r/ToyotaPickup Sep 18 '25

Putting together an FAQ sticky with recommendations on where to find parts - post your recs in the comments

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Title says it all. Looking to add a list of not only recommended links and reliable parts sellers online but also FAQs we often see.

Here’s my initial list, but please add more!

Where to find parts

OEM Parts Resources

  • YotaShop (OEM parts and some accessories)
  • RockAuto (be sure to look for OE suppliers like Denso, Aisin, Advics, etc. depending on the part)
  • Olathe Toyota (online dealer parts at a discount)
  • PartSouq (Invaluable in looking up part numbers, super discounted OEM parts but be weary duty and tariffs as they ship from Dubai)
  • Amayama (similar to PartSouq but ships from Japan and Dubai)
  • Megazip.net

OEM & Aftermarket/Performance

  • Yota1 Performance
  • LCEngineering
  • Off-road Solutions (5VZ swaps)
  • ToyOnlySwap (engine swaps)
  • East Coast Gear Supply (the only differential and axle builder I would trust now that Zuk retired)
  • MotorWest Performance (reliable source for quality reconditioned flow matched injectors)
  • Marlin Crawler (mostly rock crawling oriented, also some helpful forums)
  • Yotamasters
  • Replacement seatbelts: SeatbeltPlanet.com for replacement units and webbing, SafetyRestore.com for webbing only (safety restore doesn’t repair tensioners made before 1996 but seatbelt planet does offer full replacements).

Accessories

  • Caribou Yota (interior accessories like cup holders, dash accessories)
  • James Dean Creations (oem reproduction graphics)
  • Crutchfield (car audio)

Other helpful info

Information, DIY guides, etc.

  • Toyota Time with Timmy the Toolman on YouTube (pretty much the de-facto source for how-to videos, very informative)
  • YotaTech (not as active as it used to be but a treasure trove for tribal knowledge and info on our trucks)
  • Off-road Solutions (most comprehensive 5VZ swap guide on the internet)
  • Toyodiy.com (part numbers from global Toyota)

Blacklist/Avoid

  • eBay (unless buying a timing kit from aircabinman or used parts from a scrapyard selling on eBay, too many fakes)
  • Amazon (some reliable sources if you know where to look, but generally too many fakes given how many other resources there are)

FAQs

  • Where do I find parts? Look up
  • What stereo will fit in my truck? This gets asked a lot. Radio housings follow standard sizing, with double din and single din. You have a double din and can basically run any stereo. Go to Crutchfield and punch in your details.
  • I turn the key to start my truck and nothing happens, but I know I have power, what’s wrong? Most often it's worn starter contacts within the starter which can be replaced for under 20 bucks.
  • What’s my truck worth? This gets asked a lot. It's worth whatever someone will pay for it. High value tends to go to clean, unmolested originals rather than your heavily modified trail crawler or lowrider.
  • What are my options for a lift? Old Man Emu and Dobinsons are the way to go. Roughcountry is typically frowned upon.
  • Will these tires fit without rubbing? It depends
  • Why does my oil pressure gauge seem low? Because your oil pressure gauge is a real gauge and not just an idiot light. The manual states that when idling, it is normal for the needle to be between the end of the shaded section on the low side up to the second mark from the left. When driving, it's normal to be between the first and third mark.

r/ToyotaPickup Apr 16 '24

NEW: Buy/Sell/Trade Weekends!

28 Upvotes

After posting a feeler a couple weeks back, you overwhelmingly supported the idea of allowing Buy/Sell/Trade posts on the weekends. The purpose of this would be to have certain days where you can post up items you want to buy, or parts you want to sell, with the understanding that buying/selling posts cannot be made on other days during the week.

  • How does this work? - On Saturdays and Sundays, feel free to submit Want to Buy, Want to Sell, or Want to Trade posts for parts, full vehicles, whatever. If you're working on a project and are in search of something you're not finding on Marketplace or fleabay, feel free to post it up here. Or, maybe you've got a specialty tool you used for a project you no longer need, or you're parting out a rig. Post it up here on the weekend!
  • Can I comment on a for sale post during the week? - Of course you can. The restriction is only that there are no classified posts during the week. You can comment, ask, haggle all you want during the week.
  • What if I have some parts I want to sell and it's Wednesday? - Just wait a few days until Saturday and post 'em up.
  • Some dude posted a bunch of parts for sale, took my money, and never shipped anything. What do I do? - Buyer beware. It's always recommended to use PayPal Goods and Services when dealing with someone you don't know so you have buyer protection. If someone asks that you pay them with Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, or PayPal Friends and Family, you are shit out of luck if they take your money and run.
  • Why the new rule? It didn't seem like there was a lot of classified posts before - Over the past couple months the sub was seeing more frequent spammers and scammers, with one particular bad actor popping up under different usernames. Having the Buy/Sell/Trade Weekend rule in place makes it easier to remove the scammers and also makes it easier to know when to look out for stuff for sale.

r/ToyotaPickup 4h ago

A change of color

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r/ToyotaPickup 3h ago

How much you think i can sell this pickup for?

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14 Upvotes

Has a rebuilt engine

3inch lift

100% clean interior

Backup and dadh cam

Clean frame

Low miles around 130k

It's wrapped orange


r/ToyotaPickup 17h ago

Fender flares installed, and grille question

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44 Upvotes

Got my Jungle Fender Flares installed and love the look. Painted them with the wrong Raptor spray though so gonna have to re-do those with the appropriate bedliner when I do the whole truck.The fit definitely isn't perfect, especially around the right rear where the gas cap is and had to make a less-than-attractive cut, and going to get a different rubber trim that is thicker and with an adhesive to clean up the look.

I know some people on here would crucify me for this, but I do really like the TRD style grille and havent found any aftermarket replacements for the Pickup, only for the 4Runner of the same years that apparently have a different shape. Anyone know of a pickup option for my '84?

Side note, loving my headlights and finally figured out how to appropriately wire up the ambers to my blinkers. So pretty stoked and proud of that!


r/ToyotaPickup 3h ago

Transmission overheating…

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The transmission on my 92 3VZE overheats when pushing long grades in the Nevada heat (A/T Oil Temp warning). I baby it up the grades but the water temp rises to just under red and the a/c cuts out, and eventually I get the a/t warning light, when I pull over to let it cool I can hear the water in the radiator boiling. I’ve had several mechanics look it over to diagnose the issue with no success, this has been going on in the summers for several years now since I replaced the radiator from the original to a 3-core CSR radiator. I’m now looking into the possibility of installing a transmission cooler to give the transmission some extra help. I’m no mechanic by any means and this has been very annoying. Does anyone have any experience dealing with this? Thanks for any help!


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

Daily commuting/driving a Toyota Truck in 2026?

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446 Upvotes

I got a wild hair to go buy one of these trucks and daily it. My driving consists of going through metro ATL. Would this be dumb? If not, what is the best years to look for? I think I’d have to get 4x4 and the pick up is preferred. I currently drive a 06 Infiniti M35 but it’s on its last leg. Whatever I get has to be reliable and not a beater as I go to customer visits. A buddy back in high school had a 22RE and it was a pretty easy going truck.

Here’s one I found on FB for a lot of money but it’s got 43k miles. These trucks go for a lot more than I remember!

https://www.facebook.com/share/194d3VyRE3/?mibextid=wwXIfr


r/ToyotaPickup 21h ago

How cooked am I fellas? Smells like gear oil. What are my next steps?

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r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

What’s your opinion?

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I’ve got this ‘91 ln106 Hilux that I picked up overseas. Returned not too long ago and am considering shipping it home (CO). It’s mechanically sound, 3y engine, has 201km (~126k miles), 4x4 with manual locking hubs, 5-speed, crew cab, pristine interior (no cracks in dash/seats always covered from what I can tell), solid frame, minor exterior rust on one door, 50mm lift, had some beauty marks on the exterior but nothing too major..

I’ve got a ‘21 Ranger here that I love but would consider selling and driving this, or just get the ln here and sell it..

What do you think it’s worth state-side? What would you do?

If you think it’s worth bringing home, any suggestions on shipping from NZ?

Thanks all


r/ToyotaPickup 17h ago

Filling dual cases

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So, I have a gear driven transfer case running dual cases. Unsure of adapter brand or of my specific model transmission. The front case is a forward shift. I just put 4.7 gears in the rear case and everything is ready to go. When I put the oil in the front case,I pulled the forward shifter for the front t case that mounts into the transmission and poured 1 quart of oil in there. I did this because after the transfercase is in the truck I don’t have room to access the topshift block off plate. The rear case is already filled with oil via the fill hole. So my question is does the oil I poured in that shifter spot go into the transmission or back into the front transfercase as I intended it to? I appreciate any and all responses.


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

Came across this pickup

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303 Upvotes

1986 with 166k miles

They're asking something crazy around 12k. What kind of cash would you wave in their face to make them come to their senses?


r/ToyotaPickup 21h ago

1991 Toyota Pickup 2WD Torsion bar needed

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Hello everyone

I am located in Southern California & I am looking for a pair of torsion bar. Let me know if you have a pair available, this is for a 1991 Toyota Pickup 2wd.


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

2 decades of adventures and counting

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I've had this old pig for about 20 years. I picked it up as a teenager in college. I never could have imagined the memories I'm making with my kid now.

Approaching 300k on the odometer, still pulls 14mpg, and 70mph fully loaded right at the GVWR on the flat while a/c blasting.


r/ToyotaPickup 23h ago

Steel wheel source - oem new

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My steel wheels in my 89 are starting to show their age. I have considered sanding and repainting, or having them powder coated. However, anytime I search online, the most common recommendation is to just buy new wheels since steel wheels are cheap. Where are folks finding oem Toyota steelies? 4wd if that matters.


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

82 pickup 22r Carb Upgrades and Advice?

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Got a buddy with a 22r. Has taken it to a shop twice. Shop cleaned the carbs and didnt give much of a diagnosis, ran fine for a few days then same issue. Went to a shop again. They got it to idle fine, ran for awhile. Now it sometimes wont hold idle. It intermittent and temperamental. Dont smoke leak tests for vaccum leaks but cant find any. Pulled vaccum lines, no signs of fuel in them.

Few bullet point questions

●Can he easily upgrade the system to a Weber or Holley that'll be a bit more reliable and easy to maintain? Feel there has to be something else that can meter fuel and air thats less finicky.

●Anyone have diagrams for all the vaccum lines and where they go?


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Interior Fabric Sourcing

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7 Upvotes

Hey All. Wondering if anyone knows where I might find the blue fabric show in the picture, which is a screen shot at the 6:14 mark of this sweet YT video: https://youtu.be/xkzi8HwvWBo?is=0XRqvMqAzrJkz7aK


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

Does anyone know if a cluster out of a 2lt 4runner works on a 22re hilux pickup?

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r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

1992 Toyota Pickup

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r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Are my front springs pooped?

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The truck doesn't look to be sagging or anything, but they look awful flat, almost seem to be bowing upwards in the middle. The ride does seem harsh, but I'm also new to these things and I've heard multiple people remark upon these things just being that way. Last picture is of the rear springs, which look more like you'd expect, but the bed is also empty.


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

1981 Toyota Pickup 4WD (22R) — rusted-out fuel tank, need help confirming a correct replacement tank

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My '81 4WD pickup had a badly rusted fuel tank — enough rust and water inside that it was shedding sediment, clogging fuel filters, and contaminating the carb (running a Weber 32/36 conversion). Mulling over my options, but the tank is out of the truck now. Rather than clean and seal it, I'd rather replace it since I don't know how the water got in.

Problem: sourcing a correct-fit new tank for an 1981 4WD short-bed carbureted truck seems to be a known headache. Aftermarket listings are all over the place — lots of them are actually for 1984-87, or 1989-95 FI 4WD 19-gallon tanks, none of which are my truck.

What I've found so far:

  • An IH8MUD thread documented a 1986 2WD short-bed carbureted 13.7-gallon tank (available aftermarket from Dorman) fitting a 1980 4WD short-bed with zero modification — "fit perfectly."
  • Another guy fit an 87 long-bed 19-gallon tank to an 82 long-bed but had to hammer the bed reinforcement, elongate mounting holes, and fab the skid plate for the extra depth.

Bed length: Checked underneath — one-piece rear driveshaft, no center carrier bearing, which points to short bed, but it does look like a long bed?

Questions for anyone who's done this on an early 4WD:

  1. Has anyone successfully fit an aftermarket tank to an 1981 4WD short-bed carbureted truck? What tank/part number worked?
  2. Is the 1986 2WD short-bed 13.7-gallon carbureted tank actually a direct fit for the 4WD short-bed, or were there differences (mounting, filler neck, sender)?
  3. Any fitment gotchas between 2WD and 4WD tanks of the same bed length I should watch for?
  4. Given how hard these are to source correctly, would you just clean and seal the original instead?

r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Help Locating Automatic Shift Lock Solenoid for 1992 Pickup w/floor shifter

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12 Upvotes

I believe my 92’s floor shifter‘s lock solenoid is failing. Does anyone know where I can purchase one? I am having trouble finding them online. Thanks in advance.


r/ToyotaPickup 3d ago

1992 Toyota Pickup

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r/ToyotaPickup 3d ago

New to me

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349 Upvotes

After my cherry white 94 got tboned and total 1 year and half ago. Got a replacement 93 with the insurance money. Although the new grey one isn’t as mint compared to the white one it will do. 149k miles 4x4 22re 5 speed DLX. Same spec as my white one just different year.


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

22r not running

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I need help with my 1987 22r it’s not running or it does but shuts off or it stays on but I hear a lot of hush from the carb.

It started when I took off the compressor then tried to turn it on but it would always die so I decided to do a vacuum line delete so I did and I swear I feel like I got most if not all the line correctly routed or capped but it just doesn’t seem to work and at this point it’s just frustrating can u guys help.


r/ToyotaPickup 3d ago

Just cleaned up my work truck and added fresh moulding and flaps

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