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FYI for anyone else that needs Gen 3 carrier shims. Amaya canceled my order and said they were not available. I was not able to find anything comparable at McMaster Carr etc. After some searching I found that Toyota 10.5 rear diff shims are pretty dang close. The ID is identical and they are...

Hmmm, did you fix the bolt that was stripped out? Are there any codes? Did you replace the spark plugs? There should be a method in the FSM to test the throttle body. I think I'd do that before you replace it again.

Based on those tps codes, I think it would point to some kind of wiring problem. I'm wondering if the tps plug or wiring got damaged when the intake was removed. Check the plug and wiring (go back several inches from the plug looking for broken wires). Then clean it with electrical contact...

I guess I missed you had a scanner. Are there any codes? Did any of the injectors get unplugged and possibly plugged into the wrong spot during the work?

That sucks. Hang in there. If all the problems started after you did work to the car, there is a good chance it's related to that. I'd start by making sure all vacuum lines and plugs/wires are connected. Next I'd dig deeper and redo/check everything you did during the spark plug change. I...

Because xls's come stock with 4.9 gears. You cannot get any taller a ratio for a montero than 4.9s. To my knowledge, there are no gear options for Gen 3s other than OEM. When you regear a limited, it's is with 4.9s from an xls. You could always regear an xls with 4.3s from a limited but...

I would for sure get an 03+. Depending on your use an xls may be ok, but id go 03 for the following reasons: -these are not power houses, any extra HP you can get is good -5 speed trans is nice -traction control is a great feature. Gen 3s don't flex at all so traction control plays a huge role...

Good stuff to think about, Thanks!

After hitting a deer the mount for the antenna motor broke on my Gen 3. I'd rather just put a standard antenna in. Has anyone done this? Which part did you use? Thanks

Thanks that is some of what I'm considering. I wonder how long a uniball actually lasts in a Colorado/utah vehicle (ie it sees mud, sand and plenty of winter driving)? Did total chaos drill the spindle straight through or use some kind of tapered bolt?

So I'm looking at kings more seriously and plan to call accutune Friday to get some more info. But man with the control arms being a requirement, it seems the price is really getting up there. In the interest of cutting costs I'd like some feedback on a few options. What is the thought on the...

Montero is back at home. Insurance settlement was fair so I'm happy. With the used parts I'll be way ahead. Luckley I pulled some stuff off and the radiator is fine. The leaking fluid was actually the washer fluid tank. Once the body parts get in, I think it will only take a few hours to swap...

Thanks for the replies. I'll post up some pictures of the damage when I get it back from the body shop. The insurance will offer me what the cars worth (probably based on blue book) and then I can buy it back for what they think its worth at a salvage auction. I'd get to keep the difference...

Insurance called and said the body shop said 6k+ to fix it so it's for sure getting totaled. They did not know yet how much they would give for the car and how much the buy back will be, but I decided just to fix it regardless. I found most of the major body parts (hood, fender, grill...

Thanks guys. The insurance company left a message and told me they are going to total the car out. I still need to find out how much money they are going to give for it. I think right now my plan is to ask the body shop how much it will be to get a hood and fender and have them paint it...

Well guys, we hit a deer with our montero. Fender, bumper, hood, radiator have obvious damage. It is at the body shop now getting an estimate. We have full coverage, so this may be premature and it gets fixed without a hassle, but my guess is they will try and total it out. Especially given...

Looks great! I'd be interested in the cheaper option. Do the arms help correct the camber from lifting the front?

I'll check that out too. Thanks

Thanks I'll look into that. Have you used the site before? I can't remeber but I thought I tried a similar site when I first installed the locker and it initially said it was available but after I placed the order it said it was also unavailable. I'll give it a try again though. Well ARB is...

The part number is MR508116. Its the thick shims for the carrier bearings. It is no longer made and there are no dealers anywhere in the US that have it (thats what I was told by a dealer anyway). I know someone had a shop install lockers and they said toyoya shims were used but I dont...