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Land Cruiser E-locker Regearing the Land Cruiser Electric Locker
Once I made the decision to swap a solid front axle onto my 2001 Tacoma, I knew I wanted a selectable locker. For this project I wanted something with a little more 'yota in it. I chose the high pinion electric locker from the front of a full size FZJ80 Land Cruiser. Here are some great pictures and text provided by Zuk showing helpful tips on how to setup gears in the high pinion electric locker.

philst030.jpg Toyota Suspension Collaboration Update: Phil Stetson's 1991 4Runner
Need a 2 inch lift, excellent handling and off road performance with bolt on parts for your 2nd Gen 4Runner? Phil Stetson has a set up that just might work for you.

new_oxygen_sensor.jpg Time to Replace the O2 Sensor on your 3rd Gen Toyota?
Is it time to replace the O2 Sensor on your 3rd generation Toyota with the 3.4L V-6 or 2.7L 4 cylinder engine? The trusty "Check Engine" light may not be the best guide to tell you when this is necessary. So how does one know when it's time to replace this rather expensive sensor?

axles_out.jpg CV Axle Replacement on 3rd Generation 4Runners and Tacomas
It's almost inevitable that if an IFS rig is wheeled hard, either a CV boot will split open or the CV joint itself will grenade. Jeff Bathke offers a step-by-step guide with some helpful tips to replacing a CV axle in a 3rd Generation ('96 - '02) 4Runner and a '95.5 - '04 Tacoma.

tbr_06.jpg Toyota 3.4L V6 Timing Belt Replacement
The timing belt found in 1st generation Tacomas, 3rd generation 4Runners, and T-100 Pickups require periodic replacement. Belts on earlier models need to be replaced at 60,000 miles, and newer models at 90,000 miles. The purpose of this article is to point out the many steps that may be omitted in a routine belt change, and to show the use of an aftermarket service tool made by SnapOn and other companies. It loosely follows the format of the Factory Service Manual (FSM) in a step by step manner.

Tacoma & 4Runner 30k Mile Service Tacoma & 4Runner 30K Mile Service
Are you ready to perform your own service? Need a little help getting started? Our detailed instructions, photos, and tips are what you need to begin servicing your Tacoma or 4Runner with just about any engine/transmission combination. Front to back, top to bottom, it's all covered. With quick links to the subject of interest, your search ends here.

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