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

Agreed on the location of the sound being a bit deceiving if diagnosing from the driver seat where it sounded like it was up front. Had similar experience and even a shop giving a free diagnosis couldn't determine after they checked trying to rock the wheels and test drive.

Finally pulled the brake pads to eliminate any drag noise and put all four wheels off the ground. Was able to use mechanics ears (stethesope) to track from front wheels and diff, down drivelines, transfer, carrier bearing and rear diff to right rear wheel where could hear the click and grind.

Swapped the bearing on the right rear axle and that solved it.

 

Yeah I'm pretty sure it is still there, will have to check into that more but I don't think it's driveline related.

Yup I was hoping it was that, but they are bent enough back.

Damn, I'll have to jack up the rear and test that out. I replaced the rear seals a few years back and I believe I swapped the bearings as well

 

I'm not familiar with it, I do know that the original producer of the 1st gen radiators (Harrison) no longer makes radiators at all so it wouldn't surprise me if toyota sources from other companies now to sell at the parts counter.

 

Well if they are new then should be okay. Unless the retainer ring was improperly installed. Which is common to have happen by shops.

 

all of the old harrison cars get denso units now. that ive noticed

 

So you're saying buying the ~$90ish dollar Denso on RA is probably wiser than the $200ish Denso from the parts counter

 

Hell... I put what ever they had at AutoZone in mine 4 years ago. It's still fine. It's actually better than the original ever was.

I think you're over thinking it.

 

Yup

the oe part is made I. Taiwan (usually) denso

 

Swapped out the 20 year old rear shocks.

 

Could be but seemed worth thinking about. Autozone wants $183 after 20% off for their Duralast 1" core.

Looks like the DENSO 2213138 from RA with 1.25" core is not $90 but $127.79 and about $135.40 shipped even with a 5% discount code.

The Toyota MVP 16410-AZ025 are $217.77 MSRP but looks like it would be < $123 from Serra Toyota during the 20% off sale through today at Serra Toyota ... also offering free shipping.

Toy parts was nice enough to pull one of the MVPs out of the box and said it was marked Denso made in Taiwan.

 

Perhaps I’m wrong but I thought I read that Denso rads were being made in Mexico now? Is that what we’re talking about?

 

Didn't care how much it cost. I had a leaking radiator and had to be at work on Monday.

 

Maybe some are. I have them for different vehicles that appear to be from China and Taiwan.

 

Got my Laser cut pieces in for my Dual Swing out build.



Woke up early and Got my 4xInovations Skid Plate on Plus my 290,000 Oil Change.

 

No grille progress but the 'hidden' winch mount from ampdup and the Superwinch Talon 9500 are on the truck. Still need to do the endplate mod and tap one of the other hidden frame nuts but its in place and all the bumper cutting is done.

Can you void a warranty that doesnt exist? Had to remove the corner 'brace' in order to fit the Talon, its looong. Should be fine, might die, time will tell. Theres a variation of this mounting plate for a different model that survives on 4 bolts from underneath, so thats a good sign.

 

@dannybubbles that factor 55 fairlead should be scared for its life with that winch cable behind it.

 

Fear not! Good eye, observation appreciated, and already been replaced with synthetic
That way I dont have to fear for mine, at least not RE: snapping cables and disfigurement.

 

This was a few months ago just kept forgetting to post pics up in here. Now longer part of the RTT crowd, looking forward to many more mods and camping trips with this new setup!

 

looks like your rear suspension is doing an admirable job with the weight, how much of a difference was there between the two setups?

Are you happy with the current suspension?