Hi ya’ll. Here is my build thread for my Raptor from when I got it two years ago to what it is now.
Current Mod List:
Summit Hardshell Rooftop Tent
Front Runner roof rack mounted on the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Tonneau Cover
Decked Drawer System
Method MR305 NV wheels x 5
BFG KO2...
So here is my new build. I have sold my 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, since it had too many problems that was piling up and wasn't willing to spend more time fixing them as they are both time consuming and expensive. I have replaced it with a 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. I am the second owner of the...
Selling my 1998 Toyota Landcruiser for $10,000
California bought rig from the moment it left the factory, I'm the third owner
Clean Title
Engine: Stock 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 that had the heads rebuilt 12k miles ago, coil packs are new
Mileage: 284,400 miles
Full time 4wd with 4H and 4L
Stock center and...
So after my rig's head cracked and caused some coolant and oil mixture, I fixed it and now it's been running great. A few months after fixing the engine here is a list of upgrades I recently did to the land cruiser.
Suspension:
King Shocks
SPC upper control arms
OME 2864 HD rear springs
Slee...
Yeaah I told my guy to change those since he’s already there. Also he found a crack on one of my cylinder heads so he’s replacing that as well. Thank you for the help :)
So I went to a second mechanic and he said it’s the head gasket forsure. I have checked the backflow on my coolant reservoir and it was dark in color not the coolant that I put in the rig. I could smell the smoke coming out of the exhaust too and have that “sweet” smell.
Thank you for the advice! I will def get a second opinion. I thought it was just the fan clutch causing the temp to do that but with the white smoke I kinda got scared. I do know some stuff about cars but my knowledge only goes so far hehe. Thank you again!!
So I bought mine 9 months ago and already went to big sur and yosemite which was awesome. But now I went to my mechanic and he told me I need to replace the engine or rebuild the engine. The problem with the car is that the engine heats up on stop and becomes normal again when driving. Then...
Hello everyone!
My name is Duane, my friends call me Daki or Dax sometimes. I love the outdoors, camping, hiking, offroads. I used to dirt bike when I was younger and I love the trails. Was a boy scout when I was a kid and I thoroughly enjoy the great outdoors as I grew up camping with my...
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