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How heavy duty does a tube bender stand need to be? I built a stand from 2" sch 40 pipe and 1/4'' plate. I haven't mounted it to the floor yet and I'm second guessing if its going to be strong enough. What do you guys think?

I started this project about 10 years ago and intended to start a build page but due to a wiped out memory card in my camera that never happened. Considering that this place might not be around all that much longer I figure it's time to stop procrastinating. I hope you guys can handle the...

I'm overhauling a Ramsey rep8000 winch. What is everyone using for winch grease, any suggestions? Ramsey's website says they come with a high temp lithium grease. I'm not very up to speed on the different kinds of grease but aren't there many different types of "high temp lithium grease"? I...

I'm rebuilding a 22re and was wondering what you guys would suggest doing about the head/cam? 1990 22re, EFI 35's/5.29's w56 5speed, dual cases It's a trail truck, but gets driven alot. I drive it over Snoqualmie and Chinook pass and back regularly. I was looking at Engnbldr's RV head, he...

Iv got an old 22re with a rear main leak. I pulled the seal and the crank is grooved where the seal rides. Ive seen this alot on pinion/tcase flanges and sometimes sanding the groove out works. Anyway I was thinking about sanding the metal edge of the new seal or doubling up the seal housing...

I could use a little guidance. Im relocating the spring perches on a 79-85 toy rear axle. Ive got low profile perches for 3'' axle tube but they fit loose and sloppy. My buddy gave me some standard perches for 2.5'' axle tube and theyre to small. I would really prefer to use the low profile...

I'm using a 22r steering pump and an fj80 steering gear on my zuk project. The fj80 gear was not cheap and it appears to have ps fluid in it. Do I dare drain it and refill with ATF as recommended? The last thing I want is to ruin the gear. I know changing fluids isnt good, What do you guys...

I pulled the heater core out of my dads 86 4runner and can not find a quality replacement. Toyota no longer produces them apparently and I dont want to gamble on a used one. Anyone know where I can have the core rebuilt? Ive called around with no luck. These radiator shops seem to think im...

I hate waiting on a compressor so Im buying a 10 lb co2 setup. What I would like to know is where can I get it filled, praxair? And will I be getting my tank filled or exchanging it for another tank? I can get the tank powder coated for $20 extra but I dont want to wast the $ if Im gonna end...

Im working on a toy/zuk project and after getting the front suspension hung I'm wondering if I might have a bit of a diamond shape tweak in the samurai frame. The front axle apears to sit a little crooked. I re did the front spring/shackle hangers using the rear spring front hangers as my main...

I was given a free samurai minus the engine/trans/axles. I've been piecing it back together with left over toy parts. It's now got a 20r/l45/dual cases. I've got a set of toy axles ready but I'm going round and round about the front suspension. The main thing holding me up is shackle reversal...

i run a spool in the rear of my short bed toyota and im very happy with it. my buddy is ready to gear his yj (8.8/d30) iv recommended he spool the 8.8 but we are wondering if a spool will behave poorly in a shorter wheel base yj. the yj's main purpose is trail use, not a DD but does see the...

Id realy like to get some opinions from you guys . I swapped a 22re into my first gen toy 2 years ago, it was a high mileage motor then and is now ready to go any day (knocks/rattles/comp:redneck:). So the big question is 3rz or rebuild the 22RE? it looks like ill be into the RE about $1800 for...

me and my dad are thinking about taking our yota's out to elbe. Do to elbe's reputation of destroying sheet metal and drowning rigs im a bit hesitant. my dads new to wheeling and his runner is realy nice, denting it up would definitely ruin his day. i like a challenge but dont much care for...

Hey guys. I posted about this on pirate. Im at a complete loss so im posting here to. my 84 toyota has a really nasty clunk going on. Its a DD and does not get wheeled. It bangs shifting from N-1-2-3 when letting the clutch out. The higher the rpm's the harder it bangs. This has been going on...

im trying to get my dad into wheeling i built him a 4runner, now he needs his OWN tires. 35x12.50 r15 is the size range. i told him to get radial pitbulls but he dont like that idea. he wants somthing with good road manners thats not to loud and works well on the trail :rolleyes: im thinking...

i got a call from a friend/land owner letting me know that theres going to be a big crack down on illegal wheeling in the ravensdale/blackdiamond erea. I dont know exactly whats going to happen but the police are onboard. he mentioned the usual garbage,trees being cut for fire wood,drug...

iv been running dual shackles bolted to the frame (to act like single shackle) on my 80 toy. ill be installing new hangers tomorrow so i can run single shackle. iv noticed at full drop my shackle stays kicked back a little but the springs dont fan out. if i stand on the tire theyll fan out...

Im sure iv heard some of you guys talking about running 7 or 8 leafs in your toyota ruf packs. Iv been running 6 leaf packs for a few years and would like to add a 7th leaf but at full drop there is only about 1/8" of clearance between the spring and the tie rod. Am I missing something or is a...

iv got a 22re in my 80 toyota and today while driving everything just shut down. it was like someone turned the key off. my cigarette lighter wouldnt even work. the only thing that would work was my headlights. i got a tow home looked everything over again and still no start no nothing. 4 hours...