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Also the smoke it produces is a heavy smoke that does not dissapate quickly

Good I hope not. That can be a costly fix.Although I have heard there is a way to replace valve seals without removing the head. But from what I gather it's one of those old timer mechanic tricks that many shop will refuse to do. Nothing dire from leaking valves it just shortens the Cat...

Just for informational purposes on different price points. I have had thes "Hercules Terra Trac R/S" before which are very reasonably priced. They are actually more aggresive looking mounted than they appear in the photo and they have a good bit of hum to them when up to cruising speeds. But...

I know one cause would be leaking valve seals which you will see evidence of on your spark plugs. But from the sound of it I dont think you have an issue with that. You generally will start to see some smoke out the tail pipe on start up.

I dont know about the 2015 but on my 2001 that would not rub I am pretty sure you can fit that without any rubbing.

2001 3.4L V6 TRD off-road Tacoma with supercharger, 2.5" lift on 33" BFG KO2's

Take it from someone whos wheel has twisted off while driving, fix immediatly .my bearing was making no noise when it seized. Trust me you will crap your pants faster then you can say it when your wheel breaks off. Please don't wait.

Sounds normal to me

right now I have the BFG KO2's and I love them but they came with the truck and I won't be spending the Kind of money to get them again. I can also vouche for Hankooks. They wear like stone. I always pulled a long service life out of them

2001 3.4. w/ 219,000 and counting

On a side note. I drive this truck like an old man however you wouldn't know it at first but the supercharger really moves this thing when you need it too!

Thanks! It's still running great and I even was forced to push it a bit yesterday and no problems. I'm really happy with it.

The thread insert called for an RTV high temp silicone for adhesive and the insert also use serated threads at the top portion of the insert that are expanded into the block to lock it in place. And yes I also brushed a high temp antisieze on the new plug

Woops older thread sorry

Sounds like warped rotors to me. Did they replace or machine them in the brake job? Shady mechanics will slap fresh pads on and call it good.But it's not.

I am attaching a PDF documenting my repair lets see if this works...

Yeah I was thinking the same thing about the helicoils. I have a set of needle nose pliers specifically for reaching down in long narrow places but even they cant get to the bottom of that plug hole. I had never thought of using the cylinder compression to blow debris out. I have a compressor...

Update: The threads finally gave way and came out. It also seems much of the thread from the cylinder head came out with it. My next step is looking to re thread this plug hole. Im thinking of going with inserts over Helicoils. any insight?

Hey all here's my new predicament. Changing my spark plugs for the first time since I purchased this truck. With 200k miles its hard to believe they are original, but being all Denso plugs and worn looking to boot it makes me wonder. All was going according to plan until my very last one was...

Well since no quick replies I ended up moving the alternator out of the way. No big deal really but was hoping for some " magical" trick. It really annoyed me to do it just to complete something that is as simple as screwing in a light bulb lol