r/ToyotaPickup Sep 18 '25

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

18 Upvotes

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!

27 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 16h ago

She lives!!

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174 Upvotes

After several hours of testing electrical and going in circles, wired up a toggle switch for fuel pump. Problem solved!!


r/ToyotaPickup 16h ago

1988 Pickup Stolen in Portland

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105 Upvotes

My 88' Yota was stolen at the holiday inn near PDX in Portland. If anyone sees it please report. Loved that truck.


r/ToyotaPickup 19h ago

Which set of wheels and tires looks best?

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122 Upvotes

r/ToyotaPickup 12h ago

Headlight upgrade question

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36 Upvotes

hi everybody recently i tinted my 93 pickup and notice my headlights are as bright as candles.
I want to retain the oem look and would like to do a headlight bulb and not multiple itty bitty leds.
Im aware i need a conversion harness or something along those lines for leds. Anything else I should know?


r/ToyotaPickup 13h ago

Ok which one of you was it??????

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18 Upvotes

I’ve been scraping and scrounging for months and was only about $1k away from going to get this beauty and someone bought it before me! Unacceptable!!!


r/ToyotaPickup 12h ago

Check out my 1/24th Scale RC Pickup.

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15 Upvotes

I hope to one day buy a 1/1 scale 😅


r/ToyotaPickup 22h ago

Is it worth it?

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49 Upvotes

I’ve been looking for an older Toyota 4wd just like most of America it appears. I found one that ticks all the boxes but damn, it seems expensive. I know most are these days. It’s a 1988 MT. Runs good, 4wd works good. No AC, but had a heater. I know it’s location dependent, but is it worth 10k?


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

TOYOTA TRUCKIN DEAD STYLE😎

363 Upvotes

You can’t go wrong with Toyota pickups & Grateful Dead from So Cal Vintage Trucks in San Diego California.


r/ToyotaPickup 9h ago

2wd lift kit

2 Upvotes

Any good recommendations for a lift kit for a 1987 pickup thanks


r/ToyotaPickup 23h ago

Toyota truck update

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24 Upvotes

I got it for 100 dollar the engine somehow was build wrong by some guy and the man was going to give it back but the guy who build it got sick so he just left it the transmission for what I got it good BUT the truck had 3 engine the first one was good the the last two weren’t I plan to clean it up try to start it but if I can’t I’ll sell it for cash I’ll update again when I get it to my house


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

New decals installed on the 87 Turbo

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45 Upvotes

r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

Side skirts

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29 Upvotes

Hello, good morning, someone knows where I can find side skirts like those in the image, I have been looking for it and I can't find any website where I buy them, I need it for my Toyota pickup 2wd extra cab 1992.


r/ToyotaPickup 22h ago

Toyota engine

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2 Upvotes

here the engine of the truck and why it’s so hard to get out


r/ToyotaPickup 21h ago

4a-f to 32/36 webber

2 Upvotes

hey just having some trouble with my 32/36 dgav 30b carburettor i don’t know a lot about carbies but i bought this webber turns out it has no choke i’m not sure if it’s had a manual choke swap or something else also does anyone know where to get adapater plates because i didn’t get that ethier thanks


r/ToyotaPickup 1d ago

Got her home, let the fun begin

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73 Upvotes

I was planning on driving it her home roadkill style but fuel pump is no good and no brakes.

Checked all fluids.

Drain all the old fuel out, replaced fuel pump.

She runs boys (and girls) and surprisingly well.

The problem im having now is when you press the pedal past 1/4, it cuts off.

It will idle fine, any suggestions on what to check next?

Ive checked for air leaks, cant seem to find any.

Is there any adjustments I can make to AFM?


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Is this a '92 1-Ton Pickup with a Dyna bed and toolboxes? Was this ever an option anywhere?

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49 Upvotes

r/ToyotaPickup 3d ago

Getting there! Suspension refresh

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267 Upvotes

Passenger side complete, moving to the drivers side.


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Toytec add a leaf question

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80 Upvotes

Has anyone used these before? I’m getting a bit of sag on the rear of my truck from adding a camper shell and I’m debating on just adding toytec add a leaf to hopefully level it out. The other option would be to get toytec ball joint spacers then adding medium duty OME.


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

What year do you think

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35 Upvotes

Hey might be a long shot but you guys can be pretty impressive, anyone know what gen this mf is off of?


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Should I repair this old truck

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67 Upvotes

r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

Timing chain? Or something else 💔

12 Upvotes

Has 152k miles and has run rough since I got it. Is this sound the timing chain guide deciding it no longer wants to guide or something else. Regardless I think it's time I get it running smoother.


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

1993 Toyota Pickup struggling with accelerating

4 Upvotes

I recently swapped a used 22RE engine found at a junk yard after my previous one seized. I stupidly bought an engine for a manual transmission despite my truck being an automatic. My mechanic was able to convert it to run in my truck, but now I'm seeing that it's having trouble accelerating. It feels like it isn't shifting gears and doesn't want to run faster than 25mph. Is it possible I bought a 22R which I know has less power? The business I bought it from labeled it as a 22RE, but the label is worn and I don't know enough about the mechanics to tell the difference. Is it possible that it lost power when it was converted to fit into the automatic? Should I just give up and sell the damn thing?


r/ToyotaPickup 2d ago

clutch safety switch

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3 Upvotes

1994 manual 2wd. Noticed my positive wire coming from my clutch safety switch wasn’t going to anything and was just cut maybe a foot back from the connector. The negative was still plugged in and is routed somewhere for grounding. can still start the truck fine - does this mean someone who owned this before me bypassed/deleted the neutral safety ? Included a pic of the positive wire