Toyota 4x4 digest:       Monday, August 10 1998       Volume 02 : Number 034
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 Rancho 1.5" lift (Tacoma)
 RE: Swapping in bucket seats
 Las Vegas...
 RE: Swapping in bucket seats
 22re, rebuild...
 RE: bio for Ken Waddill  (TURBO DIRECT)
 RE: Questions about the TURBO DIRECT 8.75 axles  ASK AWAY
 RE: Rancho 1.5" lift (Tacoma)
 Re: Strong camper shell
 Bio
 Re: Swapping in bucket seats
 Re: Swapping in bucket seats
 RE: Swapping in bucket seats
 Radio question,  A/C and TrailMaster kit.
 Do  '88 4runners have any "standard" personality problems?
 mazda spring an shackles
 New subscriber
 Re: Radio question,  A/C and TrailMaster kit.
 Black smoke
 Re: Black smoke
 Black smoke
 Re: mazda spring an shackles
 Re: Black smoke
 strengthening the Birfield joint
 Re: Black smoke
 Personal Bio
 Re: 2" rear Lift in a '92 4runner
 Re: 2" rear Lift in a '92 4runner
 Re: strengthening the Birfield joint
 off-road video
 Idle problems - 22RE
 Trail ride
 4Runner Jamboree Report
 radio problem
 Re: Do  '88 4runners have any "standard" personality problems?
 22RE for SAle
 Re: Idle problems - 22RE
 Re: mazda spring an shackles
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 Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1998 22:46:56 -0500
 From: "Steve C."  Subject: Rancho 1.5" lift (Tacoma)
 For all you Tacoma owners....I just installed my Rancho 1.5" kit.  WOW!
 was the stock setup that crappy?  I cannot believe I went so long before
 I did this.  Truly a necessary option, I haven't raised the rear yet and
 don't know if I will.  I need to wait for some daylight and see how it
 looks at a distance.
 Overall, easy install.  The only problem was getting the right strut
 compressor.
 - --
 Steve Capuano                   1996 Tacoma ext cab V6 4X4
 stevecapuano@geocities.com      32x11.50x15 BFG MT Rancho 1.5"
 Houston, Texas                  LockRights Front and Rear
 Edelbrock headers Dynomax
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 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 21:10:32 -0700
 From: "Devin Noel"  Subject: RE: Swapping in bucket seats
 Swapped some buckets into my '86 from something maybe kinda about '90ish
 (Really exact =-) and had absolutely no problems, all the holes lined up
 perfectly, and the old mounting hardware was all that was needed.> Well, I found a pair of bucket seats out of an 82 SR5 pickup> yesterday. I picked them up for 30 bucks and took them home.> This morning I removed my bench (83 pickup) and test fitted> the buckets. I found out that the buckets from the 82 have a> narrower slide rail setup, so I had to drill two new holes for> each seat and use new hardware. Over all it went pretty smooth,> though it would have been easier if I had smaller hands :). If> anyone is thinking about swapping buckets into there truck> (from a toyota donor) I would reccomend measuring the width> between rails first (Instead of ASS uming like I did, LoL!)
 Devin Noel
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 Date: Sat, 08 Aug 1998 00:35:21 -0400
 From: William Miranda  Subject: Las Vegas...
 Steve,
 Go up into Red Rock Canyon.  Once you get past the drive-thru
 (SPECTACULAR!) area.. there are a number of trails you can take in the
 area. off to the left and right.  I have gone off just outside of town..
 into the desert.  It's pretty nice.  Just wish I had had my truck out
 there... I was working for DEA at the time and only had a rental for a
 few months... amazing how far you can get with a Ford Probe before you
 have to call the rental company for a tow!
 Really... you can go most directions from Vegas and find places to
 wheel.  Ask at the local gas stations etc.
 Bill Miranda
 1990 4Runner SR5/V6
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 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 22:10:40 -0700 (PDT)
 From: TrailDogg@webtv.net (~Trail Dogg~)
 Subject: RE: Swapping in bucket seats
 i will be putting in some buckets from a 84 camery, i`ll let ya all know
 how it goes.
 Darren Sinkey//SeaBass!
 82 l/b 22r,7"@33"s
 Oroville,Ca.?????where?
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 01:48:24 -0800
 From: "Richard Sheridan"  Subject: 22re, rebuild...
 Hi guys,
 lots of stuff on this lately, but I want more....I have an 85 p/u, a
 rock crawler...and daily driver...It has about 320,000k or 205,000m
 on the engine in the truck, and it's out of a 91 runner, I also have
 an 85 engine, with about half the milage...
 which is a better engine to rebuild? Toyota parts? after market?
 Downey,TRD....what are people using what are the results...I am a
 Toyota Guy, not interested in going to a larger engine and MUST
 maintain reliability.....
 The present engine is very reliable, I've put on  about 13,000 miles
 this year traveling to various wheeling afairs....a couple to Moab,
 Johnson Valley and South Dakota.... any thing I have been able to
 keep Toyota, I have....with the usual exceptions....Lockers gears and
 suspension......
 So guys give me the goods, I Know there are lots of beneficial
 experience out there, and I'd like to tap into it.....feel free to
 email me direct at .....crzycdn@netcom.ca....thanks in advance
 MINI TRUCKS ROCK......
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 09:21:03 -0500
 From: "Terry Marrs"  Subject: RE: bio for Ken Waddill  (TURBO DIRECT)
 Welcome Ken! Always love to see reps here!
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 09:30:48 -0500
 From: "Terry Marrs"  Subject: RE: Questions about the TURBO DIRECT 8.75 axles  ASK AWAY
 - -----Original Message-----
 From:	owner-toy4x4@tlca.org [mailto:owner-toy4x4@tlca.org] On Behalf Of
 Kenneth R Waddill
 Sent:	Friday, August 07, 1998 7:33 PM
 To:	toy4x4@tlca.org
 Subject:	Questions about the TURBO DIRECT 8.75 axles  ASK AWAY
 Ken, I have some questions.
 1. Will the Turbo Direct 8.75 diff work on a '96 Tacoma?
 2. If so, has Turbo Direct looked into the "Leaf Spring Wrap Up" issue with
 the Tacomas? This issue is when coming to a stop, the leaf springs will
 allow the rear diff to wrap. When letting of the brakes, this wrap will
 cause the drive train to clunk.
 3. If you have, does your diff help in any way? I would not expect it to
 cause it is the springs.
 4. If not, would your diff and some aftermarket springs fix this issue.
 I am wanting desperately to lift, install lockers, tires, etc to my Tacoma,
 but cannot until the wrap up problem is solved. I really like what you guys
 at Turbo direct have done and would like to start with your upgrade.
 Terry Marrs
 toy_4x4@webzone.net
 Tulsa, Ok			'96 Tacoma 4x4 Stock
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 09:34:38 -0500
 From: "Terry Marrs"  Subject: RE: Rancho 1.5" lift (Tacoma)
 Steve, Is your Tacoma Automatic or Manual?
 What does the Rancho 1.5 lift include?(basically, how does it improve the
 stock setup)
 What is included in the rear lift? Springs?
 - -----Original Message-----
 From:	owner-toy4x4@tlca.org [mailto:owner-toy4x4@tlca.org] On Behalf Of
 Steve C.
 Sent:	Friday, August 07, 1998 10:47 PM
 To:	-tx4x4@MyList.net; _Toy4x4@tlca.org
 Subject:	Rancho 1.5" lift (Tacoma)
 For all you Tacoma owners....I just installed my Rancho 1.5" kit.  WOW!
 was the stock setup that crappy?  I cannot believe I went so long before
 I did this.  Truly a necessary option, I haven't raised the rear yet and
 don't know if I will.  I need to wait for some daylight and see how it
 looks at a distance.
 Overall, easy install.  The only problem was getting the right strut
 compressor.
 - --
 Steve Capuano                   1996 Tacoma ext cab V6 4X4
 stevecapuano@geocities.com      32x11.50x15 BFG MT Rancho 1.5"
 Houston, Texas                  LockRights Front and Rear
 Edelbrock headers Dynomax
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 Toyota 4x4 page: http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 08:17:07 -0700
 From: Nick Krest  Subject: Re: Strong camper shell
 Dan Merrick  wrote:
 "...The most common Brahmas, Leers, SnugTops, etc
 that you see on the road these days are constructed
 almost entirely of fiberglass."
 Brahma shells are NOT fiberglass. Brahma shells are NOT fiberglass. Brahma
 shells are NOT fiberglass. They are thermoplastic; the same stuff plastic
 ice coolers are made of.
 As far as Leers go, you can look at a previous post by me about how long a
 Leer shell lasted on the back of my '97 Ranger on a trip to Baja.
 Dan also wrote:
 "I had a friend who put a Brahma shell on his '89
 pickup (lifetime warranty)...Well, he beat on that
 truck very hard, cracked the shell all over the
 place, and the dealer laughed when my friend tried
 to get the shell replaced under warranty! So he
 chucked the shell in the trash..."
 My experience has been entirely different. I mounted a Brahma shell to the
 back of my '81 in June 1987, and it has been on there for over 350k very
 hard miles, including 8 seasons as a chase truck for our 5-16 off-road race
 car. I have had to replace 1 tailgate lock assembly (because of thieves)
 and 1 rubber window gasket (because it's rarely in the garage). I recommend
 them unconditionally.
 As far as hauling loads, that stuff goes inside. After all, isn't that the
 whole purpose of a shell?
 - Nick
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 11:14:56 -0600
 From: Wayne Russell  Subject: Bio
 Name: Wayne Russell
 City & State: Edne Prairie, MN
 Country: USA
 E-mail address: wayne.russell@att.net
 Toyota (s) year & model: 1992 4X4 Standard bed PU
 Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?): N
 Age: 36
 Occupation: NT support
 Marital Status: Married
 Hobbies: Computers and wheeling mostly
 How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List: Stumbled across
 it on the web
 General info about your vehicle, self, etc.: The truck I have was a
 collision rebuild.  It turned out pretty good, thanks to alot of hard
 work by the guys at the body shop.  Since it sat for some time while the
 insurance companies decided what to do, it only had 48K miles when I got
 it.  Had the headgasket work done, and went ahead and replaced EVERYTHING
 I could think of while they had the engine out. Has run like a champ ever
 since.
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 Date: Sat, 08 Aug 1998 13:28:04 -0400
 From: Charles Brooks  Subject: Re: Swapping in bucket seats>>i had a perfect fit....81 bucket seats into 82 truck....not sure why
 yours were different.,<>>>>you got em in now!
 sdee ya!
 Darren Sinkey//SeaBass!
 82 l/b 22r,7"@33"s
 Oroville,Ca.?????where?
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 11:29:06 -0700
 From: "Devin Noel"  Subject: RE: Swapping in bucket seats> someone just posted that they put 90 seats in a 86 and they fit......did> you see that post?> maybe your seats were swaped into the truck you got them from out of> another truck?oh well!>>>>>you got em in now!
 I know my truck is a '86, however not sure the donor was a '90. It was a
 while ago, and I didn't pay much attention, could have been an '88, as the
 truck was junkyard material.
 Devin Noel
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 14:20:51 -0500
 From: brian.gallus@dhcmail.com
 Subject: Radio question,  A/C and TrailMaster kit.
 I posted about a month ago that the A/C on my recently purchased 93
 xtracab was very loud.  Well, just got the truck back from DAS and the
 Compressor is new.  Still loud though - those aftermarket compressors
 must just be that way.  Have the old one, so I'm going to mount it in
 the 4Runner with an airtank...
 Since I got the back the presets on my Alpine Receiver don't stay.  I
 new that they'd be gone when they disconnected the battery, but when I
 reset them, they don't stay.  If I set a preset, change the station and
 try to use the preset button, I get the default 87.7 or whatever.  I am
 not turning the truck off between setting the preset and using the
 button....  For you stereo guys out there, any ideas??????  This is
 bugging me a ton.  Any info would be helpful.
 For those of you with TrailMaster 4" ifs kits...  Anyone tried using the
 stock SR5 wheels?  When I bought the truck, it had the stock sr5 wheels
 with 31's on it and no rubbing problems.  I want to put my 33" BFG's on
 the stock sr5 wheels, but I'm thinking the sidewall will be ripped by
 the upper a-arm.  I know Chris G. had 33's on his stock wheels with the
 Procomp lift, but is there enough clearance with the trailmaster?  I
 don't mind running a 1/4" spacer if I have to - this truck is never off
 road.  Any help would be great.
 thanks,
 bkg
 Brian K. Gallus
 Technical Analyst - Dayton Hudson Corp.
 (612) 375-7013
 Brian.Gallus@dhcmail.com
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 Date: Sat, 08 Aug 1998 17:43:49 -0600
 From: Nordyke  Subject: Do  '88 4runners have any "standard" personality problems?
 Tankgirl1 wrote:>>>>> Hello to all of you out in cyberspace
 I am the proud owner of an '88 4runner. It has the V6,
 5 speed, and 110,000 miles. The timing belt was replaced @ 68,000 miles.
 The
 front engine seal is seeping. I don't think it has been seriously
 off-roaded
 as it has running boards on it. My question is does this style of
 vehicle
 have any common problems, to include the mileage on the machine?
 This is my first note on the list.
 thanks.>>>>> Tankgirl1,
 We have not had any problems with our '88 4Runner SR5 with V6. Other
 than the regular maintenance items. We have replaced the clutch master
 cylinder, clutch flex-line, rebuilt the alternator, replaced the
 solenoid contacts in the starter, replaced the O2 sensor, timing belt
 has been replaced 2 or 3 times, water pump was replaced last time the
 timing belt was replaced, replaced the idler arm bushings, brakes, belts
 & hoses. The PO broke two Automatic Hubs, so he had the local Toyota
 dealer install some Warn Premium manual hubs. It still has the original
 head gaskets and clutch. The other amazing thing is that it doesn't have
 the saggy butt syndrome. The only problems we have had were the power
 window switches don't seem to always work, and the power steering pump
 sometimes has a little whine in it. Other than that, I must say that it
 has been a great truck. Ours has been meticuluously taken care of (3000
 mile oil changes) all it's life, and many of the miles were highway
 miles. I don't worry at all about going on a 500 mile trip, I just make
 sure that the oil change is up to date, and I check the tires. Good luck
 with your 4Runner. The only personality problem our 4Runner has is it's
 owners.
 JC Nordyke    TLCA #2921   KC0BKC
 jc.nordyke@mci.com    nordyke420@integrityonline9.com
 '88 4Runner     '72 FJ40 projekt
 Colorado Springs, CO USA
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 19:28:41 -0600
 From: "Mathieu Noualy"  Subject: mazda spring an shackles
 I just put in my version of the Mazda springs in my 85 4Runner and I need
 some help with the shackles.
 I plan on using 3/4" bolts for the shackles, but my frame and spring bushing
 take 18mm bolts. What I need help with, is how I can make the rubber bushing
 inside diameter 3/4". 18mm drill bits and bolts are way too hard to find so
 this is why I'm going 3/4".
 I've tried drilling them with a drill bit but that didn't seem to do much to
 the rubber bushing.
 My next idea is to heat a 3/4" bolt and pass it through the bushing. Somehow
 I doubt that will work that great either.
 Anyone have any other ideas how to make the ID bigger?
 Anyone know of urethane bushings with the right sizes I looking for?
 Thanks for the help guys.
 Mat
 Mathieu.noualy@Shaw.wave.ca
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 23:36:27 -0400
 From: "Ron Rollinson"  Subject: New subscriber
 Name: Ron Rollinson
 City & State: Cincinnati, OH
 Country: USA
 E-mail address: ronr@nowonder.com
 Toyota (s) year & model: 1994 xtra-cab 4x4
 Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?): N
 Age: 34
 Occupation: Pilot
 Marital Status: Single
 Hobbies: Amateur Radio, Photography, Running, Aviation
 How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List: offroad.com
 General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:  Just bought the truck.
 Getting ready to put some BFG A/T 31x10.5r15 tires and new rims on the
 thing.  Possible suspension and body lift in the future.  Really enjoy
 reading all the messages from the other 4x4 owners around the country.
 Would be interested in hooking up with others in the Cincinnati area to do
 some 4 wheeling (if there is even anywhere around here to do it).
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 Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 21:12:42 -0600
 From: daves8@juno.com
 Subject: Re: Radio question,  A/C and TrailMaster kit.
 You either have a battery inside the unit  or you have a second wire that
 is hot all the time (my cell phone has this) to maintain memory when the
 ignition is off.  Check for a second hot wire that's either disconnected
 or has a bad fuse.  If you don't have that, then ask your dealer if it
 has a battery.
 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!!
 DaveS8@Juno.com
 On Sat, 8 Aug 1998 14:20:51 -0500  brian.gallus@dhcmail.com writes:>Since I got the back the presets on my Alpine Receiver don't stay.  I
 new that they'd be gone when they disconnected the battery, but when I
 reset them, they don't stay.
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 Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 05:27:54 GMT
 From: patbplu@tm.net.my (Wombat)
 Subject: Black smoke
 I have a 5-speed Toyota Hilux SSR <1993> of 2.8 litres 3L-diesel
 engine. The Hilux was bought as a recond unit from Japan and currently
 it has about 73,000 km on the speedo.
 Whenever I step on the accelerator to overtake or to climb a slope in
 third or fourth gear, black smoke can be seen belching out of the
 exhaust pipe in huge quantities. However, when I am cruising, this
 does not happen.
 I have asked around and got various answers to this problem, all of
 them sound plausible. Some said the fuel pump should be overhauled,
 while others said the fuel nozzles should be changed while some
 recommend fuel treatment.
 What should I check first?
 My Hilux can be viewed at http://members.tripod.com/~PatLu/hilux.htm
 Thank you./Patrick Lu
 e-mail : patbplu@tm.net.my
 ICQ UIN# : 721084
 HomePage : http://members.tripod.com/~PatLu/index.html
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 Date: Sat, 08 Aug 1998 23:27:00 -0700
 From: Chris Geiger  Subject: Re: Black smoke> I have asked around and got various answers to this problem, all of> them sound plausible. Some said the fuel pump should be overhauled,> while others said the fuel nozzles should be changed while some> recommend fuel treatment.>> What should I check first?
 Back smoke is caused by excess fuel, blue smoke is caused by burning oil and
 white smoke is steam that comes from burning water in the engine. If your sure
 it's black and not blue that yes you should look at your fuel system. It may be
 dumping in too much fuel. If the fuel pump is putting out too much pressure than
 it can cause the float valve to be pushed open, then the bowl fills up and then
 dumps too much fuel into the engine. It could also be a bad or sticky float
 valve or "sunk" float. It could also be carbon build up from running cheap gas
 causing pre ignition, is it pinging? If so the timing may be too far advanced
 for the fuel your using.
 Check the fuel pressure, at all RPM's
 Replace the fuel filter
 Verify the wet float level.
 Check the timing.
 Run the best gas you can buy for 6 months.
 Chris Geiger 93 4Runner http://www.off-road.com/~geiger
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 Date: Sat, 08 Aug 1998 23:37:29 -0700
 From: Chris Geiger  Subject: Black smoke
 I missed that completely, stupid me, I don't know a damn thing about
 diesels, please disregard my entire message. I am going to go crawl into
 a
 corner and hide somewhere now.
 Kemasa wrote:>>From: patbplu@tm.net.my (Wombat)>>...>>I have a 5-speed Toyota Hilux SSR <1993> of 2.8 litres 3L-diesel>>engine. The Hilux was bought as a recond unit from Japan and
 currently>>it has about 73,000 km on the speedo.>>...>>>From: Chris Geiger >>...>>Run the best gas you can buy for 6 months.>>...>> I think that suggestion would damage the vehicle. As the original> message mentioned, it is a diesel.>>                                                  Kemasa.
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 Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 11:44:58 -0400
 From: Darren Floen  Subject: Re: mazda spring an shackles
 I used 3/4" bolts for my front shackles.I just used my air impact to
 screw the bolts into the rubber and poly bushings.I plan to do the same
 when i do the Mazda swap in my truck.
 Darren
 Mathieu Noualy wrote:>> I just put in my version of the Mazda springs in my 85 4Runner and I need> some help with the shackles.> I plan on using 3/4" bolts for the shackles, but my frame and spring bushing> take 18mm bolts. What I need help with, is how I can make the rubber bushing> inside diameter 3/4". 18mm drill bits and bolts are way too hard to find so> this is why I'm going 3/4".> I've tried drilling them with a drill bit but that didn't seem to do much to> the rubber bushing.> My next idea is to heat a 3/4" bolt and pass it through the bushing. Somehow> I doubt that will work that great either.> Anyone have any other ideas how to make the ID bigger?> Anyone know of urethane bushings with the right sizes I looking for?>> Thanks for the help guys.>> Mat> Mathieu.noualy@Shaw.wave.ca>> ============================================================================> Toyota 4x4 page: http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota
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 Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 12:15:12 -0400
 From: Darren Floen  Subject: Re: Black smoke
 Since its a diesel,some black smoke is considered normal.In fact with a
 Turbocharged diesel,the more black smoke,the more power the engine is
 making.Diesels normaly only smoke when under a load,or while making
 boost.With a diesel you will always get some black smoke,and if its
 turbo'd you'll get lots of smoke.
 Have your dealer check the injector pump,if yo're really worried about
 it.
 Darren
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 Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 10:16:49 -0600
 From: Tony Bartlett  Subject: strengthening the Birfield joint
 I have not taked with Marlin personally about this but it looks like he
 might have came up with a way to strengthen the Birfield.  He would also
 be the best tester of this.
 What he is doing is welding on a 'ring' on the lip of the cup.  Hope
 people can understand.
 I think he is charging $75.00 per joint (as I hear because he had to buy
 a tig welder for the job)
 If anyone talks with him ask how it is working.
 Next time I talk with him I will also ask, but that might be awhile.
 Toyota Tony
 http://www.digitalpla.net/~offroader
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 Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 10:36:33 -0700 (PDT)
 From: TrailDogg@webtv.net (~Trail Dogg~)
 Subject: Re: Black smoke
 sounds like a broken ring, but i`am no diesel expert, do i compression
 check to start things off. we can`t get that engine here in the states,
 our gas prices are so low compared to the rest of the world that there
 are not alot of diesels here.
 i`ll foward your question to a few people in OZ i know and let you
 know.
 Darren Sinkey//SeaBass!
 82 l/b 22r,7"@33"s
 Oroville,Ca.?????where?
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 Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 15:15:06 -0400
 From: Randy Bombase  Subject: Personal Bio
 Name:  Randy Bombase
 City & State:  Virginia Beach, VA
 Country:  USA
 E-mail address:  mraeiou@ddaccess.com
 Toyota (s) year & model:  1992 Toyota 4x4 PU
 Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):  N
 Age:  23
 Occupation:  Student/Computer Operator
 Marital Status:  Single
 Hobbies:  Mountain biking, rock climbing, outdoor activity, surfing
 How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:  Toyota 4x4 Web
 Page, Off-Road.Com
 General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:
 I was on the list a few months back before I went on vacation.  So, here
 goes again.  I'm looking for a local club to join in my local area.  I
 still consider myself a beginner at four wheeling, the most I've done is on
 the beaches of NC and the fire roads of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
 I have a 1992 Toyota 4x4 standard cab pickup with 22re 4-cyl engine, aw4
 4-sp auto, and 98,000 miles.  Mods includes: K&N air filter drop-in, new
 cat-back exhaust by Dynomax, 3" body lift with 33" BFG AT / 15x10 AR
 Gamblers, Yakima racks mounted on a Leonard camper shell, stereo system, & CB.
 In the future, I plan on installing a Pro Comp Stage II kit and new gears.
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 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 13:52:12 +1000
 From: sosullivan@energy.com.au
 Subject: Re: 2" rear Lift in a '92 4runner
 Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1998 00:30:22 -0700
 From: Chris Geiger  Subject: Re: 2" rear Lift in a '92 4runner>>Im thinking of putting in a 2" suspension lift in my 92 ifs 4runner.  Im>>> thinking ill tighten up the front rods 1.5 cm as well, anything i
 should>>> look out for, mod or fabricate to avoid probs.  At the moment  all the
 lift>>> will be done thru is longer springs and shocks.
 Chris Geiger wrote>If you add longer shocks and springs in the rear you will start having
 problems>with the drive shaft hitting the gas tank,  you could buy a drop bracket
 from>Pro Comp for the rear panhard rod, you can also trim the gas tank skid
 plate in>the space where it rubs>After you install the springs cut off the proportioning valve arm and tie
 the>nub up, this allows the rear breaks to do their share and not put the
 entire>breaking job on the front breaks.>On the front use low profile bump stops on the extended position. Use the
 stock>stops for compression.>Chris Geiger 93 4Runner http://www.off-road.com/~geiger
 Chris, under what conditions does this happen - everyday, heavy duty work??
 how hard does it hit/ what damage can this do?
 Thanks
 Sean O'Sullivan
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 Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 21:08:18 -0700
 From: Chris Geiger  Subject: Re: 2" rear Lift in a '92 4runner>>If you add longer shocks and springs in the rear you will start having> problems> Chris, under what conditions does this happen - everyday, heavy duty work??> how hard does it hit/ what damage can this do?
 It won't happen in every day driving, only when the rear diff is at an angle to
 the truck frame, you don't have that happen on the street unless you backing one
 wheel up a ramp. If you don't what to have problems with the drive shaft then go
 ahead and change the springs and break line, but leave the stock shocks on and
 don't remove the sway bar this will prevent the shaft from hitting the tank.
 It can hit it hard enough to dent the gas tank and with that much force is seems
 possible to wear a hole in the tank especially if the drive shaft balance weight
 were to come in contact with the tank. It could also damage the drive shaft
 and/or U joints. I don't like the explosive prospects that failure in this area
 would cause.
 Chris Geiger 93 4Runner http://www.off-road.com/~geiger
 (yes the server is down Sunday night)
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 Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 22:04:41 EDT
 From: DRM033@aol.com
 Subject: Re: strengthening the Birfield joint
 In a message dated 8/9/98 11:22:07 AM Central Daylight Time,
 offroader@digitalpla.net writes:> I have not taked with Marlin personally about this but it looks like he>  might have came up with a way to strengthen the Birfield.  He would also>  be the best tester of this.>>  What he is doing is welding on a 'ring' on the lip of the cup.  Hope>  people can understand.> Check out the Summit Off road site.  Glen has the same thing for Sammi's.  I
 was just looking at it the other day for a friend & thinking that this would
 be a great addition to the Toy front axle.
 The idea is to not allow the outer cup to break apart, as the ring holds it
 together.  This looks like a pretty good way to keep the birfielf together,
 but....  I always wonder what will be forced to break if the birfoeld problem
 is eliminated.
 As to having him do it, I would be some of you with welding & matal skills
 could come up with one of these for yourself.  By the way, Glan's sell for
 like $65 I think.
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 TLCA #5662
 Traxx In Motion 4 Wheel Drive Club
 http://www.Tennessee4X4.com
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 Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 21:22:45 -0600
 From: "off-road"  Subject: off-road video
 Hey All,
 long time, no write.
 Now that i've got some time on my hands I'd like to start shooting some
 footage for an off-road video i've been working on.  If any of you will be
 doing a run in the southwestern corner of the US anytime soon, and want to
 be in the video let me know, i'd love to film it.  If it falls on a weekend
 i need at least 2 days notice, so keep that in mind.
 If anyone wants more info you can e-mail me at bfe_performance@hotmail.com
 or call me at 602-967-2279
 Thanks,
 Wiley Davis
 543 W. 19th St.
 Tempe, AZ 85281
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 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 00:54:53 EDT
 From: DRM033@aol.com
 Subject: Idle problems - 22RE
 My idle problems are back, and I would love to know how to make them go away.
 Here are the symptoms:
 Soetimes the idle sticks at varying rpm's.  Saturday it seemed to like 2000.
 The rpm's sometimes also cycle, like when you have the A/C on & foot on the
 brake.  Sometimes the idle will be really low.
 I think this has somethig to do with that little thing unfer the throttle
 linkage at the throttle body (technical terms of course).
 Can this be fixed with me just picking up a part at the dealer this week, or
 does this require major surgery?
 I really don't feel lie surgery before the trip to Tellico this weekend...
 thanks for any help!
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 TLCA #5662
 Traxx In Motion 4 Wheel Drive Club
 http://www.Tennessee4X4.com
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 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 01:19:22 EDT
 From: DRM033@aol.com
 Subject: Trail ride
 Saturday I was able to be on the first trail I have ever been on that I think
 comes the closest to wheeling out west on the rocks.  I was a passenger on
 this one due to my truck (with a 4" lift & 33's) sits too low & I did not feel
 like dragging all day.  We actually rode a creek bed for about 3 miles, & it
 took us about 8 hours.
 We honestly were on nothing but rocks for 98% of the ride.  Large boulders
 everywhere, rock steps, ledges, BIG ledges, and lots of rock.  It was the
 first trail I have been on where there really was no obstacle, just technical
 driving the whole time.
 We made pretty good time with the 13 vehicles we had.  Our least built vehicle
 was a Jeep with 33" mud terrains & 4.56 gears with only a rear locker.  Here
 are some of the other vehicles that were with us.
 - -CJ7 on 38" swampers & full size un-cut Chevy axles.  F&R lockers
 - -CJ7 on 44" swampers & 3/4 ton un-cut Chevy axles F&R lockers
 - -YJ on 38" swampers 44 front, 9" rear, F&R lockers
 - -CJ7 on 35" boggers 44 rear, 30 front, F&R lockers
 CJ8 on 38" swampers, Dana 60 front, Dana 70 rear (both un-cut), lockers F&R
 - -S10 Blazer on 42" swampers, 3/4 un-cut Chevy axles, 350, F&R lockers
 - -?? Willys truck, ?? engine (big & purrrs), ugly as can be,  Dana 70 rear, 60
 Front, 44" swampers front, 44" boggers rear, F&R lockers
 This is most of the big awesome ones.  I was really in for a treat as it was a
 great ride.  We really only had a few breakage problems - one rear U joint
 strap let go & killed the joint.  One other guy over extended his front
 driveshaft on a climb & messed up the splines a bit.  Someone else loaned him
 a shaft & that was fixed.
 There is already one trail report for this trail that was done a few weeks
 ago.  Here it is, but I took a lot of pics, and there were 3 video recorders
 running so I hope we can get some more on our web site real soon.
 http://www.tennessee4x4.com/trailrunners/up-the-creek.htm
 Later,
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 TLCA #5662
 Traxx In Motion 4 Wheel Drive Club
 http://www.Tennessee4X4.com
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 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 00:07:31 -0700
 From: Scott Wilson  Subject: 4Runner Jamboree Report
 I FINALLY finished the trail report from the 4Runner jamboree.  Sorry it
 took so long.  You'll find it in the the Toyota Section at Off-road.com
 Happy reading!
 http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota/toyota.html
 Scott
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 | _     _ :     Santa Clara, CA
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 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 01:03:03
 From: Menko Johnson  Subject: radio problem
 This weekend, my radio started doing something strange.  When playing tapes or listening to the radio (any station) the music suddenly stops (but the LCD lights are still on, and I can see the words "TAPE" or the station), only to restart again in a few seconds.  The tape player sounds like the tape is warped, playing at different speeds, etc.  Any ideas on what to look for?  Its a factory unit with tape, AM/FM.  Thanks!
 Menko
 Menko Johnson (mjohnson@benson.mckenna.edu)
 Kravis Leadership Institute
 Claremont, CA 91711
 (909) 607-7030 or 621-8743
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 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 01:31:15 -0700
 From: "Michael Medart"  Subject: Re: Do  '88 4runners have any "standard" personality problems?> I am the proud owner of an '88 4runner.> My question is does this style of vehicle have any common> problems, to include the mileage on the machine?> This is my first note on the list.> thanks.
 None that I can think of. I've had EXCELLENT luck with my "first-year" V-6.
 Haven't even needed a new headgasket yet. I've used Mobil 1 motor and gear
 oil in the engine and tranny/transfer/diffs since the 5000 mile mark (it
 currently has 154K miles). The manual calls for valve adjustments every 60K
 miles, so you may want to start thinking about that. I wouldn't worry about
 replacing the timing belt for awhile, as it easily lasts 80K-plus miles.
 I'm still on the original starter, water pump, hubs, alternator, and even
 the oxygen sensor. The u-joints, the clutch, the brakes, the idler arm, the
 shocks, the tires and the headlights are about the only things I've
 replaced so far.
 \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
 Michael Medart, Ventura, CA  bigblue@anacapa.net 1988 Toyota 4x4
 X-TraCab V-6, Rancho  Front/Downey  rear  3"  lift, 2"  body lift, 4.88's
 Borla Cat-Back, 33" BFG M/T's on American Racing 15x8 Steel Rims
 Detroit E-Z Locker and rear ARB  Air  Locker,  Downey  Super  Clutch
 Rancho  RS 9000's w/remote,  Con-Ferr shackles/skidplates/roof rack
 custom 10 gauge 3" tube rocker panel inserts, 154K trouble-free miles
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 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 07:39:33 -0500
 From: El Manalo  Subject: 22RE for SAle
 Hi All,
 This engine has sat in the garage for a long time (2 years). When it
 was used, it was running very well. The engine was swapped out for an
 18RG engine in a roadracing Celica. It was re-built by a my friend who
 is a Master Toyota Mechanic working at AutoHaus Toyota in Northbrook,
 IL. It did not burn any oil and is in good shape once you shake the dust
 off of it. Why am I selling it? He left the engine in my garage after he
 performed the engine swap and it's been there ever since. Why don't I
 want it? I have an 18RG engine in my '77 Celica that's running just fine
 and my truck's a '96 4Runner with the 5VZ-FE. I love the 20R's and 22RE
 engines - they are on the top of my list for reliability (I should know,
 I raced a 20R for years and NEVER had an engine problem) but I don't
 have any room in my garage. I'll accept any reasonable offers and you
 would have to arrange the pickup for this engine please. Please email me
 to inquire. The engine is in Elmwood Park, IL near Chicago.
 El.
 manalo@platinum.com
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 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 09:12:05 -0400
 From: "Dr. Karl Bellve"  Subject: Re: Idle problems - 22RE
 DRM033@aol.com wrote:>> My idle problems are back, and I would love to know how to make them go away.> Here are the symptoms:> Soetimes the idle sticks at varying rpm's.  Saturday it seemed to like 2000.> The rpm's sometimes also cycle, like when you have the A/C on & foot on the> brake.  Sometimes the idle will be really low.> I think this has somethig to do with that little thing unfer the throttle> linkage at the throttle body (technical terms of course).> Can this be fixed with me just picking up a part at the dealer this week, or> does this require major surgery?> I really don't feel lie surgery before the trip to Tellico this weekend...> This sounds like your Throttle position sensor needs to be adjusted.
 When mine was out of adjustment for a few days, I would get rpm
 falling/rising when my foot was on the brake. I hope you have a toy
 manual because you will need it to adjust it (and some feeler gauges and
 an ohm meter).
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 Cheers,
 Karl Bellve, Ph.D.                   ICQ# 13956200
 Biomedical Imaging Group               IM: kbellve
 University of Massachusetts
 Email: kdb@molmed.ummed.edu
 Phone: (508) 856-6514
 Fax:   (508) 856-1840
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 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 98 08:21:03 -0600
 From: bwiencek@kcnet.com
 Subject: Re: mazda spring an shackles
 On Sat, 8 Aug 1998, "Mathieu Noualy"  wrote:
<>>18mm drill bits and bolts are way too hard to find...
 Try MSC - I KNOW they have them ( http://www.mscdirect.com ), also try
 Grainger - I think it's http://wwgrainger.com and look in your local
 telephone directory for a specialty drill shop - here in KC we've got one
 called Beaver Drill and Tool co.  They supply a lot of industrial drills,
 burrs, milling bits, etc.- check for something like that>Anyone have any other ideas how to make the ID bigger?
 Not for rubber - it 'gives' too much - might try sandpaper rolls (used for
 head porting)??>Anyone know of urethane bushings with the right sizes I looking for?
 Get the ones that will fit the stock frame holes, and then use a drill to
 drill them out - they should be 'firm' enough to drill easily... If not put
 them in the freezer overnight then drill.
 - - Brian
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