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  1. modmonster2008

    2009 Project_mk3 restore

    thanks! but yeah currently i am in the state of collecting 5-speed parts, so far i have a W58 shifter rubber boot thing and a grey shift boot haha, i will get trd shift boot later on after everything is installed and working, currently looking for the other parts, slowly but surely ill get there
  2. modmonster2008

    tightening steering box?

    bushings were in tact i had someone turn the steering wheel back and forth the rack didnt seem to move around at all, i tightened the adjusting bolts on the rack and pinion the steering felt a lil more stiff and responsive but i still have that freeplay around 3/4" it bugs me, anyone else fixed it?
  3. modmonster2008

    black mkIII production #'s

    i see almost ever color supra here local or at a junk :( but imo teal supras are the rarest color you can find.
  4. modmonster2008

    Power steering leak

    are the banjo bolts and copper washers new? sometimes it helps to replace those, and make sure there isnt any dirt or debris in between that can cause the mating surfaces to leak out liquid
  5. modmonster2008

    tightening steering box?

    updates: i replaced the intermediate shaft already, and play slightly lessened, most of it is coming from the steering rack&pinion so has anyone adjusted that before?
  6. modmonster2008

    Current gas tank level!

    a little over 1/2 full, had a full tank 2 days ago >.<
  7. modmonster2008

    Toyota shift knobs universal?

    so the 3 best choices are W58 shifter, R154 shifter, and the TRD shift knob then ?
  8. modmonster2008

    Toyota shift knobs universal?

    thanks! its just i want to have a nice looking leather shift knob keeping stock look or at least close to stock, and i like how the new toyota shift knobs feel...
  9. modmonster2008

    tailight conversion

    pre-89 fits 89+ tails easily only differences are the 3 pieces, trim, tail light gaskets, bulb holders, and the hatch key cylinder thing. Other tahn that all should be direct fit! :)
  10. modmonster2008

    suspension/steering pop noise

    it could also be the lower ball joints, before i replaced mine they made a loud popping noise like something was bent and grinded along something but turned out it was the lower ball joint for the driver side, after replacing them the noise went away, the alignment shop showed me the play of the...
  11. modmonster2008

    Toyota shift knobs universal?

    I wanted to know if all Toyota leather shift knobs are universal for all toyota cars. I was asking because i have a friend who has a stock mk3 shift knob off his 92 n/a, a TRD leather shift knob, and a stock leather knob off a 2004 Toyota Corolla S. I wanted to know if all those would fit a...
  12. modmonster2008

    2009 Project_mk3 restore

    ^ Nice, make sure to post pictures on teh picture thread. Anyways, I will be replacing my sway bar bushings soon, control arm/suspension system bushings, then after i replace my intermediate shaft and W58 swap, i will replace the rear subframe/suspension bushings, should i go OEM or...
  13. modmonster2008

    tightening steering box?

    ill try recording a video of it today, its reasonably a good amount of play which causes the steering wheel to play especially driving on highways when all teh other cars ive driven dont have play when im driving.
  14. modmonster2008

    tightening steering box?

    well the rack isnt that covered in grease of some sort, just a few areas covered with oil and the rest is just road debris. how hard is it to replace the intermediate shaft just in case? BTW: does anyone know where to get steering rack bushings?
  15. modmonster2008

    tightening steering box?

    thats a common problem with mk3's? and is is easy to replace without having to remove the whole rack?
  16. modmonster2008

    tightening steering box?

    ^ what is an isolator and where could i find that? i saw it has a little bit of play between the shaft and the joint area and im in the process of getting that replaced soon, but about the isolator i have no idea what that is
  17. modmonster2008

    tightening steering box?

    what could be the causes, i replaced the lower ball joints already, the shop checked and they said the front wheels are tight and have little to no play, where else could i look
  18. modmonster2008

    tightening steering box?

    is there a way to do so? i already replaced my ball joints and still my steering has play, what else would i consider to check besides the steering box, and is there actually a way to tighten it on a mk3 supra?
  19. modmonster2008

    2009 Project_mk3 restore

    aha it will get there soon, lookin around for the door panels, floor mats and front recaro seats to complete the deal, and possibly later on move to shadow grey? but for now im savin up for a 5 speed swap, i couldnt pass on the rear recaro seats though they were too cheap to be truee :D
  20. modmonster2008

    2009 Project_mk3 restore

    Updates: got my JZA70 recaro rear seats yesterday, the tops are faded and torn like usual, and now im lookin for the fronts, amazing how much i got these seats though, THEY WERE A STEAL!!! :D