Swimmerboy2112's 1991 Pickup Build Thread
Sep 4, 2011 | 02:17 AM
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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)
-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)
Sep 4, 2011 | 04:14 AM
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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.
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.
Sep 4, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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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.
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.
Put that under the "want to do" list lol if i had the cash laying around though...
Sep 4, 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???
Sep 4, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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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
Sep 5, 2011 | 02:05 AM
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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.
might try running without a thermostat for a bit as a rule-in or rule-out thing.
i have the dual thermostat.
Sep 5, 2011 | 05:09 AM
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...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
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
http://www.toyotapartszone.com/oem/t...916-03078.html
I'll have to check my manuals/FSM for the sender/sensor.
What will running thermostat-less do? Just keep my engine temps really cool?
Do you have the part number for the dual stage thermostat?
Sep 5, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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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.
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.
Sep 5, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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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.
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.
Ah I forgot! SOON!
