Muddy Creek Offroad

05/14/2026

I’d say they got their moneys worth out of this one. We’ll have them ready for the trails by the weekend.

05/06/2026

Scheduled preventative maintenance is required to ensure these trucks get you out there…and more importantly, back home.

04/29/2026

Some days are just…yuck…

04/09/2026

04/06/2026

What is a Viscous Coupler and why does the ’93+ FZJ80 have one?

The viscous coupler (VC) is a limited-slip device located inside the transfer case. In the FZJ80, it serves two primary purposes:

1 - It manages torque distribution between the front and rear axles to minimize wheel spin and improve traction without driver intervention.

2 - Driveline Refinement: It helps mitigate the notorious “driveline clunk” that many 80 Series owners experience when accelerating from a stop or coming to a halt.

Unfortunately, over time and through heat cycles, the silicone fluid inside the VC can break down or "cook," causing the unit to seize. When this happens, the coupler fails in a "locked" state. This results in driveline bind, tire chirping, and accelerated tire wear during tight turns on pavement.

The common solution is to either replace the VC with a new unit or remove it entirely.

Many owners choose to remove it completely; in most driving scenarios, there is little to no noticeable difference in performance compared to a vehicle with a functioning unit - which is exactly what we’ve done in this failed VC case.

Note the case discoloration on the VC housing.

Cleaned up - Resealed - Ready to ride!

04/02/2026

Don’t let "gunk" steal your gas money—or your engine.

With gas prices rising, every drop counts, but a clogged injector does more than just hurt your MPG.

Over the last year I’ve partnered with a local repair shop to blind-test injectors on head gasket failures.

The results?

We found that a single underperforming injector can lead to a lean cylinder condition, which we've linked to catastrophic cylinder head gasket failure in multiple cases.

I can clean, replace filters and flow test almost all top feed fuel injectors in house. I keep most Toyota, Ford, Nissan and GM parts in stock for quick turnaround.

03/30/2026

These are the pictures I love to get.

Customer states “Performs even better than it looks! This unit is quiet as a church mouse!”

Why Settle for Gear Whine?

A poorly shimmed differential isn’t just annoying—it’s a ticking time bomb. Whether you're upgrading for the track, re-gearing for bigger tires, or just fixing that weary daily driver, you deserve a setup that handles the torque without the whine and chatter.

Message here to schedule your appointment.

03/27/2026

Why upgrade to a Toyota V6 differential over the 4-cylinder unit?

A picture is worth a thousand words.

On the left is a V6 pinion; on the right is the 4-cylinder.

90% of the Toyota differential failures I see are centered around the pinion or the pinion bearing area. Under repeated high-load conditions, pinion bearing wear accelerates, causing the pinion to “walk” away from the ring gear.

Even in a brand-new differential, high-load applications cause significantly more deflection in a 4-cylinder unit due to the lack of support from its smaller bearing.

The V6 pinion combats this.

A beefier bearing and a larger pinion mean superior strength and better reliability when you’re deep off-road.

05/27/2024

Don’t forget the real reason behind the 3 day weekend. Be grateful, thankful and humbled by the sacrifice of many.

11/24/2022

There’s always something to the thankful for! Happy Thanksgiving!

10/11/2022

Another Toyota cold start injector brought back from the dead!

Eliminate hard starts on your older Toyota by having yours serviced today!