The Golden Triangle (Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland)

My flip kit is supposed to be here this afternoon.

 

Before and after...

 

Don't forget to sign up for this years Secret Santa

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacomaworld-secret-santa-2017.510252/

 

Kinda thinking of selling my home theatre audio equipment.

Yamaha 7 channel receiver: RX-V673: This item is discontinued but it's still a great unit and I use it daily.
Klipsch Towers (Left and Right) - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsc...ng-speaker-each-black/6228094.p?skuId=6228094
Klipsch Center - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsc...channel-speaker-black/6228067.p?skuId=6228067
Klipsch Surround (Sold in pairs, i have two pairs) - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsc...d-speakers-pair-black/6228085.p?skuId=6228085
Klipsch 12" Subwoofer (if you hate your neighbors, this is the sub for you) - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsc...wered-subwoofer-black/6228076.p?skuId=6228076

The Yamaha can do dual subwoofers (i only have 1), and the subwoofer has dual polarity so standing waves aren't a problem.

Truthfully I have $2500 in this setup, and it a great setup. It does take up some space, the sub is NOT small.

I've been toying with the idea of building my own home theatre equipment or upgrading to Focal for years, so if anyone is interested in this I might use it as an excuse to change my setup.

I've been using this setup for about 3 years (life expectancy of speakers are about 20 - 30 years). All units are in perfect condition, and I've really never run them hard, but I've certainly determined they are loud and clear even at high volume.

I have no idea what it's worth to you guys, $1500? I think that would get me where I need to be on it truthfully.

 

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Hey guys, after all the work I did to get my truck back to normal, today the 4wd indicator started blinking. And it hasn't stopped. I unplugged it from the actuator and plugged it back in. No luck. Any suggestions? I know it blinks when it's transitioning into or out of 4wd so I'm nervous it will engage randomly while driving...

 

I'm assuming that you already cycled the 4WD knob...

 

Yes, the switch does nothing that I can see, feel, or hear...

 

Did you check the fuse?

 

Fuse is fine. Just did something odd though. I turned my truck off then put the switch in 4 hi and when I turned the truck back on I heard clicking under the glove box and the LO flickered then 4 hi engaged (no blinking). But I had to shut it off and turn the switch to get it to disengage. Still blinking.

 

That's strange. You should not be able to change the actuator while the truck is off. Did you ever do any mods to the switch where you could possibly have continuous power to it?

 

You might have misunderstood. 4wd engages after I start it. But only when it's in 4 hi before cranking.

 

So nothing would disengage once it was on and stuck in 4hi?

 

I'd start with the switch itself. Could be just a bad connection. If that does not fix the problem then I would think it is the actuator itself (a common problem on our Tacos). I've added a link to help guide you with the wiring.

http://www.itpstrategic.com/samples/UOT/QT312H 4WD COMPILATION FINAL.pdf

 

Hey Peyton, not to overthrow any other suggestions but I’d bet money that it’s your front actuator on the diff. Mine did the same thing to me multiple times over the years. The actuator is a poor design unfortunately and is prone to getting moisture into it. Once that happens it’s downhill as the all the electronics within it begin to corrode.

I had luck most of the time pulling the actuator off and disassembling it. Then you can clean it up as best as possible and smother dielectric grease all over it. I’d suggest that first before buying a new one as they’re close to 300 new.

 

Actuator @TexanTacoma

 

Here is a good link to repairing the actuator...

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-trouble-shoot-4x4-actuator.263525/

 

For anyone interested...

2004 Taco for sale

 

Yep, best one I found. I hate those heffers. Still don't know why they won't go the route of the 4 runners.