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Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
11-23-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,450
Posted By muddpigg

Sounds like a wiring or grpund issue. Oh are...

Sounds like a wiring or grpund issue. Oh are they fun to track down, not at all i'm being sarcastic.

Fortunately they are usually cheap to fix. Sadly finding is super hard.

i had a wire in...
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
11-21-2021, 11:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,450
Posted By muddpigg

Had a buddy with injector issues. Turned out to...

Had a buddy with injector issues. Turned out to be an issue in wiring harness. You'll need a noid light, not sure if a generic LED will work. The harness for injectors splits so 2 feeds split to...
Forum: 84-85 Trucks & 4Runners
11-17-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 20,178
Posted By muddpigg

I deleted mine 5 yrs or so ago.

I deleted mine 5 yrs or so ago.
Forum: 84-85 Trucks & 4Runners
11-17-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,447
Posted By muddpigg

route you choose should really depend on intended...

route you choose should really depend on intended use and tire size.

I'm running 63s in back with a 1" block. Springs came out of 3/4 4wd and rocking overload spring. My buddy did chevy lift...
Forum: Newbie Tech Section
03-30-2021, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 684
Posted By muddpigg

I had problems with water intrusion; I was...

I had problems with water intrusion; I was replacing wheel bearings about every 6 months. Spindles on solid axle weren’t that bad. Also had other potential places of water leaks, like mating...
Forum: Tires & Wheels
03-14-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,484
Posted By muddpigg

There’s ways to overcome these issues, well not...

There’s ways to overcome these issues, well not the balloon look. Using chalk line and tire temp method will get you to the correct tire pressure for the set up. I’m running “poorman beadlocks”...
Forum: Tires & Wheels
03-13-2021, 04:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,484
Posted By muddpigg

Thanks to lawsuits causes such things. ...

Thanks to lawsuits causes such things.

Generally tires spec tires for rims within 4 inches of tire width.

Go to a different shop,
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
03-11-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By muddpigg

I’d check manifold, they’re prone to cracking. ...

I’d check manifold, they’re prone to cracking.

Rock has O2 sensors for best price I’ve seen.

Look into a flex pipe to relieve stress. Cheaper if you order online then most exhaust shops.
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Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
03-11-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By muddpigg

Think I covered most of this in 1st post. After...

Think I covered most of this in 1st post. After all the same brace is available from LROR or TG (same company). Most of us would prefer to support the small businesses and US made.

I never said...
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
03-11-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By muddpigg

I hate that companies form an us against them...

I hate that companies form an us against them posture. Most of us fully understand this is a niche market and that products may not be stocked like mass consumed items. Your story had been one of...
Forum: Offroad Tech
03-09-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,260
Posted By muddpigg

lol.... so you added it after he posted??? I’m...

lol.... so you added it after he posted??? I’m confused
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
03-08-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,882
Posted By muddpigg

This is referring to Chevy 63 spring in rear. ...

This is referring to Chevy 63 spring in rear. Axles travel on an arch when articulating so when looked from the rear the path would look like (-----) stock shock mounts bind up and limit...
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
03-08-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,882
Posted By muddpigg

There’s a cool video on YouTube by an Aussie...

There’s a cool video on YouTube by an Aussie “front vrs rear locker”. Thought it interesting. F/R locker is the way to go though. Grizzly is my favorite so far even over ARB. As mentioned above...
Forum: Newbie Tech Section
03-04-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By muddpigg

Solid axles brake rotors won’t work on IFS...

Solid axles brake rotors won’t work on IFS trucks.

also the 85s were non-vented and later models were.
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
02-25-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
Posted By muddpigg

I’m a fan of Bilstein. as for holding...

I’m a fan of Bilstein.

as for holding 900lbs in rear that is going to be springs not shocks. Chevy 63s are a awesome but I Offroad so load carrying capabilities are low on priority list. But...
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
02-17-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 850
Posted By muddpigg

I gave up finding correct heater core...

I gave up finding correct heater core replacement. Dimension were wrong or extant ion tubes didn’t fit. Took original to radiator shop and had it repaired. Was cheaper than replacement and no...
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
02-16-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By muddpigg

I’ve used phosphoric acid to de-rust gas tanks...

I’ve used phosphoric acid to de-rust gas tanks before with great success. I buy the high concentrate acid 85% and dilute to 20%. Pour a gallon or so into tank and slosh around periodically to keep...
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
02-14-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 948
Posted By muddpigg

The older flasher relay has a resister that when...

The older flasher relay has a resister that when cut out will flasher normal with lower resistance bulbs.

Some of our trucks came with them some had newer version that lack resistor. But older...
Forum: Product Reviews
02-06-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,452
Posted By muddpigg

832 mile one-way road trip. 16-17mpg @65mph on...

832 mile one-way road trip.
16-17mpg @65mph on speedo
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
02-02-2021, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,318
Posted By muddpigg

May be worthwhile to look for a pre-ADD axle...

May be worthwhile to look for a pre-ADD axle tube. A bit stronger as it doesn’t use a sleeve to connect axle shafts. With locking hubs not really any onroad changes to having front locker on IFS...
Forum: Looking For A Mechanic/Fabricator/Shop
01-30-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By muddpigg

Keep in mind most mechanics are R&R, remove and...

Keep in mind most mechanics are R&R, remove and replace. So doing mods like a dual chain conversion is usually not their thing. So use caution.
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
01-25-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By muddpigg

I’ve used steel guides for last decade. Kinda...

I’ve used steel guides for last decade. Kinda took last one too far. Steel guide was plastic coated. I was having chain slap. Once pulled the plastic coating was fracturing off of steel. Had...
Forum: Misc Stuff (Vehicle Related)
01-25-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,900
Posted By muddpigg

Man, I’m in San Antonio for next 2.5 wks. If it...

Man, I’m in San Antonio for next 2.5 wks. If it wouldn’t make my return trip 22 hrs I’d snap this up.
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
01-23-2021, 04:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 55,318
Posted By muddpigg

If it’s “yellow metal safe”. You’ll be fine....

If it’s “yellow metal safe”. You’ll be fine. Seems most gear oils at parts store aren’t in my experience. Will shave life of your tranny.
Forum: 86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
01-20-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,321
Posted By muddpigg

Well you do know about fools and idiots😂. But...

Well you do know about fools and idiots😂. But yes, very fortunate.

Being as the factory routing of wires got damaged to begin with I rerouted and through cabin and did grommet/loom/tape harness. ...
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