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Maintenance before belly pan?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by BradleyS, Nov 18, 2020.

  1. Nov 18, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    BradleyS

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    Hello.
    Recently got the Budbuilt front and belly pan. What maintenance would you recommend before putting them on? The pan extends all the way back to gas tank.
    I looked in previous threads and couldn't find any info., maybe I suck at searching in this way, IDK. I know it must have been discussed.
    TIA
     
  2. Nov 18, 2020 at 5:27 PM
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    Oil change, check/replace transmission and tcase oils, fix any leaks, grease driveshafts.
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    I thank you for the advice. That is my list including check/replace differential fluids. I'm hoping oil changes are doable enough w/front skid on. I've seen people talk about something to help make draining oil easier. Need to find out what that is.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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    Look for a Fumoto or Stahlbus oil drain valve, I have one with aftermarket skids and it's easy and clean
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2020 at 5:08 PM
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    Notes taken and I appreciate you. I've never heard of the Stahlbus.
     
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  7. Nov 21, 2020 at 8:49 AM
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    Thanks for the link, will check it out. These are new to me. Just got the toyota this summer, love it. Maybe the Stahlbus is a little easier to use w/out he lever mechanism on the Fumoto's. Thx
     
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