Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Yup they taste that much better. I buy 12 pack at a time lol.

 

Been a minute since I was excited to be awake and driving before 3:30 lol

 

So I changed my fluids in my rear diff, front diff, and transfer case last weekend. The rear diff fluid was gray and look like it had a handful of glitter in it. The other day it started making a noise in the rear end and I think I broke a ring tooth. Have any of you guys ever set up your own gears I might try and do it myself this time around.

 

Never done a Toyota but Ford and Chevy. I don't think you will have any problems. Just take your time. Tons of Youtube videos on it.

 

@scocar

 

lucky, I want to go. have fun down there be safe.

 

sounds like your axle seals have gone bad. replace those while your in there. I switched to thicker oil and helped quite it down. if you have re-geared it could be just the break in flakes of metal. if there was no large chunks you might be fine. I would pull the 3rd and inspect it and replace the inner seals, if it looks good. put it back together.

 

They won't be able to see the old code p0420. As far as driving afterward, 100 miles should be sufficient. Mainly, make sure you have between 1/4 and 3/4 tank for this drive and try to keep her between 35 - 55 for a good portion if the drive, steady light throttle. And a cold start will probably be necessary. Let it idle for a minute or two after the cold start.

 

Not sure if this shifted or if it's always been like this, I checked the nut and it's still tight. Should I try to center it or leave as is?

 

I barely got 300 miles out of this tank of gas

This summer I was getting 350+\tank.

Although letting my truck idle with the defroster on is easier than scraping ice off my windshield

 

Jack it up until the wheel is off the ground and see if it moves back...

Might be loose.

 

in my very amateurish opinion I would thing you might need a new top plate

 

Oh cry me a river. I get 200 miles in my tank

 

same

 

As far as fuel economy goes, I'm certainly still getting used to my 285s and lift.

http://www.fuelly.com/car/toyota/tacoma/2015/-twizted/690538

I've seen a few "calculators" out there to determine the actual mileage differences when going up in tire-size, but what do you guys use?

 

I get 300 but 26 gallon tank...

 

Bah, you just need a bigger tank.

 

Jeez. 200miles/tank.

I'd be filling up three times a week!