Northern Virginia Roll Call

EDIT: Nvm, I'm dumb. I scratched the mud off the rear and it is chrome... HA!

 

Does anyone here in the Nova area and on the forum work as a technician for Toyota?
I just got a v8 4Runner and need timing belt as I am at 100k miles. I am wondering if anyone wants a side job? If not a toyota tech, anyone with a hookup at a reputable shop?
I would rather put the money in a person's pocket than in the dealers and at the same time save a couple of bucks. I can source the parts or you can.
I can leave the truck with you for 3-5 days if needed...

 

You might want to check with DOUBLLD. I'm sure he could do that for you. He's not a Toyota Tech but a mechanic for sure.

 

I was a Toyota tech for 5 years lol

 

Hit me up ill do it for you I just Pmd you

 

Oops...my bad Danny.lol

 

All good lol i was Toyota Lexus scion certifed Honda certified an I'm ASE certified lol

 

When would one or a couple of you guys be able to help me out with installing the top plate spacers? I think I would be able to do it myself but I really want to make sure it's right.

I can provide food/beer/drinks/etc...

Tracking says it should be here on Wednesday.

Matt

 

Sorry brother...I've got a super busy June with NO weekends open. I would like to help but just don't have the time right now.
Check with Skygear...he's normally more than willing to help.
Good luck with the install. It should be pretty easy.

 

No problem If it comes down to it, I will try and tackle it myself and just throw pictures up in TW Live if I have a question since so many people are willing to help in that thread. (That's why I really love TW)

If I'm correct, the spacer goes above the coilover assembly, but below the stock rubber shock isolator?

Matt

 

Well, after an evening spent with DoubleD my truck is louder, the steering wheel is crooked, new lights are on, and my tires are eating themselves alive.








Technically that's all my fault, new muffler, new CV joints, and finally un-seized the LCA bolts so it's off to alignment for me!

Thanks DoubleD!

 

No problem brother glad I could knock it out for you. I would def take unseized bolts an a crooked wheel for one night 2 finally be able 2 get your alignment in spec. You will def be straight 2moro. How are you likin the new exhaust?

 

Matt if you give me 100 bucks ill do it for you

 

I will/ should be available Wednesday if you need. I am doing a melt on some gold and that shouldn't take to long. Now pulling that gold into WIRE and cutting, well that will take a couple hours hopefully will be done in the early afternoon.

I should be available after diiner time between 4-5.

Heres some helpful pics by the way.




From this link
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...187063-shock-assembly-revtek-coil-spacer.html

Don't count DOUBLLD out though. He does this for a living.

 

Thanks for the pictures Skygear. I PM'd Toytec with some other questions, so hopefully they can help me out a little bit. And Daniel, I would love your help, but I don't think I can drop another $100 into this round of mods, especially since I will spend about $90 getting an alignment after.

I can order pizza or something for anyone helping to get a free lunch/dinner if that helps.

Matt

 

Just keep us all posted on timeframe when they come in and when you (hopefully) expect to have the project completed.

Link to the ones you got///?

 

Tracking says they should come in Wednesday, and I'm really in no rush to get them on. Thanks for the PM Skygear, I'll be sure to post up in the forum or text you when they're in.

Here's the link. It's the 1/2'' TPS Kit from Toytec.

Matt

 

New exhaust is great. Isn't much louder when cruising but the sound is awesome under power. Should get rid of the rasp once it breaks in

 

Sweet went 2gether really well. Matt if need it done I'm here

 

Yep, simple to do.

1. Jack Up.
2. Wheel off

in no particular order,

3. bottom coilover bolt,
4. top 3 coilover nuts
5. LCA Marking of the cam bolts/ nuts
6. loostening of the LCA cam bolts/ nuts
7. Drop Coilover
8. Spacer on -

Reverse.

Start on opposite side. - Probably an hour to hour n a half. Those nuts on top of the coilovers are always a pain in the ass. They are the most time consuming part of the whole process.