Recent content by HachiRolla

Wow, sorry for the late reply! The head gaskets are definitely not the easiest, nor the hardest I've ever done, but are time consuming. They can be worth fixing or swapping, I know you can usually get these trucks pretty cheap. Thank you for the compliments, for some reason tapatalk doesn't...

More details! Things to come! Needs: -ProComp ES9000 Shocks -HiLift Jack -Snatch Strap -Tree Saver -Aussie Locker (rear) -CB Radio (antenna, cable, radio, mounts) -Manual hubs (Warn or Aisin?!?) -Braided stainless brake lines -Floor mats (Husky Liners looking like the best bet here)...

Thanks Guys! I was just updating my parts list here and figuring up how much money I've got tied up in this truck with all the bits and pieces and tires (the most expensive part yet!) I'm working on two more designs, one for a roof rack and one for a platform in the back, that I hope to be...

And a couple weeks ago, it finally began! Got the bottom section of the rear bumper buttoned up and started on the carrier with some custom pieces. Don't mind the boogery welds, the penetration is there but it was old wire. Working on the carrier. And pretty well buttoned up...

Alright guys, it's story time! I'm right in the midst of the good stuff here so I thought I'd share what's going on! Here are some basic details about where we are at now, I'll try to keep this updated as we progress! Y/M/M: 1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Engine: 3VZ-E 3.0L V6 -Fresh timing belt...

Did you get this issue resolved? I'm also in Asheville.

For the first time since I bought it in October I drove the 95 to work and back, without having another vehicle at the shop! It's been a long road but it's finally going again now. Made it to work, lunch, and home without a hiccup! Mike

COB, as a Toyota nut and a supra owner ('83 and '84, both 7M-GTE powered), I have to say I am extremely jealous, I hate you, and I love you. I can't believe you found this car for what you paid for it (Only scratching the surface, I know, but...), I know that if I ever stumbled across one of...

Been there, done that! Working on cars for a living you will quickly realize that sometimes its easier to step back and look/think for a few minutes than it is to keep pushing through frustration! We all have our moments, though! Cheers, Mike

My experience with plastidip started out much the same way, though I don't do it much anymore I have found that a handful of increasingly heavier coats tends to get the best finish, and the trick is in the final coat, you really have to lay it on there. After the fact, the best way to know how...

Just to mention (Not trying to be "THAT GUY,") the driveshaft should always turn when the rear wheels are moving because neutral doesn't affect the engagement of the differential. The rear diff should always be engaged, if it's not, than you've got some really big problems! Glad you found the...