Recent content by JBurt

Man I don't know how this thread doesn't get more attention. I don't know if the 5th gen section is dying like the 3rd gen section is, but great work as always. I'm constantly impressed by your design and fab skills. That is the best looking 5th gen rear bumper I've ever seen. Your rig is...

Check you coolant reservoir for bubbles, or get a head gasket test kit.

That's awesome! Glad you don't have to drop the diff and the pan.

I'd take a read through this. It is a bulletproof setup Hard to find Specs, Info & Measurements on 231mm 13WL Tundra Calipers & Rotors

You want videos 165 through 171 here. These are incredibly detailed and will definitely make the job easier. 3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos

If you're looking for another option, I had my 3rd gen painted in 2017 and went with a single stage paint. It oxidizes, but can be polished out to look almost new. There is no clear coat to go bad. It's not as shiny as a 2 stage job, but I think worth it if you're going to keep it for a long...

What he said. Well, that and a blown head gasket.

I haven't caught up on this thread in a long time. Solid work as always. That is looking killer. Hopefully you have some luck finding the shift bezel

That's what I thought the big issue might be. I'll have the head pressure tested and machined while they are off, but I don't want to pull the block to get it surfaced. I guess I'll find out once I get the heads off.

First off, thank you for going through all the time and effort. Put your series together. I just got done watching all seven parts, and it was very thorough and very helpful. It looks like I'm going to be tackling this job in the pretty immediate future. Mine is a 97, with a composite head...

That is freaking awesome! I've seen people talk about cantilever rear setups, but never seen one follow through. That video is sweet! How much travel did you wind up getting?

I wonder if that is Alaska pricing. Last I looked they were still ~$100 at napa. Too bad they don't fit in a flat rate box... Hopefully you haven't washed away this past week.

I haven't seen a build like this in a long time! Keep up the good work. I'm really enjoying this so far. It's going to be great when you're done.

I haven't seen many people rebuild, but there definitely are some who do. Yota1 has a good reputation for rebuilt engines. 5VZ 3.4L Rebuilt Toyota Engine (Complete) - Yota1 Performance, Inc.

a good follow up question there is how old is your coolant? It might be worth it to just change it all out so you've got not only the right concentration, but brand new fluid.