Recent content by ironandsteel

I took the truck to my Toyota guy today (toyota trained) and he said that it is easy for these differentials to be over filled, and that can blow out the axle seals. And of course, the axle vent. So, at his suggestion, I took it home, jacked it up, took off the wheels and drums. I brakekleened...

I just bought a very nice 2004 Tundra with 190k on it. Today, when I got it inspected, they found that the rear axle seals were leaking gear oil onto the brake shoes. The truck came with service records of the axle seals being replaced at 187k! Is this a chronic problem, or did the previous...

Kenny- what brand of seat cover are those?

I am a new owner of this 2004 Tundra SR5 and I love it. The truck is in really excellent condition and I want to keep it like that. The upholstery is really clean with no tears, so I figure I'll get some seat covers to protect it. I don't want to spend a lot, and I really only need to do the...

I finally got one! I've been looking for a while, and finally found my truck. 190k, no frame or body rust, timing belts done twice, paint excellent! I've been driving a really unreliable '88 beat-to-crap F250 that has stranded me about 5 times and I finally decided to get a real truck. It has...

Do you know any reason to not buy a step-side Tundra? Is the bed smaller? Yeah, I know- some say they are ugly. I like the look, myself. I guess the bed capacity is smaller since you don't have the space in front of and behind the wheel wells. Do you think parts will be harder to get in the...

I'm1st gen Tundra shopping. At what miles does the V8 need timing belt? As I look at trucks with 200k I need to factor in the cost of this preventative maintenance. What would a typical charge be for this work- $800?

I'm used truck shopping and I'd like to have 4wd available for occasional use around the farm, but not very much. Is there a downside to having 4wd on a 1st Gen Tundra, like gas mileage? I would think that the extra weight would hurt the mileage a little, but is it significant? And, are there...

The trailer does have brakes, of course, so it doesn't rely on the truck brakes. I'm also considering the ubiquitous F150, but I'd feel more comfortable with a Toyota.

I need a general purpose truck for my farm use which includes occasionally towing a 16' trailer full of round bales. Don't know the weight, but pretty heavy- probably 2-3 tons. I've been thinking I should go for a Tundra, but I wonder if a Tacoma would do it? Also- I prefer a stick shift, but...