Recent content by Franky_Dabbs

My 96 (owned for 2 years so far) has almost 200k miles and I'm 99% sure it's still running with the OEM radiator. When i first bought it I did a radiaor flush and noticed that the radiator was filled with water.. not coolant due to the oxidation inside. Flushed it and filled it with proper...

Took my '96 T4R in yesterday morning and picked it up end of day. The ride is immaculate now.. you can literally feel the difference, just like the person above (wdimson), my vehicle didnt have the spring sub-assy or the bumper sub-assy.. correct me if I'm wrong, but i dont see here on my...

Well it was worth a try...

There was a Re-call in 2002 for 96-98 T4R "Rear Suspension Components" Before you spend your money on the rear suspension.. have you done a maintenance history check to see if your vehicle was ever maintenanced for the "Rear Suspension Re-call" in 2002 at a Toyota Dealer?? I just came across it...

Prior to finding this thread on this forum, I had called Toyota and asked about that re-call (same as the one mentioned here) which I found on another toyota website.. and the Service Dept guy told me that you have a time frame window to get it done; which in-turn I was SOL since my vehicle was...

To the experts out there please let me know what you think.. I changed out the rear shocks/struts on my 96 T4R Sr5 (196k miles) a few months back. The OEM ones were blown already which was causing my rear end to slam onto the frame at deep pot-holes and speed bumps.. Well, I changed them out...

Could someone let me know what this is supposed to be hooked up to?? Maybe it doesn't pertain to my vehicle.. just curious. 96 T4R Sr5

So i have researched here and on YouTube about this. Apparently having the wiper off its resting spot can hinder the window from being rolled down. Wiper is on its resting spot and wiper 10mm nut is tight. Well I took the rear hatch apart and made sure all wires were ok and connected accordingly...

true, well I guess that proves my T4R is worth more than $2600, haha.

No, I dont get $2600 check.. the insurance pays the Body Shop directly. If I would have received that check, I would have ebayed all the exterior parts damaged and stocked up on a full front end suspension from toyota.. Oh well..

I mentioned the alignment being off from the accident, they were going to take care of it.. Ill make sure of it before I pick it up.

Well guys, looks like luck was on my side.. insurance approved damages which totaled to $2600.00. I'm a happy camper..

Do you or anyone else reading have a certain site you recommend to use where you buy aftermarket parts engine/body/suspension etc..

For example, I replaced the rear struts a few weeks ago. They were blown bad. I wanted to replace the coils also but financially at the time i wasn't able to purchase them. The rear is still a bit bouncy but way better than before. Before, just going over a speed bump that rear would slam to the...

Very helpful advice. Appreciate it.. will look into that.