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It is so damn frustrating when even what seemed would be the simplest of jobs becomes problematic. Replacing a gas strap. Easy. A couple of bolts on one side and, on the other, a basic little pin to pop out. Nothing to it! Unfortunately after exposure to salt & the elements for a decade or...

Thanks; that's pretty much what I thought. I know all those various undercarriage covers aren’t absolutely necessary and many of us don't bother reinstalling them but it seems simple, cheap insurance. I know a guy that hit a 2x4 in the road that popped up underneath, puncturing the gas tank with...

I’m replacing the gas tank strap on a 2004 Toyota Tacoma (6 cyl, 4WD.).On the strap there's provision to receive two bolts. This got me thinking about how there was a protective cover or "skid plate" at one time. This doesn't seem a bad idea so, while working on it, I'm considering replacing it...

2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5 5-speed, 4WD, 5VZ FE engine Power steering leak. I'll have to (triple-) check but it appears to be from the hose that runs from the power steering pump across to the passenger side; apparently due to corrosion on the line's steel section. I have two questions: In...