TOYOYA INFORMATION AND LINKS

[Brody]

Cool Toy Gen-1 Turn Signal Mod

Too bad it isn't quite this easy for the 2nd gens.

Look at the last 1/4th of the page.

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index...7871#msg587871

[Brody]

Longfield axle comparison and snapping test result

Longfield axles are strong. They have just come out with Jeep axles in addition to their time proven Toyota axles. Here are some links to snap tests and comparison tests:

http://www.longfieldsuperaxles.com/

The Jeep axles:

http://www.longfieldsuperaxles.com/p...ONT-AXLES.html

Link to Longfield axle snapping article:

http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticl...ech/index.html

Link to axle snapping comparison:

http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=780673

And another comparison snapping test:

http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50175

[Brody]

Alternator Rebuild /High Performance links

Molly:I had my Toyota 3.0 Alternator rebuilt by Boyles Future Tech in California. My output at Idle went from 60 amp to 110 amp (Which was great with the winch, PIA's and rock lights) The cost 3 years ago was about $120, it is probably more now but Many Toyota folks have used them and I am pretty sure they do other brands.

Boyle Future Tech
12325 Locksley lane
Auburn, CA. 95602
530-888-6290

Recently I had a little alternator problem. I am going to be rebuilding the one on my heap and here are the sources that I used for reference:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/howto/86978/index.html

http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/altrebuild.htm

http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w..._an_Alternator

http://www.streetperformance.com/m/c...build-kit.html

http://www.alternatorparts.com/

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-...r-rebuild.html

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=27270

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/alternator/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4936007_re...r-brushes.html

http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/index.html

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=27270

[Brody]

Fiberglass Body Parts :Chevy, Ford, Yota, more

Here are sources for fiberglass hoods, fenders, bedsides, etc for a good range of makes, models and years. These are something to consider as many times you will find that the fiberglass replacement panels are only slightly more than the extended flares like Bushwacker makes. This is what prompted me to get the fiberglass hood, fenders and bedsides on my heap, but I got them from Hannemann Fiberglass. I will never deal with Hannemann Fiberglass again as they are complete asses, treated me like I was dirt, and it took 2 months for me to get them from Cali.

I do like the fiberglass though.

All makes 1:

http://www.woolworthmotorsports.com/...ry/7/13/11/22/

All makes 2:

http://www.glassworksunlimited.com/

(A note on Glassworks: They may or may not be selling the Hannemann fiberglass panels. I know that they did for awhile, but it was the assholes at Hannemann I had a problem with, not with their product, which happens to be good.)

All makes 3:

http://www.mcneilracinginc.com/off-r...9-95/index.htm

All makes 4:

http://www.fiberwerx.com/html/toyota/tacoma/1piece.html

All makes 5:

http://boatec.com/products.php

Toyota only:

http://www.toyotafiberglass.com/

[Brody]

Toyota Power Steering Rebuild/Modify Links

Here are some links that apply to rebuilding and /or modifying your power steering on Toyotas:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=588900

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt..hreadid=167299

http://www.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=10579.0

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=571624

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=630765

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=579700

How to replace Power Steering Fluid:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota...-pictures.html

Source for oversize PS reservoirs:

http://www.speedwaymotors.com

Power Steering information site:

http://www.4wheeldrive.about.com/od/...D_Vehicles.htm

Toyota 3.0L Power Steering Pump Rebuild:

http://members.cox.net/stacewilliams/ps-pump.html

Toyota Power Steering Systems

[Brody]

IAC and Throttle Body (Toyota)

Links:
http://www.yotatech.com/f2/cleaning-iacv-121097/
http://www.yotatech.com/f123/re-3-4l...ac-pics-92286/


Idle Air Control Valve and Throttle Body Cleaning Links

Here are links to sites that show you how to clean your throttle body and IAC valve. Yes, you will get better mileage..


http://www.yotatech.com/f123/re-3-4l...iac-pics-92286

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...howtopic=30723

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-4824-Tampa-Sports-Car-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Replace-clean-and-diagnose-idle-air-control-valve-IACV

Cleaning the IACV like this will save you roughly $500 at any dealership.

[Brody]

Factory Service Manual Sources:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=329685
or 4or a $10, one day subscription you can download all the FSM’s for your rig.
http://techinfo.toyota.com/index.html
Links to free FSM's (Factory Service Manuals)
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/index.html

Any Public Library in your area would have the Factory service manual, Haynes,Chiltons,Mitchells,Clymers, Bentley and Toyota repair books.

Free AutoZone service manuals at:

http://www1.autozone.com/servlet/UiB...pair_guide.jsp

Tons of free factory service manuals for 4-Runners,etc:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=128021

Free 1985 Toyota 4-Runner & pickup Factory Service Manual:

http://www.functionalfab.com/resourc...;204runner.pdf
http://www.truckporn.com/tech/FSM/Toyota/1985fsm.zip
http://s3.uploadline.com/d/4831811/1...85/1985fsm.zip

http://www.subliminaltrips.com/1985toyotatruckfsm.pdf

you may also need to install this:

http://www.subliminaltrips.com/AmazingDown.exe

Free 1993 Toyota Pickup Service Manual:

http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-buchanan/93fsm
Free 1989 - 1995 Pickup Mitchell Service Manual:
You can download the winrar archiver from: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
And The ISO file can be downloaded from:
http://www.filecrunch.com/file/~ga05yg <--- Part 1
http://www.filecrunch.com/file/~tlgobs <--- Part deux
The two rar files are 90 Megabytes in size, but once unrared it is a 300 Megabyte ISO image.BTW: File will be removed automatically if there is no download for 30 days.

FSM (factory service manual) & owners manuals can be acquired in several ways:

Toyota Material Distribution Center
750 West Victoria St
Rancho Dominguez/Compton, CA 90220-5538
USA
Ph:1-800-622-2033 (outside CA)(M-F: 7-5 PST)
Ph:1-800-443-7656 (inside CA)
Ph:1-310-818-4630 (in or outside CA)
Speak to Beverly or Deloris
http://techinfo.toyota.com/public/main/mdc.html
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/FSM.shtml

[Brody]

ARB Locker Installation Links:

ARB air locker installation:

http://yotatech.com/wiki/index.php/A...r_Installation

http://4wheeloffroad.automotive.com/...378/index.html

RD90 Front IFS ARB Install:

http://www.sonoransteel.com/front_locker.html

[Brody]

FJ40 Lift Instructions and links:

FJ40 Skyjacker Lift Kit Instructions:

http://www.skyjacker.com/image/search/pdf/TL.pdf

FJ40 Emergency Brake Adjustment:

http://coolfj40.stores.yahoo.net/parbrakad.html

FJ40 HFS Leaf Spring Instructions:

http://coolfj40.stores.yahoo.net/installation.html

FJ40/FJ60 MAF Lift Instructions:

htt://www.man-a-fre.com/technical_info/60seriesleafspringsuspension.htm

[Brody]

Toyota Rear Disc Brake Conversion Links:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...ion-hilux.html

http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/...hiluxdiff.html
http://www.off-road.com/trucks4x4/ar....jsp?id=186118

http://www.minitruckinweb.com/tech/w...ion/index.html

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=452546

http://yotatech.com/f116/rear-disc-b...riteup-121582/

http://www.employees.org/~dirttrak/rear-FF-disk-conversion.htm

http://www.pavementsucks.com/board/t...ersion-writeup

DIY E Brake/T Case set up:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...=parking+brake

RuffStuff Disc Brake conversion Brackets:

http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41032

Pirate 4x4 Disc Brake Conversion FAQ:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=281059

Downloadable to scale disc brake bracket schematic:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...20drawings.pdf

Replacing the Toyota Stock Load Sensing Proportioning Valve:

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/ar...removing-lspv/

[Brody]

Toyota (Non ARB) Locker Installation Links:

Rear Lock Rite:

http://www.toy4x4.net/rear_locker/index.htm

Detroit Soft Locker:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/detroit_locker/

[Brody]

Toyota SAS Axles, Information and How To Links:

This is a pretty good start to finish rebuild the donor straight axle, cut off the IFS and install the new junk article:

http://4x4mecca.com/tech_article/sas...pickup4-runner

Basic SAS Tech:

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/ar...-axles-part-3/

http://www.toyotaoffroad.com/Article...kleman_SAS.htm

http://www.brian894x4.com/Solidaxleswappt1.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techartic...kup/index.html

http://www.off-road.com/trucks4x4/ar....jsp?id=399361

[Brody]

Aisin Carb Facts and Resources Links:

http://www.bluebassdesign.com/boonin/carb_faq/

http://rzeppa.org/tech/carb.htm

Rebuilding an Aisin carb write up:

http://jalopnik.com/295601/rebuild-your-carburetor

Aisin carb tuning:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...hreadid=165996

[Brody]

Toyota Transfer Case Rebuild and Upgrade Links:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techartic...ade/index.html

http://www.off-roadweb.com/tech/0607...des/gears.html

Tacoma Dual Transfer case conversion:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techartic...ion/index.html

Dual ‘ultimate’ case build and install:

http://www.off-road.com/trucks4x4/ar....jsp?id=300936

[Brody]

Timing Chain /Belt Replacement:

22R/RE:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/timingchain/

3.4L:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/timing_belt/

[Brody]

Toyota Axle Replacement:

IFS CV Axle:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/cv_axle/

Solid axle:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...nd/solid_axle/

Birfield Elminater:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techartic...all/index.html

Marfield Modification and Birfield packing (How not to destroy a Longfield):

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ght=Longfields

Replacing Wheel Bearings:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...t_end/bearing/



Front axle – Knuckle Rebuild Kits

http://www.allprooffroad.com
http://www.jtoutfitters.com
http://www.marlincrawler.com
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com

Rebuilding Aisin Manual Hubs:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/front_end/hub_rebuild

[Brody]

Toyota Brake Bleeding (Same for all makes):

"...This is from the FSM and it works great..."
1. Drivers side rear
2. Passenger side rear
3. Passenger side front
4. Drivers side front
5. LSPV (Load sensing proportioning valve)

[Brody]

Toyota Clutch Bleeding:

Clutch Master by RocKrawler

Clutch Master Cylinder Bleeding Instructions
I had a ***** of a time when I replaced my clutch master trying to get the darn thing bled. No matter how much I bled it, the pedal was still a sponge. After placing a call to a buddy who works at a Toyota wrecking yard, his mechanic gave me this quick tip and it worked perfect the first time, even if you didnt bench bleed it before bolting it up to the firewall:

1.) Adjust the bracket that pins to the clutch pedal so that it has about 1/4" free play
2.) Fill the Clutch Master cyl reservoir ( duh )
3.) Open the bleeder valve at the slave cylinder ( on the bellhousing for newbies, pass side, follow the hydraulic line from the clutch master down, you'll see it ) and without pumping the pedal, just let it drain until the reservoir is about 1/2 empty.
4.) Close the bleeder and fill the reservoir
5.) Have someone pump the clutch 5 times and hold, open the bleeder at the slave & bleed the system, closing the valve before fluid flow stops ( again for newbies )
6.) Repeat step 5 until there is no more air bubbles when you bleed the system.

If you followed the directions, you should have noticeable clutch within 3 bleeding cycles, and be done within 6 cycles, whether or not you bench bled the clutch master before installing.

[Brody]

Toyota Transfer Case Skid Plate Designs:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=634019

[Brody]

OBD Diagnostic Codes Information:

OBD 1:

http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/codes/

OBD II:

http://www.troublecodes.net/Toyota/
http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=76363