1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Did it in less than one hour, and it was the first time I've ever replaced a cv axle seal on these things.

Would definitely recommend as a DIY.

Just hate that I can't stop smelling diff fluid as I got it all over my hands.

 

The correct answer was actually secret option D... find a new diff with 4.30 or 4.56 gears (and a matching rear axle with locker, obviously) so I don't have to downshift just to hold highway speed at a mild grade on 31s.

Glad to hear the work isn't too difficult, though.

 

Mmmm gear oil

 

You sure you don't want 5.29s?

 

Depends, can I fit 35s without trimming?

 

At what point does trimming become cutting?

 

No

40s n tons

 

haha

Packing sux

 

When you have to pull the angle grinder out

 

Can only have fresh oil coming out if I'm constantly replacing what seeps out

 

You're welcome.

Edit:

 

Depending on how bad it leaks I'd tell you to raid the waste oil tank

 

Yup, sledge always seems to follow though

 

I'm not a fan of body lifts at all but a 1 inch lift can greatly reduce the amount of grinder and sleghammer needs for that next tire size up.

 

@Empty_Lord a 2003 tundra v8 wouldn't be vvti would it?

There are several 2003s well priced around me but isn't it 04 that got it... I wouldn't consider a non vvti 2uz

 

@xtremewlr started with a non-VVTI engine ('03 4R)

Just scroll through his thread.

 

He still doesn't have vvti... Just the intake manifold from a vvti motor

 

Ah I thought he did a lot more; lost track...we both got our 4R close to the same time

 

I would love the forged internals from a landcruiser or 4 runner 2uz but they don't come with truck beds