What is broken on YOUR Toyota
Aug 18, 2011 | 01:47 PM
#722
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Smart move with the toyota ball joints. I ordered mine last year, got all four for 250.00 from a toyota dealership!! Put one in last fall (lower driverside), fixed the play over bumps, need to replace the remainders so I am solid. Put an order in for tie ends so I can get them when I do the rest. I had a moog in the garage and compared the two. Toyotas where significanlty heavier! Gives a piece of mind doing 25 or 30 down some fire roads.....other than the wife hitting me yelling "slow down"! lol!
Aug 18, 2011 | 07:18 PM
#724
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From: Ontario, California
I have an exhaust leak on my 3.slo, Somewhere between the left and right exhaust manifold. Gaskets? Crossover? help? Not that it matters too much, going to be installing thorley headers, dropping the transmission to do shifter bushings from marlin, replacing leaky t-case pinion seals, clutch slave cylinder, and I hope I dont have to replace the HG's...trucks been getting a little warm with these 100*+ days.......Oh yea and the A/C is blowing warm air 
If I pull the heads, I have a spare port matched intake manifold (upper & lower) which I've plumed for AWI injection. I'm going to heat wrap the fuel lines near the passenger header, spray in an acoustic barrier and install a thermo barrier where I need it most.
What's wrong with the truck?? Lots of things, but I love it!! Even the 3VZE, I'll do a swap some day or get a newer taco and turn this one into a better TOY.
If I pull the heads, I have a spare port matched intake manifold (upper & lower) which I've plumed for AWI injection. I'm going to heat wrap the fuel lines near the passenger header, spray in an acoustic barrier and install a thermo barrier where I need it most.
What's wrong with the truck?? Lots of things, but I love it!! Even the 3VZE, I'll do a swap some day or get a newer taco and turn this one into a better TOY.
Aug 18, 2011 | 08:16 PM
#725
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From: piney hicks nj
happy to say besides my 3.0 leaking like a seive, and the bottom of the cab needs some patching, all is well for angus.
besides the a/c not working....but im stopping bye a buddies house to pick up a tank sometime this week to get some OBA to happen.
as for the 85, need to get up to resto-noob's place asap.
besides the a/c not working....but im stopping bye a buddies house to pick up a tank sometime this week to get some OBA to happen.
as for the 85, need to get up to resto-noob's place asap.
Aug 18, 2011 | 08:18 PM
#726
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From: piney hicks nj
ill start off with the obvious first.
frame is cracked badly, and is rotted through completly on both insides.
front driver side wheel cylinder is blown (i have it plugged for now)
both headlights are shattered and one is completly blown.
bumper is smashed in two
coner parking lamps are missing and the bulbs just hang down
turn signals in the bumpers are just hanging
hood is dented
fenders are dented
valance is smashed to smithereens
doors are smashed in
grille is cracked
headlight trim is mangled up
bed is rusted to hell
exhaust fell off from the cat back
windhseild is cracked
wiper arms are bent
brakes need bleeding
the wiring got all messed up on the rear tail lights and turnsignals
the reverse lights work when they want to
the rear window latch is broken off
tailgate latch is broken
3 tires are dry rotted
1 tires is the wrong side
4 different tires, 4 different treads
rear shackles rotted away so the leaf springs are resting on the frame rails
passenger's side mirror is missing
floorboards are rotted away
parking brake dont work
rubber floor mat is torn
seat is torn
radio is missing
steering column cover is broken off
dash is split
window crank handles' splines are stripped
skidplate is hangin on by two bolts
bolts are missing from pass. side hubs
cab light lense is missing
paintjob is wrecked and covered by spray paint
valve cover gasket leaks
mainseal's leak
coolent leaks
not to toot my own horn or anything but the seatbelt retractors work great!!
frame is cracked badly, and is rotted through completly on both insides.
front driver side wheel cylinder is blown (i have it plugged for now)
both headlights are shattered and one is completly blown.
bumper is smashed in two
coner parking lamps are missing and the bulbs just hang down
turn signals in the bumpers are just hanging
hood is dented
fenders are dented
valance is smashed to smithereens
doors are smashed in
grille is cracked
headlight trim is mangled up
bed is rusted to hell
exhaust fell off from the cat back
windhseild is cracked
wiper arms are bent
brakes need bleeding
the wiring got all messed up on the rear tail lights and turnsignals
the reverse lights work when they want to
the rear window latch is broken off
tailgate latch is broken
3 tires are dry rotted
1 tires is the wrong side
4 different tires, 4 different treads
rear shackles rotted away so the leaf springs are resting on the frame rails
passenger's side mirror is missing
floorboards are rotted away
parking brake dont work
rubber floor mat is torn
seat is torn
radio is missing
steering column cover is broken off
dash is split
window crank handles' splines are stripped
skidplate is hangin on by two bolts
bolts are missing from pass. side hubs
cab light lense is missing
paintjob is wrecked and covered by spray paint
valve cover gasket leaks
mainseal's leak
coolent leaks
not to toot my own horn or anything but the seatbelt retractors work great!!
forgot to mention...
alignment is way off
tires are wayyyy of balance
battery is shot
tailight lenses are cracked
weathersripping everywhere is trashed
rear axle isnt on the truck straight (so it rides sideway's)
starter is on its way out
the headliner, visors, seatbelts etc. are all moldy
the drivers side door panel is gone
both inside door handles are split
gas tank is rotted
suspension is rotted out and over 10 years old
cold start injectors seem to be causing trouble
alignment is way off
tires are wayyyy of balance
battery is shot
tailight lenses are cracked
weathersripping everywhere is trashed
rear axle isnt on the truck straight (so it rides sideway's)
starter is on its way out
the headliner, visors, seatbelts etc. are all moldy
the drivers side door panel is gone
both inside door handles are split
gas tank is rotted
suspension is rotted out and over 10 years old
cold start injectors seem to be causing trouble
this is going to be depresing i will start in the front and work my way back
1 front bumper is loose but mainly in the driver side when you push on it it wiggles with about 2" of play and kinda springy (PO aparently enjoyed stripping bolts
2 uses about a quart of oil per gas tank
3 oil pan gasket leaks
4 missing smog parts
5 fuel gauge works till half tank and drops past E
6 temp reading never says even warm
7 internal light works but i have to say nive things to it while i mess with the broke switch
8 missing shell bolts (1st gen 4runner) not an issue now but in oct when it goes back on it will
9 shifter has LOTS of play in it
10 tranny grinds into 4th almost every time
11 front seats suck
12 rear seat driver side wont lock into possition unless i have a flathead screwdriver nearby
13 PO primmered just the passenger door had over spray to the rear and missed a spot in the middle of the door WTH?
14 plastic inside fender walls (dont know what they are realy called) are way loose and are gonna get pulled and replaces with alum diamond plate
15 right rear brake cylinder leaks slightly ( have to refill the master cylinder about every 2-3 months
16 rear window will not close
17 rear tires are good for another 6 moths maybe
18 reg is due next month
and last but far from least
19 the wallet that rides in the driver seat is always empty
1 front bumper is loose but mainly in the driver side when you push on it it wiggles with about 2" of play and kinda springy (PO aparently enjoyed stripping bolts
2 uses about a quart of oil per gas tank
3 oil pan gasket leaks
4 missing smog parts
5 fuel gauge works till half tank and drops past E
6 temp reading never says even warm
7 internal light works but i have to say nive things to it while i mess with the broke switch
8 missing shell bolts (1st gen 4runner) not an issue now but in oct when it goes back on it will
9 shifter has LOTS of play in it
10 tranny grinds into 4th almost every time
11 front seats suck
12 rear seat driver side wont lock into possition unless i have a flathead screwdriver nearby
13 PO primmered just the passenger door had over spray to the rear and missed a spot in the middle of the door WTH?
14 plastic inside fender walls (dont know what they are realy called) are way loose and are gonna get pulled and replaces with alum diamond plate
15 right rear brake cylinder leaks slightly ( have to refill the master cylinder about every 2-3 months
16 rear window will not close
17 rear tires are good for another 6 moths maybe
18 reg is due next month
and last but far from least
19 the wallet that rides in the driver seat is always empty
do i win?
Aug 18, 2011 | 08:25 PM
#727
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From: Sacramento, Ca
Aug 20, 2011 | 01:48 PM
#733
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From: (The Real) Buckhead, GA (Not Atlanta)
lets see theres
- wreck damage to front clip
-lack of front bumper and grille( also due to wreck)
-no a/c
- belts squeak until i put it in gear
-alignments off
-nail in my front tire
-of coarse the ticking that everyone seems to have
-trans is acting funny and wants to wind the gears out the first time through
-leak around trans dipstick tube
-did i mention alot of front end damage due to a wreck
- headlights wont adjust right
-plus a whole lot more and all thats after i just put on new fanblades, fan shroud, radiator, condenssor, trans cooler, and pulled out alot of bent and twisted metal just to get it back on the road
All and all it still goes like a champ
oh and it takes a few turns before the engine finally turns over
oh thought of something else, no seatbelts, no airbags( just taped the steering wheel and dash)
4wd makes a funny noise(sometimes)
etc.......................
- wreck damage to front clip
-lack of front bumper and grille( also due to wreck)
-no a/c
- belts squeak until i put it in gear
-alignments off
-nail in my front tire
-of coarse the ticking that everyone seems to have
-trans is acting funny and wants to wind the gears out the first time through
-leak around trans dipstick tube
-did i mention alot of front end damage due to a wreck
- headlights wont adjust right
-plus a whole lot more and all thats after i just put on new fanblades, fan shroud, radiator, condenssor, trans cooler, and pulled out alot of bent and twisted metal just to get it back on the road
All and all it still goes like a champ
oh and it takes a few turns before the engine finally turns over
oh thought of something else, no seatbelts, no airbags( just taped the steering wheel and dash)
4wd makes a funny noise(sometimes)
etc.......................
Last edited by mwc0404; Aug 20, 2011 at 01:54 PM.
Aug 20, 2011 | 03:45 PM
#734
It's a 94 Extra cab. I have an 86 that was going to be the driver, but I figured why go to all of that trouble and not have some interior space. Plus, I'm 6'1'' and 230 pounds, so the more room the better. It also has a tilt column, which is a plus. Just got in from a 60 minute battle with the oil filter. I lost.
I plan on going SAS on the 86 SR5. It's really pretty clean, minus the horrific frame rot. I have a frame that I blasted and painted for a frame swap, but the 94 takes precedence since it isn't too far from being on the road.
I plan on going SAS on the 86 SR5. It's really pretty clean, minus the horrific frame rot. I have a frame that I blasted and painted for a frame swap, but the 94 takes precedence since it isn't too far from being on the road.
Aug 21, 2011 | 01:21 AM
#735
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From: New Braunfels, Tx
Make sure you got the right tools. Beer and a big hammer!
I used an extension to keep the pipe from sliding. Put it in the whole on the upper control arm. Then my jack started to slide but I made it work...
Last edited by WHAHAHAJR; Aug 22, 2011 at 07:11 AM.
Sep 12, 2011 | 03:39 PM
#739
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From: vancouver wash right now and creswell or
hm lets see my blinkers dont work on my flatbed i think i need new lights tail and brake work or i could have blinkers so i picked tail and brake washer dont work dont even make a sound thinkin it aint even plugged in still have stupid stock exhaust that robs my power stupid po has wide aluminum rims up front and narrow steel in back my doors dont open from the inside with out playin with the opener a bunch im gettin good at it and missing my slider window my horn dont work and my seat is torn to crap
