Recent content by zcostilla

Do you know if the TRD model uses the same springs as the non TRD models? I might hit the LKQ to pull a set if they’re the same.

I’d love to get in on the cup holder and the RAM mount

Did you do the lift first, get tires first, or do them at the same time?

Sorry to drag up an old thread, but I felt it was better than creating another one. Is anyone run 255/85R16s on the factory rims? If so, how much lift is needed? Can I get by with 2” using the narrower tires?

Scored a factory aluminum rim and later years’ headlights from the salvage yard yesterday and installed them today. Just got back from the test drive, and much better visibility at night!

Flushed and filled rear differential with Lucas Oil synthetic 75w90

Upgrading the calipers will not cool your brakes better if you use cheap rotors. The one advantage the TBU upgrade, regardless of which caliper size you choose, provides is a thicker rotor with a larger center ventilation gap between the two braking surfaces (they use the same rotors, which is...

Took my wife out for some social distancing and ended u0 at Moonlight Racing, near Sullivan, MO. She wasn’t ready to go off the easy green trails (and my still stock ‘97 probably wasn’t up to the task either the way those ruts are worn in). We were never actually stuck, but my forward progress...

Out of curiosity, why are you using an 18-inch rim for off-road, since it reduces the sidewall available for flexing while airing down, and probably is stiffer sidewall, making an aired-down ride really stiff?

I use Shell Rotella Gas Truck. All the protection of Rotella T-6 diesel oil, but with formulation for gas engines. And it’s only $21 for a 5-qt at my local Menard’s. Synthetic Motor Oil | Gas Truck Synthetic Engine Oil | Shell ROTELLA(R)

I pulled calipers off a 2001 Tundra for the brake upgrade and introduced my youngest son to the junkyard experience. It is a rite of passage with my 5 sons to go to the U-Pick to get stuff for their cars (or mine, if the boy is learning to drive on it). He had a blast and so did I!

Either a ‘73 Bronco with a 77 gas tank swap or a 100-series Landcruiser

Looking for one factory 6-spoke rim. I plan on buying 5 tires when I eventually upgrade and will do a 5-way rotation. If close enough to St Louis, I will pick up.

You’re welcome. I want to do some mild/moderate overlanding too, but I don’t like things hanging off the rear bumper. I know a lot of guys do it, but I really want all my weight between the axles, so I took out half of the rear seat, deleting the one behind the driver, and moved the spare into...

My dipstick is really tight, but I’ve never thought about replacing the tube.