Toy4x4 Digest          Tue,  6 Jan 98 00:30:02 (HST)  Volume 1 : Issue 638
 Today's Topics:
 33" Tires for sale
 8" Full Floater/Disc Brakes (2 msgs)
 87 transmission
 88 V6 transmissions
 89 up  swb pickup rear springs (2 msgs)
 Antenna Problems
 ant prob.
 best tires
 Bio
 Disc Brakes
 Hi-Lift (2 msgs)
 How many bananas for LSD install (2 msgs)
 How many bananas for LSD Install.
 IFS steering box
 thanks for 3.0 L power sug.
 The best tires?
 Timing Chain cost
 Used (low mi) engine source? (2 msgs)
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 Date: Tue, 06 Jan 1998 09:05:33 -0800
 From: Chris Geiger  Subject: 33" Tires for sale
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org, cgeiger@gte.net
 I have a set of 33 X 12.50 Cooper All Terrains for sale. They have 35% -
 40% tread remaining. One tire is 6 months old. $150 for the set. Shipping
 would cost a lot so I hope to find someone close by (Santa Barbara CA)
 Chris Geiger 93 4Runner http://geiger.mcl.ucsb.edu/offroad.html
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 Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 19:21:06 -0800
 From: denmother4wd@juno.com (K. Johnson)
 Subject: 8" Full Floater/Disc Brakes
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 As I recall, from attending several Canadian Toyota events across the
 border, full floaters were available in 4wd models up there, some were in
 FJ40's others in the newer FJ60 wagons. But are there any of our
 neighbors up North, able to confirm this?  They may be available in
 countries other than the US like South America also.
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 Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 23:18:34 -0500
 From: Darren Floen  Subject: 8" Full Floater/Disc Brakes
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 K.Johnson wrote:
 As I recall, from attending several Canadian Toyota events across the
 border, full floaters were available in 4wd models up there, some were
 in
 FJ40's others in the newer FJ60 wagons. But are there any of our
 neighbors up North, able to confirm this?  They may be available in
 countries other than the US like South America also.
 None that ive seen up here in N.W.Ontario
 Darren
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 Date: Mon, 05 Jan 98 17:13:45 -0600
 From: bwiencek@kcnet.com
 Subject: 87 transmission
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 On Mon, 5 Jan 1998, Rick  wrote:>I am stumped again.  I just bought an 87 4Runner for my little brother>Friday.  When I picked it up it was a little hard to shift, and the clutch>was engaging when the pedal just came off the floor.> I replaced the clutch m/c because the push  rod had fluid on it.
 Have you checked for a leaking slave cylinder??  That would be my first thing
 to check...>the very top of the pedal, but once I stop it will not go into any forward>gear until I first put it in reverse, or turn it off.
 Sounds a lot like the clutch is not dis-engaging, making it real hard for the
 synchros to work... probably a mechanical problem with the slave cyl,  the
 shift fork, the shift fork-ball, or even a bad clutch disk.>Also, placing it in reverse knocks the t/c shifter into 4hi 9 of ten times.> Any suggestions?
 THIS one sounds like the bushing on the shift lever is SHOT, I think most
 people that replaced theirs have done it with the trans still installed, and
 the bushing's like $4?  Check the archives for details...  It might be the
 entire problem that you're having is slopppy shifting not aligning the forks
 during a shift.  It's a lot cheaper than all the above, need to be done
 anyhow, and a good (cheap) place to start FIRST...
 - - Brian
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 Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 18:09:50 -0500
 From: Ed.Wong@astramerck.com
 Subject: 88 V6 transmissions
 To: rjhrfam@worldnet.att.net, Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Not that is a real answer - but the 89V6 (gen1)
 factory manual shows the R151 having the chain driven case
 Ask Marlin (of Marlin Crawler fame)
 EWong>>> If anyone knows, I would really like to know if the 88V6 had the all-gear t-case that the 87 Turbo had.
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 Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 22:02:29 EST
 From: Jesjr777  Subject: 89 up  swb pickup rear springs
 To: toy4x4@tlca.org
 Does anyone out there have any experience with 89 and up swb 4x4 rear springs?
 I know there is some type of a isolation cushion and clamp on the spring which
 I have never dealt with. I just ordered Downeys 1.5" add a leaf and they say
 it will fit but this spring clamp thing looks pretty funky. I would appreciate
 any help anyone has on this spring clamp before I dissassamble my rear
 suspension.
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 Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 23:08:42 -0500
 From: Kevin Watters  Subject: 89 up  swb pickup rear springs
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Jesjr777 wrote:>> Does anyone out there have any experience with 89 and up swb 4x4 rear springs?> I know there is some type of a isolation cushion and clamp on the spring which> I have never dealt with. I just ordered Downeys 1.5" add a leaf and they say> it will fit but this spring clamp thing looks pretty funky. I would appreciate> any help anyone has on this spring clamp before I dissassamble my rear> suspension.
 You shouldn't have any problem, I installed the Rancho softride add a
 leaves and the only difference is the "clamp" doesn't close against
 itself quite as far. I was able to use the stock U bolts and it was a 1
 banana job.
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 Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 16:55:52 -0700
 From: Tony Bartlett  Subject: Antenna Problems
 To: Toy4x4  I do not know if anyone else has responded with the same respose I have,
 but if your plastic tooth cable broke then it is probably in the motor
 assembly.  You will have to remove the motor and take it apart to remove
 the broken piece.  I do not know how hard this is on Toy's but some
 Mazdas are a PITA.
 Tony.
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 Date: Mon, 05 Jan 98 17:13:38 -0600
 From: bwiencek@kcnet.com
 Subject: ant prob.
 To: toy4x4@tlca.org>take in apart and pull out the piece that's broken off in there. walmart>has a motor assembly for $40. i don't know how good it is though but you>save $160 plus $40 for labor and the dealership.
 I had one of those in another car, and it worked for the 3 years I owned it.
 Heck of a LOT cheaper than a factory BMW unit (I was replacing a fixed-mast
 antenna)
 - - Brian
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 Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 19:13:28 EST
 From: Kris31179  Subject: best tires
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Ok I'm looking for the best tires for trails and mud.  I don't want to spend
 a whole lot of money.  I'm looking in the BFG Mt price range. Good  Trail and
 mud tires are what I'm looking for. Please help, hopefully the question is
 more clear this time.  What type of tire is most recommended for these uses?
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 Date: Fri, 02 Jan 1998 22:10:39 -0500
 From: John McCool  Subject: Bio
 To: Toy4x4  At 02:21 PM 1/3/98 -1000, you wrote:>Personal Bio Info>>POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@tlca.org>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>Name:
 John McCool>>City & State:
 Smyrna, Georgia>>Country:
 USA>>E-mail address:
 john_mccool@mindspring.com>>Toyota (s) year & model:
 97 Tacoma X-Cab V-6 4x4>>Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):
 Not Yet>>Age:
 32>>Occupation:
 Software Developer>>Marital Status:
 Married>>Hobbies:
 Mountain Biking, Camping, 4-Wheeling>>How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:
 Off-Road.com>>General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:
 I have a 97 Tacoma X-Cab V-6 with a Downey front and rear spring lift as
 well as the Downey front Pre-Runner bumper.
 I am running 32 x 11.50 BFGoodrich M/T's on 15x8 Mickey Thompson Challengers.
 I spend most of my leisure time in the North Georgia mountains riding on my
 mountain bike and 4-wheeling on the jeep roads with my Tacoma.  So far the
 truck has done great.  I'm looking forward to future 4-wheeling adventures.>> ------------------------------
 Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 17:07:30 +0000
 From: "Jay Kopycinski"  Subject: Disc Brakes
 To: Toyota 4x4 List  bwiencek@kcnet.com wrote:>Bummer, I had access to a pair of Celica (GTS??) rear disc brake calipers>that would fit a non-vented type rotor, and was hoping that they would fit.>I was going to go scrounge the local u-wrench-it for parts this weekend but>by the time I got things done saturday it was 30 degrees outside, and I am>getting wimpier about scrounging junkyards in below freezing weather.  I>guess I need to look for a bigger set of calipers that will fit the Chevy>rotors.  I was hoping to keep a smaller piston so I didn't have to upgrade>the Master cylinder.
 Well, you could use Samarai rotors. These will fit over the axle
 flange, but would have to center based on the lug studs. The
 Sammy bolt circle is 5 on 5.5" so the first lug hole is free. You
 have to drill the other five. I actually drilled one and was prototyping
 this direction for a short while.
 BTW.....the '85 4WD truck, '85 disc-drum Celica, and '85 disc-disc
 Celica all used the same master cylinder.
 Jay Kopycinski    '85 Toylet  (ROKTOY)
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 Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 12:15:38 -0700
 From: daves8@juno.com (DAVE SCHOENBERG)
 Subject: Hi-Lift
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 General interest to all:
 Anybody who has a Sam's Club nearby;  just saw Hi-Lift jacks for about
 $40.00.
 Better check it out.
 Dave Schoenberg, Arvada, Colorado-----Who else gives advice like this???
 '81 Toy/'86 EFI engine/5-spd/xfer--an' I did it all myself, with NO
 Liquid Nails!!
 Brakes and heater both work exceedingly well, thank you.
 Thank You for subscribing to "Dave's Automotively Mechanical Humor Line".
 DaveS8@Juno.com
 On Mon, 5 Jan 1998 07:11:48 -0800 "Farrales, Deo"  writes:>Hey guys,>>I was in the process of looking for a hi-lift jack..............
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 Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 17:50:20 -0800
 From: "Roger Brown P.E."  Subject: Hi-Lift
 To: Deo@Guittard.com
 Deo Farrales wrote:>> I was in the process of looking for a hi-lift jack when I remembered
 reading about a certain type or make I'm suppose to look for.  I think
 it was supposed to be stamped w/ something????  Anyway, if anyone can
 give me info on what to look for I'd really appreciate it.  (and maybe
 some prices)
< Subject: How many bananas for LSD install
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org> I didn't see an entry for an LSD, but their locking differential is> listed, and its just a repackaged lock rite, which is a true locker.
 Is the locker used on the TRD Tacomas a Lock Rite also?
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 Ken Emanuel                     Emanuel@csus.edu
 '87 Xtra Cab SR5    (22R-E)
 http://webpages.csus.edu/~sac75830/toystuff.htm
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 Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 16:20:06 -1000 (HST)
 From: Eric Johnson  Subject: How many bananas for LSD install
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 On Mon, 5 Jan 1998, Ken Emanuel wrote:>> I didn't see an entry for an LSD, but their locking differential is>> listed, and its just a repackaged lock rite, which is a true locker.>> Is the locker used on the TRD Tacomas a Lock Rite also?> I believe its the manual locker like on the 4runners
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 Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 20:40:29 -0800
 From: Jim Brink  Subject: How many bananas for LSD Install.
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Karl Bellve, PhD wrote:>> Ok, does it or does it not need R&P setup? James Brink said no. I> thought if you didn't want to change gearing, then it would be simple to> put in a true-trac. If you still need to set up R&P, then you might as> well change your gears, if you need to. Can you explain why changing the> case requires R&P to be set up if they are not removed?
 The good Dr.Karl wins the prize!
 There is no need to change anything on the pinion shaft when installing
 a traction-aiding device, be it a locker, spool, or limited slip
 differential.
 Only the actual differential carrier, ring gear, bearings/races, and
 adjuster nuts are removed. Only ring gear backlash (and pattern) need be
 inspected/adjusted as needed. The term "ring and pinion set-up" (R&P)
 refers to both pieces in the gear set. In other words, "R&P" is not
 correct terminology when refering to just installing a TAD.
 When replacing the entire gearset like when changing the gear ratio,
 yes, this would require R&P set-up.
 - --
 Jim Brink--Toyota/ASE Certified Technician             '86 Std. Bed 22R
 Manhattan Beach, CA				   32x11.50/15 BFG M/Ts
 ToyTech@off-road.com
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 TLCA# 6184/ Friends of the Mojave Road (FOMR)
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 Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 17:46:59 -0700
 From: Tony Bartlett  Subject: IFS steering box
 To: Toy4x4  Hi everyone, I know Jay was looking for an IFS steering box a little
 while back.  Well, now I am in the hunt.  Anybody have one from a solid
 axle conversion or a parting out truck let me know.
 I am mainly looking for one off an 86-88 vehicle.
 Tony
 http://www.digitalpla.net/~offroader
 offroader@digitalpla.net
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 Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 22:28:02 -0800 (PST)
 From: Tom Rompies  Subject: thanks for 3.0 L power sug.
 To: toy4x4@tlca.org>X-SMTP: helo tlca from editor@tlca.org server @cam1-106.calweb.com ip
 207.211.81.106>X-Sender: tlcaedit@pop.calweb.com>Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 05:19:25 -0800>To: Tom Rompies >From: "Gary Bjork (NightLight)" >Subject: Misdirected mail, check spelling>>>X-SMTP: helo unix.off-road.com from romps@earthlink.net server>@unix.off-road.com ip 204.119.251.4>>Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 00:15:14 -0800 (PST)>>X-Sender: romps@mail.earthlink.net>>X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Light Version 1.5.2>>To: to4x4@tlca.org>>From: Tom Rompies >>Subject: power 3.0L>>>>        Brian'>>Thanks for the info on the power for my truck I am taking all of it into>>consideration and still have some more info on the way.  I am most likely>>going  to install a set of headers, downey or northwest don't know yet.>>Anybodyout there with any preferences?  I did a tune up on the truck new>>plugs again etc. no new wires yet the ones I have on there now are only 15k>>old but not hp models.  The sc sounds very interesting but I don't have the>>ability to do this myself unfortunatly or I would consider this strongly.  I>>do know that they are making sc for the 3.4 L but none for the 3.0 l as far>>as I know.  If you come up with any other ideas please let me know.  As for>>anyone else all I want is more POWER from my little 3.0 L to travel the>>mountain passes.>>>>                                        Thanks Tom>>****************************>>91 4runner TLCA# 6136>>4" Pro Comp 5" Rear Costum>>33'sBFG-MT 5.29's ARB Rear>>Locker ARB Frt.Bumper w/Warn>>Nerf Bars Flares Quick Disc.>>Sway Bars Costum Tow Set Up>>9000's w/Dual Control Borla>>Cat Back K&N Filter Charger>>550 Watts of sound.>>>>   Tom Rompies>>Member Rising Sun>>Denver CO>>****************************>>>>>> ****************************
 91 4runner TLCA# 6136
 4" Pro Comp 5" Rear Costum
 33'sBFG-MT 5.29's ARB Rear
 Locker ARB Frt.Bumper w/Warn
 Nerf Bars Flares Quick Disc.
 Sway Bars Costum Tow Set Up
 9000's w/Dual Control Borla
 Cat Back K&N Filter Charger
 550 Watts of sound.
 Tom Rompies
 Member Rising Sun
 Denver CO
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 Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 19:13:43 EST
 From: DRM033  Subject: The best tires?
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 In a message dated 98-01-05 01:18:06 EST, you write:> Ok simple question, I want to buy some new tires. What is the most>  recommended tire to buy without spending too much money?  I'm thinking in
 or>  around the price of a set of BFG Mt's.  Any suggestions would be helpful.
 I thought you said without spending too much money?  I say try Mud Kings -
 good tires, mabe by BFG, and "usually" much cheaper.
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 David Moore                       DRM033@aol.com
 90 Toyota Truck - 4" ProComp, 33" Swampers,
 4.88's, rear ARB, TJM bumper & Ramsey #8000
 TLCA #5662
 Traxx In Motion 4 Wheel Drive Club
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 Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 16:42:04 -0700
 From: "Lang, David V."  Subject: Timing Chain cost
 To: "'Toy4x4@tlca.org'"  David Soh wrote:
 I just replaced the timing belt on my 86' 4X4 stock pickup (57K original
 miles). Paid $530 for labor and parts and I thought that was too much. I
 live in central Iowa. Don't know how different it is from a V6. A week
 later I had the oil pump gasket changed for $140 (labor and parts)due to
 a
 bad oil leak.
 Regards,
 David
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 Ed Ruf wrote:
 At 07:42 AM 12/30/97 -0600, David Soh illustriously expounded:>Gary Witzenberg,>>I just replaced the timing belt on my 86' 4X4 stock pickup (57K original>miles).
 You had the timing CHAIN, not belt replaced.> Don't know how different it is from a V6.
 Much different. The V6 has a timing belt, not a chain.
 Ed>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> $530 for a timing chain replacement. That's cheap. I called a Toyota
 dealer in Mesa, AZ and was quoted $1100.00 for my 88 4Runner.
 Can I move to Iowa???
 David Lang
 Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Information Services
 (602)301-4683
 Email: lang.david@mayo.edu
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 Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 21:33:20 -0800
 From: Scott Rowin  Subject: Used (low mi) engine source?
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 I heard about a place that sells low milage Japanese engines.. whats
 the name (and possibly phone #) to them?
 - - Scott
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 Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 20:59:55 -0800
 From: Jim Brink  Subject: Used (low mi) engine source?
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Scott Rowin wrote:>>         I heard about a place that sells low milage Japanese engines.. whats> the name (and possibly phone #) to them?
 Is it K. Watanabe Corp. in Lynwood, CA?
 (310) 763-6420.
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 Jim Brink--Toyota/ASE Certified Technician             '86 Std. Bed 22R
 Manhattan Beach, CA				   32x11.50/15 BFG M/Ts
 ToyTech@off-road.com
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