Toy4x4 Digest          Thu, 27 Feb 97 00:30:02 (HST)  Volume 1 : Issue  83
 Today's Topics:
 4WD Tacoma Cruise Control (2 msgs)
 5-speed self destruct? (2 msgs)
 Bio (6 msgs)
 ECT button
 Grille clips
 GSMTR 97
 Hollister Hills
 Just bought an 82 Toyota 4x4..
 Leaf Springs
 Lets talk IGNITERS (2 msgs)
 list
 Mud Flaps, Horns, K&N, Etc... (2 msgs)
 Pulling in reverse
 re: tires....(from Toy4x4@tlca.org)
 Redline...VROOM&BOOM
 Shock Advice (2 msgs)
 Tow straps 'n stuff (2 msgs)
 Toy4x4 Digest V1 #81
 Toy4x4 Digest V1 #82 (2 msgs)
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 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 09:48:07 -0600
 From: hosse@okway.okstate.edu (Hoss Eubank)
 Subject: 4WD Tacoma Cruise Control
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org, toyota@btoy1.rochester.ny.us
 I did not get cruise control on my 1996 Tacoma 4WD.  Now I want to add
 it.  What is the process?  Where can I find the part?  How much will I
 have to spend?  Has anyone added an aftermarket cruise control?
 Thanks,
 Wil Eubank
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 97 10:44:00 CST
 From: Rogers_Jared  Subject: 4WD Tacoma Cruise Control
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org>     I did not get cruise control on my 1996 Tacoma 4WD.  Now I want to add>     it.  What is the process?  Where can I find the part?  How much will I>     have to spend?  Has anyone added an aftermarket cruise control?
 I don't know if they still do it, but the Toyota dealers used to install
 "aftermarket" cruise controls in the vehicles. My 1989 4x4 has a non-Toyota
 cruise control that was dealer installed. Call em up and ask em!
 Jared
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 15:56:55 -0700
 From: nickkrest@batnet.com (Nick Krest)
 Subject: 5-speed self destruct?
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Rogers Jared  wrote:
 "5-speeds are bulletproof in my experience...
 What do you base this statement on?"
 Then you've never had a '79-83. In my personal experience, I lost 2
 transmissions within a 50,000 mile period; the first at 75k, the second at
 125k. And when I say "lost," I don't mean the clutch. I mean everything
 except for the case had to be replaced.
 - Nick
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 19:38:41 +0000
 From: "Mike Williams"  Subject: 5-speed self destruct?
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 In response to my comment concerning the stock 5-speed transmissions
 used in the '82 Toyota PU.  " IMHO it is a guaranteed fact that the
 five speed will self destruct eventually"
 Jared Rogers wrote:
 Don't you mean automatic transmissions?  5-speeds are bulletproof in
 my experience.  It's always the slush-boxes that seem to give people
 problems.  I used to have a 73' Corolla and I had something like 300k
 miles on it.  The 5-speed NEVER gave me any problem. Sure, the clutch
 and those components are prone to failure, but not usually the rest.
 What do you base this statement on?
 Jared, I don't doubt that you had 300k problem free miles on your '73
 Corolla's 5-speed transmission.  The transmission that I am
 talking about is also a 5-speed; Toyota only offered two
 transmissions that year in its 4x4 pickups: the L45 four-speed and
 the L52 5-speed.  In my response to Chris' post, I am talking about
 the transmission in his '82 PU.  This transmission is the L52
 which is quite different from the '73 Corolla 5-speed.
 You ask, "What do you base this statement on?"  In 1981, Toyota
 introduced the SR5 version of the 4x4 pickup.  Part of the SR5
 package was a 5-speed transmission and now for the first time the
 Toyota 4x4 pickup had a 5-speed  (this 5-speed is also different
 from the 5-speed used in the 2x pickups).  After having the
 transmission in production for all of the '81 line and most of the
 '82 line, these transmissions started to suffer wide-spread bearing
 failure on the input shafts.  If left unattended the input shaft
 bearings disintegrate, and sometimes the pieces would unfortunately
 cause more internal damage.  In late 1982, Toyota redesigned the
 transmission case, the input shaft bearing (making it larger by
 approximately 9%) and improved the lubrication design of the
 transmission.  Toyota officially ignored the problem for awhile, but
 eventually (for a while) offered to pay for a partial rebuilt of the
 transmission.  Toyota even has an "upgrade" rebuilt kit for this
 transmission.
 The redesigned transmissions seemed to last longer, but Toyota used a
 newer and stronger 5-speed in its new model in 1984.
 Like I said, I don't doubt that your Corolla was trouble free for
 300k miles, but the original L52 transmissions were weak by
 design.
 Mike Williams
 ======+++++++++++++======
 mwill@ctos.com
 ===++++++++++++++===
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 12:25:41 +0000
 From: essem@tvol.it
 Subject: Bio
 To: Toy4x4  Toy4x4-Request wrote:>> Personal Bio Info>> POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@tlca.org> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++>> Name:Denis Andolfo>> City & State:Montebelluna (TV)>> Country:Italy>> E-mail address:essem@tvol.it>> Toyota (s) year & model:4runner 2400cc turbodiesel>> Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):N>> Age:25>> Occupation:music programmer>> Marital Status:>> Hobbies:music>> How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:search engines>> General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:2nd hand , just bought and I wish to have the most complete information you have about it !
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 11:33:22 -0600
 From:  (by way of Jack Alford )
 Subject: Bio
 To: toy4x4@tlca.org
 Here it is...
 ----------
 From: Toy4x4-Request
 To: Juiliano, Jr
 Subject: Bio
 Date: Tuesday, February 25, 1997 9:40PM
 Personal Bio Info
 POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@tlca.org
 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 Name:		J.R. Juiliano
 City & State:	Work - Irvine, CA
 Country:		USA
 E-mail address:	JJuiliano@Fancypubs.com
 Toyota (s) year & model:	1990 4x4 Pickup
 Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?): N
 Age:		24
 Occupation:	Assistant Circulation Manager for various equine-related
 magazines
 Marital Status:	Single
 Hobbies:		Four-Wheeling, Computer playing, Minor Electronics, Volunteer
 for SCORE off-road medical rescue.
 How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:  Searched the
 Internet for Toyota stuff!
 General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:  4 Cylinder EFI, added:
 Tach, K&N Filtercharger, Downey IFS Truss, Rancho RS9000 Shocks,
 Complete set of all Energy Suspension Poly Bushings (my truck was used
 as a prototype for the new cab bushings available by Energy).
 I plan to add some smog-legal engine and exhaust components, double
 shocks in the front, lights and light bars (with my own wiring and relay
 system), BFGoodrich 31 x 10.50 R15LT tires (replaces the General
 Grabbers).
 The truck has about 143,000 miles on it, and hasn't failed me yet!
 Personal - I am a San Diego County certified Emergency Medical
 Technician, and I do volunteer work with SCORE International Off-Road
 Racing Medical Rescue.  I also like to work on my own vehicle (that's
 why I bought the four cylinder).  Anything else?
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 10:39:21 -0800
 From: "Richard Aguinsky"  Subject: Bio
 To: toy4x4@tlca.org
 - ----- Begin Included Message -----
 |From jalford@unix.off-road.com Tue Feb 25 21:39:28 1997
 Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 19:40:14 -1000
 To: aguinsky@nmpks0
 From: toy4x4-request@tlca.org
 Reply-To: toy4x4@tlca.org
 Subject: Bio
 Content-Length: 364
 Personal Bio Info
 POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@tlca.org
 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 Name: Richard Aguinsky
 City & State: Palo Alto, California
 Country: USA
 E-mail address: aguinsky@nt.com
 Toyota (s) year & model:  4 Runner SR 5 1987, 4 cyl, 5 speed
 Camry 89, 5 sp
 Tercel 94, auto (wife)
 Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):  No
 Age:   38
 Occupation:   Electrical Engineer
 Marital Status:  Married
 Hobbies:   Travel, hike
 How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List: web site
 General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:
 I bought the 4 Runner last month, it has 186,000 miles on
 it and I am currently reconstructing it, it is a great
 hobby and I'd like to share experiences with other 4 Runner
 owners, as well as mechanical tips and 4 WHEELING PARTNERS!!
 I'm eager to hit the trails, but I don't want to go alone
 and my wife would like to meet other couples who like outdoors
 as well.
 - ----- End Included Message -----
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 16:55:45 -0500 (EST)
 From: Lowell Litten  Subject: Bio
 To: Toy4x4  On Sun, 23 Feb 1997, Toy4x4-Request wrote:> Personal Bio Info>> POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@tlca.org> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++>> Name:
 Lowell S. R. Litten, Jr> City & State:
 Graysonville, Maryland> Country:>> E-mail address:
 sidney@cuc.edu>> Toyota (s) year & model:> 96 4-runner> Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):> n> Age:> 26> Occupation:> Middle school teacher> Marital Status:> not until june 15, 1997!!!> Hobbies:
 the beach, surfing, snowboarding, just getting into four wheeling, and
 thinking maybe to dive headlong into the sport by fixing up a junk.> used to own a scout, but sold it , don't know why, but it was a fun
 project to get it running.> How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:> surfing the net (off-road.com)> General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:> I would like to get a suspension upgrade, raising it 3 inches or so.
 thinking about some mild traction help (limited slip in the front or a
 possibility of air lockers in the rear)
 enlarging the tires
 currently this is my main mode of transportation, but I would like to find
 a trail beast to modify and use.
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 19:07:00 EST
 From: matt877@juno.com (Matthew C Chapin)
 Subject: Bio
 To: toy4x4@tlca.org>Personal Bio Info>>POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@tlca.org>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>Name:  Matt Chapin>>City & State: Wilkes-Barre, Pa>>Country: USA>>E-mail address:matt877@juno.com>>Toyota (s) year & model: 1981 4x4 Pickup>>Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):no>>Age: 19>>Occupation: Student / cook>>Marital Status: Single>>Hobbies: mechanics, hunting ,fishing, 4x4, and general outdoor stuff>>How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List: off-road.com>>General info about your vehicle, self, etc.  I bought my truck in July
 and LOVE it! It has 82000 miles on it( original I hope). I guess the bed
 had rusted off and was replaced w/  a custom wooden one. I lifted my
 truck w/ fabricated 5" shackles front and rear, currently I am running
 30" Vagabond Radials. I plan to replace my shackle lift with 6" lift
 springs and add 4 Rancho RS5000's this month. I also plan on fabricating
 front and rear tube bumpers/ prerun bars soon too. I added some lights
 and a center console I built w/ added interior lighting and a JVC stereo.
 I plan on keeping this truck FOREVER!>> ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 23:48:15 -0500
 From: rburg  Subject: Bio
 To: Toy4x4  Name: Robert Burgess
 City & State: Oklahoma City, OK
 Country: U.S.A.
 E-mail address: rburg@keytech.com
 Toyota (s) year & model: 1984 Pick-Up Xtra Cab (still working the deal
 to buy it.  Its bone stock.)
 Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?): N
 Age:39
 Occupation: Macintosh/Scitex Operator for Pre-Press Service Bureau
 Marital Status: Happily Divorced
 Hobbies: Off Roading, Sailing, Macintoshes
 How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:
 I was checking out the SWFWDA & 4X4 NOW sites when I found a link to
 you.
 General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:
 I have been into 4x4's since 1978 and seriously into 4Wheeling since
 1986.  I have belonged to a local 4x4 club "Oklahoma Trailchasers" for 7
 years and served as editor of our monthly newsletter during 1995.  We
 are a member of SWFWDA.
 Until about 6 months ago I was wheeling my daily driver, a 1988 SWB
 Silverado.  It has now been turned into a 4Wheeler Puller. You probably
 don't care about my past ride since this is a Toyota page but you have a
 new convert joining your ranks! Here it is anyway  I did, or had done,
 numerous modifications to it during it's 8 years of service.  2" Rancho
 Suspension Lift, 9000RS Shocks, Warn 9000i, custom fabricated front/rear
 bumpers and nerf bars, Auburn LSD in rear diff and open front with
 32x11.50 BFG/MT's.
 I have been looking for a Toy P'up for quite awhile and one has come up
 for sale from a long time friends uncle.  He is the second owner and has
 had it for 12 years that I know of.  It is bone stock and in very good
 condition.  I have long term plans for it to make it into an extremely
 capable rock crawler/goo slinger.  I found some very interesting info on
 some of your links.
 Most of the areas that I have wheeled in are in eastern and south
 eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas.  I was fortunate enough last year
 to attend the SWFWDA Winter meeting in Las Cruces, NM.  There is some
 killer wheeling down there! Some of the other areas I have wheeled in
 include Clayton Lake, Honubia, Robbers Cave, Poteau, and Hot Springs.
 Well I'm sure I've rambled on long enough now so I'll sign off.  I look
 forward to getting and sharing info. with your organization.
 Robert Burgess
 rburg@keytech.com
 ------------------------------
 Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 01:17:42 -0500 (EST)
 From: RA17sb@aol.com
 Subject: ECT button
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 I recently bought a 91'  4x4 with an automatic transmission. I am not sure
 what the ECT button does and I don't have a manual. I would like to know when
 to use this and when not to, so any help would be appriciated.
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 10:20:20 -0500
 From: Ed.Wong@astramerck.com
 Subject: Grille clips
 To: "        -         (052)furnival (a) citizen.infi.net"  Hmm - I have an 88/89 so it might be a tad different; but it should be similar
 The clips (as you probably already discovered) are spaced in two rows -
 accross the top and bottom edges of hte grille. On my truck; ONE is held in
 by a phillips (#1) screw; the rest are the "slot" clips.
 Using a flag bladed screw driver - the "biggest" that will still fit in the
 access "well",
 place the blade of the screw driver into the slot and "twist" gently - approx
 45deg;
 CW if I recall correctly. While holding this position, "gently" tug on the
 grille near the
 screw driver. It should "pop" out the 1/4" to clear the clip; the clip stays
 attached to
 the grille; so you also have to pull the screw driver back as you do this. Work
 from
 one side/corner to the opposite side. It helps to start from next to the one
 held in by
 the phillips scew - it already "loose" then.
 Take it out completely - its easier (unless the fog lights are in the way :) )
 You can then access the head lights REAL easy.
 On my grille; Ive found that with "practice" and a extra hole or two drilled
 into the
 grille - I can remove the headlight retainer ring w/o removing the grille. Dont
 drop
 the retainer ring phillips screws!
 Good Luck
 EWong
 - -------------------------------
 Ed,
 I picked up a set of Hellas last night, but I was not able to figure out
 how to remove the grille clips to get my grille out of the way.  I have a
 1994 pickup.  Can you offer any assistance? TIA
 Rick Furnival, P.E.
 furnival@citizen.infi.net
 Sullivan, Donahoe & Ingalls, PC
 Engineers, Land Planners & Surveyors
 http://www.sdi-pc.com
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 16:29:06 -0600
 From: Jack Alford  Subject: GSMTR 97
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Mike, I keep trying that number to get it to fax the app back to me
 but it never picks up or the number is busy ?? Is it just overwhelmed
 with usage ??
 Thanks.
 - jack
 At 04:12 PM 2/24/97 -0500, you wrote:>To all Toyota 4-wheelers...>If interested in GSMTR 97 call the Cruiser hotline (615)372-0590. It is>MAY 14-18 and is open to all Toyota 4X4's. Leave your name and>address for an application to be mailed to you or go to mailbox 4 for the>FAX on DEMAND and request an application to be faxed to you. The ride>is $35 and requires either a STLCA or TLCA membership.>My e-mail at home is toylc@tntech.campus.mci.net.>>Lock & Roll>Michael Greenway TLCA#3000>76 FJ40, 81 mini, 86 4-Runner>> ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 16:22:55 -0800
 From: Scott Wilson  Subject: Hollister Hills
 To: Toy 4x4 List  I haven't seen anything from you guys who went to Hollister last
 weekend.   How was it?   How many went?  etc, etc?
 Scott
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 19:07:00 EST
 From: matt877@juno.com (Matthew C Chapin)
 Subject: Just bought an 82 Toyota 4x4..
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org>Subject: Just bought an 82 Toyota 4x4...>To: Toy4X4@tlca.org>       Hi folks, thanks to the advice of the people on this list, I
 bought>my first Toyota 4x4 today. It's an 82 PU with 76k miles. It is in good>shape, but there are a couple of things that are bugging me. When I
 first>start it up, it starts up fine, but the engine sounds like it is slowly>dying or reving down. So I hit the gas a bit and it spurts up again,
 then>slowly goes down. But once I start driving, it runs fine. Also, I
 noticed>after a long drive, when I turn off the ignition, the truck hesitates a>little like it doesn't want to turn off. :) But after a second or so, it>does turn off. Any thoughts?
 I have an 81 PU and it does the same thing when I start it up. It runs at
 1500-2200rpm for about 5min and drops down real low to a rough idle at
 around 500-900rpm. I am not tooworried about it now but I plan on doing
 my timing and idle speed pretty soon. Maybe you should too.
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 14:55:36 -0600
 From: "Wilbur M. Yegge"  Subject: Leaf Springs
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 I recently purchased the NWOR 3.5 inch lift kit(front springs, rear
 add-a-leafs) which is described as "soft riding". I was impressed at the
 complete-ness of the system(spring bushings, sway bar drop, brake
 equalizer bracket etc.) and the price of 150.00 bucks. I bought the kit
 to replace the Rancho lift in my rig now. The Rancho kit sucks. Its
 stiff as hell and has crappy articulation. I was not looking for just
 another "lift kit", I wanted what the NWOR springs supposedly offered as
 being soft. Reading this Toy list every day I have noticed some bad
 mouthing of NWOR. So I have decided to take everybody's word and not
 waste my time installing the kit. What I need to know is what company
 makes a decent well articulating spring set? I allready have relocated
 the shock mounts so I can utilize a much longer travel shock. I have
 heard alot about National Spring but am not willing to pay there price
 or wait a month and a half. Any Ideas? Thanks.
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 97 09:05:03 PST
 From: barney@flowpoint.com (Barney McNamara)
 Subject: Lets talk IGNITERS
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Well, I got an igniter at the local junk yard. They seemed to think that the
 connectors were the key factor in differences over the years. The after-market
 replacements (Jacobs, MSD) seem to be universal. They must have to have the
 connectors replaced to match up with the truck? The function of these things
 is to amplify the timing sensed by the magnetic pickup, and switch the primary
 of the coil. This is a pretty basic function, which should be universal. The
 details of the connectors, the mounting of the coil, and the assembly to
 the truck could easily change according to the whims of the designers of the
 truck over the years. Any opinions or experience with mounting the after-market
 parts?
 The junk yard sold me a unit from an 1982, and before they let me take it,
 we verified connector matching. They included the coil, mounted on the top
 and charged me $100. More than I wanted to pay, but less than I was willing
 to bet against sitting by the side of the road, kicking myself sometime in
 the future.
 My philosophy on spare parts is that if I carry it, I'll never need it. The
 corollary to that is, if I don't carry it, I will need it (and I'll feel
 like an ass if I had warning and time to get a replacement.) We should
 share spare parts lists and field repair experiences. I'll put mine together
 when I've got some time.
 I'm running the junk yard special now, and will for a couple weeks to convince
 myself it's OK. The junk yard I shop at will give me another one if this one
 goes bad soon. I'm sure the $300 Toyota unit will last the life of the truck,
 so I'll put it back in and never have to change it again.
 The summary of part numbers that have been posted so far includes:
 Mike Williams:
 1981 Toyota PU with a 22R
 Part Number - 89620-35110
 Mfg id ? - 131100-2421
 My Junk Yard special:
 1982 Toyota PU with a 22R
 Part Number - 89620-35111
 Mfg id ? - 131100-2920
 My original:
 1983 Toyota PU with a 22R
 Part Number - 89620-35112.
 Mfg id ? - 131100-3440
 My Toyota replacement:
 Part Number - 89620-35H93
 Rick:
 1984 4Runner 22R
 Part Number - 89620-35140
 Mfg id ? - 131100-3750
 Jack:
 1986 pickup 22R
 Part number? - 90919-01206 *>029700-4790>19070-35090
 Mfg id ? - 101311-3751 *
 ___________________________________________________________________
 Barney McNamara              83 Toyota Short Bed
 ( barney@flowpoint.com )     stock 22R motor ; 3" body lift
 Santa Cruz, Ca.              8" alloy rims; 31" BFG A/Ts
 ____________________________________________________________________
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 16:04:36 -0600
 From: Jack Alford  Subject: Lets talk IGNITERS
 To: toy4x4@tlca.org
 Barney wrote:>My philosophy on spare parts is that if I carry it, I'll never need it. The>corollary to that is, if I don't carry it, I will need it (and I'll feel>like an ass if I had warning and time to get a replacement.) We should>share spare parts lists and field repair experiences. I'll put mine together>when I've got some time.
 I'll give my buddy, Scott Tate, over at Sterling-McCall Lexus a call, he's
 good about cross-referencing parts over diff. years and telling me what
 will work and what want. Him and the other guy that work there are the
 last of a dying breed of parts guys that can tell you more than
 what the computer screen right in from them says.
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
 Jack Alford              Off-Road.com - The best dirt on the net!
 jalford@off-road.com              http://www.off-road.com/
 Decatur, AL
 '86 Xcab Toyota Pickup -  33x12.50 BFG MT
 Solid Front Axle - Marlin Crawler - ARB's - 4.88's
 SFWDA  -  TLCA #3415  -  Rocket City Rock Crawlers
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 23:13:44 -0500 (EST)
 From: DRM033@aol.com
 Subject: list
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 I was not sure who to ask about this, but I did not get any posts today.  Is
 there a reason for this?
 Also, Steve Curet sent me a flyer for the Rosser Roundup to be held near
 Knoxville April 25, 26, & 27.   They are having assorted 4x4 games, and 5
 levels of trails.  Have you heard about this?  Thinking about going?
 Later
 David
 DRM033@aol.com
 ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 97 13:52:06 cst
 From: "jetriple"  Subject: Mud Flaps, Horns, K&N, Etc...
 To: toy4x4@tlca.org
 I own a 1996 3.4L T100 and have a few questions and comments.  It seems that
 there isn't much discussion about the 3.4 and I'm ashamed to admit that I
 don't know when it went into production.  Am I a Ginnie pig with this
 engine?
 I have had sensational luck with Toyota cars (3 Celicas, 2 Corollas and a
 Tercell) and I expected the same when I bought the T100 last August.  The
 main "annoyance" I have experienced with this truck is the Seatbelts.  No,
 not the buzzer... it's the fact that every time I unbuckle I have to
 manually feed the belt back into the "retractor" or else it hangs out and
 gets slammed by the door.  I asked Toyota to look at it (when I was in for
 the Horn - see below) and they said "our primary concern is safety, and it
 seems to be functioning correctly as far as safety goes".  He said they
 compared it to a few 97's they had on the lot and they all acted the same.
 Just a poor design I guess...  But that's why I buy Toy's... to avoid poor
 design.
 The horn...  The other day I honked at some idiot who slammed on the brakes
 and turned with out signaling inches in front of me (which seems to be
 common here in Iowa).  The horn honked and the sputtered (audibly) AFTER I
 took my hand off of it.  I had to actually pull back on the plastic airbag
 housing to get it to entirely stop.  All was quiet until a few days later I
 offered a friendly "toot" to a friend I saw on the road, and the horn locked
 on.  As I drove I wedged my hand in behind the same piece of plastic, but
 the moment I removed my hand it started again.  I managed to get pulled over
 after a few blocks and popped the hood and pulled the horn wires.  My timid
 horns sounded quite adequate when I had my head under the hood!  Later...
 the dealer said "someone must have really jammed on the horn cause the
 switch was bent."  Well... what is a horn for anyway.  Another poor design?
 Anyone else have this problem.  The dealer unbent the switch and I was on my
 way (seatbelt hanging out when I parked and left the truck).
 I too have been "toying" with the idea of a K&N air filter system.  I called
 NWOR last fall and they said they weren't available yet.  Since then I read
 (on this list, I believe) about new vehicles being set up so that any mods
 which might be considered to affect emissions will shut the computer down.
 It seemed as though even a simple disconnect and reconnect of any air flow
 sensors might cause this to occur.  Does anyone have the scoop?  Am I going
 to be dead in my driveway if I install a K&N on this 1996 Truck?
 The other thing I want to mention (and the last thing... finally) is the
 "4WD" mud flaps on my truck.  They are Uggg-ly!  I would much prefer just
 plain black flaps, but the ones on there are molded and otherwise rather
 nice.  The "4WD" is raised and colored white... so I don't believe they can
 be tastefully modified.  Any suggestions?
 I'll avoid discussing Stereo's, Mileage (although mine sucks), Synthetic
 Oil, and Gears (which I know nothing about) and go back to lurking.   Thanks
 for listening...
 - -JET-> James E. Triplett
 jetriple@cacd.rockwell.com
 1996 T100 4WD XtraCab
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 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 18:46:08 -0600
 From: Steve Capuano  Subject: Mud Flaps, Horns, K&N, Etc...
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Relax...I have a 96 3.4L and have installed the K&N filter replacement.  The
 improvement is similar to having the a/c on and off.  A/c on and K&N
 installed feels likes stock and no a/c.
 Steve C.
 At 01:52 PM 2/26/97 cst, you wrote:>>I own a 1996 3.4L T100 and have a few questions and comments.  It seems that>there isn't much discussion about the 3.4 and I'm ashamed to admit that I>don't know when it went into production.  Am I a Ginnie pig with this>engine?>>I have had sensational luck with Toyota cars (3 Celicas, 2 Corollas and a>Tercell) and I expected the same when I bought the T100 last August.  The>main "annoyance" I have experienced with this truck is the Seatbelts.  No,>not the buzzer... it's the fact that every time I unbuckle I have to>manually feed the belt back into the "retractor" or else it hangs out and>gets slammed by the door.  I asked Toyota to look at it (when I was in for>the Horn - see below) and they said "our primary concern is safety, and it>seems to be functioning correctly as far as safety goes".  He said they>compared it to a few 97's they had on the lot and they all acted the same.>Just a poor design I guess...  But that's why I buy Toy's... to avoid poor>design.>>The horn...  The other day I honked at some idiot who slammed on the brakes>and turned with out signaling inches in front of me (which seems to be>common here in Iowa).  The horn honked and the sputtered (audibly) AFTER I>took my hand off of it.  I had to actually pull back on the plastic airbag>housing to get it to entirely stop.  All was quiet until a few days later I>offered a friendly "toot" to a friend I saw on the road, and the horn locked>on.  As I drove I wedged my hand in behind the same piece of plastic, but>the moment I removed my hand it started again.  I managed to get pulled over>after a few blocks and popped the hood and pulled the horn wires.  My timid>horns sounded quite adequate when I had my head under the hood!  Later...>the dealer said "someone must have really jammed on the horn cause the>switch was bent."  Well... what is a horn for anyway.  Another poor design?>Anyone else have this problem.  The dealer unbent the switch and I was on my>way (seatbelt hanging out when I parked and left the truck).>>I too have been "toying" with the idea of a K&N air filter system.  I called>NWOR last fall and they said they weren't available yet.  Since then I read>(on this list, I believe) about new vehicles being set up so that any mods>which might be considered to affect emissions will shut the computer down.>It seemed as though even a simple disconnect and reconnect of any air flow>sensors might cause this to occur.  Does anyone have the scoop?  Am I going>to be dead in my driveway if I install a K&N on this 1996 Truck?>>The other thing I want to mention (and the last thing... finally) is the>"4WD" mud flaps on my truck.  They are Uggg-ly!  I would much prefer just>plain black flaps, but the ones on there are molded and otherwise rather>nice.  The "4WD" is raised and colored white... so I don't believe they can>be tastefully modified.  Any suggestions?>>I'll avoid discussing Stereo's, Mileage (although mine sucks), Synthetic>Oil, and Gears (which I know nothing about) and go back to lurking.   Thanks>for listening...>>-JET->>James E. Triplett>jetriple@cacd.rockwell.com>1996 T100 4WD XtraCab>> ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 12:50:31 -0600 (CST)
 From: gfrancis@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Greg S. Francis)
 Subject: Pulling in reverse
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org>>>> IMHO, getting unstuck is not worth getting hurt or killed over!>>>>  - Nick>>I agree, but what is the proper way to attach the straps that just have a>'loop' on the end to the back of a truck??> If you have a 2"x2" reciever, invest in a shackle for it.  Mine is a Warn ,
 I paid $30.  Just open the shackle, insert the strap loop, and close it.
 The strap is locked in and will not slip out, unlike a tow hook.  Mine is
 rated at 6.5 tons, so hopefully the strap will break before the shackle,
 i.e. no flying metal.  IMHO, the $30 is well worth the peace of mind.
 - -Greg
 Greg S. Francis
 University of Texas @ Austin
 School of Architecture
 gfrancis@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
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 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 08:57:59 -0500
 From: Ed.Wong@astramerck.com
 Subject: re: tires....(from Toy4x4@tlca.org)
 To: "        -         (052)ajstack (a) acsu.buffalo.edu"  Andrew:
 I thought I had posted the phone number - or did that message get thrashed when
 Win95 locked up?
 Finding ANY LT tyre in 225/75R15 is tough - most everyone I know gets a
 235/75R15 (which is
 used by full size pickups etc).
 Greer Enterprises (WI) has 'em - 1.414.545.2296
 Tell em I sent ya - maybe I'll get a discount on the next set.
 a 215/80R15 is a clser size match
 EWong
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 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 19:39:09 -0600
 From: Steve Capuano  Subject: Redline...VROOM&BOOM
 To: toyota@btoy1.rochester.NY.US, Toy4x4@tlca.org
 OK...Here I am playing in the mud and I got stuck.  My wheels are spinning
 and I over rev.  My 96 3.4L redlines at 5.5 grand.  I revved up to about 6.5
 or 7 grand.  The tach shows 8 grand and the engine sounded like the valve
 were floating after about 6. Just curious if there is a fudge factor in the
 factory marker of the redline.  Also does the computer have a spark retard
 or over rev limiter built in.  Bear in mind that my engine was only
 instantaneously at these levels.  The engine was not harmed that I know of
 and BTW my head gasket held.
 So any ideas out there.
 Steve C.
 New from PLAY-DOH...The Clone Factory...Just pop in the DOH and push the
 lever...a perfect clone every time
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 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 19:29:24 -0700
 From: "Erich E. Schultz"  Subject: Shock Advice
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
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 I just purchased my 5th toyota 4 by 4 but the first truck ( the others
 had been 4Runners). It is a 1994 Xtra cab with 58,000 miles on it. The
 shocks are shot and need replacement. While on gravel mining roads, the
 truck tends to wheel hop sideways when going over washboard. My 4Runners
 didnt have this much problem so I am confused, stiff gas shocks for
 handling or soft for off roading. Any advice? How about some brand names
 and model numbers. Thanks!
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 I just purchased my 5th toyota 4 by 4 but the first truck ( the
 others had been 4Runners). It is a 1994 Xtra cab with 58,000 miles on it.
 The shocks are shot and need replacement. While on gravel mining roads,
 the truck tends to wheel hop sideways when going over washboard. My 4Runners
 didnt have this much problem so I am confused, stiff gas shocks for handling
 or soft for off roading. Any advice? How about some brand names and model
 numbers. Thanks!
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 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 21:33:53 -0800 (PST)
 From: Jonathan Albrecht  Subject: Shock Advice
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org>  I just purchased my 5th toyota 4 by 4 but the first truck ( the others> had been 4Runners). It is a 1994 Xtra cab with 58,000 miles on it. The> shocks are shot and need replacement. While on gravel mining roads, the> truck tends to wheel hop sideways when going over washboard. My 4Runners> didnt have this much problem so I am confused, stiff gas shocks for> handling or soft for off roading. Any advice? How about some brand names> and model numbers. Thanks!
 My favorite shocks (for all around use) are the Rancho RS9000's.  A friend
 bought a set of these for his '90 standard cab p/u about 3 years ago.  So
 far, they still work great!  The only problems he's ever had, are that the
 knobs have gotten a little tough to turn lately, but this probably has a
 lot to do with the fact that he rarely adjusts them.  At any rate, for
 most types of 4wheeling, they really work the best, and you can adjust
 them to be as stiff or soft as you like.  If you really do a lot of
 pre-running, then I've heard that these shocks tend to overheat (and fade)
 easier than, say bilsteins or Doeche Tech (sp?).
 Bottom line:  If I was to by a set of shocks, I would get RS9000's.
 YMMV
 Also, as a side note, your extra-cab doesn't have much weight in the bed,
 so the rear isn't going to stay as 'hooked up' as in the 4Runners.  If you
 really want, you could add more weight to the rear.  Maybe consider
 looking into heavier duty bumpers and/or a canopy.
 G' luck
 Jonathan Albrecht
 albr9619@uidaho.edu
 http://www.uidaho.edu/~albr9619/
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 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 16:17:46 -0800
 From: Scott Wilson  Subject: Tow straps 'n stuff
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Nick Krest wrote:> You can loop the strap thru itself, wrapping it around a sturdy> frame-mounted bumper or around an axle if there's no bumper. If the> guy's buried and has no bumper, wrap it around his neck.
 I've always heard it's a big no-no to pull anything from your (or the
 other guy's) suspenson and axels...is this true?
 Scott
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 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 18:50:43 -0600
 From: Steve Capuano  Subject: Tow straps 'n stuff
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Why tear your axle off???? Think of the stress on the drive train and why
 bend some thing on your suspension or break it all together?;)
 Maybe I'm paranoid about it, but use caution if you can only choose this route.
 Steve C.
 At 04:17 PM 2/26/97 -0800, you wrote:>Nick Krest wrote:>>> You can loop the strap thru itself, wrapping it around a sturdy>> frame-mounted bumper or around an axle if there's no bumper. If the>> guy's buried and has no bumper, wrap it around his neck.>>>I've always heard it's a big no-no to pull anything from your (or the>other guy's) suspenson and axels...is this true?>>Scott> ------------------------------
 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 97 08:20:00 CST
 From: Rogers_Jared  Subject: Toy4x4 Digest V1 #81
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org>If it needs replacing it's definately worth it. Most stock converters are>that much or more (usu. more). Mine is starting to get the rotten egg smell>and I'm waiting for a little extra cash to upgrade it.
 This is normal for your model truck. Your CAT still works fine even though it
 smells sometimes. Mine smells sometimes when it gets hot but it passes
 inspection perfectly.
 Jared Rogers
 1989 Toyota 4x4 DX X-CAB V6
 1990 Toyota Celica GT-S
 1991 Toyota 4runner SR5 4WD V6
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 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 11:31:56 -0500 (EST)
 From: RckCrwler@aol.com
 Subject: Toy4x4 Digest V1 #82
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 please change to real time mode!
 Thanx
 Dave
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 Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 15:56:58 -0700
 From: nickkrest@batnet.com (Nick Krest)
 Subject: Toy4x4 Digest V1 #82
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Jonathan Albrecht  wrote:
 "...what is the proper way to attach the
 straps that just have a 'loop' on the end
 to the back of a truck??"
 You can loop the strap thru itself, wrapping it around a sturdy
 frame-mounted bumper or around an axle if there's no bumper. If the guy's
 buried and has no bumper, wrap it around his neck.
 - Nick
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