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Brad's old '97 4Runner, Now Brady's

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Post by dutchman Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:01 am


That's an interesting idea. I've never heard of fibergrate. Looks like it'd be a bit lighter than a similar steel rack.

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Post by Kevin Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:14 am

These are my fibergrate traction ladders.

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They're fifteen pounds each.  I don't think you're going to save any weight unless you go with a much lighter fibergrate.
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Post by dutchman Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:52 am

Upon seeing those, I agree with you. How long have you had those? It'll be interesting to see if prolonged exposure (roof rack) to UV lights will mess with the resin at all.

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Post by Kevin Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:13 am

Just about a month. I had them on the SRS trip with Josh but didn't use them.
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Post by TRD270 Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:58 am

Kevin wrote:Just about a month. I had them on the SRS trip with Josh but didn't use them.

We didn't try hard enough to get you stuck
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Post by dutchman Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:15 am

Has anyone pulled the throttle body from their 5vz?

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Post by TRD270 Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:28 pm

I pulled mine when I did the supercharger
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Post by dutchman Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:42 pm

Fairly straightforward process? I got the symptoms of a clogged up IAC over the weekend.

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Post by TRD270 Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:24 pm

4 bolts and a few vacuum hoses if I remember right. Popped right off

Mine is drive by wire though.... wouldn't think that would make a huge difference
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Post by dutchman Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:39 am

Pulled in the intake tube and hit the throttle body with some carb cleaner last night. Seems to have solved the dying at idle problem.

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Post by dutchman Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:24 pm

Anyone ever have the DC joint in the rear driveshaft fail? While driving home from work today I discovered a pretty good vibration at highway speeds. It feels like it's coming from the rear of the vehicle and only when there is a load on the engine. When I let off the gas the vibration stops. scratch

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Post by Kevin Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:05 am

That could be wheel bearings too, though. Let's get those swapped and then see what's what.
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Post by dutchman Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:03 am

That is the plan.

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Post by dutchman Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:02 pm

Dropped the rear driveshaft off at Tom Wood's today. The initial thought is the rear u-joint is bad, but they're going to do a full inspection and let me know what's what.

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Post by dutchman Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:12 am

Report: The driveshaft is shot. the DC joint and the diff end u-joint are bad. Apparently the Toyota OE stuff to rebuild these shafts are difficult to find. I was quoted less to have an entirely new shaft built than to try and rebuild the existing.

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Post by Kevin Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:12 am

Junkyard shaft.

That'll save you money so you can buy Toad's supercharger.
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Post by dutchman Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:17 pm

The tough thing about a junkyard shaft would be finding one that has the right transfer case. The j-shift, multi-mode, AWD are all different lengths (up to 4" if memory serves) and then who knows what kind of shape it'd be in.


Stupid tempting supercharger is stupid...


Edit: Bountiful yard has a 2000 driveshaft for $125. Not sure I want to risk it not being the right length, or being in bad shape.

Edit x2: Found one on KSL, going to measure it this afternoon. Hopefully it's the right length.

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Post by dutchman Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:42 pm

The DS I found on KSL was a match! Got it put in tonight. Ordered new nuts to fit the t-case flange which should be here next week.

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Post by dutchman Mon Jan 29, 2018 8:31 pm

Anyone want to come drain my coolant and clean the radiator and trans cooler this weekend? It's not my favorite thing to do.

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Post by Kevin Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:45 am

Lemme check my schedule. Oh gosh, looks like I have to comb my feet this weekend, sorry.

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Post by dutchman Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:19 pm

All finished. Thanks for the help!!

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Post by dutchman Mon Feb 19, 2018 6:41 pm

Got the 12v outlet for the fridge all wired up today. Temps are holding steady and battery voltage is looking all right. I'll be doing some testing before the upcoming trip.


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Post by Kevin Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:39 am

I'm pretty sure one of those will be my next big purchase.
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Post by dutchman Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:48 am

I got lucky and snagged this one of KSL for a good price.

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