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Toyota Exhaust Manifold Cracking - Important Updated Information |
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Written by John Stewart
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 18:22 |
Background and Exhaust Manifold Cracking - Important Updated Information Over the summer of 2002, my wife and I purchased a 1998 2.7 liter, 5 speed, 4x4 4Runner to serve as our family mover and daily driver. Frankly, I was hoping to find a 3rd generation 4Runner 4x4 with the 5 speed/V6 combo, but 3rd generation manual transmission 4Runners of any type seemed to be in short supply in our area, so when I found a good deal on a four cylinder/4x4/5 speed model, I jumped on it. I'm glad I did, as it has proven to be a capable and reliable vehicle. The four cylinder motor that Toyota used in both the 3rd generation 4Runners and Tacoma trucks is the DOHC 3RZ, which in stock form produces a max of 150 hp at the flywheel and 177 ft. lbs of torque, or about the same as the 3VZE V6 motors used in the second generation 4Runners and pre-Tacoma trucks. Given the weight of the 4Runner, this translates into acceptable performance, but even when coupled with the manual transmission and 4.56:1 gears, the stock performance can hardly be called exciting. Taking into account the increased weight of the 3rd generation 4Runners, I would say that the stock performance is probably comparable to that of the 22RE used in the first generation 4Runners: it isn't a total dog, but it won't set your heart racing, either. The 3RZ is a great truck engine, but user feedback has confirmed one common problem: the stock cast exhaust manifold is prone to cracking, especially between the #2 and #3 exhaust runners.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 16 May 2008 05:28 )
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The Desert Is Not Your Personal Sandbox |
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Sunday, 27 April 2008 16:10 |
The Desert Is Not Your Personal Sandbox
You’ve heard the old saying many times: Haul it in and haul it out. That generally applies to trash, but more places now require that visitors carry out their human waste as well. In some, you don’t have any choice. In the Moab, UT area and on the Rubicon Trail, for example, the ground is so rocky that it’s impossible to dig even a small hole.
4-wheelers for the most part are good about cleaning up after themselves, but some still need guidance regarding the sensitive topic of going to the bathroom.
This isn’t the most pleasant topic to discuss in public, but it is necessary. Too many of our trails and camping areas have literally become open-air outhouses. What’s really annoying is all the toilet paper lying around because the user didn’t take the time to bury it or put it in a plastic bag for disposal.
Dealing with toilet time is challenging, no doubt about it. Some drivers have tried a portable toilet (often called a porta-potty). Those are fine if you’re on a flat, level surface or in an RV. In addition to their size, these units use liquids to treat the waste, making them impractical for 4-wheelers.
A better option is the PETT® toilet system. PETT uses a dry chemical, and provides plastic bags to catch and store the waste.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 April 2008 14:13 )
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Suspension install on 3rd gen 4Runner (96-02) |
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Written by Adam F
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Monday, 17 December 2007 08:30 |
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The following will cover installing front coil springs and spacers and rear coil springs on any 1996-2002 4Runner. The job is rather simple, and the only specialty tools you need will be a coil spring compressor. You can rent one from AutoZone for free, or they sell them for $10 or so at Harbor Freight. I bought the coil springs from www.4x4connection.com. I chose heavy duty coils front and rear because I wanted a firm ride. The spacers came from http://www.cornfedsuspension.com/ |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 13 January 2008 13:43 )
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IFS Driveshaft CV Modification for Increased Angle |
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Written by Written by Erik Bibelheimer, posted by Adam Fertig
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 21:53 |
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Toyota driveshaft CV joints, also known as "double cardan" joints, come in several different varieties. The ones in the front of straight axle (pre-'86) Toy's came from the factory with a max operating angle of about 35 degrees. The '84 and '85 versions are especially sought-after since they will bolt right up to later model trucks and the pre-'84's use smaller, weaker bolts. The joints that come in the front of IFS Toy's can usually only go to about 25 degrees or less in stock form, and the ones that came in two-piece rear driveshafts are similar. The max angle of these later joints isn't enough for use in the front of a lifted, flexy, straight-axle rig without damaging the joint (pushing it past its max angle), but it can be modified to achieve the higher angles. And since IFS CV's are generally cheaper and easier to come by, this is modification is fairly common. Some driveline shops like High Angle Driveline can modify your joint for you, or you can do it yourself. All that needs to be done to the joint is some minor clearancing (grinding) inside, but to do that you have to disassemble the joint-- and that can be the tricky part. This article shows the method I use to get the joint apart, and where and how to clearance it for more angle. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 16 May 2008 15:43 )
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