Recent content by Grug556

akebono all day long

I didnt use IR gun as its really not accurate. Used scanner with results from Toyota thermocouples in transmission, theres #1 and #2 zones. Both equalized and i dumped at 104-105F

thanks for the replies. I redid it again. Had to do it twice more as the second time due to the over dump wasnt exactly sure how much to add and I was alittle short. Did it a third time and added alittle more and it was fine. You know after three goes that cat is nice and toasty next to those...

Hey guys did the transmission fluid drain today. Used a measured jug and took out roughly 3.2 Liters. I then refilled it with about 3.8 liters as a slight overfill. Used scan tool and opened stem float valve at 105F. I had 1.2 liters come out? I checked the stem valve and opened it with...

I've had Cooper ST Maxx Pro, great offroad, bad on road E rated BFGk02 C rated, great tire... that is until its about half worn that its like driving on ice in even light rain or wet. I would avoid BFGK03 E rated, great tire, better by far than the K02.. better in wet. More comfortable. Only...

Looks like initial stages of delamination of the clear top coat. The striations in the film will eventually rupture causing delamination from the base coat. This coating is not fixable with that amount of cracking in it. Likely the result of an improperly qualified new supplier in a enviro...

V10 diesel. Alcantara interior. Solid ram bar up front, strong enough to take out a moose!:whoo:

My pad, I referred to the stinking mini drum shoes as pads. I get exactly how the setup is with those miserable springs...ugh. I did the usual, went till I couldnt freely turn rotor by hand, then backed off 2-3 units till it spun freely. Rebedding the shoes afterwards in case they were cooked...

Rear pads looks low now, I think when I get some new Akebonos and rotors Ill take a look at the drum pads. It was funny passenger side star wheel black and dirty..drivers side.. shiny steel and zero dirt..:whoo:

Finished the job. Adjusted front cable about 1/4 inch or maybe another 3 threads on the rod tighter. Adjusted both star wheels. Rebedded the drum pads. Now have 6 or so clicks on pedal with full screaming smoking lockup on rear when E is used. Doesnt appear to have any drag on running. Holds...

I have wondered this as well. Yesterday took it for a drive. Parking brake is now about 50% effective. Not sure how sitting for two days makes brakes improve in performance but now it barely holds vehicle on a grade in N. Going out now to take it apart..today its 11C.. otherwise next weekend its...

Guys on my 21 Limited the other day on Christmas eve was driving around, when I stopped after about 50 miles or so of highway driving pulled into house and activated E brake as usual. The pedal went to the floor with zero resistance..no ratcheting...just woosh, I thought I was gonna put my boot...

I run 17s on both my limiteds. For size range 265-70-17 you have way more choice than in the 20s. Also run 17s for snow tires. The larger tires look really nice but keep in mind that they are very heavy as well. I like C range AT types but do have MTs in E range. The weight is noticeable and...

Not for pistol up here..but a small locker case for a 14 inch 12 gauge fits nicely behind the front seats. Also there a few rear hatch gun racks that work well for a couple of whatever you want..

No I chopped out hard lines and actuators with bolt cutters.. very easy to remove.. hard lines pull out easy. The actuators have a couple of bolts than they are off. Removal when you go Conan (but not like the suspension) is actually very easy!!! I have two 4 runners. My 21 Still has XREAS and...