Author Topic: Glen's budget rebuild (Read 500186 times)

Jordan7118 · « **Reply #2790 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 08:14:31 PM »

How were you operating it previously? Just left it locked?

Either way, that's pretty sweet!

Dr.Maxwe001 · « **Reply #2791 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 05:57:58 AM »

I dont get it what it supose to do I didnt know that there was such a thing as a tacoma locker that you could put in a fst gen rear axle can these be gotten in a junk yard or what ?

Toymin8r · « **Reply #2792 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 06:06:05 AM »

Quote from: maxwe001 on Feb 20, 2009, 05:57:58 AM

I dont get it what it supose to do I didnt know that there was such a thing as a tacoma locker that you could put in a fst gen rear axle can these be gotten in a junk yard or what ?

He's talking about the e-locker (electric locker) that was available in the late 90's tacoma's and 4Runners. My 1999 4Runner has one. You can modify the houseings in the older truck axles and install these selectable locking 3rds in them. Yes you can find them in the Junkyard but they usually want about $400-$500 for them.

Toymin8r · « **Reply #2793 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 06:13:49 AM »

Hey Glen, Instead of an 86-95 axle why don't you find an axle that originally had that elocker in it and just cut off all the stuff and weld spring perches where you need them. Its already wider and you don't need any kits or spacers.

Dr.Maxwe001 · « **Reply #2794 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 06:15:29 AM »

they want to much for them hell there used

Toymin8r · « **Reply #2795 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 07:28:02 AM »

Quote from: maxwe001 on Feb 20, 2009, 06:15:29 AM

they want to much for them hell there used

Have you priced a selectable locker these days?

Jordan7118 · « **Reply #2796 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 08:10:28 AM »

Quote from: maxwe001 on Feb 20, 2009, 06:15:29 AM

they want to much for them hell there used

How much is a Detroit? $400 or so.

An e-locker third will set you back about $400 to $500. About the same, except it's selectable, comes with gears, carrier, housing. IMO, a better deal. Heck, and ARB is about $700 new without a compressor, solenoid, switches, wiring harness, master bearing, etc.

Or, if you're really lucky, you can find a complete rear axle out of a Tacoma with 5.29 gears, e-locker, all for $550 shipped like I did

Just got look around and be ready to jump with cash in hand when you do.

Dr.Maxwe001 · « **Reply #2797 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 08:16:41 AM »

no have you ?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2798 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 09:19:39 AM »

Quote from: Jordan7118 on Feb 19, 2009, 08:14:31 PM

How were you operating it previously? Just left it locked?

Either way, that's pretty sweet!

i hated running it locked on the hwy, i almost found a tree one time with it locked on a wet road, i just jacked up one side, got under and removed the electric motor locked it with a flat screw driver then put the motor back on, when i first got it i just touched the wires in the cab and it locked or unlocked, but i burned the motor up

Maxwe001 the elockers from Marlin are about $1200

Dr.Maxwe001 · « **Reply #2799 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 11:31:08 AM »

thats kinda exspensive isnt it

46&2 · « **Reply #2800 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 11:41:11 AM »

Quote from: maxwe001 on Feb 20, 2009, 11:31:08 AM

thats kinda exspensive isnt it

Well you are getting a fully built and geared third member, not just the locker

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2801 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 08:35:47 PM »

i was so happy to pay $250 for my elocker

used

i got it 2005 from a 2005 tacoma truck

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2802 on:** Mar 03, 2009, 12:23:00 PM »

well, i got myself some Gabrial Ultra shocks for a 2000 F250, same mounting as the stock toyota but these have a 13 inch stroke

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2803 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 06:14:28 PM »

shocks are on , work great BUT they had these sleeve's in the bottom like stock front shocks do, so i had to drill those out, well i mounted them fine but noticed today the crazy mount has squeezed the bushing out

today i fixed my thermostat, it was having some weird problems, it would over shoot then cool down then overshoot, so i solved that by drilling a 1/8th inch hole in it and re installing it with a toyota rubber split O ring

also worked on my exhaust, it was LOUD, the old header had split at the connector where the U bolt was

so i massaged it a little and slid some new tube in and clamped it down good, this moved my outlet back to just before the reciever hitch, might not give me a headache driving to town now

mudmaster · « **Reply #2804 on:** Mar 14, 2009, 10:20:05 PM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Mar 14, 2009, 06:14:28 PM

today i fixed my thermostat, it was having some weird problems, it would over shoot then cool down then overshoot, so i solved that by drilling a 1/8th inch hole in it and re installing it with a toyota rubber split O ring

I'm having this same problem. Did drilling the hole fix it?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2805 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 09:31:20 AM »

Quote from: mudmaster on Mar 14, 2009, 10:20:05 PM

I'm having this same problem. Did drilling the hole fix it?

yes it fixed it, one 1/8th inch hole

i also installed this gasket-> 16341-35010 it goes around the tstat and with it you dont need the paper gasket

mudmaster · « **Reply #2806 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 11:36:00 AM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Mar 16, 2009, 09:31:20 AM

yes it fixed it, one 1/8th inch hole

i also installed this gasket-> 16341-35010 it goes around the tstat and with it you dont need the paper gasket

Thanks, I guess I'll be doing this then too.

Oddmar · « **Reply #2807 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 11:51:34 AM »

BTW Glen, did you get the inclinometer i sent you?

You might be interested to know a few weeks ago i bought this from a scrapyard...

Hardtop, front doors, windshield frame, hood, roll bar, fenders, dash, frame w/axles.

Also looky looky at what i JUST bought off Ebay...

A 71 AND a 72 FJ40 LandCruiser, hardtops w/intact windows, front doors, split tailgates with hatch, red one has a swing-out tire carrier, black one has engine/ trans but red one is powerless. Pretty solid, very little rust compared to what i've seen. We just went up to Iowa to get the red one this Sunday (3-15-09), the 456 mile round trip was bumpy but ticketless

We'll go get the black one next Sunday, it can be flat-towed with our towbar after we drop the driveshafts. Perpetual grin on my face now that i've finally found myself an FJ40

Full resto planned on both, daily drivers w/ light wheeling planned.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2808 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 07:02:52 PM »

Quote from: Oddmar on Mar 16, 2009, 11:51:34 AM

BTW Glen, did you get the inclinometer i sent you?

You might be interested to know a few weeks ago i bought this from a scrapyard... Hardtop, front doors, windshield frame, hood, roll bar, fenders, dash, frame w/axles.

Also looky looky at what i JUST bought off Ebay...

A 71 AND a 72 FJ40 LandCruiser, hardtops w/intact windows, front doors, split tailgates with hatch, red one has a swing-out tire carrier, black one has engine/ trans but red one is powerless. Pretty solid, very little rust compared to what i've seen. We just went up to Iowa to get the red one this Sunday (3-15-09), the 456 mile round trip was bumpy but ticketless We'll go get the black one next Sunday, it can be flat-towed with our towbar after we drop the driveshafts. Perpetual grin on my face now that i've finally found myself an FJ40 Full resto planned on both, daily drivers w/ light wheeling planned.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2809 on:** Mar 16, 2009, 07:04:45 PM »

yes i got the inclinometer, just havent had the chance to get pics or bust the dash apart to install it

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2810 on:** Mar 22, 2009, 08:56:20 AM »

well, a several weeks ago when it was still really cold i installed a new tstat from toyota, in the last week the temp guage would go up to 200, then back down to 180, then back up , then down, then up

i had a feeling something was wrong

yesterday, on the way home from Hotsprings the headgasket blew $I\'m Down$

i thought i could sneak on home but the 3rd time i had to stop and get water (about every two miles) i pulled the dipstick and

MILKSHAKE

at that point i knew i couldnt go far, so i managed to make it to my chiropractors house and called my Mom who called Aaron, then Aaron called me

HE WAS ON THE WAY

i managed to get over to his inlaw's place and took a break across the seats till i heard him coming in the driveway

man i was exhausted, but after unloading Aarons rigand put put putting mine onto the trailer we were on the way

now i get to do a new headgasket, BUT on the up side, its been a few years so i think i'll install new rod and main bearings while its apart

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #2811 on:** Mar 22, 2009, 09:19:58 AM »

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

RK · « **Reply #2812 on:** Mar 22, 2009, 09:22:56 AM »

glad you got it home.

V-Man · « **Reply #2813 on:** Mar 22, 2009, 09:37:16 AM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Mar 22, 2009, 08:56:20 AM

now i get to do a new headgasket, BUT on the up side, its been a few years so i think i'll install new rod and main bearings while its apart

Hey glen if you got some of the cash left, go get the gasket...If not how much does one cost.

Got to keep you moving...

baldwookie · « **Reply #2814 on:** Mar 22, 2009, 11:50:34 AM »

damn glen, im not much help but.. when is the wrenchathon planned.... i get down there somehow

V-Man · « **Reply #2815 on:** Mar 22, 2009, 02:56:54 PM »

Quote from: baldwookie on Mar 22, 2009, 11:50:34 AM

damn glen, im not much help but.. when is the wrenchathon planned.... i get down there somehow

You want help on my truck how nice of you....?

... Oh you mean glens. Greyhound?

Might work. Maybe do a weekend..Even if only a day job it'll give you a break from the parents..They maybe happy for the break too.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2816 on:** Mar 22, 2009, 04:37:59 PM »

Quote from: V-Man on Mar 22, 2009, 09:37:16 AM

Hey glen if you got some of the cash left, go get the gasket...If not how much does one cost.
Got to keep you moving...

that would be a NO,

i'll call tomorrow and find out how much and get them ordered, one for me, one for wookie

V-Man · « **Reply #2817 on:** Mar 22, 2009, 05:41:26 PM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Mar 22, 2009, 04:37:59 PM

that would be a NO,

i'll call tomorrow and find out how much and get them ordered, one for me, one for wookie

I hope that NO mean you got cash?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2818 on:** Mar 22, 2009, 05:47:06 PM »

i have the cash left for the battery,

V-Man · « **Reply #2819 on:** Mar 22, 2009, 05:49:20 PM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Mar 22, 2009, 05:47:06 PM

i have the cash left for the battery,

I looked at gaskets and the fel pros were about $50-60 on summit. Is there enough for two?

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