Toyota 4x4 digest:       Friday, April 30 1999       Volume 02 : Number 368
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 Re: [RAISING ENGINE/TRANNY 2
 RE: RE: Air conditioning fuse
 Factory CD schematic available
 Re: Trailer question
 Re: Trailer question
 Re: Trailer question
 Re: JP Eater
 re-post of RS9000 question
 BIO
 Re: re-post of RS9000 question
 Ebay
 Re: Smog fail !  :(  Help!
 CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 Re:Northern Co. wheeling sunday?
 Re: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 RE: Catamount Cruiser Challenge
 Rear springs
 Re: Smog fail !  :(  Help!
 Re: Catamount Cruiser Challenge
 Re: Catamount Cruiser Challenge
 Re: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 Re: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 Re: Trailer question
 Cool Rumors (fwd)
 Re: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 (no subject)
 shaking...
 Re: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 Re: shaking...
 Shaking at 1800 to 2400 rpm
 Pick and Pull and Test Post
 Re: shaking...
 Re: BIO
 test
 Re: shaking...
 Control Arm bushings
 RE: Smog fail !  :(  Help!
 Tacoma Manual Hubs?
 Stolen Tacoma Spares
 Re: Tacoma Manual Hubs?
 Re: Stolen Tacoma Spares
 no longer 2wd, and spacer Q
 Houston radiator needed
 New Vehicle
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 Date: 29 Apr 99 12:53:28 EDT
 From: Bud R  Subject: Re: [RAISING ENGINE/TRANNY 2
 "Flex ' '"  wrote:> Some time ago I got an idea off someone's site (can't find it again)> aboout raising the entire engine/tranny (really only 3 mounts) up 2"> AFTER a 2" body lift.> If so, any designs out there to raise the motor mounts up 2" ?
 I haven't done this but plan to.  I thought it was Joe Chacon's site
 http://www2.whidbey.net/locktup/  but not sure.  I think the idea is great and
 you can armor the whole bottom and have nothing nasty hanging underneath to
 catch on.  I plan to machine 3" dia aluminum spacers, 2" long and buy the
 hardware as needed.  I have the alum so it won't cost much to do.  Don't need
 to modify the fan shroud, linkage, etc. because it moves up with the body.  I
 also plan to weld my rear bumper ( 4"x4" steel) and brackets in to the frame
 and remove the spare tire hanger part of the frame.  I'll then remount the
 spare up against the bottom of the body ( i've got a 4Runner) and it should
 allow me to mount the tire 5" higher than it is now.  I'll probably just use a
 couple of bolts to hold it up and not try to use the crank mechanism.
 I'd love anybodies ideas on this!
 Bud
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:48:30 -0400
 From: "Ken Flesher"  Subject: RE: RE: Air conditioning fuse> As far as I can tell. The clutch does not engage.  I have looked> behind the> glove box (by opening up door) and can not see anything> resembling a fuse...
 Start the truck, turn the AC switch ON, set the temp control all the way
 over to coldest, fan on high. Look at the clutch unit on the front of the
 compressor. If the center "hub" section of the pulley part is turning, the
 clutch is engaged. The outer part always turns, even when the AC is off.
 If the clutch is engaged, look for refrigerant moving thru the sight glass
 on top of the receiver. This is a tank-type thing, sits right behind the
 grille to the right of the radiator/condensing coil. There are pressure
 limit switches, that sense both too low and too high pressure for the
 system. If you're too low on refrigerant, the low presure switch will
 override the system.
 Is the condensor fan running when the AC is on? This fan is 2-speed,
 depending on pressure in the system.
 The 10A AC fuse is in the small fuse block above the right kick panel,
 buried under the dash. You have to take the glovebox OUT to get to it (who
 thought this up?), you'll need a phillips screwdriver and a 10mm socket
 wrench.> Also, now my AC fan switch is intermittent. High turns off..> Wiggling can make> it come on.
 Sounds like the switch, not the infamous resistor.> When it first stopped working, I turned it on and heard the fan> belt chirp for> about .1/4 of a second. Then nothing.. So I guess that could indicate the> clutch, huh????
 Sometimes you'll hear a short chirp when the clutch engages, so this could
 mean that the clutch is working.
 Geez, where else could you get all this for FREE. Hope it's right... ;-)
 - -KLF
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 14:44:55 -0400
 From: djstracher@bbn.com
 Subject: Factory CD schematic available
 A while back I posted about a problem I was having with my toyota factory
 CD player intermittently cutting out on the right side. Several others at
 the time also mentioned they were having the same problem (I know Tom
 Pechovsky was one). I have managed to obtain the factory schematics for the
 player and will make them available to anyone who wants a copy.
 This was for a Fujitsu Ten factory CD player in a 2nd gen 4Runner. Model #
 SD-3410TM1 (It also applies to SD-3420TM1)
 Email me and I will send you a copy.
 Dave Stracher
 djstracher@bbn.com
 1993 4Runner, V6
 5 Speed, TRD Clutch, Bilsteins, Dynomax exhaust, 31x10.5 BFG-AT
 TLCA Member #8469
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 13:48:46 -0500 (CDT)
 From: Brian Wiencek  Subject: Re: Trailer question> I have a '93 Toy 4x4 3.0 L V6 SR5 with a towing package (3500 max GVW> tow).  I would like to pull a U-haul trailer 6x12 double axle.  It's> required GVW is 3500.  Since the max and required GVW is dead on> think I'll be okay?
 It depends on what you're going to load up in it - if you're really
 planning on packing the thing to the max, then I'd definately check the
 weight if you're towing more than a couple of miles (cross country?)
 Otherwise properly loaded you should be fine.   If you have an automatic
 trans I'd suggest adding an external transmission oil cooler for longer
 trans life, and read your owners manual about using OD while towing (with
 a 5-speed or auto!  It will probably suggest towing in 3rd (auto) or 4th
 (manual).
 - - Brian
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:35:55 -0700
 From: Chris Geiger  Subject: Re: Trailer question
 At the 4Runner Jamboree last week I towed a 4Runner out that had a
 broken rear diff. We put it on a trailer and took it into town. The
 total weight was around 6,000 pounds. That was well over all ratings
 ever posted for the truck. We just took it slow (under 25 MPH) all the
 way. It was hard to pull it even at that speed.
 As long as you have a 5sp your should be ok as long as you don't over
 load the trailer and keep 60% of the weight forward. If you have an auto
 tranny and plan to pull this trailer more than 50 miles I would get an
 extra tranny cooler.
 You may also want to consider Downey 1.5" rear coil springs to beef up
 the rear cause it's going to sag and will be a very ruff ride.> I have a '93 Toy 4x4 3.0 L V6 SR5 with a towing package (3500 max GVW> tow).  I would like to pull a U-haul trailer 6x12 double axle.  It's> required GVW is 3500.  Since the max and required GVW is dead on> think I'll be okay?
 - --
 Chris Geiger's Rock Runner
 http://www.off-road.com/~geiger geiger@off-road.com
 Off-Road.Com's Album Page & Toyota section editor
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 16:24:06 -0500 (CDT)
 From: Brian Wiencek  Subject: Re: Trailer question> As long as you have a 5sp your should be ok as long as you don't over> load the trailer and keep 60% of the weight forward.
 This is a little difficult for some people to understand, but basically
 you want about 10% of the total trailer weight at the tounge, so in other
 words if the trailer weighs in at 3500 lbs there should be about 350 LBS
 at the tongue.  Too little tongue weight will cause trailer sway.  Also -
 here's one that most people don't pay attention to - Make sure the trailer
 frame sits nearly level when it's loaded - adjust the height of the hitch
 (using drops/raises) to make the trailer frame sit level - if the frame
 points down during heavy breaking it will push the front end of the truck
 UP causing reduced stopping power, frame pointing up can push the rear up
 causing skidding (less so because of the LSPV in the toyotas, but as those
 that have disabled it know it can cut breaking power significantly)
 Trailer smart and you'll have no problems.  I used to tow a 5,000 lb
 trailer semi regularly with my '84 that had 5+" lift, 35" tires, 5.29's,
 but also had a V-8.  With the hopped up 4 cyl I towed 3500 lb boat around
 regularly 200 miles/weekend for 2 years/no problems.
 - - Brian
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 16:23:44 -0700
 From: Jonathan and Shallyn Powers  Subject: Re: JP Eater
 Sure, you can call Jack Obrien at 916-782-3778 or 916-643-5537.
 Jonathan Powers
 Adam Faris wrote:> Does anyone know how to contact these folks.  I ran across a  deal on a> 89 transfer case and need to know if it will work on my 85.>> P.S.  In case you don't know "Pick and Pull" junk yards has a 50% off> sale for Cinco da Mayo (May 5th).  You just have to love those holliday> celebrations.
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 16:25:22
 From: Rick Murray  Subject: re-post of RS9000 question
 I posted this last Friday, and then didn't recieve the next
 2 issues of the list, so I never saw this posted or any responses.
 At the risk of being redundant, here is it again.
 I'm in digest mode, so , if its not too much trouble,
 it would be nice if any responses would  be cc'd to me directly.
 TIA>When I first bought my shocks (RS9144 in the rear) I had 3 inches of>suspension lift.  I now have 5 after just installing longer shackles.>During the install last nite, I noticed that my droop was severely>limited by the shocks.  I was shocked (pun intended) to find out that>these shocks only appear to have about 6 inches travel.   Fully>compressed , they are 16 inches from eye-to-eye (or mount-to-mount).>Fully extended, they are about 22 inches .  Not only that, but when>the 4runner is at rest, unloaded, the shocks are extended to about>21 inches, meaning I currently have only 1 inch of droop.>>My question :  what model of RS9000 shocks can I get that has more>travel, without moving my stock mounts ?  It would be nice to have>at least 5 inches travel in each direction.> I know a lot of you guys have 5 or more inches of lift, and according
 to Rancho, there aren't any RS9xxx shocks for those lifts.
 What are you all using, and what are the measurements of the shocks.
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 16:46:02 -0700
 From: Matt  Subject: BIO
 Name:Matt Southcott
 City & State:Vancouver BC
 Country:Canada
 E-mail address:matts@direct.ca
 Toyota (s) year & model:1995 Toyota 4Runner
 Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):NA
 Age:30
 Occupation:Oracle DBA
 Marital Status:Married
 Hobbies:Bikes, Trucks, Video games, trying not to get caught looking at
 other women
 How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List:off-road.com
 General info about your vehicle, self, etc.:4cm lift Downey Rear coils
 and Rancho front Tbars.  ARB front Bumper Lockrite in rear.  31 inch Big
 O's stock rims.  Downey Headers that leak like a sieve.  Confer Skid
 plate Center force dual friction clutch that I still have to put in.
 The old clutch is only 6 months old but every time significant other
 moves the truck I smell something like burning brakes.  I also have a
 1963 Unimog ex ambulance that needs a little TLC, and a dual purpose
 Motorcycle Yamaha XT350 that fits in the Mog just nice.
 - --
 - --
 Matt Southcott matts@direct.ca
 Vancouver British Columbia Canada
 404.1 Unimog ex Ambulance (German?)
 1995 Toyota 4Runner
 1997 Yamaha XT 350
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 20:55:46 -0400 (EDT)
 From: "Karl D. Bellve"  Subject: Re: re-post of RS9000 question
 On Thu, 29 Apr 1999, Rick Murray wrote:> I posted this last Friday, and then didn't recieve the next> 2 issues of the list, so I never saw this posted or any responses.> At the risk of being redundant, here is it again.> I'm in digest mode, so , if its not too much trouble,> it would be nice if any responses would  be cc'd to me directly.> I would either get a Rancho Master Catalog or check out the Rancho guide
 on the Toyota web pages at off-road.com.
 Cheers,
 Karl Bellve, Ph.D.                   ICQ # 13956200
 Biomedical Imaging Group             TLCA# 7938
 University of Massachusetts
 Email: kdb@molmed.ummed.edu
 Phone: (508) 856-6514
 Fax:   (508) 856-1840
 PGP Public Key: finger kdb@molmed.ummed.edu
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 20:11:24 -0500
 From: Michael Woodruff  Subject: Ebay
 There are a couple of factory manuals (84 & 85) for sale at Ebay.
 ------------------------------
 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 18:54:16 -0700
 From: "Meres & Kellee"  Subject: Re: Smog fail !  :(  Help!
 Might be the tires and gears bogging the motor a bit. Mine wont pass either,
 got a friend to write the repair work order and went to state inspection.
 What hassle, I have a temporary exemption. I'm thinking of going green
 sticker and building a 22R
 Meres McCarroll
 81 toy 4x4 Arb front & rear lockers, Marlin case # 330, 91 5sp trans,
 40mmWeber carb, Downey header & super clutch,NWOR front & 5" longer Alcan
 rear springs, All-Pro shock hoops, nurf bars & u-bolt flip kit, 33x15.50
 super swampers CB, 400 watt sound system, Chuys 250 watt alternator,,
 Web site:members.tripod.com/bigrocdoc/
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 02:20:48 +0000
 From: erik.buikema@att.net
 Subject: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 I accidently deleted the day someone had put a CB Radio
 in the place of the ashtray. I was hoping it would be re-
 posted with pics and where the radio was from. I loved
 the idea-since I need a radio and don't smoke! HELP!!
 Thanks!      Erik Buikema,    1990 SR5 pickup, 350 Chevy
 smallblock, 36x14.5x15 Thornbirds  Ford 9" diffs etc.
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 21:21:03 -0600 (MDT)
 From: Rok3@webtv.net
 Subject: Re:Northern Co. wheeling sunday?
 Anyone want to
 go play in the mud?
 You pick the place and time and Ill be there!
 With all this rain weve been having it shouldnt be
 boring.
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 20:25:07 -0700
 From: Chris Geiger  Subject: Re: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 Yes I did that. It's a Radio Shack CB but that model I used has been
 discontinued. You can see a picture of what I did on my page. Just
 measure the width of your ash tray and go buy one that size. The make a
 bracket to hold it in there. I had to cut out the plastic behind the ash
 tray a little to get it in there.
 erik.buikema@att.net wrote:>> I accidently deleted the day someone had put a CB Radio> in the place of the ashtray. I was hoping it would be re-> posted with pics and where the radio was from.
 - --
 Chris Geiger's Rock Runner
 http://www.off-road.com/~geiger geiger@off-road.com
 Off-Road.Com's Album Page & Toyota section editor
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 23:32:58 -0500
 From: "Dan Schein"  Subject: RE: Catamount Cruiser Challenge
 Sounds like you need to either buy a Cruiser, talk with the local chapter or
 contact TLCA.
 As a TLCA chapter the sponsoring club -pays- for insurance and other items
 from TLCA. In exchange its a sanctioned event and advertised in the trails.
 (Based on my knowledge of how it works)
 Considering this I have no problem with that chapter deciding who is
 welcome. Chapters are just local clubs (not started or controlled by TLCA)
 who happen to join TLCA. It sounds like you should contact TLCA to air your
 feelings.
 - -Dan
 - ---
 Dan Schein Esq. mailto:schein@netzero.net
 West Lawn, PA USA -=- TLCA Member 6687
 Visit http://schein.webjump.com
 Home of Mid-Atlantic 4x4 Mailing List
 and The Toyota Land Cruiser WebRing> -----Original Message-----> From: owner-toy4x4@tlca.org [mailto:owner-toy4x4@tlca.org]On Behalf Of> Karl D. Bellve> Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 1999 10:04 PM> To: toy4x4@moab.off-road.com> Subject: RE: Catamount Cruiser Challenge>>> On Tue, 27 Apr 1999, Dan Schein wrote:>>> TLCA is open to all Toyota 4x4's except the Rav4 (check their> homepage for>> full details). As for Catamount. The event is organized by the NJ TLCA>> chapter. TLCA sanctions the event, that's all.>>>>> Then why should I be a member of TLCA and pay dues to them to be> restricted in the only local TLCA event? TLCA should not be sanctioning> events that its members can't attend. Right now, I am forced to drive> atleast 1000 miles to get to an unrestricted TLCA event, instead of 100> miles.>>> Cheers,>>>>> Karl Bellve, Ph.D.                   ICQ # 13956200> Biomedical Imaging Group             TLCA# 7938> University of Massachusetts> Email: kdb@molmed.ummed.edu> Phone: (508) 856-6514> Fax:   (508) 856-1840> PGP Public Key: finger kdb@molmed.ummed.edu>> ________________________________________________________
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:40:32 -0600
 From: Stricklin@tomah.com (Lisa Stricklin)
 Subject: Rear springs
 I got my 4" softride springs in the truck w/shocks. The pass side was a
 real pain in the %$^&#@. I could`nt get anything to come apart, then
 nothing on that side would line up. The drivers side went in like a hot
 knife through melted butter. The truck sits alittle high in the back. I
 still need to rase the brake proportioning valve linkage on the rear
 end. The rear braking is terrible. I also just got my Swayaway bars.
 I`ll put them in next week. I bought the new hardware from Toy and it
 cost me 30 bucks. For what? 2 8" grade 5 bolts and new seats! I could
 have reused my old seats and bought 8" fine thread bolts and nuts. Well
 if anyone has any tips on installing the T-bars I`d apreciate the info.
 Ken
 stricklin@tomah.com
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 23:23:18 -0400
 From: mrodg@juno.com
 Subject: Re: Smog fail !  :(  Help!
 DRM033@aol.com wrote:> powersjs@earthlink.net writes:>>> How old is your cat?>> what does the age of his cat - or his dog for that matter - have to do
 with> passing emissions?
 If you need a new cat, I just got rid of mine.  I know its illegal, but
 just couldn't handle him P*ssing in the house anymore.  You can find it
 running around my brother-in-law's place.
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 00:18:03 EDT
 From: Iwheel4x4@aol.com
 Subject: Re: Catamount Cruiser Challenge> Sounds like you need to either buy a Cruiser....
 You'll get no argument from me there.  I'd love to buy a Cruiser, but I drive
 50 miles each way to work every day and don't own a garage at the present
 (the apartment complex gets miffed when I do major vehicle work in the
 parking lot), so a Cruiser is kinda out of the question right now......unless
 I win Zebranator that is....   :-)> talk with the local chapter
 Did that.  It's my understanding that they're thinking about it.>  As a TLCA chapter the sponsoring club -pays- for insurance and other items>  from TLCA. In exchange its a sanctioned event and advertised in the trails.>  (Based on my knowledge of how it works)>>  Considering this I have no problem with that chapter deciding who is>  welcome. Chapters are just local clubs (not started or controlled by TLCA)>  who happen to join TLCA. It sounds like you should contact TLCA to air your>  feelings.
 Again though, if it were simply the local chapter/club putting on the event,
 sure, no problem, specify a model, color and year of those who may attend
 (Blue 1987 FJ-60's only).  However, if an event is billed as TLCA sanctioned,
 then......yadda yadda yadda........  Oh well....just my $.02 anyway.....
 Allen Dickenson     IWheel4x4@aol.com
 http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Trails/8895/
 1995 4Runner Limited - "FT KNOX" - Downey 1.5" HD coils, t-bars cranked, Rear
 Lock-Right, ARB Bull Bar, custom rocksliders, Rancho RS9000?s front, RS5000?s
 rear, 32x11.5" BFG M/T?s, K&N drop-in, raised diff. breathers, low-profile
 bumpstops, sway bars removed, Warn Premium hubs, Hella 100W 500's.
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 00:24:39 -0500
 From: "Scott Tate"  Subject: Re: Catamount Cruiser Challenge
 Hey Doc,
 Thanks for the info on my daughter, still scared shitless..As for your
 predicamet
 I suggest you contact Pat Halpin @  mooseman@home.com
 He is a FANTASTIC guy and you tell him I sent you.....
 Cheers,
 Scott Tate                            Sterling McCall Toyota
 (713)270-3778                    9400 SW Freeway
 (800)231-1440 ext 3778    Houston, TX. 77074 USA
 (800)392-3341 TX             (713)270-3942 Fax
 LXFJ_Consigliari@email.msn.com
 www.sterlingmotorsports.com
 - ----- Original Message -----
 From: Dan Schein  To:  Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 11:32 PM
 Subject: RE: Catamount Cruiser Challenge> Sounds like you need to either buy a Cruiser, talk with the local chapter
 or> contact TLCA.>> As a TLCA chapter the sponsoring club -pays- for insurance and other items> from TLCA. In exchange its a sanctioned event and advertised in the
 trails.> (Based on my knowledge of how it works)>> Considering this I have no problem with that chapter deciding who is> welcome. Chapters are just local clubs (not started or controlled by TLCA)> who happen to join TLCA. It sounds like you should contact TLCA to air
 your> feelings.>> -Dan> ---> Dan Schein Esq. mailto:schein@netzero.net> West Lawn, PA USA -=- TLCA Member 6687> Visit http://schein.webjump.com> Home of Mid-Atlantic 4x4 Mailing List> and The Toyota Land Cruiser WebRing>>> -----Original Message----->> From: owner-toy4x4@tlca.org [mailto:owner-toy4x4@tlca.org]On Behalf Of>> Karl D. Bellve>> Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 1999 10:04 PM>> To: toy4x4@moab.off-road.com>> Subject: RE: Catamount Cruiser Challenge>>>>>> On Tue, 27 Apr 1999, Dan Schein wrote:>>>>> TLCA is open to all Toyota 4x4's except the Rav4 (check their>> homepage for>>> full details). As for Catamount. The event is organized by the NJ TLCA>>> chapter. TLCA sanctions the event, that's all.>>>>>>>>> Then why should I be a member of TLCA and pay dues to them to be>> restricted in the only local TLCA event? TLCA should not be sanctioning>> events that its members can't attend. Right now, I am forced to drive>> atleast 1000 miles to get to an unrestricted TLCA event, instead of 100>> miles.>>>>>> Cheers,>>>>>>>>>> Karl Bellve, Ph.D.                   ICQ # 13956200>> Biomedical Imaging Group             TLCA# 7938>> University of Massachusetts>> Email: kdb@molmed.ummed.edu>> Phone: (508) 856-6514>> Fax:   (508) 856-1840>> PGP Public Key: finger kdb@molmed.ummed.edu>>>>>> ________________________________________________________> NetZero - We believe in a FREE Internet.  Shouldn't you?> Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at> http://www.netzero.net/download.html
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:58:38 -0700
 From: "Shawn H. Ooi"  Subject: Re: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 I have a Uniden PRO510XL in the ashtray slot of my 4Rnr. There are a few
 Uniden models that can fit in there.
 Shawn Ooi    Los Angeles, CA    moomba@worldnet.att.net
 1991 Toyota 4Runner SR5   200k   Rear EZ-Locker   K&N Filtercharger
 TJM T17 bumper    Eibach 2" lift   2" b/l   RS9000s   32" Dueler M/Ts
 http://members.tripod.com/moomba4rnr/index.html
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 erik.buikema@att.net wrote:>> I accidently deleted the day someone had put a CB Radio> in the place of the ashtray. I was hoping it would be re-> posted with pics and where the radio was from. I loved> the idea-since I need a radio and don't smoke! HELP!!> Thanks!      Erik Buikema,    1990 SR5 pickup, 350 Chevy> smallblock, 36x14.5x15 Thornbirds  Ford 9" diffs etc.
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:58:38 -0700
 From: "Shawn H. Ooi"  Subject: Re: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 I have a Uniden PRO510XL in the ashtray slot of my 4Rnr. There are a few
 Uniden models that can fit in there.
 Shawn Ooi    Los Angeles, CA    moomba@worldnet.att.net
 1991 Toyota 4Runner SR5   200k   Rear EZ-Locker   K&N Filtercharger
 TJM T17 bumper    Eibach 2" lift   2" b/l   RS9000s   32" Dueler M/Ts
 http://members.tripod.com/moomba4rnr/index.html
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 erik.buikema@att.net wrote:>> I accidently deleted the day someone had put a CB Radio> in the place of the ashtray. I was hoping it would be re-> posted with pics and where the radio was from. I loved> the idea-since I need a radio and don't smoke! HELP!!> Thanks!      Erik Buikema,    1990 SR5 pickup, 350 Chevy> smallblock, 36x14.5x15 Thornbirds  Ford 9" diffs etc.
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 23:22:14 -0700
 From: Ken Emanuel  Subject: Re: Trailer question
 Brad Ekstrom wrote:>> I have a '93 Toy 4x4 3.0 L V6 SR5 with a towing package (3500 max GVW> tow).  I would like to pull a U-haul trailer 6x12 double axle.  It's> required GVW is 3500.  Since the max and required GVW is dead on> think I'll be okay?
 I towed a 3700 lb. boat all over the place with my '87 4 cylinder
 truck with stock gears and 31" tires.  I haven't towed the boat
 with my V6 *yet*, but you shouldn't have any problems at all.
 *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
 Ken Emanuel                kemanuel@off-road.com
 1994 Xtra Cab SR5 V6              Sacramento, CA
 http://www.off-road.com/~kemanuel/
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 Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 23:35:19 -0700 (PDT)
 From: Jimmy Tom  Subject: Cool Rumors (fwd)
 Just thought I'd pass this along to all you dyed-in-the-velour toyota fans
 who like to use fifth gear (in the dirt) every once in a while.
 Donahoe built a 4wd 4runner race truck not too long ago...plans are to
 have a killer long travel 4wd set-up by the end of summer for us folks.
 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Jimmy Tom  - -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Donahoe racing to BUild new Class 1 Truggy For Brady Helm...... And we
 are also starting a new tundra class 8 for s$s motorsports....I'll keep
 you guys updated with pics as we go.....
 Luv ya
 Donahoe
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 04:42:53 -0400
 From: Ken Flesher  Subject: Re: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment> I accidently deleted the day someone had put a CB Radio> in the place of the ashtray. I was hoping it would be re-> posted with pics and where the radio was from. I loved> the idea-since I need a radio and don't smoke! HELP!!
 I may be mounting a Midland CB in the pocket below the stereo head unit,
 as an "in dash" installation. I will likely use an external speaker, hid
 in the ashtray slot (never use it either). I'll post a note if/when I
 get to this, and will offer pictures.
 - -KLF
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:09:16 -0400
 From: James S Boyer  Subject: (no subject)
 Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 17:07:56 -0500
 From: "steve"  Subject: Re: Dial indiacator on No. Va
 ,>> Thanks to those of you who responded to my question about> driving with no diff. Now i've got another one. Does anyone in the> Northern Virginia area have a dial indicator and base they'd be
 willing> to rent. I'm trying to do my gears this weekend and no one around here> sells these things. I can find the indicator at Sears but they don't> have a base. (They told me i didnt need a base just hold it really
 still> :) ). Thanks
 oh damn, that was funny....think I better wipe the soda off my monitor
 now.
 Seriously, try WW Grainger's.  They should be nation wide and will have
 both
 pieces.
 What??Why is that so funny?
 You mean you can't just hold something real still and measure in
 increments of .001" ?
 Hey, seriously, why not just weld a piece of 1/4 or 3/8 rod to the
 driveshaft and put your indicator on that?That would work ......
 wouldn't it?
 O.K., I'll stop.
 But seriously, I work for a company that sells cutting tools and related
 items (drills,taps,carbide milling and turning tools, grinding
 wheels,etc.)We also carry several lines of hand tools (electric and air
 ) gaging equipment (indicators, calipers, micrometers, etc).
 If anybody out there needs any of the items mentioned above e-mail me
 direct and I will do what I can.
 See ya,
 Scott
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 09:05:05 -0400
 From: "Paul Jennings"  Subject: shaking...
 Looking for help.....
 My 89' 4Runner SR5 is doing the shaking/vibrating thing.  The dealer said,
 "the tires were out of balance". So I balanced them. No change. The dealer
 said, "the tires were cupped". So I bought new tires.  No change.  The
 dealer said "the NEW tires were out of balance".  I said "your crazy" and
 had them re balanced. No change.  The dealer scratched their heads. That
 didn't help either.
 So I'm looking for answers. The vehicle shakes, the steering wheel shakes.
 It's seems to shake more when the steering wheels is not running truly
 straight.  And the steering wheels shaking seems to change in intensity
 from time to time.
 Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 PS   Are their any on-line parts/catalog/info pages dealing with Toyota
 modifications/upgrades/etc.  I've looked and haven't had much success.
 Thanks
 Paul Jennings
 1989 4runner SR5 130,000 miles.
 paul.jennings@sru.edu
 ...................................................................
 Sailing the Seas of Cheese
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 09:05:37 EDT
 From: DRM033@aol.com
 Subject: Re: CB Radio / Ashtray fittment
 I have a Cobra Ultra 19 in the ash tray of my 90 truck.
 Check this out for a picture (sorry the pic is not great)
 http://www.tennessee4x4.com/toyota/images/dash_cb.jpg
 David
 DRM033@aol.com
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 09:18:49 -0400
 From: "Karl Bellve, Ph.D."  Subject: Re: shaking...
 Paul Jennings wrote:>> Looking for help.....>> My 89' 4Runner SR5 is doing the shaking/vibrating thing.  The dealer said,> "the tires were out of balance". So I balanced them. No change. The dealer> said, "the tires were cupped". So I bought new tires.  No change.  The> dealer said "the NEW tires were out of balance".  I said "your crazy" and> had them re balanced. No change.  The dealer scratched their heads. That> didn't help either.
 It might be time for new rotors. They can become unbalanced and warped
 and yours could be 10 years old, if never replaced. This cured a
 vibration problem I was having a few years back. You could try and
 balance your tires while they are on the vehicle. But, if you remove a
 tire, it has to go on exactly like it was before.
 - --
 Cheers,
 Karl Bellve, Ph.D.                   ICQ # 13956200
 Biomedical Imaging Group             TLCA# 7938
 University of Massachusetts
 Email: kdb@molmed.ummed.edu
 Phone: (508) 856-6514
 Fax:   (508) 856-1840
 PGP Public key: finger kdb@molmed.ummed.edu
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 09:34:59 -0400
 From: "Karl Bellve, Ph.D."  Subject: Shaking at 1800 to 2400 rpm
 I have a new vibration problem. It appears worse in second gear between
 1800 to 2400 rpm but I can also feel it slightly in 1st and 3rd around
 the same RPM range. It goes away if I rev the engine above 2400 rpm. It
 goes away if I depress the clutch, but keep the RPMS high. The shake
 seems to come from the front of the truck, with the engine being the
 source (transmitted through the motor mounts). The steering wheel
 vibrates up and down. I believe that something has become unbalance in
 the pressure plate/clutch/flywheel area that happens to get worse at
 2000 rpm. This vibration problem came quickly. The vibration is almost
 like a shudder, low frequency.
 Just a note, I have a brand new rear diff, the electric locking diff. It
 was preset up by Toyota. The vibrations do not appear to be coming from
 the rear, nothing is felt in the seat of my pants. Just in case, I
 retorqued all the bolts on my rear axle.
 - --
 Cheers,
 Karl Bellve, Ph.D.                   ICQ # 13956200
 Biomedical Imaging Group             TLCA# 7938
 University of Massachusetts
 Email: kdb@molmed.ummed.edu
 Phone: (508) 856-6514
 Fax:   (508) 856-1840
 PGP Public key: finger kdb@molmed.ummed.edu
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:32:13 -0700
 From: "John Douglas"  Subject: Pick and Pull and Test Post>Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 09:23:05 -0700>From: Adam Faris >Subject: JP Eater
 (snip)>P.S.  In case you don't know "Pick and Pull" junk yards has a 50%>off sale for Cinco da Mayo (May 5th).  You just have to love those>holliday celebrations.
 Just trying a test post but this reminded of a funny incident.  We have
 similar junk yards where you pay $50 for all you can carry.  A HUGE
 New Zealand Marori dude built like a  tank walked in and payed his
 $50. He then went over to a Ford and picked up a complete 351
 Cleveland engine WITH auto and walked out the door smiling.
 Man it was funny.  Its now $100.
 JD
 http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jonhel5/
 HO 4Runner
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:47:21 -0700
 From: "Jim Poston"  Subject: Re: shaking...
 On 30 Apr 99, at 9:05, Paul Jennings wrote:> My 89' 4Runner SR5 is doing the shaking/vibrating thing.  The dealer said,> "the tires were out of balance". So I balanced them. No change. The dealer> said, "the tires were cupped". So I bought new tires.  No change.
 I'm sure this isn't your problem, but ...
 I felt my first shaking/vibrating thing with fear.  Oh, no, this is
 going to be big buck$, I thought.  With resignation, and without even
 looking for the problem, I pulled it into the shop.  Their diagnosis?
 Mud caked on the inside of the rims.  Huh.  Even I can fix that.
 So now I make an effort to hit the inside of the rims when spraying
 off my proof that "this truck is not a street queen".
 - -- Jim
 poston@traf.reno.nv.us>>>    Didn't need no welfare state, everybody pulled his weight     <<<------------------------------
 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 09:50:38 -0700 (PDT)
 From: parker@bctm.com
 Subject: Re: BIO
 Hey, Matt,
 Just read your bio on the toy4x4 list...
 Looks like we have a couple of things in common! I'm a Vancouverite and
 computer geek as well (UNIX systems admin rather than Oracle admin,
 though!)
 I'm just getting into the 4x4 thing - I'm picking up a '99 4Runner
 today or Monday. Won't be heavily offroading in the short term, but I
 do want to get up into some of the great areas I used to dirt bike in
 just for 'old time's sake. I've also got a 1 year old kid which doesn't
 leave much time for fun stuff!!
 You didn't happen to have your Unimog parked in one of the little
 shopping centers on Austin Road (Coquitlam) the other day, did you? I
 saw one parked there - first one I'd ever seen in the flesh!
 Cheers!
 Ross
 '99 4Runner
 '88 Yamaha FJ1200
 - --
 Ross Parker            |      UNIX Sys Admin, PERL and C toolsmithing,
 Systems/Network Admin  |     Networking and security, CGI applications.
 BC Tel Mobility        |
 | A "Frisbeterian" believes that when you die, your soul
 parker@bctm.com        | goes up on the roof and you can't get it back down...
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 13:37:21 -0400
 From: "Lawson, Chris"  Subject: test
 test
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:09:55 -0700
 From: Chris Geiger  Subject: Re: shaking...
 It could be the wheels. Can you get the dealer to lend you a set off a
 new truck? It may fix your problem. I have had trouble with two
 different Toyota alum wheels. No matter what you do they won't balance.
 They would balance the tire I was having problems with and take it off
 the balance, then put the same tire back on the balance and it would be
 way off. Balance it again, take it off, put it on and it would again be
 off.
 It seems that toyota does not always place the holes in the exact center
 of the wheel. I have not had this problem with any of the three sets of
 American wheels I have used. They all balanced the first time and drove
 smoother than the Toyota wheels.
 One thing to add here. I have been running American Steel wheels for
 about 2 years now and am having problems with minor bends in the wheels.
 It still drives very nice but when you look at the wheels as it is
 driving down the road you can see a whooble in the wheels. Yes I have
 used them hard but I thought they could handle this. I know alum wheels
 don't bend like this be they are so soft the rocks just eat up the
 outside edge. I am not sure what I am going to do for wheels in the
 future.
 I am getting great tire wear with the 35 X 12.50's on 8" wheels. I am
 running them at 35 PSI. So far I only got one ticket for tires sticking
 out of the fenders :-(
 Look for a lame set of mud flaps on my truck soon. I am planning to make
 them removable for the trail.> My 89' 4Runner SR5 is doing the shaking/vibrating thing.  The dealer said,> "the tires were out of balance". So I balanced them. No change. The dealer> said, "the tires were cupped". So I bought new tires.  No change.  The> dealer said "the NEW tires were out of balance".  I said "your crazy" and> had them re balanced. No change.  The dealer scratched their heads. That> didn't help either.> - --
 Chris Geiger's Rock Runner
 http://www.off-road.com/~geiger geiger@off-road.com
 Off-Road.Com's Album Page & Toyota section editor
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:47:10 -0700 (PDT)
 From: Adriano Feit  Subject: Control Arm bushings
 I sent this out a couple a days ago and got a couple of responses. So I'll
 try again to see what happens.
 I am thinking about replacing the control arm bushings to poly.
 This is on a '87 4Runner 22re swayaway torsions and 2" leaf springs in
 rear.
 Does anyone reccommend this or not?
 Any comments or suggestions for doing the work
 So far I have heard it's a major PITA and minimal performance (noticeable)
 gain.
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 16:15:09 -0400
 From: "Quijada, Rick"  Subject: RE: Smog fail !  :(  Help!
 Must have been one of them free-flowing cats we hear so much about.
 Rick Quijada  TLCA# 6522, UFWDA, VA FWDA; USN Ret
 '86 Toyota 4x4 SB
 '98 Tacoma 4x4 Xtra Cab
 Mrodg@juno.com   wrote:
 If you need a new cat, I just got rid of mine.  I know its illegal,
 but
 just couldn't handle him P*ssing in the house anymore.  You can find
 it
 running around my brother-in-law's place.
 ------------------------------
 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 15:20:21 -0700
 From: "Jay Kopycinski"  Subject: Tacoma Manual Hubs?
 Are there still no aftermarket hubs for Tacomas?
 Jay Kopycinski    '85 Toylet  (ROKTOY)
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 15:23:14 -0700
 From: "Jay Kopycinski"  Subject: Stolen Tacoma Spares
 Just a warning for you Tacoma guys. I've heard of five seperate
 incidences here where Tacoma spare tires were stolen. Evidently
 it must be easy to slip a bolt cutter up above the spare tire and snip
 the wire cable.
 Just might want to check it out and add a chain and lock or something
 to better secure your spares.
 Jay Kopycinski    '85 Toylet  (ROKTOY)
 ------------------------------
 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 17:40:44 -0500
 From: "steve"  Subject: Re: Tacoma Manual Hubs?
 - ----- Original Message -----
 From: Jay Kopycinski  To: Toyota 4x4 List  Sent: Friday, April 30, 1999 5:20 PM
 Subject: Tacoma Manual Hubs?> Are there still no aftermarket hubs for Tacomas?>> Jay Kopycinski    '85 Toylet  (ROKTOY)> If there are, I have never seen them.  I thought that Warn was going to
 release some, but never heard anything further.
 ------------------------------
 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 17:50:08 -0500
 From: "steve"  Subject: Re: Stolen Tacoma Spares
 - ----- Original Message -----
 From: Jay Kopycinski  To: Toyota 4x4 List  Sent: Friday, April 30, 1999 5:23 PM
 Subject: Stolen Tacoma Spares> Just a warning for you Tacoma guys. I've heard of five seperate> incidences here where Tacoma spare tires were stolen. Evidently> it must be easy to slip a bolt cutter up above the spare tire and snip> the wire cable.>> Just might want to check it out and add a chain and lock or something> to better secure your spares.>> Jay Kopycinski    '85 Toylet  (ROKTOY)> Thanks Jay, I have a lock and cable on mine.....don't know if it will stop
 em, but it will definitely slow them down.
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 19:17:57 EDT
 From: DRM033@aol.com
 Subject: no longer 2wd, and spacer Q
 Today I finally got around to making my truck 4wd again after the axle swap.
 I am using a shortened rear driveshaft in the front without a double cardan,
 so I had to seriously modify my crossmember to allow the driveshaft room to
 droop.  I was initially worried that the trave on the driveshaft would not be
 enough, but everything looks ok from my testing.  Since my front driveshaft
 is so long (34" fully compressed) I think that is why I am getting away with
 it.
 So, with my further testing, I have found a few problems:
 The ALl Pro "HiSteer" passenger side steering arm is way too close to the
 tire sidewall, even with a 1/4" spacer up front.  I haven't talked to Jon
 yet, but I assume they intended people to use the spacer kits with this
 steering setup, or else use something besides 4" backspaced wheels & 16" wide
 boggers :)
 Also, I goofed when I made my shock towers :(  First, I made them too short,
 so I am planning to extend the upper mount about 2" up to keep from bottoming
 out my shocks on compression.  The other one is that I made them stick out
 too far, and on compression the tire rubs the shock body.
 I see that I can solve 2 of these problems with wider spacers in the front.
 I just called AllPro & talked ot Pete, who said the front spacer kit is now
 $150, not the $120 I was expecting (and is on their web page).  Personally, I
 think that is a little steep going up $30 (25% price increase) in a matter of
 weeks.
 I know where I can get the studs here locally, so the spacers are my main
 concern.    Anyone know where I can get them from another source?  From what
 I have gathered, having them made locally would be even more expensive.  Jon
 is out of the office so I couldn't find out a price for just the spacers by
 themselves from AllPro.
 Thanks in advance for any help
 David
 DRM033@aol.com
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 19:01:24 -0500 (CDT)
 From: Richard Sartor  Subject: Houston radiator needed
 Does anyone in the Houston area have a radiator for a '85 4Runner?  I am in
 need of one desperately:(
 Also, is anyone going to Spring Creek on Saturday?
 Richard Sartor.
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 Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 17:12:01 -0700
 From: Steve Harron  Subject: New Vehicle
 I know that people have mentioned a couple of places to buy new Toyotas in
 Southern California.  Longo Toyota comes to mind.  Any other
 dealers/suggestions?
 Steve Harron
 FX/Fox Sports Net Traffic
 Phone: 310-286-3873
 Fax:  310-282-7267
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