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The timing chain and oil leak have nothing to do w/ 4x4


Yes and no...you have to drop the diff the replace it, right?! But I guess if there are no abnormal sounds with the motor, I won't worry about that. Oil leak is around the pan. Don't you have to drop the front diff to access the pan and fix the leak?

I tried to loosen up the torsion bars, but it didn't seem like it did anything to the height of the truck. The pass. side was turing. I loosened the nut about 10 times and the driver side was about 2 turns until it wouldn't move anymore. I sprayed PB blaster on it, but it wouldn't budge. Maybe the nut and bolt need to be replaced then?! Still, the pass. side didn't do anything.

I want to get the alignment fixed, then I can worry about the "right" shocks to get, tires, etc...

I really like the Toyota. I just have mixed feelings about it. *Should I get rid of it or should I spend the money to get it right?* Not a question to you all, just what I'm thinking about. I'll probably end up spending the money on the Toyota. I really want it AND my wife doesn't mind.

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Timing chain R&R. Dropping the oil pan helps but is not required. Dropping the oil pan does require dropping the front diff, that is easy, remove 3 bolts and and lower it with a floor jack. Pretty simple operation.

Your torsion bars and/or adjuster bolts may be frozen in place, could also explain the rough riding: http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/torsion/index.htm

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