My exploration/back country rig

[roberth]

It was probably standard oil (not synthetic) and filled on the ground so overfilled. I am working my way through the fluids and taking care of some oil leaks as I go. I really want the rear diff locker working soon. And cruise control. Sadly I have work to do and can't play today.

I know my mechanics always check my diffs with the truck in the air but I don't know why.

Doncha hate when gainful employment raises its ugly head and ruins our fun.

[tmleadr03]

I know my mechanics always check my diffs with the truck in the air but I don't know why.

Doncha hate when gainful employment raises its ugly head and ruins our fun.

I don't know if I would go that far. More of a tool addiction I am barely paying for.

[roberth]

I don't know if I would go that far. More of a tool addiction I am barely paying for.

I understand that - I've been buying american made hand tools like Snap On off Ebay lately. I don't use them regularly but I sure like having them when I need them.

[tmleadr03]

Try armstrong tools.

I understand that - I've been buying american made hand tools like Snap On off Ebay lately. I don't use them regularly but I sure like having them when I need them.

[roberth]

Try armstrong tools.

Excellent reputation for Armstrong, Wright, S-K, vintage Proto, Mac, and Matco, some are hard to find though. Snap On is far and away the easiest to get on Ebay and their older tools are excellent quality.

[tmleadr03]

Excellent reputation for Armstrong, Wright, S-K, vintage Proto, Mac, and Matco, some are hard to find though. Snap On is far and away the easiest to get on Ebay and their older tools are excellent quality.

I am less and less impressed with SnapOn.

[Rabid]

Can you hear the electric motor on the diff engaging the locker? If you can chances are your you just need to massage it a little by slowly weaving back and forth under 5 mph. It took me long enough to get mine working that i caught the attention of a LEO and he made me do a field sobriety test once i got back on a public road so i would suggest doing it in a parking lot to avoid a careless driving ticket.
I think that has the same traction control system the 4 runner had so you may want to look into how to wire up a by pass because it is really intrusive and almost worthless off road.

[tmleadr03]

Went out and got a little mud on the tires today.

[tmleadr03]

Can you hear the electric motor on the diff engaging the locker? If you can chances are your you just need to massage it a little by slowly weaving back and forth under 5 mph. It took me long enough to get mine working that i caught the attention of a LEO and he made me do a field sobriety test once i got back on a public road so i would suggest doing it in a parking lot to avoid a careless driving ticket.
I think that has the same traction control system the 4 runner had so you may want to look into how to wire up a by pass because it is really intrusive and almost worthless off road.

I have tried that, got a bit car sick doing it and still just a flashing light on the dash. Going to backprobe it and make sure it is getting the correct signal soon.

[KevDen2005]

Went out and got a little mud on the tires today.

Awesome! Where at?