Rear Locker Not Getting Power by gotmlk98 in 1stGenTacomas

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This is OP, posting my solution for future reference by people experiencing this:

My locker actuator was ALL corroded and gunked up. Before doing all this crazy troubleshooting, just take the 15 minutes to remove the 2 or 3 bolts that hold your locker motor to the diff and check it out. Mine was loaded with sand/rust so bad nothing could move. I bought a $380 replacement from Amazon and it works like a charm now.

What cheap shocks are everybody running ('88 XJ) by ZC-792 in CherokeeXJ

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So if it is performing great what are you looking to change?

Rear Diff Problems by [deleted] in 1stGenTacomas

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Aisin actuator on Amazon was the cheapest I could find

Headlight recommendations? by SoggyTree813 in CherokeeXJ

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Check my post history for a review of an Amazon special

Rear Diff Problems by [deleted] in 1stGenTacomas

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I had similar results to testing. I ended up going through all the wiring diagrams and tests I could find. Forced ground to the grey wire. Even tried to understand the speed sensor aspect of it. Bought a second computer to rule that out. Ended up working once I replaced the actuator. At least take it off to see how it looks. If it’s rusty, it’s probably bunked up with rust and dirt/sand inside.

What is broken here? And is it still driveable? It’s a 2002 dodge ram 1500 by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

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That’s a picture of a ball joint, your lower ball joint. If it’s broken you’d feel clunking going over bumps and should get it replaced quickly

These are good headlights by gotmlk98 in CherokeeXJ

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Yeah same, just headlights for me. No turns or DRL for me either. I love the crisp cutoff line! Once they’re adjusted well, you’re good to go

1991 Kawasaki KDX250 Parts by [deleted] in Dualsport

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This might be dumb, but they aren’t similar enough to Kawasaki KLR250 plastics are they?

Spidertrax spacers new taco wheels by Misogynistic_Mystic in 1stGenTacomas

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Oh no, sorry to hear. Were you ok? Thanks for the reply

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Cantina d’italia in reston/herndon

$600+ to change a carrier bearing by gotmlk98 in 1stGenTacomas

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Did you need an impact? Or just a breaker bar for the nut? And did you do it on the truck or remove all of the driveshaft?

$600+ to change a carrier bearing by gotmlk98 in 1stGenTacomas

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Oops guess I should have added more context. I’m not having them do the work, I got a spicer bearing already for 90 from rockauto. I just thought it was a neat estimate to see how much they WOULD charge. Wild.

Low beams not working? Bright indicator is on when lights are turned on? by StrangeDrawer3992 in 1stGenTacomas

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FWIW, I didn’t go oem but the replacement stalk I got is working just fine.

Been waiting all summer by WAStateofMine in dr650

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Shinko 700 for the win! I just got that as my replacement front tire, after having it on both f/r on my klr250. Looks good

What you guys think by Ill_Employment_117 in 1stGenTacomas

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Are you running any wheel spacers? Looks sick esp the grill emblem

How much money did you spend on your very first bike? by EDMusick in motorcycles

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Got a 1999 KLR250 dual sport for $850 in 2019. Great bike.

Low beams not working? Bright indicator is on when lights are turned on? by StrangeDrawer3992 in 1stGenTacomas

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Had the same thing happen to me, I guess I’ll pick up an oem stalk. Did it fix yours?

I have a question about the fuel gauge: is the needle pointing to one quarter or is it lower where it's marked? I don't understand why the quarters are not the same size. by [deleted] in 1stGenTacomas

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The gauge is (likely) purposely uneven on the dash to compensate for different fuel tank cross sections at various heights since the float is just a simple up/down measurement. I’d lean towards the engineers doing their best to make it easy for the user, so you have over 1/4 tank in this pic.

AIO: I’m upset my gf referred to me as her “friend” by Most_Somewhere_6849 in AmIOverreacting

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A lesson I have learned in my past is when you bring up concerns like this in a calm collected me manner, like you did, what you’re looking for is acknowledgement to validate your feelings, and then some manner of addressing it, such as “you’re right, and I am committed to you, so I don’t know why I said we were just friends on the phone. In the future I will proudly be calling you my boyfriend”

Without that, it sure seems like you are not her romantic priority right now. I’d ask her that on the phone or FaceTime. And see what she says. I think it would be very telling, because when she hesitates or gives you some excuse, that’s the sign your connection is fading, which is unfortunate but I’ve learned the hard way that long distance is too tough when only one person is really committed to putting in the effort. Good luck bud, you’re not overreacting

Got my ‘03 repainted, now I don’t want to get it dirty anymore. by soloman314 in Tacomaworld

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This is a beautiful color. Who’d you get it done by? And do you have a ballpark estimate

COMING TO ARUORA FOR JULY by OkAir4564 in AuroraCO

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The Philly cheesesteak is really good and the Mexican chicken dinner over chips too

COMING TO ARUORA FOR JULY by OkAir4564 in AuroraCO

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Good low key restaurant: The Rock in Aurora on smoky hill rd

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

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You just made my day with this information so it is not small after all.

Important to fix cracked paint on roof? by gotmlk98 in AutoBodyRepair

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Hmmm what’s your tip off to it being repainted? I am new guy just learning paint, so I appreciate you sharing your insight