Recent content by HanSolex

You make a really good point. Here I'm thinking maybe the steering knuckle was bent, but unless they bent it on the rack the SAI issue would have been there in the "before" numbers. I don't love the shop that aligned it but it's close and the Firestone nearby is beyond awful. Lesser of two...

Bump ... anyone able to chime in as to whether this SAI number is a concern? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just lifted my 2004 V8 with FJ coils and Bilstein 5100s up front. Truck's never been hit hard, as far as I can tell, although who knows if it ever kissed a curb with a previous owner. Anyways, got it aligned after the lift and the SAI is out of spec. I'm not super familiar with that aspect of...

I picked up a 2004 Sport V8 4x4. Full Toyota tax in effect in the PNW. Asking $11k for 154k miles, two owners, private party. Leaking XREAS, no other major issues but lots of scuffs and scratches. Got it for $10,400 and feel pretty good about it. Guy had just listed it that day - didn’t even get...

Super glad I found this ... my truck has the same issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I am removing the XREAS from my ‘04. Don’t care about losing fluid, it’s shot. Replacing with Bilsteins. My question is: what exactly is the fluid? Is it brake fluid? I’m asking because a bit squirted on my frame and a rubber line and I just want to know if I should be concerned about it eating...

Thanks guys. The Superflexes suggestion really helped, sorta focused my reading on that spring in the rear. My understanding is the Wheelers T12 is pretty similar, claimed 12% stiffer than stock, 2" or so lift. It's also significantly cheaper to order the Bilsteins and the T12s from Wheelers...

I've searched. I've read the stickies. I've eyeballed builds. At this point, I'm just hopelessly overwhelmed and looking for some advice. I've got a '04 Sport Edition V8 4WD with dead X-REAS, and I'm looking to do Bilsteins and springs to replace them. I had 4600s on my Tacoma and liked them a...

I looked into this for my Tacoma extracab and the consensus was that while there are kits available, they don't fit very well and are a pain in the butt to install. I got Husky liners and called it good enough – they make 'em for the 4th Gen, and I know this cuz I just ordered some.

Mine's toast at 154k but I don't know when it went out cuz I just bought it. Rears are both leaking, fronts look ok. Looking to swap for Bilsteins.

Mine has the same problem. Will check the idler and tensioner. Hopefully that solves it. V8's so smooth that the squeak really stands out.

Yeah, I'm interested to know as to how they're holding up, too. Looks like a surprisingly tasteful aftermarket headlight.

Sub'd. LED headlight and fog bulbs are on my short list.

Man, this looks amazing. Will reference this build as I start mine.