Recent content by kook rooster

hey y'all, Long time 3rd gen owner here! Finally thinking about that 4th gen V8 life. Looking for a stock or close to stock, clean condition VVT-i 4th gen. White exterior with tan interior is my dream color combo but flexible on color. Most important thing is that the truck is well maintained...

what about the LC100 unit, is it confirmed to be a reliable option?

I have this same exact issue with my 2000 and also had it with my prior 2002. Would love to find a solution as it drives me nuts! Please keep the info coming.

I’ve got your full set of skids; have beat the absolute crap out of them and they’re holding up great. In regard to your comment about compatibility with 1” diff drop, I’ve got a diff drop and the bottom of my front diff mounts just touch the inside of the radiator skid. I was get a clunking...

Truck looks great! Do you still have your front clamshell with 4.56s for sale by chance?

okay so we spent some time working on my retrofit elocker issues again last night, still can't get it to work... to recap: I retrofitted a complete e-locker axle with 4.30s into my 2000 SR5 Sport Manual 4x4 that came with an open diff and 4.10s (I also swapped in the front clamshell with...

...it can happen so fast, even if you've done everything right. So sorry about the truck - she was a beaut. Glad you are okay.

Looks great! Are they compatible with Lotus skids, or do they eliminate the need for those?

I swear I’ve been told that the rear locker was standard on all Limiteds from 96-00 and optional on SR5. Is that not correct? A buddy just got a 99 Limited and it doesn’t have a locker.

Have you run Deer Valley trail? it’s not an easy trail for a truck on 33” tires. But at any rate, let’s stick to the primary topic.... In regard to voltage testing ... bench tested the actuator with a 12v power supply—that was the extent of it. Didn’t get a good result though, as noted above...

any chance you've still got a set for 4Runner?

okay, a bit stymied and could use some help... I was running Deer Valley trail in the Sierras a few weeks ago. I engaged my rear locker and left it on for most of the trail, as you need it more often than not. At the end of the trail, I pressed the button to disengage the locker but nothing...

Has anyone actually tried the Rokmen Pro Series? I'm curious if there's truly an advantage to the jointed-end vs. a bushing and also if being able to lengthen a tiny bit offers a notable benefit as well (does pinion angle really change that much?)...

Looking for a front ADD center section/3rd member ... if it had 4.56s I'd be really happy but any gearing will work. Also looking for a set of (ABS) spindles. Happy to provide shipping labels and some beer money!

Thanks for the detailed response. I do many of my own repairs and almost never go to a dealership but was willing to consider in this case if there was a local dealer who knew the nuance of this particular repair. I've got a great mechanic nearby who I trust, I have read this thread and am up to...