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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Hholiday15, Mar 21, 2022.

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  1. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    So they're ok like this or should a put them on proper?
     
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  2. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    Yea that shouldn’t leak
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    That’s how my icons are on my truck

    wait maybe not


    I can’t remember
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:10 AM
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    Those strut mounts definitely need to be replaced. Can't even tell if there's rubber in there or not anymore, not to mention the rust.
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:11 AM
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  6. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:11 AM
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    Probably shouldn't huh lol
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:17 AM
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    Sorry if I seem to be hacking this post...
    So they should be in this orientation, yeah?
    [​IMG]

    If that's so, then mine are on upside down too...
    [​IMG]
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:21 AM
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    Shoot man, lol could be. My bro in law installed mine and he's pretty savvy with the wrench and what not. Don't like to bother him with fixing on my truck.
     
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  9. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:34 AM
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    Those are completely different shocks.

    The top set are Kings with a reservoir, and they sit up top.

    The bottom shocks do look upside down strictly based on the boot. Most companies that utilize a boot have drainage holes to prevent from dirt/water from building up while protecting the shaft.

    That bottom shock looks 100k miles long overdue, same with the leaf pack.
     
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  10. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:41 AM
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    I can't really tell, but it looks like a starter to me?
     
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  11. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:58 AM
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    I'll pop the hood open later and get a look from the engine bay. Could be residual oil from the valve covers.
     
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  12. Mar 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM
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    Yes I realize that, I posted just for reference. There's only two ways to install a shock.
    Either boot up shaft up/body down, or boot down shaft down/body up.
    I don't know which is proper, but several have said the OP's shocks are upside down.
    Just trying to clarify for both of us which is correct.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Yep, dirty starter meaning the leak above is slightly on the passenger side.

    Valve covers I bet.
     
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    How can I clean this area without damaging the starter? Or can I just spray a bunch of degreaser on there and power wash it off??
     
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  15. Mar 22, 2022 at 10:12 AM
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    Also, what's an OP? Lol
     
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  16. Mar 22, 2022 at 10:15 AM
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    OP= Original Post ;)
    That's you!
     
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    Also just for future self reference does anyone know anything about the quality of springs from Atlas Spring off Valley Blvd on 4th st. in La Puente?
     
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  18. Mar 22, 2022 at 10:15 AM
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    Ahhh ok thx
     
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  19. Mar 22, 2022 at 10:23 AM
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    There was a recall for rear leaf springs for Tacomas. I had mine replaced free by Toyota on my 06. Check and see if the recall replacement applies to your year.
     
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  20. Mar 22, 2022 at 10:28 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Your starter has been exposed to worse, you're ok degreasing.

    But clean underneath, locate the source of the leak, then take care of said leak.
     
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