Category Archives: Auto

Matching the rear shocks with my lift up front

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

I have two Fabtech FRS 2100′s on the front of my Tacoma. I’m trying to make sure that the Bilstein B46-2285 (left side) and Bilstein B46-2286 (right side) shocks are what I need on the back, with a 2.5 inch lift … Continue reading →

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Metal sleeve or spacer

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Spacer in bushing Metric ID of 14 MM Doug would use bilstein shocks 1″ lift Good enough for offroad, but made for street. b46-2286 right side b46-2285 left side This is the shock that used to come on the Tacoma. … Continue reading →

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Rear shocks

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Bilstein shocks are nice. Add a leaf is what he did. All I need to do is replace the shocks. 3.5 inch 4-wheel parts in SLC: DirtLogic 258.99 each for non-reservoir

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Fixing Wendy’s Toyota Sienna’s power door

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

http://polifrogblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-fixed-power-door.html http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/sienna/103978-2004-sienna-power-sliding-door-cable-2/

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Next step for removing a stubborn bolt from lower shock bushing:

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Looks like I’ve tried just about everything to get the lower shock bolt out.  Tried a 5lb sledgehammer, jacking the truck off the wheel well to create space in the bushing (which is demolished), etc.  I’m down to cutting off … Continue reading →

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Looooong day, much accomplish

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Yesterday’s workday just ended for me.  It’s 1:15 AM and I’m going to bed. But first, a little victory:  Tonight, David and I were able to install my newly rebuilt strut in my Tacoma.  It was a big deal, because … Continue reading →

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Front shocks for Toyota Tacoma

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Called this guy: Armen Mosikian Tech Manager Fabtech Motorsports 4331 Eucalyptus Ave Chino, Ca. 91710 Armen referred me to: Mirage Racing 619-562-5533 With Doug at Mirage, we decided that what I have is this: Fox Shocks made for Fab Tech … Continue reading →

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Falling asleep at the wheel (no, really- I fell asleep at the wheel of my car)

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Ten years ago, when I told the story of my Subaru’s demise, I sort of left something out.  In my account of crashing the Subaru, I sort of left out the part where I fell asleep at the wheel.  Since … Continue reading →

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