Recent content by IBallEngineer

I already have a giant pig, I don't need to build another one. Weight is an issue already, so I'll stay with the 8.2". For the record I have broken two 9.5's with the rear ARB locked so although that is in 26 years of wheeling (I have no intention of changing that set up) a 7K rig, they aren't...

Hello everyone! After 9 years on the 3rd Gen forum I have added a GX470 to our collection of Toyotas. Although this new to me vehicle has some nice mods already, I would eventually like to add a locker, or two, and gear it for better slow roll. After reading on different sites and forums, it...

R&I the alternator, pull it apart and replace the bad regulator. Or install some oversized overamped unnecessary high performance alternator. Or pull the motor and install an LS, just sayin'. Good thing even I come to my senses most of the time.

I sort of answered this to you in another post but in that post I don't remember you stating you had replaced the alternator. All the same except for on detail. With the key on, engine off, if you disconnect the alternator connector, the light should go off, then back on when you connect it. If...

The Battery light is supposed to come on when you turn the key on because the Gauge fuse is sending power to the light and it is grounded in the voltage regulator inside the alternator. When the engine starts and the Alternator is charging, the voltage regulator sends output voltage back to the...

I'll take Door # 1 for 357,000 miles!

Sorry I couldn't reply last night because I was busy making a lesson plan for high schoolers. So you have a lot going on, but there is a solution. You can probably chance replacing the Body ECU and have a good shot at solving this, but I think you have other issues too. Let's start with the...

Starting with the bold quote, does the switch in the driver's door(master sw) open and lock all the doors? The underlined quote, the key fob unlocks and locks the driver's door but not the other doors? Does it normally require two cycles to unlock the other doors? Now the Italics quote, the...

Making the electromagnet click does not assure you the injector is properly opening the needle valve at the rate required or that the spring is returning it to fully closed. If you have the injector out, replace it! I know it 's pricey, but replace them all, don't buy cheap. And no matter what...

OK, I may be able to help you in small batches of time. What precisely is the failure you are experiencing? What door window, and/or switch is failing? What if anything have you attempted as a repair?

Yes, not too mention copper wire is getting stupid expensive too. And copper lugs are ridiculous if you buy small quantities.

Fellow ol' fart here, and I'm with you on many levels. We have 4 3rd gens in the family, plus a Tacoma and my 89 Land Cruiser which I've had for over 25 years. Still I know that the one constant in life is change, and I am actually moving towards selling one of the 3rd gens. The 3RZ is the most...

Parts list for 99-00: Parts list the TSB for 99-00 Fuel sending unit: 83320-35590 (for 2.4L, 3.4L manual & auto) Fuel suction tube assembly: 77203-35461 (also fits 1996-1998 2.4L, 3.4L manual & auto) Included with the fuel suction tube: 1. Fuel suction tube gasket 2. Evap sensor/electrical...

A properly performed alignment would have the rear wheels on slip plates for the rear tires as well as the turntables for the front wheels. If you notice the rear numbers are grayed out, which means there is no adjustment possible. But as stated, the truck sort of moves around side to side in...

.6 degrees of camber on the rear axle isn't going to do ANEEEEE THIIIING. Not a thing, nothing, zero, zilch, nada!!!! If you have a pull at low speed, say under 25-30mph, its your tires, not the alignment.