Recent content by TLChip

I’m in my early 30s and went with a lab-grown diamond for my partner’s ring. It felt better from an ethical and environmental perspective, plus honestly, you can’t tell the difference with a naked eye, at least not for us. Some of our friends picked moissanite too, and it looks really stunning...

Just had my timing belt getting done today, friend sent pictures of the old timing belt and water pump just starting to seep. Some was sitting on my belt. 84k -> 183k on the belt 7 years. Rad was leaking as well at the top drivers side. Oddly though my other runner went 194k on the first belt...

Tackled this today, the lock ring pliers in the first post made easy work of ring. 5th gen boot kit and eBay clamp set. Simple job, have plenty of rags and don’t be scared to use them.

PA 08 v8 checking in, came home and saw lots of drops under the wifes 4R. Quickly jacked it up and snapped a picture before bed. Thought it was oil at first but appears to be tranny cooler hard lines. Picture is taken from above passenger side CV axle with skids still on. Had a really hard time...

Fueled up and and hit 227777 on the odometer. Struggling to upload pics on my phone. Also the wife’s 4R coolant tank was a little lower than the last time I checked…. Upon further investigation I found the common leak at the top of the rad. She’s due for a 200k service anyway so it’s not too...

I drove though the storm last weekend in The Whites no problem. Just 4H, all about the shoes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just driving it..... Last picture from... december?

The cable to my oil pressure sensor rubbed the serp belt and almost cut it in half. It happened about 8k after the TBelt service and I believe someone else had the exact same problem before me in another thread.

I agree, finding a trusted mechanic is something you should do if you won't have time to deal with problems that come up. It'll save you from getting ripped off.

I don't think it'll matter which you buy if the suspension hasn't be replaced yet it will be due soon, even a 2008 is 11 years old at this point

05 v8 Sport 4x4 206k+ (Mine) 08 v8 Sport 4x4 161k+ (Hers) It gets delivered by boat from Japan

On super cold days (around 5 degrees or less) I get the exact same feeling. Everything feels great otherwise. Had about 16 quarts drained and filled when i first bought the truck at 191k and I'm about to pass 206k

I'm not against reusing them but since it's been in the northeast it's whole life id like to have any hardware I may need ready to go.

I just ordered my kit with new hardware. I'm not sure if they come with the bottom bolt and nut ( strut connecting to the LCA) does anyone know the OEM part numbers for these? I couldn't find them in the diagram on Toyota parts page.

I emailed them this morning and they gave me the following picture.