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Discussion in 'Northern California' started by stevenstaco, Mar 2, 2011.

  1. Dec 29, 2017 at 5:29 PM
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    Electriclarry

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    They want 4 hours labor.
     
  2. Dec 29, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    Fernando

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    Too many, See Build
    Didnt say not pricey..lol. They do good work.

    @jqueener knows of another local shop
     
  3. Dec 29, 2017 at 5:43 PM
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    Electriclarry

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    Yeah, If it wasnt a brand new truck I would do it myself. Have no problem doing work on my old Dodge Cummins.
     
  4. Dec 29, 2017 at 7:16 PM
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    My driveway. Half price. Lol
     
  5. Dec 29, 2017 at 7:19 PM
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    Speedo

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    I did mine. Bever done anything like that before. Its easy, i have the tools.
    I helped anther guy do his..
    If your truck is new why not have it done under warranty.
     
  6. Dec 29, 2017 at 7:39 PM
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    Electriclarry

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    might just take you up on thst.
     
  7. Dec 29, 2017 at 7:40 PM
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    They won't like my lift.
     
  8. Dec 30, 2017 at 7:31 AM
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    You should set up a mod day. Sounds like ferny needs us soon to help him out as well.
    I was only joking about charging you
    But sone form of payment will be required. .lol

    . But i would gladly help you knock it out..
    A few suggestions on tools, and parts.
    Buy a new oil seal for the diff.
    Have a grinder on hand if the bearing tool hasnt been used before. The last guy i helped the tool needed some adjustments to fit right behind the bearing.
    I used a tool that was being pasted around member to member on the thread so it worked perfectly.
    The harbor freight seal install kit works good i have that if im involed if not get it.
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2017 at 8:15 AM
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    Thanks, my sons friend who works for Toyota is going to help me with it. Hopefully Napa has the seal, we are doing it tomorrow. If that doesn't work out I will get back with you.
     
  10. Dec 30, 2017 at 8:26 AM
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    I may have tweaked a few things...
    Are you saying tips are appreciated?
     
  11. Dec 30, 2017 at 8:32 AM
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    Whats next saturday looking like? My truck should be done by then. Tubbing for dirty 5s on Wednesday. Worst case we push it out. Beer and asada! All i need is help with skids. Dont think im doing my shocks yet

    Jason doesnt like "the tip". Its all or nothing
     
  12. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    little squirt

    little squirt 808 ALLDAY!!

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    808 ALLDAY!!
    I can always lend a hand with skids, I'm in Rancho area, as long as its not on football sunday!
     
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  13. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    Thanks boss
     
  14. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    Double Phister

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    I just did mine. I did it without modifying the tool but I wish I did. It was a pain to get in there.
     
  15. Dec 30, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    I may have tweaked a few things...
    Wife finally left the house this morning, time to pull the truck in. Getting over a cold may have gotten me out of a family visit but it’s not going to stop me from swapping my coils! :headbang:
     
  16. Dec 30, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    toyota might have them on the self. check with the dealers. your freind should be able to get you a good price on it. i think i paid like $15 for it
    i wouldnt do it without it. you dont want it to leak and have to redo it.
     
  17. Dec 30, 2017 at 11:45 AM
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    ya i helped a guy with a first gen do his and we had to shave down the peace that goes inside to fit.it was like a 1/4" to wide.
     
  18. Dec 30, 2017 at 2:16 PM
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    Roseville Toyota had them, just picked one up.
     
  19. Dec 30, 2017 at 5:23 PM
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    I may have tweaked a few things...
    Coils are done, looks like I got more than an inch in the front but I forgot to measure first.

    The ride is already feeling better than before. I couldn’t figure out if my old springs were too soft or stiff... turns out they just sucked!
     
  20. Jan 4, 2018 at 12:30 PM
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    Tacomka

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    Anyone have a nice spring compressor? I want to switch out my ome 885 springs to 887. AutoZone rental compressor sucks and not comfortable doing the unsafe LCA jack compression method.
     

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