|
Synopsis
This is the authoritative companion book for your Toyota Truck or Land Cruiser whether it is a hard core off-road FJ4O, a heavy hauling pickup, or a new Land Cxuiser that may never leave the pavement.
Author, veteran truck mechanic, and off-road expert Moses Ludel has written the only comprehensive source of information for Toyota trucks and Land Cruisers-history, buyer's guide, service manual, and high-performance tuning book all in one! Discover every aspect of Toyota Trucks, from their origins in 1958 to the latest technological advances. You'll learn tips for buying the right new or used truck, and which accessories make sense for your needs.
For do-it-yourself owners, Moses provides step-by-step procedures with hundreds of photos covering basic maintenance, and more complicated work like engine tune-ups, valve adjustments, brake jobs, clutch replacement, and installing an aftermarket suspension / lift kit.
Even if you never work on your truck yourself, this book will help you understand repairs that a qualified technician performs so you can communicate clearly and ensure correct, cost-effective repairs.
Interested in high performance? Get the hot set-up for your truck, whether you want low-end torque or high RPM horsepower. Moses gives you specific tuning recommendations for engines from the early inline-6s to the advanced 3.4L DOHC V-6 and 4.5L 24-valve DJ engines. He shares expert insights into the best high performance components and the latest technology from Toyota Racing Development. You'll also find suspension and chassis modifications, and the best tire and wheel combinations.
Every Toyota Truck and Land Cruiser owner should have this book in the cab or on the bookshelf. It's the essential companion book for your truck.
Synopsis from the publisher
|
Models Covered
| FJ25 | FJ6O | 4Runner |
| FJ4O | FJ8O | SR5 |
| FJ43 | DJ8O | Tacoma |
| FJ45 | Stout | T-100 |
| FJ55 | Hi-Lux | Xtra Cab |
| Cab-and-Chassis models |
Table of Contents
History
The birth of Toyota Trucks --
The Land Cruiser: Battle Born --
Early FJ40 Series --
Late 1969 through 1974 Land Cruisers --
The last FJ40 and FJ55 Models --
1988 to Present: The Upscale LandCruiser --
Toyota light trucks for the US market --
1979: Toyota's Legendary 4WD pickup --
1981-85: refinements --
4WD Runner: baby Land Cruiser --
1989 to Present --
Buying a Toyota Truck
Selecting the right truck --
T100 --
4Runner Options --
Land Cruiser --
Toyota Trucks --
Seven Best Toyota Used Truck Buys --
Inspecting a Used Truck --
Your Toyota Truck
Driving Techniques --
Operating a 4x4 truck --
Off-pavement four-wheel drive --
Special uses for your 4WD truck --
4WD clubs --
Working on Your Toyota Truck
The Toyota truck chassis --
Axle and suspension --
Steering gear and linkage --
Drum and Disc brake systems --
Orientation to trucks engines --
Transmissions and transfer cases --
Driveshafts --
Repairs on your truck --
Truck owner's toolbox --
Sourcing parts --
Assigning work to a shop --
Lubrication and Maintenance
Maintenance overview --
Selecting lubricants and fluids --
Service Intervals --
Building a maintenance schedule --
Doing your own maintenance --
Storing your truck --
Troubleshooting and Minor Adjustments
Guide to troubleshooting --
Engine Problems --
Cooling systems trouble --
Clutch and manual transmission --
Driveshaft and axle --
Steering and tire troubles --
Brake problems --
Cooling System Service
Safety precautions --
Cooling system basics --
Finding leaks --
Cooling solutions --
Overheating problems --
Water pump service --
Engine tune-up and emission controls
Emission controls and tune-up --
Engine applications --
A look at fuel injection engines --
Ignition Tune up --
Carburetor tune up --
Major engine diagnosis --
Valve adjustment --
Emission control --
Clutch and Transmission Service
Troubleshooting --
Clutch Service --
Clutch Adjustment --
Clutch Replacement --
Hydraulic clutch linkage service --
Transmission linkage adjustments --
Transfer case, Driveshaft, Axles, and Hubs
Transfer Cases --
Troubleshooting --
Driveshafts --
U-joint service and repair --
Driveshaft Lubrication --
U-joint installation --
Axle assemblies --
Differential action --
Axle types --
Troubleshooting --
Axle seals --
4WD closed-knuckle axle repair --
Locking hubs --
Hub rebuilding --
Suspension and Steering
Springs --
Installing new leaf springs --
Torsion bars and coil springs --
Frame damage --
Shock absorbers --
Gas shocks --
Selecting shocks --
4x4 steering --
4WD closed-knuckle axle with kingpin pivots --
Steering system --
Power steering --
Inspecting the steering system --
Wheel alignment --
Brakes and wheel bearings
Front wheel bearings --
Bearing fundamentals --
Bearing service --
The braking system --
Pedal warning signals --
Brake fluid precautions --
Brake service tips --
Body and detailing
Battling rust --
Body detailing --
Quick Tips for a better detail job --
Pickup bed and tub liners --
Electrical System basics
Electrical System Operation --
Electrical trouble shooting --
Testing battery and charging system --
Starter motor --
Starter troubleshooting --
Starter overhaul --
Accessories
Winches --
Electrical system upgrades --
Roll bars --
Seat belts and safety harnesses --
Trailering --
Toyota Engine Performance
Engine performance and smog legal modifications --
Toyota truck power: an overview --
Valvetrain --
Ignition modifications --
Lubrication and engine oil cooling --
Supercharging --
Building a high performance Land Cruiser Six --
Four-Cylinders and V6 power --
V-8 swap for Lancruiser --
Pickup engine swap --
Stroker V8 Alternative --
Engine rebuilding --
Geartrain modifications
Four-speed changeover --
Automatic transmission option --
Clutch upgrades --
Aftermarket clutches --
Traction differentials --
Conversion axles --
Driveshaft upgrades --
Chassis, Suspension, and Tires Upgrades
Chassis modifications --
State lift laws --
IFS pickup and 4Runner lift kit --
FJ40 lift kit --
Off-Pavement suspension tuning --
Upgrading shocks --
Urethane bushings --
Steering gear conversions --
Tires --
Tire glossary --
Brake Systems upgrades --
|
Bookshelf