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If you're anything like me, going off road, you're going to knock those little suckers off so many times.... I've given up fixing them.
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For me this problem is not about altitude, so it might be different, but my tank cannot handle the new shape of nozzles without kicking back and stopping the flow, so, yes, some places I have to stand there and dribble it in slowly. I try to find the old style nozzles if I have to fill up, but, of course that's not always practical on a trip.
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I don't know brand names and such, but just wanted to say that I have an '84 4wd 18ft Sunrader with more than 203,000 miles on it. I may be one of the few people who isn't really afraid of this problem, because I've replaced the axle a couple of times in the last 20 years but never changed the faux dually or type of axle. I keep an eye on it and one time the wheel got loose and damaged the lug area before I realized the issue, but, for that many miles and as much as I've used it (living full-time the last 6 months), I'm satisfied.
Good luck.
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So far, no one has come forward saying they know of a 4x4 with more than 200,000 miles. I'm living in it right now, btw, and it's still going great, so keep on truckin' guys. Maybe they do last forever.
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I know there aren't many 4x4s left on the road and I'm curious if my '84 4cyl (still with original faux dualie design) is the mileage "Grandma". Anyone have one with more miles on it?
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Celebrating 200,000 miles on my little '84, 4 cyl, 4X4 Sunrader today. I'm very happy to be still on the road with this loyal friend. We've been together nearly 20 years and I've put most of those miles on it by myself. We celebrated with a great weekend boondocking in a beautiful Idaho National Forest area.
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At least I suggest having a good machine shop give its opinion. I would trust them as much as or really even more than an automobile machine shop or a wheel builder. They generally know metals and welding -- but I can appreciate your nervousness. There are a bunch around Seattle. Kim
I'm all for this. Can you recommend one?
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Here's an idea to get you on the road again and give a bit of time to ponder a permanent solution. Get 2 standard single rims for a 4x4 pickup and install a set of these:-
http://www.tirerack....romCompare1=yes
Load Range D (2335 lbs.)
Could you elaborate on this? How would the 2 standard single rims work?
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Taking a pic would have been a great idea but I didn't think of it during the breakdown. I'm 5-6 hours away now.
I'm not sure what tires are on it, but I do know that before we started talking about 16 inch wheels, we were getting LT235/75R - 15/6 so that's probably comparable to what's on it now.
I'll mention all these concerns to the mechanic.
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I hear your frustration. Another idea then. You might google the wheel part number to see if any junk yards have it. Or call a junk yard up and have them search their databases. Or search through pictures here and on the other Toy rv sites, find one that has the right wheel and contact them to borrow it for a while. I have an 88 and don't know if it will fit. If it will, I will pop it off and ship it to you so long as I get it returned in a few weeks. I am in the bay area by San Francisco.
Wow, Sunny, that is so sweet of you. I may have to take you up on that if I don't find something soon. Can I offer you something... a kidney or a lung maybe?
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At least I suggest having a good machine shop give its opinion. I would trust them as much as or really even more than an automobile machine shop or a wheel builder. They generally know metals and welding -- but I can appreciate your nervousness. There are a bunch around Seattle. Kim
This is really hard because I'm not even there and no one really knows this vehicle. I trust the Les Schwab guy to be honest as far as he knows. He's really been quite good, but... I'm just going in circles now. From building a wheel, to rear dual adapter, to single 16 inch all around, back to wheel building or machining. ARGH!
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Why not take the wheel to a local machine shop, have them weld up the oblongs, and re-drill? It's an easy fix. Kim
According to Les Schwab it is not easy. Rebuilding or re-machining was the manager's first plan, but his trusted wheel builder won't do it, saying he's never done a wheel like this before and wouldn't trust it. Do you know anyone with experience in the Seattle area who might feel differently?
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What size tire is on your Raider now??? Do you have any idea what the rear axle weight is on your rig??
15 inches all 6 wheels.
No, I don't know the rear axle weight. It's the 1984 4wd Toyota Sunrader. The holes around the studs are sheered into oblongs because the lug nuts came loose. No, I don't know how it happened. Two nuts were gone and at least one the studs sheered off by the time I felt it, heard the noise, and stopped. It was towed to a Les Schwab and we are looking for either a replacement wheel for the faux dually or another solution. Rear dual wheel adapters was suggested but pricey. I am leaning toward going with single 16 inch wheels all around.
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Never heard of them and I'm not an off-roader. But they're BIG!! About 15% larger rolling radius than the typical Toyota 185R14 tire. And people already say that O/D is unusable! Better start looking into swapping final drive ratios as well. More $$.
Hm. My vehicle has 15 inch now on a 4 wheel drive and, elsewhere, someone recommended 16 inch if moving from the faux dually to the single.
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The repair guy is recommending LTR245/75R-16/10 Pegasus Advanta CLT All Seasons Blackwall for all 4 new wheels. Opinions?
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From my limited experience those look like 'true' dually wheels. The black one is from 1986(?) with the 6 hand holes. the silver one (with 3 hand holes) is later ('87-'94). Not what you're looking for, IMHO.
Thank you, Mr. Up North.
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The vehicle is at the Les Schwab and he can't find a wheel replacement. We are leaning toward moving to 16 singles. Anyone have a recommendation for a tire if we do that? One wide enough to ensure stability? We are planning to replace all 4 (front, too) with 16 inch at this stage.
I still really really want to just replace the one faux dually thingy but that is looking unlikely now. If anyone knows of one...?
Can anyone tell me if this looks like the right wheel? The faux dually? I'm sending the pic to the tire guy, but I really have no idea and since I'm not near the vehicle, I thought I'd ask you guys.
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Those 15 inch fake duallies are going to be almost impossible to find. . The general opinion is your probably safer with single 16 inch rear wheels anyway. Single cause you can buy a wheel anywhere and 16 inch so you can buy e load tires that will carry the weight of your coach with no problem. The adapter to Toyota motorhome tires is going to give you 14 in tires in back and 15 in the front. Not good for 4x4ing.. Only other option is to get custom duallies made.
LS
Waiter, I'm not with the vehicle now, had to leave it and get home. Dealing with it via phone and email now.
LS, we are pursuing your suggestion of going with 16 inch singles but we are planning to replace all 4 (front too) so they will all be the same size. What tire would you recommend?
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if your in north bend washington have you talk to les schab i also have astock 1988 4wd pu stock tiresL t235 15 six hole rims mabe somthing in white spoke the 4wd are built a lot heavyor than the 14 inch 2wd i recently had 1000 400 pounds of scrap steel on my 4wd
The vehicle is at the Les Schwab and he can't find a wheel replacement. We are leaning toward moving to 16 singles. Anyone have a recommendation for a tire if we do that? One wide enough to ensure stability? We are planning to replace all 4 (front, too) with 16 inch at this stage.
I still really really want to just replace the one faux dually thingy but that is looking unlikely now. If anyone knows of one...?
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I'm confused. I'm looking for a rear rim for the 84 Sunrader 4x4 and my tire guy says it's a 6X5.5. It's the weird dually-like hybrid thingy. I'm about to replace the rear wheels with a rear dual wheel adapter kit if I can't find a replacement. Will any of the wheels you guys have found apply here?
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We haven't been able to find one. We're looking at replacing the back wheels with a Rear Dual Wheel Adapter kit. Anyone done this? It's expensive and this vehicle has a lot of miles on it, but, it IS the Sunrader, quite rare (4x4), and, honestly, the family pet. We dearly love it.
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I have the 84 Toyota Sunrader 4x4 and need a wheel. I need the faux dually driver's side rear wheel,15 inch, 6X5.5, shipped to North Bend Washington. Anyone?
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I'm trying to replace this very cracked old fill on an 84 Toyota Sunrader 4X4 with a new telescoping water fill spout. I've removed the screws but it doesn't just pull out the way I expected. I don't want to break anything by yanking it out if I'm supposed to do something else. Has anyone done this? How do I remove the old one? And do you think this new one will fit?
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Good advice. Thank you.
What's your rig and where's it at?
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I haven't posted here in a while, but felt like an update was in order. I am still/again in my '84 4X4 Sunrader and she's running great. Just brought me all the way from the west TX desert to Idaho. I'm wondering if she may have the most miles of any 4X4 Sunrader on the road, more than 208k now. Anyone know of one with more?