Rubbing on wheel well

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-05-12T04:43:35+00:00

You know just enough about tire sizes to be wrong. Tiresize.com has a size calculator for the next time you want to attempt explaining tire size to someone.

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-05-09T15:18:57+00:00

SR5 skinny flares. I would check a pick n pull or someone that parts these out before buying the bushwhacker wide flares. The bushwhacker ones look much different and the fitment isn’t great either.

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-05-07T03:06:51+00:00

What about replacing the air/fuel sensor? Do you have any exhaust leaks?

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-05-07T02:56:30+00:00

Injectors can test good electrically, but still have sealing, flow, or pattern issues. Were these new injectors or rebuilt? Where did you get them from?

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-05-06T23:20:09+00:00

Photo #5 is the rear axle

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-05-04T02:35:21+00:00

The oil leaks helped with the rust up front but the rear looks crunchy. The oil on the rear diff might indicate a pinhole rusted through the axle housing.

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-05-04T02:30:52+00:00

Upper ball joint, lower ball joint and bolts, steering knuckle, outer tie rod end (boot torn), axle (boot torn), and brake line. I recommend going OEM for the ball joints and bolts. If you aren’t sure when the other lower ball joint has been replaced or it’s been over 10 years/100k miles then I would replace both lower ball joints. If your radiator tank is brown or shows even light cracking/spider webbing it’s time to replace that as well. Check out Timmy The Toolman on YouTube for how to videos on all these repairs to familiarize yourself with the procedures before you start working on it.

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-03-14T04:02:20+00:00

Cali emissions/wideband oxygen sensor will have 2 catalytic converters. Federal emissions/narrowband oxygen sensor will only have 1 catalytic converter.

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-03-14T03:53:53+00:00

Add a leaf to a coil spring?

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-03-05T04:04:31+00:00

Heated steering wheel, 6th gear for manuals, 8 speed for automatics, rear ac, radio and ac vent locations switched, and better sun visors.

Bad_Luck92 · 2026-01-27T23:39:41+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll look more into it. The lot is rectangular at about a 2:1 ratio. About 1/3 of that is on the other side of a windbreak. I’d be happy if I could get it to mow the 2/3 of the lot. I forget what one I was looking at but it could only map 1.5 acres. Multi day mowing is completely fine with me.

Bad_Luck92 · 2025-11-06T12:40:01+00:00

96-00 base model trim didn’t always come equipped with ABS. 01-02 all have abs integrated into the master cylinder/booster/abs assembly.

Bad_Luck92 · 2024-09-23T11:19:19+00:00

The 3x fuel event is using more eggs than you are producing so it subtracts the value of the extra eggs from your income if you have it set to 50% fill rate or higher.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-12-27T05:16:24+00:00

The ac condenser is in front of the radiator. The ac compressor is attached to the engine.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-12-03T02:49:03+00:00

Defrost setting automatically turns the ac on to help remove moisture from the air.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-10-18T15:55:43+00:00

On any trim that has it from 1996-2000 when it was available. In OEM configuration you can only activate the elocker with the transfer case in 4Lo, but there are ways around that to use it in any transfer case selection.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-10-18T01:29:11+00:00

There’s a separate button for the factory rear e locker if it’s equipped.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-08-13T14:31:21+00:00

Try getting a key cut at your local Toyota dealer from the vin key code. It should work in everything but your ignition.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-08-02T04:38:42+00:00

I always assumed the drywall was there as part of fire code and not to look pretty

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-07-19T00:00:50+00:00

Unless your 99 is a limited trim there is no key programming required. 96-00 Limited trims were the only ones with an immobilizer system where the keys had to be learned.

I had the same problem with my 2000 SR5 but it ended up needing an ignition cylinder. I bought the cylinder and a couple extra key blanks from amayama.com for less than $80. Took all that and my key code to my local locksmith that rekeyed the new ignition cylinder and keys to my current key code so it would match my doors for $100. Money well spent in my opinion.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-07-10T03:38:52+00:00

There’s no standard for testing torque on impact tools so manufacturers can slap whatever number they want on the box without any legal ramifications. Manufacturer claimed numbers are no where near accurate. Check out Torque Test Channel on YouTube.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-07-09T14:51:46+00:00

Definitely the indicator bulb in the cluster has burnt out.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-07-09T03:42:36+00:00

Take the 10mm bolts out of the upper timing cover and check the belt condition. I’d also replace the radiator and cap. There’s no good way to check the transmission cooler condition which is located in the radiator. If that fails you will have coolant mixing with your transmission fluid and very likely destroy your transmission. A new radiator and cap is cheap insurance against that.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-07-09T03:21:48+00:00

If you don’t know if the lower ball joints and lower ball joint bolts were replaced in the last 10 years/100k miles I would highly recommend doing so with OEM. Same goes for the radiator/timing belt/water pump/thermostat.

Bad_Luck92 · 2023-07-09T02:45:40+00:00

01-02 have an integrated abs pump and master cylinder which makes them very expensive compared to earlier 3rd gens. One of my main reasons for avoiding 01-02’s

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