Recent content by Castle_runner

With all of the "boring" maintenance jobs, I felt I needed to do something a little more fun. Why not a rook rack?? While the prospect of a Gobi or other high priced option was enticing, this thread -...

Next on the list was spark plugs and wires. I also replaced the air filter at the same time but didn't get any pictures of that. Just went OEM replacement so there was nothing exciting to see anyways. Not sure which had the more significant impact but I was pleasantly surprised with about a...

With almost 150k miles, the first thing I wanted to address was replacing the LBJs. I did not want to end up stranded on the side of the road or on a mountain pass in the middle of nowhere with a front wheel laying on the ground. I went OEM genuine Toyota - definitely not a part I was willing...

what year tundra are these for?

So after driving around for the past month in my new to me 97 T4R, I had to do something about the window rattles. My windows would rattle anytime they were partially down. They were okay when all the way up or down but anywhere in between was no good. After searching and not finding much of a...

First thing to address was the leaking rear axle seal. It was only the passenger side but I ended up doing both sides. New bearings, new seals. I pulled the axle shafts myself but lacking a press, I had to outsource pressing the old bearings off and the new ones one. I called around...

Well after looking for what seems like forever, I found this. A '97 4wd, 5sp with the 3.4l. It has a 145k on the clock. It was fairly well maintained (Oil changes every 3000k) but is in need in of some attention. Overall I am very happy with my find. I plan on addressing some needed maintenance...

I ditched my running boards. They eat up too much clearance and I think the truck looks better without them. I don't have any one that needs a step though

Let it warm up. Its good for it.

145k on my 97 5sp. Just picked up about a month ago

Thank you for the write-up. I'm debating between the bilstein 6112s and tundra 5100s w/ tundra coils. Though I'm leaning towards the 6112s there is something appealing about keeping as many toyota parts on the truck as possible.

just picked up this 97 3.4l 5sp with 145k on the clock. Plans include a mild overland build after addressing some maintenance issues

I recently picked up a 97 T4R with 145K on the clock. First couple of tanks I was getting 15ish mpg mixed driving. In hopes of improving this, I ran a bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil through the fuel tank. After two full tanks since adding this product, I averaged 17ish mpg. I am refraining from...

145k miles... all latches and handles working fine. Windows rattle a little though ha

Awesome truck. Hope you get your locker woes handled easily.