Crackhead resurrection

Welcome all. This is my build thread for my new to me 2000 RCLB. I've only got the one picture for now, but there will be more to come later on.



This cost me $3,300 from a private seller. Below is a quote from the what have you done thread. It details all the little items wrong with it that I hope to be able to fix. I will be leaning heavily on some of you as I've never done anything on a 4WD truck before.

More to come.

Editing in a directory to get to the important bits to skip all the chatter. (If that's your thing...)

Spoiler: Directory

1. Screenshots from the advertisement on FB.
2. "Big Three Upgrade" link supplied by @Desert Dog
3. Outside pics as of 8/24/2021
4. Radiator pics, and engine codes as of 8/24/2021
5. @shifty` s Fuckin Awesome '68 C10
6. More of @shifty`s former '68 C10.
7. Seriously, click item 5, or 6. The truck is Fuckin' A!
8. Lug Key, and more outside pics as of 8/26/2021
9. Bed cleaning/Frame pics as of 8/26/2021
10. Radio/HVAC Bezel removal, and bed paint.
11. Dealer Drop off with @NickB_01TRD, and @TundraGirl2
12. McGeorge Toyota, and Flea-bay Parts list
    
13. Frame determination by Toyota
14. The Shit box, and the Virus together
15. @shifty`s Cab exploded view link
16. Driving video as of 8/30/2021
17. Timing belt peek pics as of 8/30/2021
18. @FirstGenVol's statement about Toyota Reliability
19. OEM parts link (Fan shroud: upper/lower)
20. @Lil Steve's Aisin TB/WP kit
21. Aisin Hydraulic Tensioner link
22. @daveeasa's "performance" radiator links
23. Flea-bay bezel pictures
24. Bezel "installed"
25. Replaceable items during Frame swap discussions Begin HERE

Spoiler: Future Repairs

1. Sloppy shifter. Link to informative thread.

Amsoil oil change link
@Rex Kramer link

 

Nice frame? You could easily flip it for double what you paid.

So now you’re up to 3 vehicles? Two Tundras and a Corolla?

 

The frame appears to be in better shape than mine when I started on it. It does have some surface rust, but that's to be expected with a 21 year old truck. It all looked fairly decent which is why I went ahead and picked it up.

I'm still chewing on flipping it, but I know how hard these are to come by. I have a feeling once I tear into it, it won't be leaving. I need something capable of towing a travel camper later on down the road of life a ways. Something small.

Yes, the build thread for the Tundra can be found here, and the corolla build thread can be found here for future peoples that want to check them out.

 

Meh, it's just an extra box, a short shaft and a few electronic bits. You'll do fine.

On that note, what's the deal with no 4WD engage. Light just flash green when you push the 4HI button at an acceptable speed? Flash and beep?

RCLB is a tough find these days! Don't flip it! Unless you need the cash. In which case, sell it to my neighbor, he's hunting one to haul stuff for his new brewery. I'm sure he'd give you a good $7k for it if you get the WP/TB done with tensioners and new serpentine. Small investment to get a solid ROI.

 

My man!

Always buy. Never sell. Value will only increase. This is a real truck. Big engine, small cab, no back seat. How trucks were intended.

 

Thanks for the vote of confidence @shifty`. I'm honestly a little nervous about it.

Nothing happens when you press the 4HI button. It (the button) goes in, and clicks which I don't think it's supposed to do. I thought it was a push button that returned when you pressed it. No beeps either.

4HI light on the dash, and on the button were flashing when I test drove it. I was on Tarmac so I didn't try to disengage or engage while in motion. Didn't try 4Lo just in case it didn't disengage. Wanted to get it home first and not crawl 78 miles to the house.

Anytime it's on its flashing. I'll have to start reading up on it as I've always skimmed 4WD posts as it never applied to me before. Which is why I'll be leaning heavily on some of you all.

 

I’m willing to bet the 4wd actuators just need to be cleaned out of crap and corrosion to get it working again.

 

ONE OF US!


4x4 issue is going to be an acutator more than likely. tapping the actuators while trying to engage 4x4 can tell you which one.. lately its been transfer case actuators.. theye $700 new from the dealer. but AISIN sells them for 300-400 online. can be done without pulling the whole transfer case apart

 

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/asn-tkt-021

t-belt, pump, idlers and tensioner. All OEM just sold under the AISIN name.

 

Can’t wait to see how this project goes!

 

Do you like this kit over rockinauto? Or biggurrl kits?

 

this kit is sold on Amazon and rockauto too. i just tend to use summit because i've had the least issues ordering from them

 

i wont order any important engine parts off Amazon due to the counterfeit issue..

 

Headlights look cherry. No driver front fender flare? Almost looks cleaner that way. How do the tails look? Need more photos.

 

Noah, can you pull back the timing cover and check out the belt? I would probably do that before driving it again, just to be safe. The passenger side is the easiest.

 

I hope its something easy like this. I'm willing to do whatever is necessary within my ability to get it all fixedums.

One of y'all!

I'll give that a shot when I get home from work depending on how I feel.

This is quality info right here. Cheers!

Headlights are TYC I think. I glanced at them since they were new looking. Unsure on turns. Drivers reverse light is busted so I'll replace that with one on hand from the rebuild of my other truck. More photos can and will come tomorrow.

 

I'll have to figure that out, but yes. That's on the agenda. So much is swimming in my brain

 

Ditto, and in addition to the reduced risk of counterfeit, if you sign up for their catalogs, every couple months they send you catalogs with 5-20% coupon codes, also usually have coupon codes around major national holidays, which put you well below A-Zon prices. If you have one semi-local like me, pickup is super easy. Returns super easy. Shipping is usually fast and cheap, good packing. Highly recommend.

 

I think I've plugged in my email into Summit at one point or another. May need to investigate that.

Boy, I tell y'all hwat... I've got so much swimming round my brain. DING DING DING DING DING. Swirlin with ideas, and threads to read. Not enough hours in the day.

 

Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT CD receiver at Crutchfield Things you can view on the company pewter

 

Fun fact, the ADD for the 98 I picked up ain’t working. So it also lacks 4x4

 

Couldn't be happier for ya man! Can't wait to see some Kentucky winter shots of that RCLB.

 

Our winters are typically mild except for once in a while. We had a big snow storm (For here) this past February. May be a year or two before y'all get to see any snowsiums.

 

Yeah I remember that big one for ya, almost stranded at work right?

 

Congrats Noah. Enjoy the V8 w/4WD. Focus on the mechanicals and that truck will probably serve you very well.

 

Yes, it was gnarly but super fun!

This is the idea. Serve me a lifetime or until it qualifies for @empty_lord's rollover repair services

 

#ibuywrecksorrot

 

Here are screenshots from the advert on FB.

 

Ha! He's probably just waiting for you to mention selling it and he'll be at your doorstep.

 

Bumpers look nice. Some bruises on the passenger side? Strange that no fender flares up front but both in the back are there.