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  1. Piratetip

    Power Steering Rack Help

    Yeah I don't see any issue with the rack being reversed. Although the hardlines across the center of the rack look bent all to shit. They don't follow the correct path. You are going to need new inner tie rod lock washers if the new rack didn't come with them. A narrow crows foot open end or a...
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    My Bad Experience With Rockauto

    That's disappointing to hear so many bad experiences. I must be lucky. Have placed probably 30-40 orders through them. Always have had very fast shipping and zero issues with the parts. Could be that I never have bought anything more complex than brakes / bearings / seals ect.. Lately I have...
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    Anyone know how to get ahold of Tokico Illumina II TEMS shocks?

    Once I get a full set I am planning on having a linear spring made to fit these. Not a fan of the progressive only springs that are available for our cars. Really wish there was a linear spring available in the aftermarket. (Not Toyota OEM one) Look what showed in the mail today...
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    Anyone know how to get ahold of Tokico Illumina II TEMS shocks?

    Update from contacting everyone from the parent company Hitachi all the way to the distributors that put the parts out the door to the customer: - The shocks are ordered by the master distributor, and Hitachi / Tokico have to supply the parts to the U.S. - The manufacturer needs to make the all...
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    Bolt on Big Brake Kit For around 300$.

    Yeah 325 won't work, the pad surface is already just about to the edge of the rotor. Aluminum centering rings are pretty easy to come by. Just need a bit of machining to shorten the height a bit for use with the rotor instead of a wheel. Though if you make a custom top hat to bolt to the rotor...
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    Bolt on Big Brake Kit For around 300$.

    Agreed the 2 piece rotors are quite appealing as far as aesthetics and weight savings. Find any that are 330mm OD and 32mm thick? I might have some custom hats made at some point if there are any discs that size available. Would help cut some serious weight off the front MB 330mm upgrade...
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    Bolt on Big Brake Kit For around 300$.

    Buy some parts and try the fitment.
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    Anyone know how to get ahold of Tokico Illumina II TEMS shocks?

    I found 1 front EU3634. Still looking for another. Need to look very hard, contact everyone.
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    Anyone know how to get ahold of Tokico Illumina II TEMS shocks?

    From Tokico: At this time the EU3634 shock is currently on back order. We do not have an ETA currently.
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    Anyone know how to get ahold of Tokico Illumina II TEMS shocks?

    Yeah these things are gone. Called the U.S. Tokico distributor even, no luck. :(
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    Anyone know how to get ahold of Tokico Illumina II TEMS shocks?

    Yeah I can't find them anywhere. Need to find a place that has them in hand.
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    Anyone know how to get ahold of Tokico Illumina II TEMS shocks?

    You sure that order went through SupraTrbo89? Tried ordering myself a set through that company. No go. They don't have the item in hand. They are ordering from the manufacturer, which does not have them available anymore.
  13. Piratetip

    87 Supra Preservation/Modernization Build (Lots of pics!!!)

    Nice photos! Reminds me of a trip I took out there. Looks like an awesome trail to go on with that rig.
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    Rear Subframe Crack Rebuild (finished)

    Yeah that's what I was thinking. Looks to be very clean minus the cracking. Pretty easy fix.
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    Dash/Door Panel Wrap Thread

    I asked that seller about re-wrapping the stock shifter knob with new leather. He wasn't interested. I am still trying to find some one that is willing to refurbish the stock knob.
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    Properly swap a V160 6 speed transmission into A70 Supra.

    Yeah looked like you made it to access that nut, just wanted to make sure you knew about it :D If it were me I would cover it again and gusset the entire subframe as well as add some bracing across the top. But that's just what I have planned :D YMMV !
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    Properly swap a V160 6 speed transmission into A70 Supra.

    Nice sensor. Is that a big hole I see in the subframe where one of the front diff mount bolts up?
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    What did you do to your supra today? Pics

    Nice fab work. I might have to make a qsv at some point as well :D But good luck clearing that exhaust over anything, wow! low.