Recent content by Jeremy P.

Are the Landcruiser tone rings and sensors going to give the correct signal for the tacoma? I had thought of trying to do something to add tone rings to the Landcruiser hub (I'm running locking hubs) but haven't bothered so I just have all the dashboard lights on.

I appreciate that you drove it out instead of just having it shipped, it must have taken a bit of time cleaning it up for the show! I like how integrated it looks instead of looking like an add-on. I have a Rivian R1S reservation and have thought about how it would look to remove the rear roof...

We've had a used 2014 i3 for about 4 1/2 years now, and it's been great for commuting/errands. It's saved us more in gas money than the purchase price and it's way more enjoyable to drive around town than my 4runner. It's at almost 120k (65k by us) and will probably pass down to our daughter...

I did a similar swap last winter on my 2004 4runner. I used an fj80 front axle but cut the knuckle balls loose so I could flip the housing and I also added 4" to the width. Lots of cutting, fitting, adjusting, etc!

Some guys I know are in the middle of driving their 40's and 50's Jeep Willys across the country on their way to easter jeep safari. They started with 8 vehicles but are down to 7. They are going to be at Moab Outpost 4x4 during the week to share about their trip. I'm looking forward to hearing...

Also check that the cv isn't binding. I had to swap out an aftermarket cv to a rebuilt oem because the aftermarket was slightly binding at full droop (icon extended travel coilovers).jack the front end up so the tires are off the ground and spin the tires by hand to see if there are points of...

I read several threads on other forums about it and figured I could manage it. I have done a timing belt before on a 30 valve v6 and other engine and drivetrain work, so I felt okay taking this on. The rusted bolts, tight crank bolt and difficult to access rear water bypass joint were probably...

If there's no snow...go for a beach ride! I took advantage of a lowered reservoir level to play in the sand and test out my new tubeless setup.

I used the original surly rim strip. I had considered adding a wrap of duct tape but didn't. It held up to 25 psi when I first inflated it although it bulged more than I like. It looks okay at my trail pressure of about 8-9 psi.

Yeah, the service manual is pretty specific on where and how much sealant to apply. I tried to do it just like it showed. Especially the spot next to the main oil passage from the oil pump. I also didn't pull the oil pan off but used some grease to keep the o-ring in the bottom of the front...

The gaskets and heads had a small pitted spot between cylinders #4 and #6. The guy at the machine shop confirmed that it is typical from a slowly leaking head gasket. I had a machine shop mill the heads, check the valves, and replace the valve seals that came in the gasket set. I also had...

I have had my 2004 4runner for about 2 1/2 years, and it has always had an ongoing issue of losing coolant since I bought it, primarily by overflowing the coolant expansion tank. I replaced the radiator because it had a tiny leak, changed the radiator cap and checked the thermostat. Still I...

I have been looking at fat bikes for a couple years and finally picked up a mukluk 3 on sale. I like that it has so many mounting points built in for adding racks and bottle cages. I'm still waiting for snow, but so far it has still been a blast riding it on the trails. I would be interested...

Check that the radiator or expansion tank is not low on coolant, and that there aren't gurgling water sounds when you first start it (due to air in the heater hoses). I'm about to do the head gaskets on my 04 v6 because it will slowly lose coolant by overflowing the expansion tank even though it...

There is a lot more to consider when welding aluminum vs mild steel if you want to maintain material strength.