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    Re: Need new front shocks '87 4wd

    if you crank the torsion bars up too high, you get more bounce and they will break.

    Unfortunately the other Van site is dead and that is where i got the part number for the Durango shock...
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    Re: Door Seals/ noise reduction

    yah, you clean all the metal underneath the original seal and then put this underneath it. It adds bulk thereby creating a seal. Took me about 30 per door. worked really well. I had my helper push...
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    Re: Door Seals/ noise reduction

    use the item i posted, it works.
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    Re: Need new front shocks '87 4wd

    Gabrials are guaranteed roflroflroflrofl. I am not kidding. The best is to get the Durango shock and easily modify the lower mount. Trust me, I have done both. I took the gabrials off after less than...
  5. Re: brake rotors, ceramic pads, factory repair manual for 87 FREE

    for pick up only for free. I will sell it if you want me to ship it. Dont you already have a manual? You are old school .
  6. brake rotors, ceramic pads, factory repair manual for 87 FREE

    Unfortunately my van was stolen and set on fire a few years ago. Like many of you I bought parts long before i needed them and i still have a few items left.

    I have 1 set of drilled and slotted...
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    Re: Need new front shocks '87 4wd

    I bought KYB's for a dodge durango and modified the shock mount. The sprung weight is the same. Completely made the car. You have to cut the sides off one of the mounts and drill it out for the...
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    Re: Check Engine light. Codes 4 and 11.

    Tim you are wrong.. I know what i am talking about, i just replaced all of them and had to find out what they are called and what they did so that I could get my car to wrok properly.
    The idle up...
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    Door Seals/ noise reduction

    Unfortunately new seals are no longer available so i had to find a solution to get rid of the wind and its noise out of my cab. This product is what i found:...
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    Re: Suspension questions

    is your an 2 or 4wd?
  11. Thread: rough idling

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    Re: rough idling

    make sure to have a new throttle body gasket on hand for when you re-install it after cleaning.

    while you have the throttle body off check the numbers on the T.P.S.(throttle position sensor). its...
  12. Thread: rough idling

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    Re: rough idling

    have you pulled off the throttle body and cleaned it?
    checked all the numbers of the MAS?
    good ground, strong battery?

    the next step is testing fuel injectors and the air sensor. Top of motor...
  13. Thread: rough idling

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    Re: rough idling

    you have good plugs, wires, cap and rotor right? good o2 sensor? clean air filter?
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    Re: Check Engine light. Codes 4 and 11.

    the mas is under the drivers seat. It is attached to the top of the airbox where the filter is.

    code 4 is a bad temperature switch. I i were you i would replace all three sensors/ switches on that...
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    Re: Check Engine light. Codes 4 and 11.

    idle-up temp switch and cold start timing switch is bad. Same problem i just fixed in my van. i had codes 4 and 11.~ My MAS and my TPS gave bad numbers and had to be replaced as well, replacement of...
  16. Re: starting problems after installing 2nd battery and switch

    here are some professional dual battery set up products that are automatic.

    i did a bunch of research a few months ago and these came up the best:

    http://www.dfna.info/bsr-isolator.html...
  17. Thread: rough idling

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    Re: rough idling

    Idle up temperature switch, and cold start timing switch. Posible temperature switch issue.

    you said you experienced a change in idle when you squeezed the hose from the M.A.S. and the throttle...
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    Re: Van sputter and hesitation after hauling a##.

    I got it!!!

    it was the "idle up temperature switch". its one of the three sensors next to the radiator cap. The 2 other switches were bad too and have been replaced

    Got it for 50 on eBay but...
  19. Thread: rough idling

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    Re: rough idling

    cold, warm, hot, or all 3?
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    Re: What would be the best 15" wheels for a 4x4 van?

    I have the tracker wheel. love them. I put on some Good Year Assurance tires.
    746
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    Re: Van sputter and hesitation after hauling a##.

    I just found a thread on the other van site and it suggested the ignitor. The thread said it was temp sensitive. 400$ part....jeez.....may go to JY for this part just to try it.

    My van has only...
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    Re: Van sputter and hesitation after hauling a##.

    hesitation problem continues.
    Im getting burnt and broke from this project. At least the van runs better even if the hesitation issue persists....

    I dont get it. Ill bet its that stupid air...
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    Re: Van sputter and hesitation after hauling a##.

    the MAS was showing bad numbers 28ohms instead of 200-400, on one of the connectors. Replaced it yesterday. Before i bought a new one i opened it up and found a broken solder connection. I repaired...
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    Re: motor transmission mounts

    oh, thanks! Missed that
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    Re: motor transmission mounts

    are the mounts on the 2wd and 4wd the same? I dont see any differentiation in any of the parts catalogs
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    Re: motor transmission mounts

    yah, i have done this on my old volvo. i pretty much used all my vocabulary on that on. I think i may have sworn in a few languages...
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    Re: motor transmission mounts

    how easy is it to install the drivers side motor mount? what is the process? are 2wd mounts the same as 4wd? ROck auto does not see to have a distinction for 2wd/4wd
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    Re: Van sputter and hesitation after hauling a##.

    van works better than ever but still hesitates. First, it only did it when it was cold. Now it only does it after initial warm up and then works fine after its been driven 10 miles or more. Only...
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    Re: Van sputter and hesitation after hauling a##.

    I love you Tim!!!. My 87 4wd van, 160k miles, "Sola Thumper" has been having the Hesitation when cold issue. i started checking everything and it came down to my TPS, code 11. (i keep thinking about...
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    Re: Does a 2wd alt = a 4wd alternator?

    ...ok, yes you will have to upgrade the wire. no custom mounting brackets though.
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    Re: Does a 2wd alt = a 4wd alternator?

    250 amp, nice....wow. lotta power!

    i will say that the option i posted is direct fit, no mods.
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    Re: Does a 2wd alt = a 4wd alternator?

    here are links to upgrade alternators. our are supplied with 70 amp stock. I know going up to 120 is no issue, direct fit, but the alternator guy i asked was not sure about the 170 amp. High Output...
  33. Thread: Wheel noise?

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    Re: Wheel noise?

    Check your transfer case, it may be loose.. If there is any play it will make a clunking sound, Cruising at low speed practically at idle. Sound goes away under power.

    nothing you can do about...
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    Sticky: Re: Basic Van knowledge for new owners

    where is the fuel filter?
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    Re: really hard to find 4WD parts

    http://toyotaoempartsworld-px.rtrk.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=215233

    Here ya go, Have fun spending!! I know i do.
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    Sticky: best place to get OEM parts

    Has a great breakdown section too.
    http://toyotaoempartsworld-px.rtrk.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=215233
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