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Publish date: May 7, 1999
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Toyota 4x4 digest: Friday, May 7 1999 Volume 02 : Number 376
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left over parts
Auto trans fluid llevel
Miss Fire??
Re: ARB Bumper?
Re: ARB Bumper?
Re: Azusa canyon,Ca
Re: Welcome to toy4x4-digest
Re: Manual hubs
Marlin... Driver wanted... Road Trip!
1980 FJ40 for 28,000 on Ebay! First come, first serve!
RE: ARB Bumper?
Re: Tube vs Pipe.
TUBE vs PIPE
RE: 4Runner Gas Tank
Re: 85 4runner
Re: Tube vs Pipe.
Re: People's "Hummer"
Re: People's "Hummer"
4 Runner Power antenna questions
Strange overheating question
Toyota prices
RE: Strange overheating question
RE: Body lift
Re: [RE: 4Runner Gas Tank]
Marlin Crawler
Re: Strange overheating question
Rear diff lockers - what to do?
Re: Manual hubs
Re: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
Re: Auto trans fluid llevel
RE: ARB Bumper?
Anyone using a auto tranny cooler?
Re: 1980 FJ40 for 28,000 on Ebay! First come, first serve!
Building for Pro Arena(was:Body Lift Problem)
Re: Strange overheating question
Re: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
Re: Anyone using a auto tranny cooler?
RE: Rear diff lockers - what to do?
RE: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
RE: Strange overheating question
RE: Elect Locker (was: Northern Cali)
RE: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
RE: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
Downey???
Re: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
RE: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
RE: Downey???
RE: People's "Hummer"
Re: Tube vs Pipe.
Re: Strange overheating question
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 01:18:24 -0000
From: "paul elbisser" Subject: left over parts
1 cv assembly with bolt broke off in center hole $45
4 tortion bar sockets make offer are the l&r same?
1 set new in box warn premium hubs $85
idler arm ,rotors, and other ifs parts
1 strait axle manual steering box $5 (for my troubles of getting it to you)
I will bring parts to GSMTR, email direct so I will remember to pack what
you need
paule@fuse.net
paul Elbisser TLCA #3233
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 22:33:04 -0700
From: "John Viernes" Subject: Auto trans fluid llevel
I recently changed the fluid in my auto trans (1986 4runner) and referred to
the owners manual for the correct amount for a refill. The manual states up
to 2.5 U.S. quarts, but the level does not reach the cold or hot mark on the
dipstick. What is going on here?
Any ideas would be appreciated,
jviernes@earthlink.net
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 03:16:50 -0230
From: "Ryan Dias" Subject: Miss Fire??
Just got a new engine installed in my 92 after drowning the original, (put 3
two inch holes in the block). To my dismay, the number 6 cylinder of the
replacement is not working?? The mech. said it was NOT the plug, help!!!!
I will check the distributor cap/rotor, and wires tomorrow... What else??
Could it be the Injector? or injector harness? The Mechanic mentioned it
could be the valves sticking... Exactly what would he mean?? he said cause
it (the engine) was sitting around for a while, it might go away with use..
I don't think I would be this lucky.
HELP!!!
email direct if possible p64rrd@morgan.ucs.mun.ca
Check out the pics on my webpage
http://members.xoom.com/ryan_dias
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Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 23:41:39 -0700
From: "Shawn H. Ooi" Subject: Re: ARB Bumper?
Steve,
Don't forget that you also have the 2" body lift so you will have a gap
btw. the bumper and the front grille unless you are going to make some
modifications to the mounting system.
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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Steve Harron wrote:>> I'm looking into getting an ARB bumper. Some places don't mention if it's a winch mount bumper or not. Is there a quick way to tell by looking at the bumper if it's winch mount? Is there some sort of cradle inside the bumper for the winch?
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Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 23:41:39 -0700
From: "Shawn H. Ooi" Subject: Re: ARB Bumper?
Steve,
Don't forget that you also have the 2" body lift so you will have a gap
btw. the bumper and the front grille unless you are going to make some
modifications to the mounting system.
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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Steve Harron wrote:>> I'm looking into getting an ARB bumper. Some places don't mention if it's a winch mount bumper or not. Is there a quick way to tell by looking at the bumper if it's winch mount? Is there some sort of cradle inside the bumper for the winch?
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Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 23:43:24 -0700
From: "Shawn H. Ooi" Subject: Re: Azusa canyon,Ca
When???
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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Meres & Kellee wrote:>> For all you So Cal boys, the San Gabriel Canyon ORVA might be closing> because of a little mud sucking fish which they have not been able to find in the ORVA.With little rock dam closed(Santiago Canyon), the possible closing of some of the best trails in Big Bear, Ca. there will be no more local wheeling in and around the Los Angeles Area.> who's up for a Big Bear run.
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 07:15:31 -0500
From: Joel Gardner Subject: Re: Welcome to toy4x4-digest>===========================>Personal Bio Info>===========================>>POST TO THE LIST ONLY>> toy4x4@moab.off-road.com>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++>>Name: Joel Gardner>>City & State: Little Rock, AR>>Country: USA>>E-mail address: jgardner@klrt.com>>Toyota (s) year & model: 88 4Runner>>Are you a TLCA Member (Y/N/Number?):N>>Age: 27>>Occupation: TV Producer>>Marital Status: married>>Hobbies: hiking, antiques, DIYing>>How did you find out about the Toyota 4x4 Mailing List: off-road.com>>General info about your vehicle, self, etc.: I bought my 4Runner a year
and a half ago and I love it. I don't do any serious off-roading but I am
looking for articles and info on keeping it running good and making minor
modifications.
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 08:41:23 -0400
From: Rick Radford Subject: Re: Manual hubs>> From: "Ken Flesher" Subject: RE: Manual hubs <<>> The ONLY time I could EVER see this being even the slightest chance of
being
a problem (very remote) is if you are travelling down the highway without
your hubs locked and you reached down and pulled it into 4HI. But, why
would
you ever do that? < Subject: 1980 FJ40 for 28,000 on Ebay! First come, first serve!
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=98010568
"This truck is for Landcruiser lovers. I have had estimates of $10,000
to $12,000 to restore this truck. It is not a 'fixer upper'. A new
landcrusier costs well over $65,000. . . so please . . be serious"
Ok, can this guy be real? A 19 year old vehicle selling for $28,000?
That would certianly make you buy a jeep.
- --
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, 7 May 1999 08:54:08 -0500
From: "Scott Tate" Subject: RE: ARB Bumper?
Give me a call..
Cheers,
Scott Tate Sterling McCall Toyota
(713)270-3778 9400 SW Freeway
(800)392-3341 TX Houston, TX. 77074 USA
(800)231-1440 ext.3778 (713)270-3942 Fax
LXFJ_Consigliari@email.msn.com
www.sterlingmotorsports.com> -----Original Message-----> From: owner-toy4x4@tlca.org [mailto:owner-toy4x4@tlca.org]On Behalf Of> Steve Harron> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 1999 7:42 PM> To: 'Toyota Mailing List'> Subject: ARB Bumper?>>> I'm looking into getting an ARB bumper. Some places don't> mention if it's a> winch mount bumper or not. Is there a quick way to tell by looking at the> bumper if it's winch mount? Is there some sort of cradle inside> the bumper> for the winch?>> Steve Harron> FX/Fox Sports Net Traffic> Phone: 310-286-3873> Fax: 310-282-7267> ------------------------------
Date: Fri, 07 May 99 07:03:34 PDT
From: "Scott Ellinger" Subject: Re: Tube vs Pipe.> I'll get right to it,> "Could someone please explaine to me why it would be a bad idea to use
steel> pipe instead of steel tube for a roll cage?"> Having built my own, bending entirely by hand power....
Tube is more resilient than pipe; it has about twice the "spring back" of
similar
sized pipe.
Being that tube is cold drawn, vs. pipe being hot rolled, I suspect the
metal
grain alignment in tube is much more favorable for rollcage type abuse.
Pipe is quite a bit more brittle overall than tube; it tends to crack
and/or split
instead of bending in a more forgiving manner.
And tube is lighter (2" .120 DOM vs. 1.5" sch 40 pipe) for similar sizes.
BTW, I made my cage out of 2" .120 DOM tube, my nerf bars and a few
other parts out of 1.5" pipe.
However, I did notice that it took more effort to bend pipe than it did
tube,
but there's no scientific way of quantifying that; I might have just been
tired
(from bending all that tube)
- --scott
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 16:18:13 +0200
From: stephen.theron@caltex.co.za
Subject: TUBE vs PIPE
<> PIPE: The outside dimension stays the same for a specific size pipe, ex 2", i.e.
the schedule (ex: sched 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, xxx viz extra-extra strong, etc)
determines the wall thickness. The result is the ID reduces (wall gets thicker)
with an increase in schedule.
TUBE: The inside dimension stays the same for a specific size, ex 2" and you
specify the wall thickness.
The beauty is that PIPES OF THE SAME SIZE, but with different schedules, can be
welded together as the ID's change only. Invisible to the eye/no step/easy to
weld.
Technical side: Material type (ASTM No), seamless, heat treated, cold drawn etc
are other factors but wont affect the efficiency of a Roll Bar.
That is the way I have got it.
Stephen Theron
e:MAIL ; stephen.theron@caltex.co.za
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 09:40:55 -0500 (CDT)
From: Brian Wiencek Subject: RE: 4Runner Gas Tank> the body on Mad Max just to raise the fuel tank. Since my only goal is to> raise the tank I'm going to look into other options on what can be done> w/out raising the body. Thanks to all that shared their experiences, I do
Boy - you guys foget the simple way of doing things - if you can't move it
- - cut it... Cut the floor, raise it up 3" fabricate a pannel for the
interior, and weld it back up. That would give you the underside
clearance you want...
- - Brian
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 10:47:43 -0400
From: djstracher@bbn.com
Subject: Re: 85 4runner
Already contacted him and was able to get the following info out of him:
From: "han rattanavong" no rust, rebuilt eng, runs good , 180k mi on body , 4wd works good maybe a
sr5, i think has sunroof, "31 tire (i think)
At 06:46 PM 5/6/99 -0500, you wrote:>Found this at Ebay>>DO NOT BID JUST E-MAIL ME W/ AN OFFER I WILL SELL IT CHEAP!!!!CLEAN>CALIFORNIA CAR WILL INCLUDE A 1 WAY TICKET W/ PURCHASE TO SUNNY CAL FOR THE>DRIVE HOME. NEED OTHER CARS, PARTS OR COOL STUFF CHECK MY>WEB@http://www.santarosa.edu/~hrattana>>> ------------------------------
Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 09:48:35 -0500 (CDT)
From: Brian Wiencek Subject: Re: Tube vs Pipe.
Pipe is usually cast, thicker walled, the tubing for a roll cage is
usually 1 3/4" .120 DOM tubing (not welded like exhaust tubing) This has
the ability to absorb impacts and bend rather than beak.> I'll get right to it,> "Could someone please explaine to me why it would be a bad idea to use> steel pipe instead of steel tube for a roll cage?"
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 07:51:38 -0700
From: Marc Sahr Subject: Re: People's "Hummer"
Ugh.... Add in equal parts of Nissan Patrol, Nissan Pathfinder, and styling
by blind guys, and you'd have this.... this.... thing. "The next Toyota"
hahahahahahaha (insert Tom Hanks laugh from Money Pit here)
sorry, just lost it there for a second.
Speaking of Hummers, I saw one get towed away from an accident yesterday
with a minivan. I thought they were indestructible!!! ;)
Marc Sahr
msahr@extremezone.com
85 4Runner
84 SR5 4x4 longbed
95 4Runner
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 11:03:20 -0400
From: "Karl Bellve, Ph.D." Subject: Re: People's "Hummer"
Marc Sahr wrote:>> Ugh.... Add in equal parts of Nissan Patrol, Nissan Pathfinder, and styling> by blind guys, and you'd have this.... this.... thing. "The next Toyota"> hahahahahahaha (insert Tom Hanks laugh from Money Pit here)>> sorry, just lost it there for a second.
They tested them versus mines, not minivans :-)
- --
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, 7 May 1999 09:58:40 -0500 (CDT)
From: Brian Wiencek Subject: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
Ok, something that has been bugging me since I bought my 1992 4Runner a
couple of months ago - the power antenna goes up with the key, and if the
radio is turned off, the antenna doesn't go down. I want the antenna to
stay down when the radio isn't on since for tail riding we sometimes go
into areas with low hanging trees...
I've got the factory toytoa AM/FM Casette with the add-on CD below it.
Does everyone's truck do this? I really can't beileve they expect the
soccer moms to run them through the automatic car washes with the antenna
up???? Or did someone simply mess with the wiring???
- - Brian
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 08:20:32 -0700
From: Marc Sahr Subject: Strange overheating question
My "new" 85 4Runner has a strange problem. When I drive on the highway>55,
the temp gauge creeps up almost to the red area. Doesn't matter if the AC is
on or not, or if it's cool or not outside. Street driving <45 it seems OK,
needle stays about in the middle of the gauge. This seems kind of backwards.
I've heard that fan clutches can cause overheating problems, how do I check
a fan clutch? All the hoses and belts are OK, there's plenty of coolant
that's nice and bright green, no leaks, etc.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Marc Sahr
msahr@extremezone.com
85 SR5 4Runner
84 SR5 4x4 longbed
95 SR5 4Runner
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 12:08:25 EDT
From: Suprbuick7@aol.com
Subject: Toyota prices
Just saw an '89 SR-5 PICKUP white w/cap orig owner, no back bumper, BFG ta's
5 spd, all power + factory sunroof 64,000 miles, very good condition. blue
interior excellent, no apparent abuse, mechanic owned . What is this thing
worth? cant find any blue book value. I may not fix old truck if I can get
fair deal. Thanks.
Jon
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 10:11:59 -0700
From: "Devin Noel" Subject: RE: Strange overheating question> My "new" 85 4Runner has a strange problem. When I drive on the> highway>55,> the temp gauge creeps up almost to the red area. Doesn't matter> if the AC is> on or not, or if it's cool or not outside. Street driving <45 it seems OK,> needle stays about in the middle of the gauge. This seems kind of> backwards.> I've heard that fan clutches can cause overheating problems, how> do I check a fan clutch?
Get a piece of light string (or heavier fishing line) & attach one end to a
sturdy place on the block or frame. Place the other end on one of the fan
blades & start the truck. If it's cold the string should hold, if the engine
is hot it should break the string.
I'd replace your thermostat & see if that helps. it only costs $5ish and
about 15 minutes of work.
Devin Noel www.fallonz.com/truck
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 10:36:27 -0600
From: "Andrew Perman" Subject: RE: Body lift
Could you just weld in some 3 inch steel spacers instead of using the pucks? Or would you still get breakage where your welds are? This just seems easier than relocating the body mounts.
Andy Perman
88' Runner.....
Solid Axle Conversion
35x12.50 BFG M/T
permana@exempla.org
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Date: 7 May 99 12:54:16 EDT
From: Bud R Subject: Re: [RE: 4Runner Gas Tank]
"Dan Schein" wrote:> I'll ask the kids in the morning if they mind holding it.> I asked mine the same thing on our last trip and they said " NO! I need to go
potty!" :)) COuldn't resist!
Bud Rosenberger
amorningstarfarm@usa.net
ICQ 27413472
Arcade, NY
87 SR5 4Runner
85 SR5 Longbed
85 std shortbed
86 Dlx shortbed- parts
86 Xtracab- parts
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 09:03:07 -0700
From: Adam Faris Subject: Marlin Crawler
Chris, it looks like you beat me to the punch. I noticed Marlin's website
was up yesterday and I now have an appointment to have an ultimate
installed on the 25th of this month. It will be done in time for Memorial
weekend so I can hit the Rubicon. I can't wait
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 12:06:58 -0400
From: "Karl Bellve, Ph.D." Subject: Re: Strange overheating question
Marc Sahr wrote:>> My "new" 85 4Runner has a strange problem. When I drive on the highway>55,> the temp gauge creeps up almost to the red area. Doesn't matter if the AC is> on or not, or if it's cool or not outside. Street driving <45 it seems OK,> needle stays about in the middle of the gauge. This seems kind of backwards.> I've heard that fan clutches can cause overheating problems, how do I check> a fan clutch? All the hoses and belts are OK, there's plenty of coolant> that's nice and bright green, no leaks, etc.
The fan clutch shouldn't matter at high speeds. It is really to help to
move air when the engine is idling or moving slowly to increase the air
moving through the radiator.
There is a problem with 22R 22RE engines called temperature overshoot.
The thermostat doesn't react quick enough after the engine is started.
So, the engine gets real hot before the thermostat opens, then
everything is fine after that.
pn #90916-03070 is a special dual stage thermostat that cures this
problem. I have it in my truck.>> Any ideas?>> Thanks!>> Marc Sahr> msahr@extremezone.com> 85 SR5 4Runner> 84 SR5 4x4 longbed> 95 SR5 4Runner
- --
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, 7 May 1999 10:39:30 -0700
From: "Leo G. Divinagracia III" Subject: Rear diff lockers - what to do?> From: Ken Flesher >> OK, now that all the other mods are done on my buddy's '90 4Runner, he's> now shopping for a locker setup to do rock crawing. It appears his> choices are:>> * Tru-Trak> * Detroit Locker> * ARB air locker> * Toyota electric locker>> The ARB and electric lockers are just too expensive, so he's now> debating the merits of either the Tru-Trak or the Detroit unit. I have> no experience with either, so I'm looking to the vast experience of the> list for advice. The guys at 4WPW in Oakland are recommending the> Detroit in the rear, and a Tru-Trak in the front (I hope I'm spelling> these correctly). What would you all do?
as member of the blue hoser club, i'd recommend the arb... really...>> One thing to keep in mind is how difficult these are to install, with> minimal tools. Do they all require re-setting the gearing backlash? Or> is it just a matter of swapping out the parts (once the 3rd member is> out, of course).
yeah, since you will be pulling out the diff carrier to replace it with
either the trutrac or the detroiot (and the arb for that matter...). the
ez-locker and the lockright replaces only the spidergears so that makes the
job easier.
once you pull the diff carrier out, unbolt the ring gear from it and then
slap it into the new carrier. then bolt the new carrier into the 3 rd
member and that mean adjusting the backlash. at least you don't have to
mess around with the pinion...
oh and then you also have to get the mesh pattern correct also...
aw shoot, have 4wpw do the work. drop off the 3rd member to them and then
pick it up later.
better yet, have 'rear end specialist' in santa clara do the work!!!
- -----------------------
Leo G. Divinagracia III
ldivinag@csuhayward.edu
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 09:40:52 -0700
From: Chris Geiger Subject: Re: Manual hubs
It would be a bad thing to shift into 4WD high on the freeway with ADD
and manual hubs that are unlocked. ADD with stock "hubs" work great at
any speed as long as your wheels are strait and all of your tires are
the same size. It also works nicely if both front hubs are locked, then
you can shift into and out of 4WD as you please.
This works because the hubs (either factory or locked manual) cause the
front axles to turn, causing the front drive shaft to turn. When driving
strait the front drive shaft is going the same speed as the coupler
inside the tcase. It just slips forward onto the front output shaft.
But if you don't have the hubs locked and your driving down the freeway
and try to put it into 4WD the front shaft is not turning at all but the
tcase coupler is turning at freeway speed. It will make a huge grinding
noise and you will find little bit's of your tcase suspended in your
oil.
Don't ever shift on the fly into 4WD with the hubs unlocked!> And as to why would you do that... well, I dunno. But the ADD is supposed> to be shift-on-the-fly to 50 mph or so. So what difference would manual> hubs make here? (i've never tried it above a slow speed anyway).
- --
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, 07 May 1999 11:35:16 -0400
From: djstracher@bbn.com
Subject: Re: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
Mine goes down when turned off.
Dave Stracher
djstracher@bbn.com
At 09:58 AM 5/7/99 -0500, you wrote:>Ok, something that has been bugging me since I bought my 1992 4Runner a>couple of months ago - the power antenna goes up with the key, and if the>radio is turned off, the antenna doesn't go down. I want the antenna to>stay down when the radio isn't on since for tail riding we sometimes go>into areas with low hanging trees...>>I've got the factory toytoa AM/FM Casette with the add-on CD below it.>>Does everyone's truck do this? I really can't beileve they expect the>soccer moms to run them through the automatic car washes with the antenna>up???? Or did someone simply mess with the wiring???>>- Brian>> ------------------------------
Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 10:26:38 -0500
From: Mike Farwig Subject: Re: Auto trans fluid llevel
At 10:33 PM 5/6/99 -0700, you wrote:>I recently changed the fluid in my auto trans (1986 4runner) and referred to>the owners manual for the correct amount for a refill. The manual states up>to 2.5 U.S. quarts, but the level does not reach the cold or hot mark on the>dipstick. What is going on here?>Any ideas would be appreciated,>jviernes@earthlink.net
This might be obvious to you, but when I first changed my auto tranny fluid,
I negletced to make sure the engine was running when checking the fluid
level...Yeah, I know...
Also, If you have the A340H, not E, there is the rear pan that holds more
oil. And thats not the x-fer case fluid....That fluid is kept seperate.
If you pulled the pan and filter, more fluid should of ran out. My manual
said up to 4.8 Qts of ATF, I had to add about 6 qts because I pulled the pan.
I would add some, let it run down the pipe, check it. Did this probally 10
times until I got the right fluid level.
Hope I helped any,
Mike Farwig
mf1163@aschinger.com
314-343-1211 x163
877 Horan Drive
P.O. Box 26322
Fenton, MO 63026
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 08:43:01 -0700
From: Steve Harron Subject: RE: ARB Bumper?
I'm aware of that. I don't consider that an issue though.
- -----Original Message-----
From: Shawn H. Ooi [mailto:moomba@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 1999 11:42 PM
To: Steve "TwinkleToes" Harron; toy4x4@moab.off-road.com
Cc: 'Toyota Mailing List'
Subject: Re: ARB Bumper?
Steve,
Don't forget that you also have the 2" body lift so you will have a gap
btw. the bumper and the front grille unless you are going to make some
modifications to the mounting system.
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
-----------------------------------------------------
Steve Harron wrote:>> I'm looking into getting an ARB bumper. Some places don't mention if it's
a winch mount bumper or not. Is there a quick way to tell by looking at the
bumper if it's winch mount? Is there some sort of cradle inside the bumper
for the winch?
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 13:10:23 -0500
From: Mike Farwig Subject: Anyone using a auto tranny cooler?
I am getting ready to tow a trailer with my 4Runner,V6,a340h tranny, and am
thinking about getting a tranny cooler to help.
Anyone using one? What brands are good, how big, and where did you mount it?
Thank you,
Mike Farwig
mf1163@aschinger.com
314-343-1211 x163
877 Horan Drive
P.O. Box 26322
Fenton, MO 63026
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 11:24:03 -0700
From: "Chevota" Subject: Re: 1980 FJ40 for 28,000 on Ebay! First come, first serve!
Some people are just stark raving lunitics... For 28,000, you could get one
custom built new at a pro shop. Gee lets see... Dana 60's front and rear,
locked, curried, disc braked, etc. custom straight frame, crate 350, hell
crate everything. fiberglass body, etc etc
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Karl Bellve, Ph.D. To: Sent: Friday, May 07, 1999 5:57 AM
Subject: 1980 FJ40 for 28,000 on Ebay! First come, first serve!>> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=98010568>> "This truck is for Landcruiser lovers. I have had estimates of $10,000> to $12,000 to restore this truck. It is not a 'fixer upper'. A new> landcrusier costs well over $65,000. . . so please . . be serious">>> Ok, can this guy be real? A 19 year old vehicle selling for $28,000?> That would certianly make you buy a jeep.>>> --> 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, 7 May 1999 10:37:15 -0700
From: "Leo G. Divinagracia III" Subject: Building for Pro Arena(was:Body Lift Problem)> From: Jimmy Tom [some snippage}> Why am I pondering all of this? Well, seeing as how Ohio may be kind of> short in the desert environment, I saw the recent article in that 4x rag> about the Buckeye Nationals and said to meself, "What if...?" It's just> Mickey Thompson all over again?
see jimmy, there is a silver lining to everything. plus they got all
those tough truck contests in the mid west where people love seeing trucks
fly up in the air and land with parts breaking off all over the place...
sure beat those access roads you like flyin' in down there... (so. cal,
that is...)
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Leo G. Divinagracia III
ldivinag@csuhayward.edu
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 12:30:05 -0700
From: Steve Keene Subject: Re: Strange overheating question
My 81 22R did the same thing, to fix it A radiator shop suggested replacing the
factory 195 deg. theremostat with a 180 Deg. now the gage stays in the bottom
third of its range no matter what kind of driving.
Also, the bottom ratiator hoses are being sucked on by the water pump. as they
get old they get soft, at freeway speeds the water pump will suck them closed
which will reduce flow. Replace them with good quality hoses.
Steve Keene Anaheim, CA
Marc Sahr wrote:> My "new" 85 4Runner has a strange problem. When I drive on the highway>55,> the temp gauge creeps up almost to the red area. Doesn't matter if the AC is> on or not, or if it's cool or not outside. Street driving <45 it seems OK,> needle stays about in the middle of the gauge. This seems kind of backwards.> I've heard that fan clutches can cause overheating problems, how do I check> a fan clutch? All the hoses and belts are OK, there's plenty of coolant> that's nice and bright green, no leaks, etc.>> Any ideas?>> Thanks!>> Marc Sahr> msahr@extremezone.com> 85 SR5 4Runner> 84 SR5 4x4 longbed> 95 SR5 4Runner
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 14:42:36 -0500 (CDT)
From: Brian Wiencek Subject: Re: 4 Runner Power antenna questions> Mine goes down when turned off.
When the RADIO not the tuck is turned off right??? If so BUMMER -
that's exactly the way I wanted it to (and supposed it would) work.
On that note - does anyone have the wiring diagram showing the factory
radio and antenna control lead for a 1992 4 Runner???
If it's electronic and you want to e-mail it to me - send it to
Brien.wiencek@labone.com (I've got a full T-1 here)
THANKS!
- - Brian
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 14:53:42 -0500 (CDT)
From: Brian Wiencek Subject: Re: Anyone using a auto tranny cooler?> I am getting ready to tow a trailer with my 4Runner,V6,a340h tranny, and am> thinking about getting a tranny cooler to help.>> Anyone using one? What brands are good, how big, and where did you mount it?
I've always used the 'better' coolers that are black and have the tubes
down the ends and aren't an 's' flow pattern ever since they came out.
The last 3 I got from the local junk yard. Once came from an EX cop car,
and the other two were off of a car, and a mini-van as I recall. They
were only $5 each at the U-pull it. The one was like 8x12" x3/4" thick -
a huge one!
When choosing an auto tranny cooler fo towing - the bigger the better,
there's something like a 20% increase in trans life with every 10 degree
drop in temp. (or something dramatic like that)
Get the biggest one that your parts store has - B&M makes the cross-flow
design coolers, and I think Hayden has them too. Route the fluic coming
OUT of your stock in-radiator cooling tube into the cooler then back to
the trans.
- - Brian
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 15:50:47 -0400
From: "Ken Flesher" Subject: RE: Rear diff lockers - what to do?> as member of the blue hoser club, i'd recommend the arb... really...
Yeah, I know... but Dave doesn't have to $800-1000 to put into the thing.
He can sneak a $220 LockRite past his wife though, so that's what we're
gonna do.
- -KLF
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 16:10:49 -0400
From: "Ken Flesher" Subject: RE: 4 Runner Power antenna questions>> Mine goes down when turned off.>> When the RADIO not the tuck is turned off right??? If so BUMMER -> that's exactly the way I wanted it to (and supposed it would) work.> On that note - does anyone have the wiring diagram showing the factory> radio and antenna control lead for a 1992 4 Runner???
Yes, when you turn the RADIO off the antenna should go down automatically. I
have the full wiring diagrams in my '92 Electrical Supplement, but the books
are on the left coast right now. Dave has these books too for his '93, they
should be the same.
- -KLF
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 12:10:19 -0400
From: "Ken Flesher" Subject: RE: Strange overheating question> My "new" 85 4Runner has a strange problem. When I drive on the> highway>55,> the temp gauge creeps up almost to the red area. Doesn't matter> if the AC is> on or not, or if it's cool or not outside. Street driving <45 it seems OK,> needle stays about in the middle of the gauge. This seems kind of> backwards.> I've heard that fan clutches can cause overheating problems, how> do I check> a fan clutch? All the hoses and belts are OK, there's plenty of coolant> that's nice and bright green, no leaks, etc.
Did you check the thermostat? Easy to do, cheap to replace.
- -KLF
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 12:19:02 -0400
From: "Ken Flesher" Subject: RE: Elect Locker (was: Northern Cali)> also whats the cost of the electric locker ?
I believe Karl paid $650 from Jay Marks, perhaps Scott Tate can do this too?
Be aware that there is some modification required to the rear axle housing
as well. Welding, drilling, grinding, tapping. Check Karl's page for the
pictures.
http://molmed.ummed.edu/~kdb/locker/locker.html
- -KLF
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 12:19:01 -0400
From: "Ken Flesher" Subject: RE: 4 Runner Power antenna questions> Ok, something that has been bugging me since I bought my 1992 4Runner a> couple of months ago - the power antenna goes up with the key, and if the> radio is turned off, the antenna doesn't go down. I want the antenna to> stay down when the radio isn't on since for tail riding we sometimes go> into areas with low hanging trees...
Something's wrong. My antenna ('92 4Runner) only goes up when the key is on,
AND the head unit is on "radio" mode. If I then start to play a CD, the
antenna stays up. But, if I turn the entire head unit off (key still on),
the antenna goes back down. My antenna probably hasn't been up in 6 months
(gee, hope it still works!), as I listen to CDs only. This happens with both
the old stock unit, and the new Eclipse unit (stock unit is made by
FujitsuTen, who owns Eclipse).
Wish I could help you with the wiring diagrams, left my manuals in
Sacramento for the week.
- -KLF
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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 16:35:44 -0400
From: djstracher@bbn.com
Subject: RE: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
Ken and Brian,
Yep, that's exactly how mine works too. Does your Eclipse use the dual
antennas? (I believe Toyota calls it diversity antennas)
Dave>Something's wrong. My antenna ('92 4Runner) only goes up when the key is on,>AND the head unit is on "radio" mode. If I then start to play a CD, the>antenna stays up. But, if I turn the entire head unit off (key still on),>the antenna goes back down. My antenna probably hasn't been up in 6 months>(gee, hope it still works!), as I listen to CDs only. This happens with both>the old stock unit, and the new Eclipse unit (stock unit is made by>FujitsuTen, who owns Eclipse).>>Wish I could help you with the wiring diagrams, left my manuals in>Sacramento for the week.>>-KLF>> 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: Fri, 7 May 1999 15:40:24 -0500
From: "Chris Scotti" Subject: Downey???
Looks Like Downey headers are my best bet. Anybody have their number? I am
thinking I will have the shop call and see if they can get a discount on
them.
Thanks,
Chris Scotti
CW Computer Services
www.cwcomp.com
cscotti@cwcomp.com
1995 Silver Toyota 4Runner Soft-Top, Bobbed 6", 4"Suspension/2"Body Lift,
33"M/T's, ARB Front/EZ-Locker Rear, Custom Bumpers & Nerf Bars/Air Tanks,
XD9000i Hitch-Mounted Winch, Lots of Lights & Techno Gadgets(GPS, Stereo,
etc...)
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 13:38:27 -0700
From: "Shane Simard" Subject: Re: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
Mine works the same way, with the key on and the radio turned on the antenna
goes up, but if I switch to CD with the stereo still on the antenna stays
up. But if I turn the stereo off and turn it on with the CD player, the
antenna stays down. I think that's the way it's supposed to work, but it
would be nice to switch from radio to CD and have the antenna go down
without turning it off. By the way, mine is hooked up to an Alpine CD
player.
Shane Simard - BC, Canada
ssimard@direct.ca, http://persweb.direct.ca/ssimard/
1992 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 3.0L V-6, 5 speed, 31" BFG M/T's,
19" rear wheel travel, and finally a Lock Right Locker.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Flesher To: toy4x4@moab.off-road.com Date: 7 May 99 1:30 PM
Subject: RE: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
Something's wrong. My antenna ('92 4Runner) only goes up when the key is
on,
AND the head unit is on "radio" mode. If I then start to play a CD, the
antenna stays up. But, if I turn the entire head unit off (key still
on),
the antenna goes back down. My antenna probably hasn't been up in 6
months
(gee, hope it still works!), as I listen to CDs only. This happens with
both
the old stock unit, and the new Eclipse unit (stock unit is made by
FujitsuTen, who owns Eclipse).
Wish I could help you with the wiring diagrams, left my manuals in
Sacramento for the week.
-KLF
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 17:00:46 -0400
From: "Lawson, Chris" Subject: RE: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
Diversity antenna" or whatever Toyota calls it has to do with the dual
signal leads for RF not the 12v signal that tells the antenna to go up and
down. It may be that that model stereo does not have a power antenna lead
which is triggered by the radio being used but by the fact that the entire
unit is powered on which is how 90% of after-market stereos are produced.
The reason is the same lead may control an amplifier or EQ or something that
needs to be on no matter what the mode of the unit. An easy fix is to find
the wire out of the rear of the stereo which has 12v only when the radio is
powered. On an after-market unit (non factory) it will be either a blue
wire or blue wire with an white stripe. once you find the wire then you can
place a toggle switch on it and put the antenna down whenever you want.
While the switch is in the "on" position it will work as it always has and
when in "off" position it will not allow the antenna power to remain up.
Good Luck
Chris
- -----Original Message-----
From: djstracher@bbn.com [mailto:djstracher@bbn.com]
Sent: Friday, May 07, 1999 4:36 PM
To: toy4x4@moab.off-road.com
Subject: RE: 4 Runner Power antenna questions
Ken and Brian,
Yep, that's exactly how mine works too. Does your Eclipse use the dual
antennas? (I believe Toyota calls it diversity antennas)
Dave>Something's wrong. My antenna ('92 4Runner) only goes up when the key is
on,>AND the head unit is on "radio" mode. If I then start to play a CD, the>antenna stays up. But, if I turn the entire head unit off (key still on),>the antenna goes back down. My antenna probably hasn't been up in 6 months>(gee, hope it still works!), as I listen to CDs only. This happens with
both>the old stock unit, and the new Eclipse unit (stock unit is made by>FujitsuTen, who owns Eclipse).>>Wish I could help you with the wiring diagrams, left my manuals in>Sacramento for the week.>>-KLF>> 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: Fri, 7 May 1999 17:02:56 -0400
From: "Lawson, Chris" Subject: RE: Downey???
a discount from Downey? Good luck, and watch out for the warranty, too.
IMHO
- -----Original Message-----
From: Chris Scotti [mailto:cwcs@cwcomp.com]
Sent: Friday, May 07, 1999 4:40 PM
To: 'toy4x4'
Subject: Downey???
Looks Like Downey headers are my best bet. Anybody have their number? I am
thinking I will have the shop call and see if they can get a discount on
them.
Thanks,
Chris Scotti
CW Computer Services
www.cwcomp.com
cscotti@cwcomp.com
1995 Silver Toyota 4Runner Soft-Top, Bobbed 6", 4"Suspension/2"Body Lift,
33"M/T's, ARB Front/EZ-Locker Rear, Custom Bumpers & Nerf Bars/Air Tanks,
XD9000i Hitch-Mounted Winch, Lots of Lights & Techno Gadgets(GPS, Stereo,
etc...)
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 13:00:25 -0400
From: "Ken Flesher" Subject: RE: People's "Hummer"> Ugh.... Add in equal parts of Nissan Patrol, Nissan Pathfinder,> and styling> by blind guys, and you'd have this.... this.... thing. "The next Toyota"> hahahahahahaha (insert Tom Hanks laugh from Money Pit here)
Don't forget a paint job that looks like it was done in a High School
AutoShop class.
- -KLF
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Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 16:29:28 -0500
From: "steve" Subject: Re: Tube vs Pipe.
prolly the weight difference. Tube is thin wall and pipe is std wall. I
_THINK_!! I aint 100% positive
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Sheldon Gardner To: Sent: Thursday, May 06, 1999 7:46 PM
Subject: Tube vs Pipe.> I'll get right to it,> "Could someone please explaine to me why it would be a bad idea to use
steel pipe instead of steel tube for a roll cage?">>> Thanks> Sheldon> 83ToY4x4>> ------------------------------
Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 16:58:33 -0500 (CDT)
From: Richard Sartor Subject: Re: Strange overheating question>My "new" 85 4Runner has a strange problem. When I drive on the highway>55,>the temp gauge creeps up almost to the red area. Doesn't matter if the AC is>on or not, or if it's cool or not outside. Street driving <45 it seems OK,>needle stays about in the middle of the gauge. This seems kind of backwards.>I've heard that fan clutches can cause overheating problems, how do I check>a fan clutch? All the hoses and belts are OK, there's plenty of coolant>that's nice and bright green, no leaks, etc.> Having been thru this same wierdness with my '85 4Runner recently, I'll
tell you a few things to check. First check that the water pump/alternator
belt is correctly tightened. I have never been able to tighten it properly
by myself, but then again I'm not a double jointed contortionist either. If
that's not it, then drain some coolant out of the radiator and look in the
filler neck to see if you can see any deposits in the radiator cores. If
they don't look clogged, then I would suggest replacing the thermostat and
radiator cap with factory parts. Yeah, I know they cost a little more, but
you get what you pay for. I would say to ignore the fan clutch, as the fan
doesn't do much at highway speeds, and you say it stays cool(ish) at lower
speeds. I had similar symptoms from my 85 4Runner recently, and after
replacing everything in the cooling system but the radiator, I discovered
the radiator was clogged with crap. New radiator installed last Saturday,
and no more problems. Now if I could just get the seats rebuilt so that bar
doesn't poke me in the back anymore.....
Richard Sartor.
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