irab88's 1993 PickUp Build-Up Thread
02-11-2013, 02:29 PM
#2182
bad day in the life of the truck today. exhaust studs/nuts backed out to give me a nice low exhaust rumble. also, i have an oil leak somewhere in the back. i replaced the pcv valve and tightened up the valve cover. frustrating. that's why i'll be looking for a commuter car shortly...
"this too shall pass" -ok go
"this too shall pass" -ok go
02-11-2013, 02:41 PM
#2183
Registered User
I had a bad leak in the rear after a valve adjustment. I didn't get the rear half moon seal seated correctly and it was a mess. Hopefully it's something easy like that.
02-11-2013, 04:52 PM
#2184
Registered User
I was gonna say half moon also. On my 87 4runner I had oil leaks everywhere. One problem was the PO put a new valve cover on and a wire was sandwiched under the cover creating a leak I couldn't see until I removed the valve cover. And found a nice impression in the gasket. Just sayin.
Even when you get a commuter, make sure you still drive her a good bit, for me, it keeps me aware of potential problems before I get out for a trip.
Even when you get a commuter, make sure you still drive her a good bit, for me, it keeps me aware of potential problems before I get out for a trip.
02-11-2013, 04:59 PM
#2186
I was gonna say half moon also. On my 87 4runner I had oil leaks everywhere. One problem was the PO put a new valve cover on and a wire was sandwiched under the cover creating a leak I couldn't see until I removed the valve cover. And found a nice impression in the gasket. Just sayin.
Even when you get a commuter, make sure you still drive her a good bit, for me, it keeps me aware of potential problems before I get out for a trip.
that, and the last time she sat, i needed to jump her
02-20-2013, 08:59 AM
#2187
as you may or may not know, i'm planning on a full-float rear axle. the issue has always been price and/or availability of the toyota supra calipers with e-brake. after searching online for quite a while, it dawned on me:why supra calipers? why not calipers from another toyota?
the answer? 91-95 mr2 turbo rear calipers.
specs:
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vehicle............ | mr2.. | supra.
rotor thickness.... | 22mm. | 10mm..
rotor diameter..... | 281mm | 258mm.
caliper piston bore | 43mm. | 38mm..
price (used pair).. | $50.. | $200+.
if you notice, the mr2 caliper is bigger, cheaper, and is more well-suited for a vented rotor, like the sfa vented rotor upgrade. the only thing about the mr2 rotor is the direction of the cable pull. it goes up/forward, as opposed to towards the diff. so what i'll need to do is either weld a small tab on the current brake arm, or somehow use the mr2 cables for a short distance. not hard to do for either one.
here's a stock photo of the caliper i'm using:
as you can see, the e-brake arm rotates correctly, but the lever is off by ~90º
the answer? 91-95 mr2 turbo rear calipers.
specs:
____________________________________
vehicle............ | mr2.. | supra.
rotor thickness.... | 22mm. | 10mm..
rotor diameter..... | 281mm | 258mm.
caliper piston bore | 43mm. | 38mm..
price (used pair).. | $50.. | $200+.
if you notice, the mr2 caliper is bigger, cheaper, and is more well-suited for a vented rotor, like the sfa vented rotor upgrade. the only thing about the mr2 rotor is the direction of the cable pull. it goes up/forward, as opposed to towards the diff. so what i'll need to do is either weld a small tab on the current brake arm, or somehow use the mr2 cables for a short distance. not hard to do for either one.
here's a stock photo of the caliper i'm using:
as you can see, the e-brake arm rotates correctly, but the lever is off by ~90º
02-20-2013, 11:19 AM
#2193
Registered User
You are building a full-floater?.... You don't say. Haha
Anyhow, I called two local shops in B-town today and neither can supply the shafts and one suggested longfieldsuperaxle. Haven't tried them for a price yet. Oh, I do have another shop checking on what Yukon can supply.
Anyhow, I called two local shops in B-town today and neither can supply the shafts and one suggested longfieldsuperaxle. Haven't tried them for a price yet. Oh, I do have another shop checking on what Yukon can supply.
02-20-2013, 12:24 PM
#2196
Registered User
Yes, unless you get shafts with an integrated drive flange on the shaft end. I prefer this method if I can find them at a decent price, if not I'ill go drive flange, but that is another 85$ for a pair IIRC.
02-20-2013, 12:36 PM
#2198
Registered User
You CAN use SFA hubs.... But, they are not designed for constant use, and because there is a little give in the basic design, a little slop will be introduced into the mix. Also, after 97 Toyota redesigned the drive flange due to the amount of wear the front end sees on the all time 4wd the LandCruiser sees.
