Glen's budget rebuild

[Jordan7118]

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

Either way, that's pretty sweet! 

[Dr.Maxwe001]

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]

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]

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]

they want to much for them  hell there used 

[Toymin8r]

they want to much for them  hell there used 

Have you priced a selectable locker these days?

[Jordan7118]

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]

no have you ?

[79coyotefrg]

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]

thats kinda exspensive isnt it

[46&2]

thats kinda exspensive isnt it

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

[79coyotefrg]

i was so happy to pay $250 for my elocker   used 

i got it 2005  from a 2005 tacoma truck

[79coyotefrg]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[79coyotefrg]

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  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]

  NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[RK]

glad you got it home.

[V-Man]

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]

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

[V-Man]

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]

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]

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]

i have the cash left for the battery,

[V-Man]

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?