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lucky bastard, sweet pickup.

because the factory LSD is nothing compared to a properly functioning clutch type LSD. aftermarket and TRD are generally a LOT more aggressive than the OEM one. lol, thanks for the counting teeth tip but i was hoping to avoid having to crack diffs open at the junkyard :p

slightly nub question, but aside from the LSD sticker, how would one identify a junkyard diff for ratio and LSD? assuming of course it isn't in a car (which makes it easy)

i like.....where'd you source the ends of the rods? or did you make them?

ah, give it the bounce test to see if the struts are working properly then. lowering springs with oem/oem replacement struts is like a teenager losing his virginity; never gives good results and becomes useless pretty damn quickly. honestly for the price and quality of some cheap coilovers on...

that looks like blown shocks+sagging springs im a coilover fan, so i'd recco those if you can flip the coin :p Stance and Megan are my favorite these days. adjustability+ a good alignment guy = amazingnessss

the W58 was changed in '89, internally it was changed from an aluminum sandwich plate to a steel sandwich plate, which made it SLIGHTLY stronger than the older (pre '89) W58s. when i said "stronger version" i was being specific in terms of an updated W58. not upgrading to an R154/V160/V161

could you elaborate please? why does the W58 suck in heavy cars? the SC300 had it stock. (mind you, it was the stronger version of the W58)

you don't have a magic transmission, your ecu is staying in open loop.....

couldnt hurt but i doubt it will, sounds more like something internal is binding...

stock is best unless you have some power adder to help replace some of the low end torque you'd lose from the lightened flywheel.

again, just because your state titles the car doesnt mean its federalized (and therefore not legal technically). this will especially be a problem if you try to take the car/sell the car out of state.

just a note to all those telling the OP to vin-swap.....it is in every way a Felony to swap the vin plates from car to car, in ADDITION to the felony of removing the vin plates in the first place. and all the states that register JDM vehicles don't speak for the EPA and the NHTSA, so if the...

if you decide to do lines make sure to put some proper fluid in there too, i'm a fan of the ATE Super (blue/gold) series.

not just "any" spraypaint will work, you need something specifically suited to high temperature metals. so yes, any engine paint will work in a pinch, i prefer it since it's easier to find and comes in a LOT more colors than caliper paint. generally i degrease, hit it with brake cleaner, then...

what gearing are you planning for the TH400 (if using a gearset) and what rear end? i'm curious how you're going to do highway pulls :p sounds like this is going to be a sick build. :thumbup:

looks like its a car that the PO stripped and sold off, or that the current owner just got back from the bodyshop. i know a lot of guys that plan their builds out such that the chassis gets ALL the kit/bodywork done BEFORE the wheels/tires/suspension/brakes/exhaust/motor go in just because they...

Hola, some of you may recognize me from ClubLexus and/or VIPStyleCars and seeing as how i recently picked up something to toy around with i figured i should post some pictures of my current DD :naughty: these are some older pics, some back before i went full coilover, the car sits lower now...

on the track i'm sure but damn, on the street (off-spray) you're going to give even my LS a big confidence-boosting second off the line before you totally destroy me lol mind you that transbrake will help a LOT, you plan on competing with this car? i know a lot of tracks won't allow...

replace the mast. you can even get just the mast on ebay for a pittance or from toyota for a little more.