What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Any reason that I can’t use black RTV to make valve cover gaskets if the dealer doesn’t have actual gaskets in stock?

 

It's unclear to me from the parts list if this is a sticker or the embossed chrome (they are "tailgate decals" in the parts list, but you could call Toyota to find out.

Part number PT211-SR981, number 24 in this diagram:

 

It would take Alot of gasket material to fill in the channel the rubber sits in, not to mention the mess and the fact that the valve cover could very well crack because theres no rubber between it and the head..

 

LMAO!
https://offerup.co/lLdq/Waihu5gbwI
Ridiculous price

 

I don't know why people complain about it, I love the smell!

I have these installed in my 95.5 you should be good to go for any 1st gen

 

Got her some blue D shackles hope my tires wheels and king shock come in soon

 

Amazon? Sick of painting mine blue.

 

What kind of bondo are you using? It should harden up in no more than 5 minutes.

 

Yup Amazon!!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9L9T5K/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_WKxiAb3AKJ110

$11 Daystar KU71074BK Black D-Ring/Shackle Washer, (Set of 8)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IARSFI?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

LIBERRWAY Shackles 3/4" (2 Pack) D Ring Shackle Rugged Off Road Shackles 28.5 Ton (57000 lbs) Maximum Break Strength with 7/8'' Pin Heavy Duty D Ring for Jeep Vehicle Recovery, Blue

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LGW6XZ6?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

 

Is this what you were thinking of?

http://jamesdeancreations.com/toyota.htm

 

Came across this diagram from the '04 Factory Service Manual instructions on re-gearing the diff. Apparently midway through assembly you have to make yourself ring gear soup.

 

Waiting until summer to go back and make it past this swamp...

https://youtu.be/2cMTkqje98o

 

mmm tasty.

 

not required usually. That is just supposted to help get the ring gear back on the carrier as it is a very tight fit. I just used a rubber mallet though and was fine.

Are you planning on doing your own diffs??? That is NOT an easy project. I'll never do that again.

 

Oh hell no - I've heard the horror stories from everyone. Just curious.

Actually cheaper for me to buy the right differential instead of having my existing one regeared.

 

Did you get frank fixed yet? After your front diff explosion is that why? I have considered trying to do one myself eventually, but not sure I ever will risk it.

 

Yeah, diffs aren't cheap. Sucks haha

Yeah I did. The front diff exploded most likely due to my lack of knowledge/tools for doing the front diff gear setting. It sucks. The clamshell is the worst. Said fuck it and bought an ECGS diff. the warranty was worth it for me.

So far my rear is fine. Have had it apart twice and reset it. But its MUCH easier to work on the rears. Relatively speaking. Toyota diffs in general aren't all that fun and pretty picky and sensitive when its done wrong.

I never recommend it to anyone unless they have all the tools to do it. Which almost no one has. Plus depending on the diff can take a long time as most the master install kits don't have quality shims so you have to order OEM ones after you've measured what you need. Most diff shops will just have all those in stock.

Now if it you have like Ford diffs or something. Those suckers are easy to set up.

 

I've been seeing and hearing of all sorts of Q/C issues with ECGS lately.

I'd look elsewhere to get your diffs setup.

 

Ive heard this about Ford too, might try my own if I ever regear mine

 

If i was closer id have had @thefatkid do mine in a heart beat. But by the time i factored in shipping and such i was spending way more. Figure with the warranty i'll get me through if it nukes again.

Slightly hoping it will when and if that 8'' front retro kit comes out...but only if that kit is out

Yeah its super easy to set the back lash. Just two nuts haha whole ring moves just with the nuts.