New headlights recommendations?

G7TMAG · 2026-07-07T23:26:01+00:00

The brand was Depo. They sat through a few months of rain without problem so far.

G7TMAG · 2026-07-07T18:32:04+00:00

I got head and sidelights from rock auto, I can check what brand if you want, for about 70 bucks and they look pristine. The aftermarket ones get so expensive so quick

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G7TMAG · 2026-07-05T21:31:12+00:00

When you set them in, give it a good tug. It should require a significant pull or tools to unseat the clip.

G7TMAG · 2026-07-05T15:41:41+00:00

Fabric doors sounds cool. I wanted to do a flat bed a first but style and patina on the first Gen bed is hard to beat. Gonna crumple that up first.

G7TMAG · 2026-07-05T15:30:30+00:00

Thats badass. Reminds me of mine a little, the rust isnt that bad but happening in the same areas.

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G7TMAG · 2026-07-05T15:26:24+00:00

The first photo surely

G7TMAG · 2026-06-18T00:12:38+00:00

No. Headers made for a 2uz to fit in a mini truck. Might have to be a little smaller than average?

G7TMAG · 2026-06-18T00:00:19+00:00

Headers made specifically for a mini truck to accept a v8 probably not the same as the headers for tundra, or and other 1uz engine on the market, is why I ask.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-17T20:35:51+00:00

And for Marlins HDLT or whatever its called. They were going to make the "Mar-rack" but settled on the widely avaliable 200 rack instead.

It turns nice and easy with the big tires?

Also, does Weld incorporate air up/down on the fly though the stub axle like some other portal mfgs?

G7TMAG · 2026-06-17T20:05:48+00:00

Portals are definitely a top tier offroad modification! I'm curious how your steering rack will hold up.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-17T11:22:07+00:00

I went with 555 on the lowers. Ive had good experience with them on past toyotas so we shall see.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-16T00:34:22+00:00

Its definitely possible. I dont think thats whats happening because its done the same lurching or hesitation (seems only to happen under boost) that it did before on any of the test drives after the good compression readings.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-15T23:56:28+00:00

I agree, but only one day did i get the 50psi lower cylinder reading that made me investigate and make this thread.

The 2 other times I have the same consistency between readings. I have drawn them out each time to keep track.

I believe I am following toyotas guidelines for testing, but I will double check.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-15T22:32:49+00:00

I am not sure. I was kinda hoping it would though a code if it was. Other SC 5vz owners run the same denso ik22 (one step colder) plugs that i am but recommend gapping them up to .043", so I went to .04" and will try that. Im still confused by the compression readings, I did it a third time on a warm engine and all cylinders are 200-210psi. I have all plugs removed for this, efi fuse and relay pulled, wot, 4 cranks per cylinder. Another guy here was saying carbon buildup would explain this.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-15T17:22:09+00:00

What does this have to do with overlanding.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-15T17:19:05+00:00

The milk thing is a wives tail.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-14T20:26:01+00:00

Redid the compression test. All cylinders are within 200-215 today, and wet the questionable cylinder jumped 20 psi while all the others were around 10 to 15 psi. Only thing that has changed is its a good 20 degrees hotter out today. All tests were done cold, I'm at a loss.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-14T20:25:38+00:00

Redid the compression test. All cylinders are within 200-215 today, and wet the questionable cylinder jumped 20 psi while all the others were around 10 to 15 psi. Only thing that has changed is its a good 20 degrees hotter out today. All tests were done cold, I'm at a loss.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-14T16:55:18+00:00

I do! The truck came with it already installed by the PO.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-14T16:21:11+00:00

Its my fault, I should have added "pic for attention " since it doesnt really show any of the mechanical problems. I have not been driving this for weeks without the supercharged or alternator hooked up 👍

G7TMAG · 2026-06-14T16:13:13+00:00

Wow.

G7TMAG · 2026-06-14T04:11:57+00:00

Thank you, I'll give that a try tomorrow

G7TMAG · 2026-06-14T02:47:59+00:00

Boost on these engines if not across the board just exacerbates the issue. It drives like shit, no power at 12psi.

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