a new chapter begins... the road to 400k

[JayQQ97]

regarding supplied parts...
its the only way to really kut kosts these days and using genuine OEM parts is best for proper fit

 

[tacojoel]

The only way to cut costs is to perform as must work as your capable of, yourself.

 

[JayQQ97]

I can only do so much

 

[tacojoel]

If thats the case, you shouldn't be on the road with an old vehicle that has multiple issues, let alone that old.

 

[JayQQ97]

i should be walking then i can't even do that so well

 

[tacojoel]

I don't do walking as well as I use to either, that another reason for picking a new vehicle.

 

[JayQQ97]

two palindromes triggered on same day this week 11.21



339933 near WaHoo!



340043



entering Iowa across the Missouri river on state route(s) 2

 

[JayQQ97]

While the temps are still in the 40s...
Freezing expected all next week starting tomorrow
27k miles since the lower hose replacement at 313313
No weeps detected

 

[tacojoel]

Been cool here...in the 20's at night, 37 degrees this noon.

 

[JayQQ97]

Just beat out the edge of the cold front with that drain/fill
Took 2 friggin gallons of pink
My hands and feet are numbed nearly frost bitten

 

[JayQQ97]

Glad I don't pork out MSRP on that pink
Woulda been 50$ for the 2 jugs

 

[JayQQ97]

on the current blackF cyberM OEM parts sale i can get a new knuckle sub-assy for 368$ that has a new UBJ installed onit already

MSRP on that is 710$

do i get a new knuckle for the passenger side to get a new bearing & hub pressed into and ready to just swap out in short time

this is part# for LH

Steering Knuckle Sub-Assembly Left Hand #43202-35061 | Autoparts.toyota.com

Improve your Toyota's stability and control with our Steering Knuckle Sub-Assembly Left Hand. Essential for smooth wheel pivot and turn. Genuine part with warranty.

autoparts.lewistoyota.com

 

[tacojoel]

With all those crazy cost repairs I can't understand the logic of keeping that money pit of a vehicle when you could have had a new, or much newer one that needs nothing, but gas and oil expenses, plus no need to worry what's going to take a dump next.

 

[JayQQ97]

it all adds up i suppose... little by little by little...

 

[JayQQ97]

when do i need a new radiator? ...still on the factory original

it appears the OEM one might still be available
i have looked at aftermarket radiator but its a jungle and MOST i have seen are NOT for MT

https://autoparts.lewistoyota.com/products/product/radiator-assy-1640075181

527$ MSRP

BF/CM parts sale can get that knocked down to under 300$

 

[tacojoel]

it all adds up i suppose... little by little by little...

Lately it's a lot by a lot. Heck you can probably rent a new car to do what your doing with what your spending.

 

[JayQQ97]

i need help with a parts diagram now

call the parts department? see if they can decifer this parts diagram?

TOYOTA TACOMAVZN170L-CRMGKAB - TOOL-ENGINE-FUEL - CYLINDER HEAD | Japan Parts EU

TOYOTA TACOMAVZN170L-CRMGKAB , CYLINDER HEAD

www.japan-parts.eu

 

[JayQQ97]

a sister taco here lol

wonder if it also sports the MT

1997 Tacoma Power Mirrors

Would power mirrors from a '98 4 runner bolt up to my '97 Tacoma doors? It looks like the top of the 4runner door mount bracket is flat on top as...

www.tacomaworld.com

12072 M

 

[JayQQ97]

getting some new shoes put on today at long last

wondering if the rideability will change much with some fresh treads at full depth compared to the current ones nearing 4/32nds after 130700 miles wheeled

 

[JayQQ97]

new tires on at 340740
left the blue on the lettering to see how it wears
made a definite small difference, especially on the slick snowy covered roadways
truck is plastered with roadsalt now

saw a new(ish) black T4R with its head up against the median wall on the way out of the tireShop
underpasses slick AF