Calling all Virginians (Tidewater area)

Airing out teh dirty laundry?

 

So, I'm getting ready to swap out my steering ball joints, and was wondering the best way to go. Factory ok? Or should I get something beefier? If so, where to get better ones? I've looked, but haven't really found anything....?

 

I don't think there is a stronger balljoint unless you go with uni-ball

 

selling my harley tomorrow

 

^This

 

So +1 to Downsouth! Talked to Sonny and the are sending me a new 5100 for free. They want the busted shock back to figure out if it was a bad valve or seal from the factory. They said This is definitely not normal for a 5100 to do this. So good news!

 

Whats up 757'rs its awesome to see such an active group in the area. Gotta do my first timing belt change. Would really appreciate where I should go to get it done.

 

Nice! Sunny and the gang at DS are an awesome bunch to do biz with!

 

Had mine done at the local Toyota stealership... Although I worked there at that time too...

 

Yeah I have a dealership over in the Burg. I think I am going to take it over there and get a inspection.

Just bought the truck and I don't know anything about what to look for. (sounds stupid)

I thought I did good though.

Its a 2002 TRD 4x4 with a manual and a sun roof 87000 miles. Paid 13000 and I love it but I want to make sure its good to go.

 

Yeah I don't have too much experience with Casey. I worked at Pearson in Newport News. But a friend of mine tht I worked with at Newport News was over there. Not sure what she thought about it. I do know labor is out the @$$ though... And is ur taco a limited? Or is the sunroof aftermarket?

 

We will be doing a timing belt on a 95 3.4L within the next month. I can probably help you out with it if you are not in a hurry.



Where in williamsburg are you located?

Justin

 

Do any of you have a good local place to get steel? I would like to find 3/16" plate local.

I think the closest place to get DOM is in Richmond...

Justin

 

This^^^^^ Justin is a great mechanic!

 

Its a limited and I actually have the original window sticker with the sunroof option. I guess its more of a moonroof though. I love it

I actually live over in Fords Colony with my folks right now. I have the 3.4 also. It would be great to save some money. I am in no hurry but I have the weirdest work/school schedule.

Where are you in Williamsburg?

 

Guess I didn't explain it right... I meant the whole assembly, obviously a ball joint is a ball joint. I'll just go that route then. Thanks fellers.

 

I live in Adams Hunt on the other end of Centerville

I have no issue with garage space and tools, and a heater for the garage if it gets cold.The 3.4 is not an interference engine, so if for some reason the belt were to fail, it wont harm it

I work m-f 8-5 so weekends work best for me

Justin

 

Anyone running AIRAID intake? Looking at ordering one this week for the truck but also looking into URD...just dont like the fact i hae to cut truck with that one...AIRAID claims 12hp and 10lbft of torque...