Toy4x4 Digest          Sat, 31 Jan 98 12:30:01 (HST)  Volume 1 : Issue 685
 Today's Topics:
 4-runner 2-door (2 msgs)
 A/C Recharging
 Alcan Springs?
 Bio
 Emissions
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 Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 03:59:49 -0800 (PST)
 From: Michael Ken Chen  Subject: 4-runner 2-door
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 today was the first day i have ever saw a 2-door 4-runner that was
 like the 92 year.  it was really odd.  sorta looked like a 2-door
 explorer.  and no i am not talking about the old school 4-runners w/ the
 top that can come off.  this was a realy non-top coming off 4-runner.  i
 didn't know they made them.  had triangle windows for the back seats.
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 Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 05:00:47 -1000 (HST)
 From: Eric Johnson  Subject: 4-runner 2-door
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 On Sat, 31 Jan 1998, Michael Ken Chen wrote:>> 	today was the first day i have ever saw a 2-door 4-runner that was> like the 92 year.  it was really odd.  sorta looked like a 2-door> explorer.  and no i am not talking about the old school 4-runners w/ the> top that can come off.  this was a realy non-top coming off 4-runner.  i> didn't know they made them.  had triangle windows for the back seats.
 Yep, but they're VERY rare in the US. All the ones I've seen had canadian
 plates. Leo D. has one, and there's a pictures of it in the 'readers
 runners' section off the main toyota pages at off-road.com
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 Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 07:50:38 -0500
 From: Ed Ruf  Subject: A/C Recharging
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 On 05:47 PM 1/29/98 -0800, Scott Rowin wrote:>> You could always take a field trip to Arizona the governor of
 Arizona I>> think declared that cfc's werent to be banned in his state.>>>>	Well its more like they _WANT_ to be exempt from the ban on R12.
 Simply>because R134a doesn't cut it for the best cooling.  Ya sure its not
 good>for the atmosphere, but its HOT down here - more so then probably
 any other>state.  The real story is that Arizona was one of the ONLY states
 not to>sign the agreement for the ban of R12 & CFCs, and continues to fight
 the>federal level restriction on it (in a real US, states should be able
 to>choose).  You can go south of the border and pickup R12 CHEAP (where>talking the under $10 per lb pricing) since Mexico never signed on
 to the>ban.  Given the RIGHT equipment, that's a real nice price - just
 make sure>they don't search your car at the border as the fines are high if
 found to>have it.  No penalty for filling up your system down there and
 coming back>though.>	I'm not saying its right to continue using R12, but on the other
 hand for>systems that are designed for it - its the thing to use if you want
 to save>money.  I've rode in TWO R134a-AC equipped cars, and both had
 problems with>keeping it realistically cool (like under 80 degrees!) in 116+
 weather.>Anything above 80 is a joke - R12 never has a problem bringing it
 down to>70 or less.
 There's another alterative. Look at the multi-component drop in
 replacements for R-12. These will require a change over to barrier
 type hoses, but unlike R134a is still compatible with the oil used in
 an R-12 system. The good news is it actually has 15-20% improved
 capacity compared to R-12 and is much more enviro friendly. The bad
 news is it costs up there with R-12 and needs to be charged as a
 liquid to the low pressure side of the system. The problem with R-134
 is it's critical temperature is too low. Hence on retrofits the
 condenser temp are close to this temp. When this happens you don't
 totally condense the vapor into liquid and hence lose the attending
 latent heat rejection. You then can't evap the fluid through the
 expansion valve and achieve the lower temp needed at the evaporator
 inside the cab.
 ED
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 Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 12:24:05 -0800 (PST)
 From: Luke P Miller  Subject: Alcan Springs?
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org
 I like my 3" fronts. They ride as well or better than the stock springs
 (my stockers were sagged quite a bit and I was bottoming out easily,
 making for a rough ride). Haven't tried the superlift or softrides.
 On Fri, 30 Jan 1998, Brandon Ka'ai wrote:> Hello everyone,>       I was just wondering if someone could tell me if the Alcan springs> are worth the money.  I'm thinking about getting a set but was wondering> if they are worth it.  Are they much better than the softride or> superlift springs.  Thanks for your help,>                                        Brandon> Luke Miller
 '85 4Runner
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 Date: 31 Jan 1998 19:50:35 GMT
 From: max@AfricaOnline.co.ke
 Subject: Bio
 To: toy4x4@tlca.org
 Personal Bio Info
 POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@tlca.org
 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 Name:  Jilen Raicha.
 City & State:  Kisumu.
 Country:  Kenya.
 E-mail address:  max@africaonline.co.ke
 Toyota (s) year & model:  1990 Toyota Hilux 4WD p/up.
 Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):  No.
 Age:  19
 Occupation:  Electrical Contractors.
 Marital Status:  Lucky to be single.
 Hobbies:  4 - wheeling , computers.
 How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:  Searching for Toyota
 4WD on the web.
 General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:  Bought the Toy from a friend a
 couple of months ago. After a week from buying it I put in broader tires ,
 bull bars, kangaroo bars and Hella Rallye 3000 Spotlights. I am still very
 new to modifying and/or upgrading stuff  on vehicles. Also in Kenya , there
 is not much craze about these things and cars are driven as they are bought.
 After market stuff is also not available here like in the U.S. However I
 intend to make the Toy a grand piece by putting in a winch and also a
 suspension or a body lift. Other goodies will come in later.
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 Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 10:09:08 -0800 (PST)
 From: Kemasa  Subject: Emissions
 To: Toy4x4@tlca.org, zoochic@flash.net>This one is for you West Coast guys.  Looks like I will be transferred>to Los Angeles soon.  I bought my 4Runner here in Houston.  What>emissions changes will I have to make when I move to Los Angeles?  Do>emissions vary by county (they do here) or is it a state-wide deal?>Also, my fiance' is in the market for a new car.  Should we wait until>we get there or buy now?
 You might be able to get a 50 state vehicle there, which you could
 bring in, but you will have to pay use tax (same rate as sales
 tax). If you are in the market for a Toyota wait until you get
 here. I know a guy in fleet sales at Longo who will give you
 a good price and no hassles. Paul Clements at Longo Toyota.
 Ken.
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