Timmy the Toolman Invitation

mtbtim · Mar 22, 2020

Pj Benn said:
Did a quick search to make sure you haven’t done it already, might have missed it though. Maybe a vid on a fuel pump/ignition kill switch? Or a vid on adding a rear window switch in the hatch? Few easy things that seem to be popular and can keep you sane while on lockdown

I know someone that has done a fuel pump kill switch install and that would be a good video. I guess the only problem with that one is if thieves come across the video and then we are sharing the secret. I suppose thieves aren't watching our videos but maybe they do. I think I will make this video anyway. Thanks for the suggestion.

I guessing a rear window switch in the hatch would be for those who sleep in the back of their rigs on trips? I don't know why else you'd need one there.

Iffykid · Mar 22, 2020

Retired FD here, Glad to see your staying sensible about this.

Wish I lived in the Bay area long enough for you to help with a suspension upgrade, I did watch your bumper video prior to installing my 4X Innovations front bumper a couple of weeks ago.

Did a bit of searching but found you already did a video on suspension, Doesnt look quite as scary as I thought.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=0HJx6HH2yno&feature=emb_logo

Thanks

plcfcng · Mar 22, 2020

mtbtim said:
I know someone that has done a fuel pump kill switch install and that would be a good video. I guess the only problem with that one is if thieves come across the video and then we are sharing the secret. I suppose thieves aren't watching our videos but maybe they do. I think I will make this video anyway. Thanks for the suggestion.

I guessing a rear window switch in the hatch would be for those who sleep in the back of their rigs on trips? I don't know why else you'd need one there.

Make the video just leave the location to the user if you did it with a relay you could make the switch a micro switch or the old speaker jack plug method:gossip:

firemanj92 · Mar 22, 2020

How about Big 3/4 wire upgrade?

johnsoma73 · Mar 22, 2020

Do a 5 speed manual swap and rebuild differentials!

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tx_shooter · Mar 22, 2020

I threw it out in a different thread; but what about a video on bearing replacement on a 3rd gen 4Runner spindle? Wish you were closer than 1500 miles away or I would bring mine over. My spindle is getting a new bearing installed this weekend at the mechanic. Then spindle gussets welded on once it gets home. Also what about doing some simple sound deadening install? Doors, floor pan, and such.

mtbtim · Mar 22, 2020

firemanj92 said:
How about Big 3/4 wire upgrade?

We are planning on doing this one on Sean's rig.

mtbtim · Mar 22, 2020

johnsoma73 said:
Do a 5 speed manual swap and rebuild differentials!

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A manual swap would definitely be cool and it may very well happen.

Rebuilding differentials is still one of those things I'm not sure if I want to delve into. It seems to be one of those things that take a fair amount of expertise to get right and I think that's why most guys send them out to places like East Coast Gear Supply for the work. Maybe I'll pull a 3rd member from a wrecked rig at a PickNPull and practice before I'd try on somebody's rig.

mtbtim · Mar 22, 2020

tx_shooter said:
I threw it out in a different thread; but what about a video on bearing replacement on a 3rd gen 4Runner spindle? Wish you were closer than 1500 miles away or I would bring mine over. My spindle is getting a new bearing installed this weekend at the mechanic. Then spindle gussets welded on once it gets home. Also what about doing some simple sound deadening install? Doors, floor pan, and such.

Our Manual Hub Conversion Part 2 video covers how to replace a front wheel bearing. And, people can use our Upper Balljoint Replacement video to learn how to get the steering knuckle off and back on.

With that said, I'd still be willing to film a dedicated Front Wheel Bearing job because lots of people miss the fact that our Manual Hub Conversion video covers the bearing replacement.

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tx_shooter · Mar 22, 2020

Yeah; I never caught that. I paid no attention to the manual hub conversion video because I did not think about the bearing swap. I'm already running Camburg UCAs so that ball joint is not an issue anymore.

SgtSplat · Mar 23, 2020

LittleCaesar said:
I am still holding out for the bushings change in a loose shifter. Sadly, on my part, I have ordered two sets over time to do it myself, but in moving so much in three years I have lost them. Time to order another pair.

Do you have a manual? If so, I just did mine, I could try to help if you needed it!

RotaryDreamz · Mar 23, 2020

Not much of a sick mod, but was going to change my auto shifter bushings and replace a broken motorized antenna with the taco whip and non motorized assembly (taco whip mod), beginning of April or so depending on work.

I have play in my shifter so much so, my wife always thinks shes in Reverse when shes actually in Neutral . My radio hasn't worked well since purchase, but I would always bluetooth to my phone for music. Now im starting to miss certain radio stations. These weren't on my priority list, so I've been pushing them back since I'm so used to it. You can work and video it, if it's something you're interested in and would help others.

Only downfall is I wont be available until April because of work. No shelter in place for me. Plus my truck is dirty and paints faded with scratches! Not really a looker.
Offroad my doors come off, so you can only imagine.

- Sean

Honda pc · Mar 23, 2020

How about troubleshooting a engine code 420. And if its the catalytic converter.. Then its game over lots of $$$

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O2RunnerSR5 · Mar 23, 2020

How to weld (or other solution) the driver seat nut that holds the seat rails to the body.

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mtbtim · Mar 23, 2020

RotaryDreamz said:
Not much of a sick mod, but was going to change my auto shifter bushings and replace a broken motorized antenna with the taco whip and non motorized assembly (taco whip mod), beginning of April or so depending on work.

I have play in my shifter so much so, my wife always thinks shes in Reverse when shes actually in Neutral . My radio hasn't worked well since purchase, but I would always bluetooth to my phone for music. Now im starting to miss certain radio stations. These weren't on my priority list, so I've been pushing them back since I'm so used to it. You can work and video it, if it's something you're interested in and would help others.

Only downfall is I wont be available until April because of work. No shelter in place for me. Plus my truck is dirty and paints faded with scratches! Not really a looker.
Offroad my doors come off, so you can only imagine.

- Sean

Hey Sean,

Yeah, I'm interested. If we haven't shot either of these videos by August, hit me up.

mtbtim · Mar 23, 2020

Honda pc said:
How about troubleshooting a engine code 420. And if its the catalytic converter.. Then its game over lots of $$$

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Yeah, the P0420 is pretty common. I've gotten this one on road trips several times but it never stays as a constant problem. Thanks for the suggestion.

mtbtim · Mar 23, 2020

O2RunnerSR5 said:
How to weld (or other solution) the driver seat nut that holds the seat rails to the body.

2001 SR5 4x4 Premium
2017 SR5 4x4 Premium

Hmmm, I haven't heard that this is a problem. Are yours constantly working themselves loose?

SeaBassHWD · Mar 23, 2020

I wish I had something cool to document. All I need to do is change front power lock actuator, fix the rear window (seems to have come off track or something), and swap rear license plate bezel

4Runner4Leon · Mar 23, 2020

How about a video of fixing the rear dome light switch, which is in the liftgate? Those often seem to die on our rigs due to dirt and age, and then (aside from not having a working rear dome light) you can get auto-locked out when you close the liftgate.

I recently took mine apart to clean it, and it would have been nice to have a good video showing the steps.

Adamdmc · Mar 23, 2020

How about a video on adding an onboard air compressor and storage tank, or possibly adding an aux battery with 120VAC inverter? These are 2 projects that I intend on doing in the next year or so.

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