make sure its all smog legal, thats all i recommend LC engineering has really good customer service. So dont be afraid to call them.

 

only parts that would need to be "smog legal" is the header... and yes, its got an EO number...

thank goodness for OBD2 and how much it modifies things to keep it legal!

 

hmm... I believe installing an aftermarket camshaft can result in higher emissions.

 

Ive been doing a lot of research on bobbing the bed and i think ive made up my mind... im going to bob off 8-10"(still need to pin that down). im pretty sure i can tackle this myself and have it look okay...

going this weekend down to Dillon's Beach, then my next day off its getting done... just need to get my welder from my grandpas house...

i have a couple questions tho...
what speed/amperage is optimal?
whats the best (non plasma) way to cut the frame rails?


also should note that ill be tossing the plastic bed liner soon... if anyone wants it, let me know... otherwise itll go into the circular file...

 

The bob should look good! If not, cover it up with stickers

You could probably cut the frame with a Sawzall and some good blades. Any idea on when you're going to start chopping?

If you're going to Pismo, I can bring those Bilsteins for you, or if you know any of the Sac area guys that are going, maybe they will take them back for you. If you still need them, that is.

 

hopefully going to be chopping in the next 2 weeks if all pans out...

i cant go to pismo this year because of money issues, but if any of the sac guys would be willing to, id give them the money to give to you...

btw, sorry about not responding... im a horrible person, and i get sidetracked easy when im stressed, and worrying about money and this motor have me stressed to the max...


found some more parts to waste money on tho...
adding them to the growing list... and as always, advice is appreciated!

Master Rebuild Kit - 3RZ Street (95-04) - 599.95

2RZ/3RZ Pro Series 2 Camshaft Set - 599.95

2RZ/3RZ Adjustable Intake Camshaft Gear (95-04) - 119.95

Pro Head Stud Set - 2RZ/3RZ - 114.95

3RZ Street Header Kit - 4WD/2WD PreRunner (95-04) - 368.95

Balance Shaft Removal Kit - 3RZ (Kit Includes: New Bearings, Installation Tool & Billet Oil Jet) - 99.95

2RZ/3RZ (95-04) Throttle Body Spacer Kit - 79.95

as a side note, picked up a set of beck arnley premium brake pads today on graigslist for 20 bucks... hopefully the rotors are turnable/salvageable...

 

Haha, no worries man. I'm not really worried about the money. I'd just rather see them get used, than end up in the scrap pile. If you can get someone at Pismo to pick them up, I'll donate the shocks to the cause. Let me know.

 

^^that's awesome, way to help a guy out

 

i must say, even tho my truck isnt the flavor everybody likes, hes always been good for a compliment and some good advice, and willing to lend a hand any way he can...

hats off to you, kind sir...

 

Any time, guys.

 

What he said!!! lol

 

So, not much to update, but on wensday I get paid... Shortly thereafter I will be getting my motor and also be picking up these...

For 60 bucks... Never been used... Just gotta fund a way to make them work in my truck...

 

Dude, Where'd you find those?? Are they DOT approved? Do they have more??? lol

 

friend of a friend got them when Autozone had an "Employee Only" sale at one of their warehouses clearing out old stock... He ended up picking up 2 sets... one went into his eclipse when he sold it and these have been sitting in his living room for the past few months... dunno if they are DOT approved, but they sell em for 150 a seat in our store...

anyways, do you want my motor??? im gonna be pulling it in a few weeks... ill trade for tires!

 

Dude, You don't know how much I appreciate the offer!!! But I just can't pull the trigger right now. I don't have the funds or time to do it. Though it would probably be the perfect swap for my truck! lol Thank You Though!!!!!!!!

Keep us updated on your progress. Where are you getting your new motor?

 

funds are finally complete! i have close to 1400... gonna go down to Toyota Truck & SUV parts and pick up a running motor out of a 95 taco...

 

well, once again, the motor is getting put on hold...

it was pouring rain here the other day and coming home from work at 8AM i went to get on the freeway and ended up facing oncoming traffic... tires are bald... scary bald... and i spun out... anyways, this is the 9th or 10th incident with no traction, so i started hunting on craigslist... found a set of Goodyear Wrangler M/Ts for 500 bucks in san Jose, so i may be going to get them today...

blah... i guess ill have the motor replace sometime in the future... about another month or two... ive got to get my dog neutered and get him his shots with the next paycheck as well as get new pants and shoes for work...

 

love the truck

 

thanks... not too many people tell me that...



got the tires today... they are Goodyear Wrangler MTRs in the 32x11.5 flavor... found a killer deal on them... just had to drive 2 hours down to san jose to get them...
total paid? $450 for the set, $100 for mounting and balancing, & ~$50 for gas... not too bad, methinks... but it is going to set me back another 2 months or so on my motor...

All loaded up...


Beefy...


These things are so brand new they still had the blue grease on the letters and stickers on them...


Comparison...


Last pic of the taco with those crappy A/Ts on it...


My local Americas Tire are the guys who hooked me up... awesome crew...


Getting swapped...






Done!


pretty flush...


Parting shot...



Really surprised at how little weights these tires required... one didnt require any... and they are rather smooth for a mud tire... noisier, but hey, i was expecting that...

thing i thought was the coolest was that when i took them into Americas Tire, the 3 guys with lifted yotas that are SAS'd kinda tweaked out and started asking me where i got them and how much and if they had another set for sale... guess its pretty rare to have a BRAND NEW set of discontinued tires... kinda like finding a set of KM1s with stickers on them...

 

got to test them out!