Recent content by Krommeweg

OEM Whip Mod 2025 Friends and neighbors, I did the thing. Went with parts from the dealer. $110 including shipping from WA to AK. The majority of the cost is the black whip antenna. I definitely have better reception now, and I'm hoping Toyota parts will work their magic and never break...

Thanks for all the input folks. I can't say it enough. I disassembled and cleaned everything between the airbox and the throttle body, cleaned the MAF, new air filter, and reconnected the battery on Monday. Done that exact process at least three times in the last two months. (Been through...

Thanks, I appreciate that. You like that 3130 scanner? It's definitely more in my price range than some of the other options.

Thanks Pat! I appreciate you taking the time to answer the obvious questions. Pulled both 02 sensors and brought them inside to test, they're reading within range. Did the carb cleaner test again, still can't find a vacuum leak. Then I pulled and cleaned the MAF again, tested it according...

Yeah you're absolutely right. Thanks!

Thanks for the thorough response. This is actually a Canadian vehicle, but it looks like in '99 they conformed to the same US Fed standards. When I replaced the exhaust from the Y pipe down it was so corroded that the 02 sensors disintegrated in my hands. The factory system definitely had one...

Hey Folks I'm chasing a P0171 and in the process of testing sensors. Speaking as more of an idiot than an electrician. The car is running smoothly, just a bit down on power and throwing the too lean code. I've cleaned the MAF and the entire intake thoroughly, found no vacuum leaks, new air...

Hey folks. Seems like there's a million of these available. My heart says buy Denso no matter what... but I'm curious. Do you have one? Which one? How is it working for you? Specifically in the context of a 3rd gen or older Toyota. What about the auxiliary meters that can mount on the...

Change the contacts! If it's an original Denso unit, and the hardware isn't totally corroded, you can fix it. That NAPA garbage will buy you about six months. The hardest part of this job is pulling the starter. Once you have it on the bench, contacts/plunger are real easy. If you want to...

The rake is strong.

Nothing like new parts Thanks again to everyone for their input. I appreciate you folks. Finally got around to getting the work done. Bilstein 6112s w/ 600lb coils 5100s in the back w/ OME 2890 springs Installed the Air Lift 1000 kit as well. Gosh darn this thing moves like a new truck...

I'm not afraid of the rake... but if I could find a variable rate heavy duty 2" lift spring in the rear, I would be happy. I could not care less about how goofy I look, and the tiny change in ground clearance from a higher front lift isn't worth the wear and tear on driveline parts, in my...

I just happen to have all my OEM suspension bushings ready to go, and I did all four front ball joints, links and bar bushings 18 months ago, OEM. Should I do them again, or stick to the every 50,000 miles rule? Money is no object when it comes to avoiding blowing a ball joint on the highway...

The time has come, whether I like it or not. Rear springs are sagged and shocks are barely starting to leak. Suspension is stock right now, with the factory lift springs. Like driving a soft mattress. The Yota does miles on bad gravel roads and highway every day. Water crossings...

Never could get the hang of Tuesdays...