Recent content by blain_gatterdam

The real sad part is this was a garaged city truck when we got it at 213k and the frame didn't show any sign on rust. First winter of ownership did it in I guess. Was always parked on gravel during my time with it which isn't any better but the Sig pic was when I first bought my house the gravel...

I will be very tickled if I can use it to start the repair. The guy emailed me back this afternoon and wanted to get the opinion of the guy who makes them in their shop, sounds like I'll be talking to him tomorrow. The top 2 inches of frame is solid, I let it go way to long before getting...

I may have found the solution or at least a way to make my life easier with my 4runner frame repair. Rear Forward Spring Area, Toyota Tacoma (ART-083-L) - autorust.com they list this part as fits 96-02 (04?) tacomas where the shackle mount is located. It looks really close to the rear rail of...

Mine made it to 248k miles and 17 years. Got great use out of it, and after the frame is repaired will get many more years out of the original drivetrain. It would be cool if toyota replaced my frame, they arent going to. Am I going to hold this against them? Hell no I bought a new camry last...

My rear LCA let go at 70 mph during a lane change last December. I have been searching for a decently priced 4 runner donor frame with no luck, we have decided the best method at this point is to just get the frame out from the truck and restore it. I do not have a lift to do this the easy...

I figured I'd post my update with my old thread instead of making a new one. I was worried after my brake upgrade about getting a flat because I never shaved the two rear wheels which would leave me stranded. I came across some tundrasequoiawhatever 17 inch wheels which I think look stunning on...

Either way, the brakes feel 110% better than what it had- just seems sometimes there's more travel than other times. The alt is original to the truck at 232k miles, Its not offensive enough to justify a new alternator but at least its something to think about. I'll keep an eye on the lights later!

Thank you sir, they feel really nice. I can tell i still need to bleed them a little more to get them perfect. I understand what you're saying about the fresh air, usually mine is on recirc mode so I can hotbox the wife with chilli farts. It seems instantaneous with acceleration for example...

I have been out of the truck for about 3 weeks now since the caliper locked up. I finished my tundra swap last night and get 'er back on the road. I never noticed before, but in the morning with my heater blowing, the blower will noticeably get louder when accelerating. Is this an issue with the...

Now that I have finished my timing belt and exhaust, I sent my flares and mud guards to be filled smooth and painted to match my body color. I have a new front bumper on the way to finally be rid of rust. Is there anyone out there selling oem or reproduction licence plate holders for the rear...

just realized this was a 2 year old post, silly me.

would you have to loop them or would it be fine to just cut and cap both lines? not sure how it interacts with the rest of the system.

looks like we have another 14 year old part failing. Not quite sure what it is though, the hoses are too far back to be the heater core... possibly the rear seat heater? <a href="http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e4/gizthegizzygizmo/?action=view&current=photobucket-1151-1339365936206.jpg"...

well, if you go to the Google custom search bar right up there, none of those links pop up. But thanks. I'm going to go take a whack at it again, thanks for the help guys!