Recent content by fox74

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    Front lip options

    Thanks plaay69, I will do a search to find someone who has done this conversion.
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    Fuel gauge help

    I have the factory wiring diagram for 1986.5 supra, I notice the wire color is some places different from other years. I hope the picture helps, let me know if you need more pics. L-R= Light Blue with red stripe R=Red BR=Brown LG= light Green
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    Front lip options

    I am in the same boat , looks like everything is for +89 supra, I am not sure if is possible to change the whole front with +89 ?
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    New rear wheel bearings have play; install method, hub, or bearing?

    Book states bearing play limit in axle direction is 0.05 mm or .0020 in and axle shaft flange runout the same. You may find out the play is from axle shaft or bearing housing. Get caliper do some measurement instated of buying new bearing to find out were is the problem.
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    10 Things I Hate About My Supra!

    I think this guy has 87 or 88 supra, this is almost 30 years car that has been abused by other owners such as putting cheap aftermarket sunroof. The fact that some idiot cut a hole in the roof to put in $50 sunroof tells you the history of the car. Everything that this guy is complaining about...
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    How to make powered antenna adaptable with aftermarket stereo?

    Not really, you use your old whip antenna as a base, then the mast will be used to mount the fixed antenna,. The antenna is $10 from Ebay. I like the TRD brand. If there is any interest I can explain how to do it.
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    How to make powered antenna adaptable with aftermarket stereo?

    Branden, I get all radio stations in my area, both AM and FM , signal quality is really good.
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    How to make powered antenna adaptable with aftermarket stereo?

    I got tired of bent or broken antenna, beside supra antenna may not work with aftermarket stereo, because some needed hardware is in the stock radio. I switched to fixed antenna, it works fine and I don't worry about it anymore. Retractable antennas are a thing of the past.
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    Can anyone reccomend a decent speaker system?

    Suprax7nut does you stereo unit has a separate sub output ?, mine does with complete control of range of frequency output to the sub. I am not sure if you don't have this dedicated output how you would hook up your sub.
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    Can anyone reccomend a decent speaker system?

    What really make a great sound is installing a sub woofer, I replace my original speakers with nice after market speakers, but face it they are only 4" and 5-1/4" speakers and will not move a lot of air no matter what brand speakers you get, what really make the sound in you car to shine is a...
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    What are your favorite things about MKIII Supras?

    Supra was aerodynamically designed which later this practice was followed by all car manufactures , that is why the supra body style after 30 years never gets old. Supra has a suspension that rivals any race car. The interior is design for sport car driver. I have worked on my car over the years...
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    Steering shaft sizes

    I guess the problem was solved, that is why the thread went dead, it happens all the time no courtesy to post an update.
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    Steering shaft sizes

    If you look at the flat section on the lower part, it is the housing for upper part. slide the dust boot up spray some WD-40 down the shaft and little tap with hammer to make it slide down. don't modify the steering wheel with welding etc. these parts are engineered with precision because your...
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    Steering shaft sizes

    The intermediate shaft the one on the first picture has two pieces, these two pieces slide in and out of each other, with the dust boot at the joint. You just have to slide the lower part down. word of wisdom , with wheels straight ahead put the steering wheel in correct place before installing...
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    Smog not Passing.

    VSV I think stand for vacuum solenoid valve,a part of EGR system, it is under intake manifold close to EGR valve. It activated by ECU. if you disconnect it and apply battery voltage and ground you should hear it open and close.