San Diego BS Thread.

Anybody got a source for 3rd Gen Tcase oil?

Transfer Gear Oil LF 75W - Toyota (

$91 08885-81080 TOYOTA Genuine Transfer Case Gear Oil LF 75W 1 Litre 08885-81080

08885-81080)
It's stupid expensive

 

Is there something different about 3rd Gen over 2nd Gen in the transfer case? I used Mobil 1 75-90 installed by Jason (@speedfreek) in Sept 2016, along with the differentials. That was about 25,000 miles ago.

 

Unfortunately there is

Tcase is a different manufacturer and from what I've been reading super specific for fluid because of soft metal parts used

 

BUMMER!

 

@alex.busta May know of alternative.

 

That sucks, what are they using aluminum foil gears, or teflon? Sounds like a disaster.

 

Idk.... but everything about these trucks is soft!

 

just the 4wd ones.

 

Collect your old oil and send it out to see if you can get a longer interval out of it.

 

After doing a bit more research and reaching out for advice I'm going to wait a bit longer on the TCase oil and will just do the diffs at this point...

 

The Toyota 75w has a lot of additives in it, a good alternative is this

RAVENOL J1C1003 SAE 75W Gear Oil - MTF-3 Full Synthetic (1 Liter)

https://www.amazon.com/Ravenol-J1C1003-Manual-Transmission-Fluid/dp/B00QPCL7ZE

 

HEY!!

Yeah, what @sdsurfer said.

 

The Ravenol J1C1003 is an excellent replacement for the Toyota 3rd Gen transfer case oil.

 

I need some help trying to find a auto lift, its finally time, Im over the jack and jackstands every day, ha! Need a 2 post clear floor type.

Anybody know anyone selling a good 2 post lift!! Its time time set one up here at the shop, new premium ones are out of my budget, and I dont really want a Chinese cheapy one thats got thin gauge steel and an undersized pump, plus really small rams and skinny cables, no bueno!!
Its crazy how much of a difference there is between a good one and a cheap one, but boy does the price reflect that!

I found a Mohawk 1A which is a very good unit (retails for $6500 ) but they want almost 3K for it and its from the early 2000s, good lawd! Thats a LOT of cash for such an old unit, not to mention its up in LA so I would have to borrow a big ass trailer and drive about 4 hours round trip (probably longer with a HUUUGE trailer), just a scary purchase.and I would be freaking out if it didnt work or was leaking, missing parts, etc....just a lot of what ifs, but from what I researched it is pretty much the Cadillac of Lifts so. But damn its quite a drive and from the pictures it looks pretty beat and this is the last one of 5 he sold so Im thinking this is likely the most beat one of the lot!!

On the other hand I can get a brand new cheap ass Chinese one thats just pretty much a Harbor Freight style lift for like $1500, but you get what you pay for..
Being that I work almost EVERY SINGLE DAY using a jack and jackstands for the past 20 years or so, I just dont want a cheap one, besides they take about a full minute to raise a car, I am not that patient, haha.

Or a 3rd option is to get a mid grade one, not sure if Chinese, but its a better unit but still cheap components, boo, and they are about $3K as well.

What to do...Anybody have experience with 2 post clear floor type lifts and have a good place to find a good used one maybe??

I pretty much only have today to get one and then I have to work again for 5 days straight...with a lift that would really save me some time on all my work, plus I have 3 big LT jobs that I need to do so the lift would really help me out on those!!
Man I really hate making big purchases like this, its pretty stressful actually.

Anyway hope all you misfits are having a great week, besides the fact that its been absolutely hot AF!!!

Ok now I gotta check my sea of PMs, Im not ignoring anyone, haha!!!

 

Maybe there is a demolition company (somewhere) that has some from closed auto service businesses?

 

I swear a friend of mine offered me 1 (of 3) that a buddy of his had turned him on to. I will see him this week, lemme ask if they are still around. Were from a closed local dealership and were in the $1,500 range IIRC. Didn't commit the conversation to memory since I am looking for a 4 post, not a 2.

And yeah, hot AF. Regretting not budgeting for the mini split in the shop. Probably have enough $ for it by the time winter rolls around.

ETA: Talked to buddy, lift is out of a shop in Esco that is going out of business. Challenger E10 2 post, $2,000 obo. Company selling it is Infamous Performance. He just messaged them to see if it was still available (ad was on Facebook somewhere).

 

Nice! @Speed Freek

 

Keep watching this online auction website: http://calauctions.com/

It lists nationwide auctions, and they do have an outlet in San Diego. There are usually several San Diego County auctions listed. I have seen vehicle lifts go for ridiculously low prices. You just have to keep checking for San Diego listings.

 

@Speedfreak check out Facebook market place there is a shop selling all of there lifts and some other equipment