Recent content by Clifford

Link still works!!! 9/12/26 (this copy does not have the table of contents or index though- bummer) Thank you! There is bad info out there on the web. (I needed rear torques after doing shocks and springs!)

Thx Charlie. I don't want to drill a new hole in my LCA -that- big. Good point on the rivet nut possibly having a bit of a lip but the bump stop threaded sleeve would slide back into the bump stop slightly under compression and the bump stop would easily deform over the small lip and compress...

Bought upgraded bump stops (Perry Parts) but 2 of the front bump stops just spin and cannot be removed properly. (one front and one rear) I could get a thin blade and use a reciprocating saw to cut them off. I MAY be able to install/use rivet nuts (amazing, just heard about these from another...

OP, how did it go? 3rd gen here but have similar bump stop problem. I bought new Perry Parts bump stops BUT 2 of the front bump stops just spin. Really sucks bc the LCArms are Toyota and bought new about 2 years ago. The OP of this thread never followed up with what he did but seems I am going...

Anyone replaced both forward and rear bumps on the front? Wondering if more is better. :) Also- regarding durability- they ran it through 100k compression cycles over 2k pounds and it held up great. (YouTube video) It did deform/squash down a bit by the end. Still "worked" though.

Hey guys- I have a BELOVED 2001 4x4 w 280k and the tranny just started whining bad- need a rebuilt but I want Toyota OEM quality. I cannot locate Joe Joe on FB and I actually live close to him. Please render a fellow Toyota lover some assistance! UPDATE- 07/29/26 - Called a dealership and they...

Hey people, My dearly beloved '01 SR5 4x4 w 280k is finally making terrible torque converter sounds (I think). Still drives, fluid is clear and fairly fresh- just OLD. Had been making a very quiet whine for a long time and on Friday - boom- the louder whine/sound began and I think I could...

Earlier post suggested plugs at 60k mi intervals. I disagree based on my recent experience. Just replaced plugs and wires at about 45k mi. Used iridium last time (did not replace wires) and the 3 on the driver side were badly worn after about 45k miles. The wires tested around 17K ohms and new...

Evap canister refurb with pics This info might help others. Evap canister is all mechanical without electronics and easy to cut open and refurbish the charcoal and make sure all the valves and filter media are in good order. Basic procedure: -Remove canister- blow test all the valves. Most...

Can I change the sway bar bushings without disassembling the end links? Just the 2 sway bar brackets? I just had end links done recently w a lot of other stuff. thx

I searched their site all I get are active bump stops for the rear. Is that what you used instead of bags or did Timbren have bags? Thx (just had front struts and springs replaced now the rear is sagging. Was level prior but my baby has 247k and was still running the original suspension!)

I got a high quality dense charcoal for aquariums on Amazon. No spec on fill. You cannot overfill it is just pushing the vapors through the media.

Home Depot has plenty of flat head M6 options for much lower cost- M6 - Flat Head - Machine Screws - Screws - The Home Depot I am preparing to re mount my rack and came here looking for the size of the screws. Appreciate the info.

Walmart was a good tip I bought this set there. So many choices and parameters- I just went with the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 P265/75R16 114 T I had before which were great. They are getting installed on Wed and I bought 5 and a replacement rim for one I bent. Lotsa money but man I'm going to...

Appreciate all the feedback- very helpful. I cannot find any of these on TireRack in load C or SL and many are not even showing sidewall info- Falken Wildpeak-...