4x4-request@tlca.org>><> ~~~
Leroy Andersen 1985 SR5 Short Bed 4x4/22RE
Citrus Heights, CA 138K Miles, RS9000's, 4.10's
andrsen@ns.net Rancho Springs/Add-a-leaf
http://www.ns.net/~andrsen/
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 22:57:56 -0400 (EDT)
From: SKINTUNES@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: FJ40 A/C ?/Topless Runner
To: LandCruisers@tlca.org, Toy4x4@tlca.org
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Forwarded message:
Subj: FJ40 A/C ?/Topless Runner
Date: 97-07-18 01:35:18 EDT
From: SKINTUNES
To: LandCruisers@tcla.org
CC: Toy4X4@tlca.org
Hey buds,
Pleasure to be new on the Net. Also new 40 owner. Rare find in NY.
Bought(stole)
an 82 FJ40, pretty set up, and more so by the day, but not without cancer for
1500 bucks. Stumble over the thing while Mt. biking in NJ with dog. Thing
is, its got some aftermarket A/C.!!!*** *****jackpot***** Some funky Hi-way
/ City controlls which elude me. Must give it a dose of R12 and believe it
will blow. Info on this A/C unit (probably worth 750 alone) would be greatly
appreciated. Will scan future photos of this find soon. I promise you all
will choke. (for all purposes identical to Red 40 on Scam-A-Fre Home page)
By the way Toyota Gods are watching over Rockland County , NY--
Have top off 85 4-runner for five days straight , beautiful. More head turns
than the Cruiser--- well almost.
Also need advice about securing full cage to frame to avoid sheetmetal stre
ss or what's left.
Gregg Jarvis Suffern,NY
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 23:23:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: eric@qnis.net
Subject: High flow exhaust systems-
To: toy4x4@tlca.org
Howdy 4x4 folks,
First I'd like to say I've learned quite a lot reading everyone's posts.
Thank you all.
I have a specific question I'd like to throw out to those of you who are
knowledgable about low-restriction exhaust systems. The application is an
'86 4x4 truck with a factory turbocharger.
I've been talking to local muffler folks who have been trying to sell two
different brands of low-restriction mufflers. One is called a megaflow and
the other is called a flowmaster. Would you please offer your
experience/knowledge as to which is superior?
It's my understanding that the megaflow is of the quieter of the two, which
I like, but my ultimate concern is performance, hands down.
My info on Catalytic converters is rather vague; the shops tell me they
have "high flow units, 2 1/4 in, 2 1/4 out... this is CA and you gotta
have 'em... they're all the same and none of them honor their warranety."
(almost a direct quote)
I'm planning on having the work done (it kills me to have someone else work
on my truck...) on Monday.
I don't think any of the local shops are asking too much, 300-375 dollars,
for their work and parts.
I have one last question, and this is really bothering me: Where should the
2 1/4 aluminized pipe start? Each of the shops I visited wanted to start
about 18-22 inches BELOW the actual flange. I would rather start it at the
flange, but... Any comments?
Thanks for reading this stuff... All coments welcome...
Eric Mewhirter (central CA)
'86 turbocharged 4x4 truck
(still needs lots of work, but I really like it and I think it's more than
worthwhile.)
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 19:08:23 -0500
From: Chris & Nicki Yorke Subject: In the need of some advice
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
John Schultz wrote:>>> When I make>> a hard left corner with my truck I hear a metal against metal noise>> sometimes. I'm starting to think it is the steering stop bolt that is>> making contact with the truck. Is there a proper way to adjust these>> bolts and/or will it hurt my steering if I try to adjust them. Do you>> really need the little black caps that go onto these stop bolts>> The caps break off almost immediately. Just grease em' every time you> change the oil and you won't hear it again.>>> Also I am planning on painting the truck>> after I have somebody do the body work. Is it worth having somebody do>> all the body work professionaly with the way the beds rot out?>> If I am not mistaken, please someone correct me if I am wrong, that an> 88' should not rot out like the older ones. They changed the metal at> some point and the newer ones don't rot like the old ones did.>> John
I have seen some 88's rot just like the old ones and these were trucks
that spent there entire life in Tennessee. Not all of them will mind you
but these could have been early production 88's.
Chris
yorke@bellsouth.net
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 18:59:18 -0400 (EDT)
From: DRM033@aol.com
Subject: Looking for 88 4Runner windsheild trim
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
In a message dated 97-07-18 13:18:43 EDT, you write:
<> Now, now, now. We all get in a hurry sometimes and spell worse than a three
year old. It bothers me, but I don't say nuthin'.
David
DRM033@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 22:44:06 -0700
From: Ben Lamberson Subject: Missing 5th gear
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
Ben Lamberson wrote:>> I now this is rather long but I figured the more you know about my> situation maybe the more you could help.> Iam new to the list but so for think it is great and hope someone can> help me out. I have an '82 Trekker. This is the same as the '82 SR5 4x4> but the rear body is coverted into a 4runner.> My problem is about two weeks ago I ajusted the clutch because it was> getting sloppy from wear. It ran perfect for about a week when suddenly> I tried to down shift and the transmission seemed to look up. There was> a loud metal on metal sound. I had to come to a stop and force it out of> third gear. This happened out side of my house so I managed to get it> into first and hobble to the garage. When I was doing this the clutch> felt very rough and there was a new vibration when the truck was moving.> Also when completly releasing the clutch there was a very loud 'bang'> tha was also felt.> After sitting for a couple of days may dad and I bleed the clutch> lines checked theclutch ajustments which were fine. while sitting there> we could go through all the gears so we decided to drive it. At first it> was rough but then it smoothed right out. When I got it up to speed and> tried to use 5th gear it went in fine but it wasn't there. It was like> it was still in neutral. There is no grinding at all so I know it isn't> doing any more damage. All the other gears are fine I just have to> neutrals( one being the old 5th gear).>> Thanks in advance for any responses:)>> Ben Lamberson> ------------------------------
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 22:53:30 -0700
From: Ben Lamberson Subject: Missing 5th gear
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
I now this is rather long but I figured the more you know about my
situation maybe the more you could help.
Iam new to the list but so for think it is great and hope
someone can
help me out. I have an '82 Trekker. This is the same as the '82 SR5 4x4
but the rear body is coverted into a 4runner.
My problem is about two weeks ago I ajusted the clutch because
it was
getting sloppy from wear. It ran perfect for about a week when suddenly
I tried to down shift and the transmission seemed to look up. There was
a loud metal on metal sound. I had to come to a stop and force it out of
third gear. This happened out side of my house so I managed to get it
into first and hobble to the garage. When I was doing this the clutch
felt very rough and there was a new vibration when the truck was moving.
Also when completly releasing the clutch there was a very loud 'bang'
tha was also felt.
After sitting for a couple of days may dad and I bleed the
clutch
lines checked theclutch ajustments which were fine. while sitting there
we could go through all the gears so we decided to drive it. At first it
was rough but then it smoothed right out. When I got it up to speed and
tried to use 5th gear it went in fine but it wasn't there. It was like
it was still in neutral. There is no grinding at all so I know it isn't
doing any more damage. All the other gears are fine I just have to
neutrals( one being the old 5th gear).
Thanks in advance for any responses:)
Ben Lamberson
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 19:05:50 -0500
From: Chris & Nicki Yorke Subject: More on V6 HG's
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
Don M. West wrote:>> While I was having new tires put on my truck yesterday I got in a> conversation with a guy whose son has a V6 with a blown HG.>> Yes, Toyota is fixing it at no charge, but his truck has been in the shop> for MONTHS! There was a waiting list of 90 people ahead of him with the> same problem...ouch!
In some areas this is very common. Especially in the summer months. We
have been lucky so far and not had to make too many people wait for that
lenght of time. There have been a few though. The problem is the plant
where the V-6 engines where produced has been retooled for the 3.4 V-6,
so what this amounts to is one plant trying to build two engines. At the
same time they are trying to keep up production of the 3.4 while
producing 3.0 short blocks for warranty repairs. As far as the HG's
there are some people who will wait for awhile because of the demand for
them, Same deal as the engine. Supposedly Toyota does not actually make
their own gaskets someone is contracted to do it, the problem is the
same people doing the 3.0 HG's is also making the 3.4's.
One little note: supposedly the problem with the HG's is not really
Toyotas fault but whoever makes their HG's. This is just what I have
heard from different people from Toyota.
Chris
yorke@bellsouth.net
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 16:30:16 -0700
From: Eric Stegall Subject: Rear Brakes
To: toy4x4@tlca.org
My rear brakes on my 91 X-Cab seem to be dragging when I release the
e-brake. The first time this happened, my rims were very HOT!!! It seems
like the self adjusting mechanism does not know when to stop indexing the
shoes tighter. I have to back off the indexer in order to release the
shoes from the drum. After I get the drums off, everything looks perfect;
according to the Toy manual. Maybe my e-brake linkage is not set up right.
I know the manual says the e-brake handle should only click 11 - 17 times.
My handle tends to click about 30 times. Does this look like my shoes
need to be adjusted closer to the drums? If so, how much drag should there
be and how do I know when they are close enough? Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.
- --Eric
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 22:13:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: Leslieddjj@aol.com
Subject: remove me from mailing list
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
remove me from the mailing list
thank you
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 18:52:28 -0400 (EDT)
From: DRM033@aol.com
Subject: Rough Country 3" package
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
In a message dated 97-07-18 02:52:11 EDT, you write:
<> Sell it to me, I won't get mad!
David
DRM033@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 16:11:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jimmy Tom Subject: RS5000 Race Shocks
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
If anybody is contemplating some really soft shocks out there....
We just installed some RS5000 on an Int'l Scout, not ordinary RS5000's
mind you, but part# 5232's. Here's the skinny: rebuildable, 13" travel,
twin tube, with, as Rancho describes,"High Speed Valving Kit - desert
racing." Cost? Measly $29 bucks a piece at your local neighborhood 4WPW!
We bent up some 1 1/2 tube and made hoops for it off the frame and both
were mounted in tandem....coupled w/ springs from Deaver, this two ton
behemoth soaks alot of the stuff up....and that's just on some RR tracks
around the neighborhood. And get this -- remote resevoirs are available
for $140 (!). All you have to do is drill a hole, weld a bung for a
NPT thread, and plumb any way you like. Other valving kits are available
for "Sand Dune Racing, Mud Bog Racing, and Design Your Own Damping Curve."
I'm sorta torn as to whether these might be a viable alternative to some
Fox Shox that we were almost about to plunk some cash onto.
Some of you w/ sand rails and buggies may have had experience w/ these.
How do they hold up? How do they compare w/ others? We haven't taken the
Scout out yet for any really gnarly running, but at moderate speeds they
seem okay...a bit warm after some passes though(no resevoirs mounted -
yet). Any thoughts, persuasions, or recommendations for a Toy?
Jimmy Tom @ hsc.usc.edu
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Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 01:20:45 -0500
From: Kevin Watters Subject: RS9000's
To: toy4x4@tlca.org
I couldn't stand to wait until tomorrow to install my new shocks. All
went well and I can't believe how good the truck rides now. I will have
to play with the settings to experiment a little bit but with the fronts
on 3 and the rears on 2 the truck was firm but had all the control that
it never had with the stock shocks. So far I'm a believer. Thanks to all
who recommended these!
93 standard cab
22re
32x11.50 B.F. at's
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 01:10:40 -0700
From: Leroy Andersen Subject: RS9000's
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
Kevin Watters wrote:>I couldn't stand to wait until tomorrow to install my new shocks. All>went well and I can't believe how good the truck rides now. I will have>to play with the settings to experiment a little bit but with the fronts>on 3 and the rears on 2 the truck was firm but had all the control that>it never had with the stock shocks. So far I'm a believer. Thanks to all>who recommended these!>93 standard cab>22re>32x11.50 B.F. at's> I played with mine for a while after I installed them too. My results may
vary from yours because: my front end has the stiffer Rancho springs and
two RS9000's per side on the solid axle, and my rear end has the add-a-leaf
springs with one RS9000 per side.
Anywaze, I found that _my_ best ride is with all the front shocks on setting
#3, and the rear shocks on setting #1 (yep, the softest) with an empty bed.
Anything higher and the rear end wanted to bounce up in the air over every
crack in the freeway. I haven't carried a load in the bed yet, but I'm sure
I will have to raise the setting a notch or two to compensate for any extra
weight.
Good luck!
~~~
Leroy Andersen 1985 SR5 Short Bed 4x4/22RE
Citrus Heights, CA 138K Miles, RS9000's, 4.10's
andrsen@ns.net Rancho Springs/Add-a-leaf
http://www.ns.net/~andrsen/
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 17:41:25 -0600
From: loki@crestedbutte.net
Subject: Rubbing,vibrating noise
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
Jeff Seib wrote:>> We had a couple of days below zero a couple of winters ago. The morning> temp was -8 degrees and my 92 V6 starting making a loud rubbing noise> when I would make a turn. The noise would continue for about a quarter> mile going straight and then would stop. As long as a drove without> turning, the noise would disappear. I took the truck in that morning> to a local Toy dealer, and the serviceman told me that "these vehicles> are not designed for this cold of weather" I did not hear the noise> again until last winter when we started to go below zero again.> I know there are harsher winter climates than St. Louis. What are> folks in Minnesota, or North Dakota doing? Is this info correct?> I am sure we will hit zero and below again in Dec, Jan, and Feb next> winter. Is this causing drivetrain damage? I use Mobil 1, and the> truck is in a heated garage until driven. Any other readers with this> problem?>> Jeff S.> 92 SR5 V6
Not designed for that temp.. my butt. I have owned my 85 4runner since
91 and have put it through 6 winters in crested butte CO. Most morniings
from DEC to FEB are 25 below zero. We get the occasional 30 below. Heck,
were still getting frost at night. My 4runner has never failed to start
and perform, never. sure it makes some noise at that temp. the steering
pump squeels and the transmission moans a little bit.(the transmission
fluid gets so thick that it pushes foward even in neutral.) I dont plug
it in to a block heater like many here have to. the only thing i'm
careful to do is run an oil that has a 5W-X rating. I have also run
slick 50 on and off, but who knows.... As for your rubbing noise, Keep
looking for it and you'll locate it eventually. in the mean time enjoy
your noise free summer!!
Rob Boyle
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Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 17:44:54 -0700
From: Brandon Miller Subject: Toy4x4 Digest V1 #257
To: "Toy4x4@tlca.org" michael@asylumbbs.com wrote:>> Apparently you guys rarely check out your request e-mail address for> messages requesting to be unsubscribed. So here I am asking one more> time for the pleasure of not being on your list. Due to the great> amount of information that does not pertain to my particular needs> (anything related to the '86 and up trash), I do not wish to recieve> your mailing any longer.> I am getting sick of people like this, didn't you read the info you were
given? Probably just deleted it... Tough luck I guess.
- -->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Brandon Miller email: sac78483@saclink.csus.edu
Sacramento, CA millerb@gaia.ecs.csus.edu
url: http://gaia.ecs.csus.edu/~millerb/4x.html
1983 Toyota LB locked F&R, 5.29:1 gears, roll cage, etc. etc.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 17:44:54 -0700
From: Brandon Miller Subject: Toy4x4 Digest V1 #257
To: "Toy4x4@tlca.org" michael@asylumbbs.com wrote:>> Apparently you guys rarely check out your request e-mail address for> messages requesting to be unsubscribed. So here I am asking one more> time for the pleasure of not being on your list. Due to the great> amount of information that does not pertain to my particular needs> (anything related to the '86 and up trash), I do not wish to recieve> your mailing any longer.> I am getting sick of people like this, didn't you read the info you were
given? Probably just deleted it... Tough luck I guess.
- -->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Brandon Miller email: sac78483@saclink.csus.edu
Sacramento, CA millerb@gaia.ecs.csus.edu
url: http://gaia.ecs.csus.edu/~millerb/4x.html
1983 Toyota LB locked F&R, 5.29:1 gears, roll cage, etc. etc.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 18:54:29 -0700
From: Eric Johnson Subject: Toy turbo
To: "'toy4x4@tlca.org'" >> Was the 22RE turbo ever available in a Celica? That would be a sweet car...>I've got an '83 Celica GT with the 22RE. Wanna buy it? Its got low>miles!
No, I know the 22RE was in celicas (83-85? or thereabouts), I'm curious if the TURBO 22RTE was ever in a celica.
My favorite years of celicas though were the 76 and 77 fastbacks. But we're WAY off topic here, unless we dropped a xfer case in one...
- --
- - ej@blarg.net
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 19:33:42 -0700
From: JD Subject: Toy turbo
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
Eric Johnson wrote:> My favorite years of celicas though were the 76 and 77 fastbacks. But> we're WAY off topic here, unless we dropped a xfer case in one...>> --> - ej@blarg.net
I know of a '65 Mustang with a Toyota T-Case. Sorry, couldn't resist. :)
J.D.
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John D. Foster mailto:jidd@mindless.com
home page (updated) http://www.psnw.com/~jd/
Toyota Member List http://www.psnw.com/~jd/toy4x4list/
'91 GMC Jimmy 4.3 V6
Toyota Axels TH350 NP205
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 22:49:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: Michael Henry Subject: Toy turbo
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
On Fri, 18 Jul 1997, JD wrote:> Eric Johnson wrote:>>> My favorite years of celicas though were the 76 and 77 fastbacks. But>> we're WAY off topic here, unless we dropped a xfer case in one...>>>> -->> - ej@blarg.net>> I know of a '65 Mustang with a Toyota T-Case. Sorry, couldn't resist. :)>> J.D.
And I know of a Triumph Spitfire with Toy 4x4 running gear. Thankfully the police made him take it off the road. :-)
Mike Henry
Forestville, CA
henry@sonic.net
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 23:22:39 -0700
From: JD Subject: Toy turbo
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org>> I know of a '65 Mustang with a Toyota T-Case. Sorry, couldn't> resist. :)>>>> J.D.>> And I know of a Triumph Spitfire with Toy 4x4 running gear. > Thankfully the police made him take it off the road. :-)
Well, I'm good friends with the guy w/ the Mustang. It's sitting on all
Toyota 4x4 running gear too, with about a 450hp big block. All street
legal too! Its pretty cool to cruise around pismo in. Its amazes me
the abuse that the toy running gear will hold up to.
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John D. Foster mailto:jidd@mindless.com
home page (updated) http://www.psnw.com/~jd/
Toyota Member List http://www.psnw.com/~jd/toy4x4list/
'91 GMC Jimmy 4.3 V6
Toyota Axels TH350 NP205
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Date: 18 Jul 1997 15:46:34 -0700
From: "Jay Kopycinski" Subject: Windshield trim
To: "Toyota 4x4 List" Subject: Time: 3:45 PM
OFFICE MEMO Windshield trim Date: 7/18/97
I've noticed some trucks seem to have the black or chrome trim
strips but others seem to only have some type of black rubber
gasket. The chrome strips on my SR5 have suffered due to branches
and a few windshield changes and I've thought the next time I
have to have it changed I'd swap to the plain rubber gasket.
Can anybody comment on this?
______________________________________________
Jay Kopycinski '85 Toylet (ROKTOY)
Gilbert, AZ '85 4Runner
ryna10@email.sps.mot.com '91 4Runner
http://www.netzone.com/~jayk
Arizona Lo-Rangers 4WD Club TLCA #3243
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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 19:24:14 -0700
From: JD Subject: Windshield trim
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
Jay Kopycinski wrote:>> Subject: Time:> 3:45 PM> OFFICE MEMO Windshield trim Date:> 7/18/97>> I've noticed some trucks seem to have the black or chrome trim> strips but others seem to only have some type of black rubber> gasket. The chrome strips on my SR5 have suffered due to branches> and a few windshield changes and I've thought the next time I> have to have it changed I'd swap to the plain rubber gasket.>> Can anybody comment on this?
|From the factory, the Toyota windshields are glued in, but if they ever
are replaced, its usually preferable to switch to the rubber
weatherstrip. Its much easier to deal with than gluing in the new
windshield, and IMO, would relieve a little bit of stress from the
windshield when the truck is flexed out, maybe preventing further
cracking of an already damaged windshield.
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John D. Foster mailto:jidd@mindless.com
home page (updated) http://www.psnw.com/~jd/
Toyota Member List http://www.psnw.com/~jd/toy4x4list/
'91 GMC Jimmy 4.3 V6
Toyota Axels TH350 NP205
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