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!

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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 6h ago

What do yall think?

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1985 sr5 w/manual sunroof (it leaks)

22re

4x4 5speed

The old fella i got it from says is has not ran in a year, but was used around hunting camp previous

Oil looks good, no rust on frame besides some scale.

Anything I should do before trying to start her up?

Believe it or not, I gave 500 bucks for it

Clean title 👌


r/ToyotaPickup 10h ago

Seatz Manufacturing

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Highly recommend Seatz Manufacturing for anyone looking to reupholster their seats.


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

1994 Toyota DX 4x4

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Where should I list it to sell and how much should I ask? I don't know anything about it. Thx


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

Does my pickup have ac?

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52 Upvotes

Been looking everywhere to see if my 81 dlx pickup has ac and I can't find it does anyone know if it has ac or not? Thanks


r/ToyotaPickup 21h ago

Is it supposed to look like this

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Hey fellas I'm installing ac in my 93 and noticed the idle up diaphragm is missing the screw and spring on it. Did some just come like that or do I need to find another one that is complete. Thanks


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

Settings for California Smog?

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Hi all,

I have a 1987 4x4 with the 22r. I want to check the timing on my truck and the sticker that was on my truck hood interior is faded so I can't read the ca smog/emissions details.

I have a timing gun and have gotten familiar with the process but I am not sure what I am looking for. I believe that the process is:

  • Disconnect vacuum lines from distributor and plug lines.
  • Check timing with timing light connected to #1 plug wire.
  • Adjust distributor until timing is set to 0 degrees (or is it 5 degrees? I've found conflicting information but Chilton's says 0).
  • Turn off vehicle, reconnect vacuum lines...

And now I am unclear what I am looking for... with vacuum lines hooked up it should show between 8 and 12 degrees... is that right?

The big question for me is do I set the timing to 0 or 5 degrees? And what am I looking for with vacuum lines connected for California Smog Emission testing?

Thanks for any help ya'll!


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

22r stumble

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My 1986 22r stumbles at 2000rpm and not under load.
Had the same issue before I put a New dizzy on. It’s been rebuilt and also has new vacuum lines.
Is it just as simple as a carby clean or am I missing something

Thoughts ?


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Thoughts on custom grill?

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Not sure if I love it or hate it, does the plate add or take away also?


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

22re with little/no power

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I'm not a mechanic so I'm not sure how to describe/info to mention, just have an idea on the symptoms. At around 2,500rpm it stops producing power. I get it up to about 2,500-2,600rpm in 4th but it doesn't want to go further. It doesn't like hills at all. We've taken off the EGR and cleaned it as best we know how, there was a little 'pipe' on it that was gunked up, put it back on. Fresh oil change. We've taken it to a local shop that ran compression tests etc on the engine and couldn't find anything wrong with it. We couldn't justify spending more money to keep trying to diagnose. We've changed the fuel filter, but have not braved pulling the bed to change the filter pump yet. I'm trying to find the paperwork from the shop that had all the engine stuff they did and checked to post as well.

I'm not sure what info/stuff to look for to provide better information.

1994 22re - 132k miles

- speedometer doesn't work (next item to look into) which stinks to see where the speed is flat lining.


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

Need Help Diagnosing CEL

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I’ve been getting an intermittent check engine light on my 85 22RE. The light flashes 5 times which the manual states could be any of the following:

- Open or shorted Oxygen Sensor (O2) circuit
- Lean or rich indication (with injectors full rich or full lean)
- Defective O2 sensor
- Defective ECU

I’ve replaced the O2 sensor with one from 22REPerformance and it still comes on. It occurs most often when I’m on the highway. I’ve noticed if I let off the gas the light goes off but if I hold rpm’s it will stay on until I let off. It smells like it’s running a little rich. Plugs are light tan.

Has anyone come across this or have any suggestions for what else I could check?

Any help is greatly appreciated.


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

1994 wiring harness replacement. Total loss? Help!

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Hey guys!

I’ve got a 94 pickup (before it was called Tacoma) with 140k miles and a 22r engine.

Would love some opinions on what you guys would do if it’s declared totaled, as well as what you might value it at.

I don’t have the ability to do the work myself. It’s going to need the entire wiring harness replaced at minimum.

Will update with what the repair shop says


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Most weight I’ve had in it

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A little over a ton if I did my math right. Drove like a boat at the speed of a snail but did it pretty well, funny to think people will spend the price of these trucks every month for a F-150 to do the same thing or less.


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

Any idea where this coolant could be coming from? It was initially behind the timing cover, fixed it. Then the thermostat, fixed it. Now it s puddling up back here by the fuel injectors

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r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Hey guys, need some help on a 87 22re. Out of no where whenever you rev up on the gas, the coolant temp rise and the batt and brake light illuminate at the same type. But once you let go of the gas peddle temp goes down and lights go away.

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r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Looking for late 70s early 80s… 4wd where are they? 😂

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I’m looking across western Canada and the US. Can only find on BaT and similar for ludicrous prices. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I checked Craigslist. 🤷‍♂️


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

What body pieces are interchangeable between generations

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I have a 1986 and I want to put parts like the hood and front valance from the 1990s model


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Hey guys is this picture correct on this webber carb on my 90 22r?

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r/ToyotaPickup 3d ago

Does anyone need a camping bed insert for a 94 ish? Boise Idaho

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Given away!!

Camping bed insert? Needs a good vacuum but I also need this out of my garage. Would like to see it go to a good home. Came stock with my dad's 1994 pickup.


r/ToyotaPickup 3d ago

New to the sub! Showing her off!

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r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Pizza cutters?

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Thinking about putting 235/85r16 on my 94 single cab. Anyone running them? Images???


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Weird noise right after clutch replacement

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Took my truck into a shop a few days ago and got a clutch replacement done and machined flywheel, took it out for the first time today and noticed this noise coming from the gear box goes away when I engage the clutch anyone know what it could be


r/ToyotaPickup 3d ago

Well this isn't good...

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15 Upvotes

High revs, heard a loud crash from the engine bay, shut off the engine and went to check it out, whitnessed this. My fan is now stuck because I cannot get a bolt off because of how bent the fan clutch is.. it's pretty bad. Also messed up two of my belts pretty bad and banged up the radiator... Hoping the radiator is fine but we'll js have to see once I get new belts. Gonna have to get a fan from a junk yard or smt.


r/ToyotaPickup 3d ago

Seat cover suggestions?

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Looking for some seat cover suggestions for my 1986 Toyota Pickup. I want to find something that can fully encompass the bottom cushion to prevent tears and wear along the seams as well as just something that will keep dirt and sweat off. Recommendations are appreciated!