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Originally Posted by burnera
-Starter is on 'tap to start' status. (I just need to replace the solenoid right? or just replace the whole thing?)
-pulls left when braking (i dunno bout this one. Start by checking the pads and rotors i guess?)
-Steering is crap, the wheel has to be turned 90* to the right before a right turn starts to happen.
-transfer case (seller said sometimes it works, sometimes not. i'm guessing its a relay or the vacuum lines. )
-leaky power steering pump.
-bumpy. Hitting potholes delivers a great shudder to the truck, it feels just like axle hop from hard launches.
-needs shocks n springs. (i plan on using an OME kit)
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- you don't even need to replace the solenoid, just rebuild it. Then see the stickies up top for a link to how Rad4Runner fixed his wiring issues. Do those two things and you shouldn't have any starter trouble again for a long time.
- yup, start with the pads and rotors. That'll fix that trouble 99% of the time.
- yikes! So that could be a wasted ragjoint on the column, but if it only happens in one direction it might be in the steering box itself. New tie rod ends and ball joints and all that couldn't hurt, but I think you're in for a steering box rebuild/replace. In any case, I'd start at the top and work your way down.
- intermittent four wheel drive is almost certainly a vacuum issue, but a relay is possible. It's way easy to troubleshoot, you have vacuum or you don't.
- not the end of the world, as long as the leak isn't too bad. Keep stuffing fluid in there until you get around to fixing it.
- is the truck lifted? Lots of guys crank the front torsion bars in order to achieve lift, and it makes the truck ride like crap if you crank them too far. An OME lift and relaxing those torsion bars will improve the ride 300%.
Let's see some pics!
