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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Prett sure they use coils and shocks to lif those. You have aftermarket shocks, and it seems to sit a little higher than stock....someone will be able to tell if its lifted. Looks like a later model 4runner wheels at least.

What size are tires?
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:17 AM
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31*10.5

Break cable is broke too.

Edit: e break cable

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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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I was hoping for a locker..Lol

Anyway..how can you tell if you have one? Or are they fully internal?

Anyone got a link to a 90' FSM?
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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2 cd gen 90 -95 didnt come with lockers.
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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2 cd gen 90 -95 didnt come with lockers.
I was hoping with the upgraded shocks and stuff it maybe had one added. Lol
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by theerroneouspenguin
I was hoping for a locker..Lol

Anyway..how can you tell if you have one? Or are they fully internal?

Anyone got a link to a 90' FSM?
If it's an automatic locker/limited slip it'll chatter a bit while cruising, and some cheaper automatics make the truck jump sometimes.
Spools and full lockers won't chatter, but the locker might make you change lanes while changing gears.
The other way to tell is to go over a patch of ice and suddenly have your rear bumper taking the lead.

Hope this helps!
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by RobotMoose

If it's an automatic locker/limited slip it'll chatter a bit while cruising, and some cheaper automatics make the truck jump sometimes.
Spools and full lockers won't chatter, but the locker might make you change lanes while changing gears.
The other way to tell is to go over a patch of ice and suddenly have your rear bumper taking the lead.

Hope this helps!
Thank out. It does. Drives fine once I gets warm. Can you add an engine block heater to it? Cause......its November and I'm in Colorado. This might suck if j can't get it fixed soon.

Edit: no chatter :/ nu pull when shifting.

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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Denso relay 90987-01003

Edit: power window and door relay

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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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If/when this head gasket goes, is it honestly cheaper to just drop a motor in?

I don't mind a diy. Hanged a few on my civics but nothing bigger.
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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Also..can the headlight bulbs be replaced or do I have to replace the housing as well?
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 04:04 PM
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Start reading up on the 3.4 5VZ-FE (V-6) swap. Bolts in with a little wiring swapping. Or if you're feeling frisky, a 1UZ V-8 swap. It's been done many times also. A bit more fabricating though.

As far as headlights, just look at the back of the headlight housing. I didn't look at your pics close enough yet to see if you do have bulb-only replacement option. Edit: you have to replace the entire headlight to upgrade. Probably 6054s? I did the Hella e-code upgrade and I love it. 80/110W bulbs.

And it does appear slightly lifted, maybe a couple inches? It's hard to tell on rear coil springs unless you have a sticker close by. And it could be a torsion bar crank up front. Unless there is a body lift I can't see.

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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rokblok
Start reading up on the 3.4 5VZ-FE (V-6) swap. Bolts in with a little wiring swapping. Or if you're feeling frisky, a 1UZ V-8 swap. It's been done many times also. A bit more fabricating though.

As far as headlights, just look at the back of the headlight housing. I didn't look at your pics close enough yet to see if you do have bulb-only replacement option.

And it does appear slightly lifted, maybe a couple inches? It's hard to tell on rear coil springs unless you have a sticker close by. And it could be a torsion bar crank up front. Unless there is a body lift I can't see.
Thanks for the info. If I had a tape measure or something I would measure. It sits high. I'm 6 foot and I have to step up to get in.

I'm not wanting to swap motors. Just asking if it would be cheaper. Ive heard good things about the 3.4. Would my best bet be to just find a wrecked truck? If I did the 3.4 swap would it be mainly just the engine bay harness and the ecu that got swapped?

Edit: my head lights don't look like the bulbs come out. Where would the sticker for the lift be?

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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Picked up these today along with new headlights. Walmarx has them for 8.88 each so I just got 2.
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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I love to watch the toyota fever spread. You got it now for sure!!

When I cant do anything to mine it's great to see others enthusiasm for the Yotas. I kinda feed of of it.
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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I hate hate the grill. Couldn't get to the screws to pull the little light bracket. Damn near broke it trying to get it out...the grill.not the light mounting bracket.

Anyway..I love love this truck. All my lights work now and its not burning oil. Woo hoo. Drinks gas like I smoke weed but I already expected that.

It is a shock to go from 40s in town and 50s on the highway...to this. Lol. But I'm cool with it.
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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Still need.

Shocks
Windshield
Hatch
Radiator..mines jb welded fixed.

Also...my washer thing leaks like a seiv. Can I just pull it? And it leaks like...as fast as you can pour is as fast as it leaks.
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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How's a suspension job on these? Fronts. My passenger side is blown so I'm looking to get a set.

Any suggestions? I'd like to diy it. I don't have air so its probably gonna suck. Any issues with stripped bolts or what nots? Anything else I should replace. My bottom half is kinda rusty. Might just need to find a parts car and get new shocks :/

Should I stay with rough country nitro 9000 or go different? I like my ride how it is. Don't need higher or nothing.
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Do I have to buy shocks for a lifted truck? Or what???
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Damn I love this truck.
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