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I'll be rebuilding the old original starter I pulled out. The new starter I got was cheap, so at least I can have backup that I know isnt worthless

I got the new starter in and it started right up! I ended up almost taking out those trans lines, but decided to have another look. From the top, on the left side of the engine block and fuel injection, the previous owner had installed another horn system and a cruise control system. Neither worked but took up a considerable amount of space. I tore all that stuff out, and unbolted some of the a/c hose clamps. I was able to drop the starter in from there. Cheers!

Thanks WME, super helpful. I'm concerned because there doesn't seem to be much clearance between the wheels and the wheel well. That may give me the peace of mind I need within my budget

Makes sense. We have scraped the tail, but its noticeable going over railroads for instance, the entire rig will bounce and it sounds like it's bottoming out. From ur info, I might be able to wait on suspension till when we get up north. Thanks

I definitely get the large bang over bumps, and we've been bottoming out getting out of driveways and parking lots. And it's a little bouncy, but not terribly. I'm really just concerned because the leaf springs are so flat. I live out of this rig with my girl and her dog, and we've been adding quite a bit of weight to it, with the addition of tools and all. I drove it to Oklahoma from Oregon 6 months ago, and now I think I'm just getting paranoid. I know the rear suspension will have to be replaced, I'm just not sure how pertinent it is.

In several weeks we will be heading from Oklahoma to UP Michigan, 19hrs of drive time, appx 1135 miles. I have enough money to replace one or the other, the shocks or the springs. The shocks look old and the springs look flat. What do yalls think is the most important to prioritize for the trip? Also, I'm doing the job myself... Are they both relatively easy jobs?

These are the lines that are in the way,held in place by a bracket. I'll try undoing the bracket and moving the lines aside to see if the whole starter can fit through that gap. I'll also disconnect the smaller circled wire as well. To be continued...

Good to know! Thanks. I have an 86 22re btw

I'll have to give this a shot after I clear space to make the starter more accessible for taking on and off. Hell, I'll have an extra starter now, so I'll have some extra parts to play with.

This is the issue I've been dealing with. It'll occasionally start, but it's becoming fewer and Farer between. Can I just replace the disc ur talking about, rather than the whole starter/solenoid?

Here's their description for compatibility: "Compatible with Denso 028000-5900, 028000-5901, 028000-7560, 128000-1240, 128000-1241, Toyota 28100-34060, 28100-34080, 28100-34080-84, 28100-35030, 28100-35030-84, Valeo 458621" The starter I pulled off had a Toyota sticker with the numbers 028000-7560 & 28100-34080 I guess we'll see...

Super helpful knowing there's nothing in those lines. Is it feasible to carefully bend them? The starter I pulled appears to be an original. Ordered a $60 replacement off Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0962S14Z1/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A1HUOX44GJ1KQ3&psc=1 I'll keep y'all's posted how it works and fits. Thinking about rebuilding the original as a back up, maybe?

I think it could be worked out if the solenoid and starter are separated, as I had to do to get it out the top-front. Otherwise I'd have to bend the transmission coolant lines, which I'm terrified of pinching or breaking. I'll upload a pic tomorrow. Don't know why I didn't think of that earlier

Mine has transmission coolant lines blocking the bottom.

Yeah, turns out the best way is to drain the coolant and remove the trans coolant lines running the across the bottom. From there the starter can be dropped down through the bottom. Top won't work without taking the starter and solenoid apart, and more lines would have to be removed to pull it out the wheel well. Looks like I'll be doing a coolant flush before I install a new starter.