Repair-It

I was going to change the oil while I have it in and on the lift (4200 miles ish?). Based on test-running with the hood open I believe I should do an idler bearing and I guess serpentine belt change shortly since I think it's noisy.


Generally spin them and listen for noise or spinning that isn ...

These go together because the fluid seems like GL-5 75W-90 in everything.

Rear diff fill and drain plug torque is 36 lb-ft

Front diff fill and drain plug torque is 29 lb-ft

Transfer case fill and drain plug torque is 27 lb-ft

Diffs technically take 75W-85 GL-5 but I'm sure 75W-90 is fine.

Front ...

Interesting alternatives.

Continental belt
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Litens tensioner. They also have a Continental and Gates. They are all probably acceptable.
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Pics courtesy of Adam: https://1drv.ms/f/c/9d52bc4a50b7657e/IgBpZLOkfXHxQo-Om13BCGFFAYxZUt-0R6_WD4aKoxrWWoI


Here are a few just to have in the thread.

Front lift blocks
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You can make out the leaf spring lift blocks. They appear to be somewhat shorter than the ...

Attached code scan.

I don't know what the "center differential lock" code means. Could have something to do with his replacement actuator as he explained the replacement method. Normally you'd have to open the transfer case to get the shift rods out. Instead he left the originals, opened the new ...

New truck! Got it in Dover, NJ. It's a Limited 4WD with the 5.7L (3UR-FE, which is NOT the flex fuel version), tow package, lots of toys, and "TRD Sport" which is an appearance package. 218,xxx miles.

Pics courtesy of Adam: https://1drv.ms/f/c/9d52bc4a50b7657e/IgBpZLOkfXHxQo-Om13BCGFFAYxZUt-0R6 ...

Back to the hardware question. 16 or 32 is the right question to ask. 16 is really the bare minimum. 32 gives you pretty much unlimited headroom to do anything that laptop is capable of without being cramped. But if it is more of a single application at a time machine, 16 is probably just fine. For ...

Consider Linux Mint unless you are happy with the OS situation. Hopefully it's not still on 10. My Surface Laptop is on 10 but I pressed the button to extend support for a year. And it is one Intel generation too old to run 11 with no barriers. I will probably end up doing 11 the back door way ...

Pre-trip list
- bill of sale filled out as appropriate
- pen
- inspection light
- ramps?
- Grab at least one plate from the Ram
- Bring windshield phone mount from truck
- Kingbolen scan dongle, pre-download/update Toyota
- Cash money

On site inspection, parked
- Verify finished exterior ...