Recent content by Bowtierebel

Hey guys. I've used this forum many times and it's been extremely helpful. I'd like to offer some constructive input for an issue I ran into recently. I'm in the process of doing quite a bit of work on the front suspension of my T4R, which will include replacing the steering rack bushings. I ran...

Thanks for the replies! I certainly agree that $10 is well worth additional safety insurance. I will be ordering some today. I haven't looked to see what the grade of these bolts are, but I'd guess they'd be M10.9, similar to an SAE grade 8. I wouldn't have thought about these bolts shearing...

I agree with the collapsed brake hose comment. I've had this happen nearly a dozen times over the years and at least 6-7 of those times it was a failed brake hose. At least 4 of those times were on a Toyota 4x4.

I will be replacing my lower ball joints soon on my 2000 4x4. I did buy the OEM Toyota ones. I didn't think about needing new mounting bolts as mine look fine. Why would it be necessary to replace the mounting bolts?

I had this happen on the 1995 I had and I think it was an M12x1.25 bolt. If so, you can just go to Advance Auto or any auto parts store and go to the help section. Dorman has small bolt and nut packs for less than $4-5 each. I just used a flange head bolt sized correctly. I have a thread gauge...

+1 what Charlie said

Old thread? This looks like an old thread, but figured I'd give my input. I just got my second TR4. First one was a 1995 Limited 4x4 and 119,000 miles. It had the notorious failed head gasket at the back on driver side head where the crossover connects. It was BAD. Under 14psi on the coolant...