Recent content by powermargin

Just curious, when did you do this? I also have a 2003, and while I'm not too concerned about the 101K miles on mine, I am a bit concerned about the fact that it's over 12 years old, and maybe it's a part that doesn't age well.

Good thread! I'm planning to do this in the very near future myself. For reference, here in the Los Angeles area (SFV/SGV), the quotes I got were: Dealership: Belt only : $499 Belt + Water pump + tensioner: $1089 (they said they don't typically recommend doing these, just the belt)...

I just finished doing this on my 03 SR5. I debated whether or not to try to work them through the springs, but in the end decided that it was either all or nothing, and just pulled the springs. It was a bit more difficult than I though to get enough droop without stressing the brake lines, but I...