What have you done that promotes reliability/durability?
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What have you done that promotes reliability/durability?
I'm interested in some things that you think you've done to your rig that you think make it more reliable or durable to some degree than what is offered in stock form. Or perhaps some improvement over stock that you think makes things it better. Toyots are pretty reliable as is if maintained well and all regular maintenance is done, but if there is something you do that you feel gives your truck or suv the edge....
For example - changing your fluids in your diffs, transfer case, tranny, etc, to synthetic, changing your oil to synthetic. Or going to Bilstein shocks which have a reputation for longetivity & performance, or things like that (or perhaps some type of regular maintenance item that no one does that you think should be addressed by the masses to promote reliability or durability of your rig).
Some speculate that headers on the 3.0 will reduce chances of headgasket failure and burnt exhaust valves, etc.
For example - changing your fluids in your diffs, transfer case, tranny, etc, to synthetic, changing your oil to synthetic. Or going to Bilstein shocks which have a reputation for longetivity & performance, or things like that (or perhaps some type of regular maintenance item that no one does that you think should be addressed by the masses to promote reliability or durability of your rig).
Some speculate that headers on the 3.0 will reduce chances of headgasket failure and burnt exhaust valves, etc.
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I think changing your oil regularly at the correct intervals is number one in longetivty. Also keeping the paint clean and poilished will save you from dealing with rust and body wear.
I think one of my best mods was air shocks. It allows you to adjust the rear end height when towing or hauling a heavy load. Of course they don't last as long cause the seal eventually start leaking but they are pretty inexpensive.
Other than that I haven't done much. I
I think one of my best mods was air shocks. It allows you to adjust the rear end height when towing or hauling a heavy load. Of course they don't last as long cause the seal eventually start leaking but they are pretty inexpensive.
Other than that I haven't done much. I
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Replace "maintenance" parts on a routine schedule. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Be proactive instead of reactive...it is ALWAYS cheaper in the long run. I service my own vehicles, but from time to time I do let an ASE Master Toy tech check them out at my excellent local dealership.
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in my '91, i changed to semi-synthetic valvoline(engine was sludged pretty bad, but i've replaced all the seals), replaced the timing chain and put steel guides in, changed tranny fluid to synthetic.
in my '79...i've rebuilt or replaced EVERY single drivetrain component. engine, tranny, clutch, t-case, front axle, rear axle etc.
in my '79...i've rebuilt or replaced EVERY single drivetrain component. engine, tranny, clutch, t-case, front axle, rear axle etc.
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The best lesson about trucks I ever learned was taught to me by an old farmer,
"oil and greese is cheap, parts ain't".
I really want some manual hubs, and my armor is almost done too.
Lamm
"oil and greese is cheap, parts ain't".
I really want some manual hubs, and my armor is almost done too.
Lamm
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Besides the usual maintenance, I put in Chevron fuel injector cleaner, Lubro Moly Jectron(fuel injector cleaner), or Lubro Moly Ventil Sauber(valve clean) every other gas tank full.
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