Recent content by GangsterOfLove

I just replaced the worn out components with new stock components. Not super expensive and I’m very satisfied. Rides like new.

I replaced the ignition lock with a new Toyota branded part I got on eBay. Used a YouTube video to figure out how to do it. 15 minutes, $65. Now to attack the rear window switch.

From the AO: Brookhurst Community Park The attraction is a collection of oddball concrete structures that kids are supposed to want to play on. From what I could tell they *don't*, as the park was crowded and no one was anywhere near the structures. I was able to drive up a service road to...

Very cool. Also this: "In the ensuing years, the model town was damaged by numerous fires and floods. By 1977, Tiny Town (it was renamed in 1939), was in a state of total disrepair, but a model train buff named Lyle Fulkerson bought the attraction anyway. Unfortunately, just as he began his...

From the Atlas Obscura: The Tustin Blimp Hangars Not easy to get close enough for taking a picture as they are grading for apartments all around them and have the whole site fenced off. Luckily they are large enough that you don't need to get all that close and I was able to get on the...

I've never heard of Atlas Obscura and now I'm obsessed! I also drive by a number of these places every day and there are dozens more I drive by and have never heard of. Keep the photo game on the AO for a while and I'll bet we can get some cool pictures!

I replaced the rear shocks and springs on my 2wd T4R. I used factory Toyota springs and some new Bilstein shocks that I found in the classified section here. What a difference! I should have done this years ago. It sits several inches higher now and doesn't hit the limit stops every time I...

Hi- How much for the shocks? I'm in Orange County as well and can pick them up. Thanks!

I know these are rare but I'm wiling to pay what it takes for some very good front seats for my T4R. Low miles, good foam, good upholstery. Mine is a 2000 but I'm not all that concerned with matching the upholstery in mine as long as it's Moonmist color. [email protected] Thanks!

Well that's too bad. Mine is still going strong at 230K but nothing lasts forever. Even so, 30K more miles for $1600 seems like a pretty good deal compared to a new truck that loses more than that when you drive it off the lot.

Me too, but it wasn't nearly as expensive as the prices I am seeing in these threads. Maybe it's because I have a 2wd.

I haven't been here in a while and I'm glad to see you guys are still turning out great food! I have a question about hardwood lump charcoal. Everyone recommends it but it's $$$ and plain old Kingsford (not Match Light) seems to work OK. What do you guys use?

Yes, I know this thread is 4 years old. I figured it was better to dredge it up than to rehash everything already discussed. My Toyota dealer tells me that the drivers side seat bottom foam (2000 base model - cloth) is no longer available from Toyota. I've already swapped the driver and...

Its all fun and games until you get a job requiring you row through stop and go traffic every day for three months.

I swapped them on my 2000 base model. Very easy, and the fact the passenger seat belt warning light no longer works does not bother me.