Practical Enthusiast, there is a way to check them for play, I outlined it in a greyed out post below. I’d say if they’re still tight, at 115k miles you’re still good to go. If there is even an iota of play in them though, replace with OEM. Read more

No problemo. I love seeing these procedural articles and the end result is quite satisfying. Reminds me of a text-based version of Edd China & Wheeler Dealers. Nice work. Read more

I love your posts. They’re a good example of why I come to Jalopnik. Read more

I think you have a great truck, but I’ve been a bit sour on the US Toyota pickups lately. Namely due to the c-channel frames, and the inherent flexibility. All the Japanese built Toyota 4wds have a stout boxed frame (Land Cruiser, Hilux, Prado, etc.), but the US market Toyota trucks get c-channel, and Toyota doesn’t… Read more

A short anecdote about the resale value retention of a Tacoma: Read more

You are to be commended for not only your dedication to preventative maintainence, but that outstanding Land Rover Defender coffee mug. I have the exact same mug, and will also be doing many of these tasks to my 2012 Taco in the near future. Read more

This is a great write-up and thanks for sharing. I’m a fan of only a handful of Asian imports but this one was always one of my favorites and the look is timeless. Read more

I know you haven’t put on too many miles yet, but as they come please post some more follow ups. I’ve always loved these and I enjoy reading about this one considering you’ve done it right and it should be going for a long time. If it holds... maybe I’ll suck it up and do one right sometime myself =)

Awesome, awesome Z. Read more

NthuZst, with emphasis on the “Z?” Well played, sir.
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So what you’re saying is that owning a turbo Z is like being in a dream?

Now that you’ve done all of the hard work, can I buy your car? Read more

Has it ever occurred to you that every time you are working on your Z, you are giving it a Z job - ZJ? Read more

Reality is $4k won’t get you much new.

Perfect DIY for doing shit on my 748. Read more

Hah. Nah, I went from perturbed to really angry for a couple consecutive days. Read more

This was my winter project on my SV650S! New, stiffer springs, cartridge emulators, and fresh fork oil up front, and a ZX10r shock/spring combo at the rear. The bike is infinitely more communicative, stable, and agile. Time and money well spent. Read more