JLink's Build

Thanks man!

 

Some day I’ll start a build thread to keep track of stuff. I’ll just update this for now.

 

Added a trailer brake controller. The Tacoma and the land cruiser both have a factory connector behind the dash. I ordered 2 of these adapters

$20 Tekonsha 3040 Trailer Brake Controller Custom Brake Wiring Harness for Vehicle & Brake Control Ends, No Cutting or Splicing Required

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004WLL0OI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

and the tekonsha prodigy p3 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000P17NXQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

And a spare mount

$16 Tekonsha 5906 P3 Mounting Bracket and Cradle Kit, Replacement Mounting Bracket for Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller Model 90195 (Sold Separately)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016MXD9TM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

so now I can swap the controller between vehicles just by unplugging the wire harness from the back of it and unclipping it from the mount.

my plan is to add trailer brakes to my aluma a888 atv trailer because the Tacoma is scary to try to make an emergency stop if someone slams on their brakes in front of me. Too many close calls already. Plus, we’re looking at getting a camping trailer and I would feel a lot better if that has trailer brakes too.





Also, I have had an intermittent P0420 check engine light. I had my mechanic at work hook up a computer and read the o2 sensors. The bank 1 sensor 2 was not following the correct wave form, so I replaced that. Since it was intermittent, it will take a while to know if it did anything, so I need to get him to read it again and see if it looks better. I ordered an o2 sensor socket, but didn’t feel like waiting for it to get here. I found that the plug end of the o2 sensor fits through the box end of a wrench, so that made it pretty easy. Had to drop the transmission skid plate though.

 

I have that too. Haven't done anything about it yet

 

Nice! Im surprised the O2 sensor came out nicely. Never used an o2 sensor socket. Always just used a wrench

 

yea I put it off for about a year. Really only did anything because my mechanic could pinpoint which one to replace.

 

A little pb blaster and a dead blow hammer to tap on the wrench, but it’s also only been in the Y pipe for 2 or 3 years. The ones in the exhaust manifold would probably but up a bigger fight.

 

How many miles on the "big nig" now?

 

the odometer say 135,000.. but it’s been off ever since I went to 315’s.. so I’d guess 150,000 ish

trip odometer says 200 miles when gps says 220.

 

I’m still under 200K

think I’ve driven less than 600 miles all this year.

 

Poor truck

 

I definitely need to get out more...

I'd love to do a trip down to Va & camp at FPK then do a OneWheel ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail...

Hopefully this fall

 

Sorry to get your hopes up on FB (about your gfc fabric)

 

Landcruiser maintenance log:

Mods:
-prinsu roof rack w/ 2 rago fab “illuminator” mounts for Baja designs s2 scene lights
-wheels- method nv305 bronze
-tires- cooper at3’s
-speakers “power bass” was the only brand that was oem replacement. Everything else would need an amp iirc
-arb compressor

$310 ARB CKMA12 On-Board Air Compressor High Performance 12 Volt for Air Locker Differentials and Tire Inflation

ckma12
-slee sliders
-slee aluminum ifs skid
-slee battery tray and group 31 battery
-Grom Bluetooth audio adapter
-arb fridge connector in cargo area
-alubox for storage
-weathertech floor liners
-heavier duty rear coils
-rear air bags (in the coils)

Maintenance:
-windshield
-heater tees
-transmission fluid
-front diff fluid
-rear diff fluid
-transfer case fluid
-spark plugs
-air filter
-brake booster “accumulator”
-CV’s
-ball joints
-hub flanges
-brake pads (front and rear)
-brake rotors (front and rear)
-brake calipers (front)
-wheel bearings (and races) (front)
-serpentine belt
-idler pulley
-alternator
-driver seat bottom reupholstered
-timing belt, idler, and tensioner
-water pump and gasket
-spark plugs
-oil pump
-lower oil pan and drain plug
-o rings in oil cooler on oil filter housing
-o ring behind oil pump
-fan support bracket
-front diff bushings
-front drive shaft u joints (need to do the rear)
-tie rods (need to install)
-rear hatch release assembly

 

Nice build dude!

 

its long black and slow

 

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