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Old 09-02-2011, 08:44 PM
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love the gopro, use it for my motorcycle rides! great quality, once you get passed the slight learning curve its amazing.. and comes with waterproof case! :p
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love the gopro, use it for my motorcycle rides! great quality, once you get passed the slight learning curve its amazing.. and comes with waterproof case! :p
Good to hear! And I kinda like the wide angle lens look that this camera provides.
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Here's the updated list!

-SR5 gauge cluster -Done-
-Bucket seats
-New lower control arms (the passenger side is rotted, i will replace the drivers side too.)
-Fix locking hubs (the drivers side is hard to turn to lock)
-Remove windshield tint strip
-Put "TOYOTA" decal on the tailgate (what color?)
-New tail light to replace the cracked passenger tail light -Done-
-TRD Decals on the bed
-Front bumper (not sure which)
-Rear bumper (not sue which)
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YO!

love the new truck!
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Snagged an SR5 cluster!


Oh yeah put on this decal too.
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Originally Posted by 92 TOY
YO!

love the new truck!
Thanks! That's why i've been keeping my eye on what you've been up to lol
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yeh, well, don't get you hopes up.

I love my new bumper, love the stance it has now that it's doesn't look like a dog dragging it's rear-end on the ground. want to put new shocks on, but that's one of those "nice-to-do" things and there's so much on my "need-to-do" list that they are going to wait.

I'm surprised,as well, that you comfortably fit in the truck. I would not have thought that could be.

I absolutely LOVE my truck. You will too.
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go blazeland with the front! you're replacing them, anyway
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Originally Posted by 92 TOY
yeh, well, don't get you hopes up.

I love my new bumper, love the stance it has now that it's doesn't look like a dog dragging it's rear-end on the ground. want to put new shocks on, but that's one of those "nice-to-do" things and there's so much on my "need-to-do" list that they are going to wait.

I'm surprised,as well, that you comfortably fit in the truck. I would not have thought that could be.

I absolutely LOVE my truck. You will too.
Love your rear bumper, it looks so good! As far as the "need to do" and "want to do" lists I totally understand lol

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go blazeland with the front! you're replacing them, anyway
Put that under the "want to do" list lol if i had the cash laying around though...
Old 09-04-2011, 07:34 PM
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Cooling Problem

Well with the addition of the new Toyota OEM thermostat my truck ran back at normal temp. BUT now all of a sudden when she warms up the temp needle will jump from 1/3 of the gauge to a hair over half. I have no idea why? It's full of coolant, I even took off the cap and ran her to try and get all the air out (some did come out so i re-filled the radiator) the problem still exists. I have a new radiator that I could throw in but I don't want to do that if my problem could be something simple. My 86' isn't like this, but that has a 180* thermostat in it. Should I just buy a 180* thermostat to throw in? What should I do???
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Originally Posted by Swimmerboy2112
Put that under the "want to do" list lol if i had the cash laying around though...
...says the guy who just bought a new bumper, then bought a winch to go with it, then a new truck...
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...Should I just buy a 180* thermostat to throw in? What should I do???
temp sender/sensor? do you have a single stage or dual stage t-stat? if it was new, i wouldn't replace it. if your truck runs at normal temps, i wouldn't do anything except maybe the sender/sensor
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how clean is the radiator fluid? may need a flush and such....i would.

might try running without a thermostat for a bit as a rule-in or rule-out thing.

i have the dual thermostat.
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Originally Posted by irab88
...says the guy who just bought a new bumper, then bought a winch to go with it, then a new truck...

temp sender/sensor? do you have a single stage or dual stage t-stat? if it was new, i wouldn't replace it. if your truck runs at normal temps, i wouldn't do anything except maybe the sender/sensor
This is the thermostat I got. Part number 90916-03078
http://www.toyotapartszone.com/oem/t...916-03078.html
I'll have to check my manuals/FSM for the sender/sensor.

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how clean is the radiator fluid? may need a flush and such....i would.

might try running without a thermostat for a bit as a rule-in or rule-out thing.

i have the dual thermostat.
Radiator fluid looks OK, not great. I will pick up some coolant tomorrow and give her a flush.

What will running thermostat-less do? Just keep my engine temps really cool?

Do you have the part number for the dual stage thermostat?
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bought it based upon this------>>>> http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...tatReplacement and on the advice of a few members. I am told the same can be accomplished by drilling a hole through the t-stat, but I'm lazy.

as far as what removing it will do? would imagine it would rule in or out the possibility of a faulty t-stat.....it will run cooler (on an AUTO this makes for poor shifting, 5 speed, no difference except maybe the economy)....also on the hit list would be the gauge itself and the sender like Ian said.
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Ok SB, I read the whole thread just to see a picture of you behind the wheel. Disappointment!
Old 09-05-2011, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 TOY
bought it based upon this------>>>> http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...tatReplacement and on the advice of a few members. I am told the same can be accomplished by drilling a hole through the t-stat, but I'm lazy.

as far as what removing it will do? would imagine it would rule in or out the possibility of a faulty t-stat.....it will run cooler (on an AUTO this makes for poor shifting, 5 speed, no difference except maybe the economy)....also on the hit list would be the gauge itself and the sender like Ian said.
I fixed the problem! What I did was remove the jiggle valve (no kidding thats seriously what it's called) this leaves a small hole in the side of the thermostat, drove 2hrs into NJ to visit my gram and 2hrs back, engine temp was spot on!

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Ok SB, I read the whole thread just to see a picture of you behind the wheel. Disappointment!
Ah I forgot! SOON!
Old 09-05-2011, 05:08 PM
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Jerry,

Bookmarked 4Crawlers site! Thanks for the link.
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Had to test her offroad-ability!

Rear right is off the ground


Rear view

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Cool, she's gettin brokeded in proper! lol
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Originally Posted by ChefYota4x4
Cool, she's gettin brokeded in proper! lol
Oh yeah!

Today made me realize that I can fit 32"s without a problem....


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