I will delve into this a bit deeper than I was able to in my previous post.

The instances in which I have used Viton is throughout glue extrusion systems where the glue contains Toluene. That is what the systems actually come with from the manufacturer, but I have used Dayton rubber o-rings in place of Viton, and have zero evidence that one is better than the other. I do know that either one of the Viton or Dayton o-rings will outlast HF Storehouse o-rings though. I love it when the guy in charge of the procurement of parts tries to save a buck. That would be why I started ordering them myself after that fiasco.

 

Just stick with the standard seals.
The temperature range is more in line with the application.
You are sealing out mud, water, road salt, etc. You are not protecting against regular immersion in xylene, toluene, or other solvents.
The viton seals will still wear at a similar rate in this application.

https://i.imgur.com/F0dfeEh.mp4

 

thanks guys, ill stick with the regular seals. I keep saying this truck is a budget build and my wallet keeps laughing at me... I dont like to overspend if I dont need to lol

 

Hole-eee Crap!!

 

I watched the earlier... some people shouldn't be allowed to work on vehicles!

Also proud youtube moment, I got a "like" from Matt on my recommendation for what he should call his bombardier... its the little things lol


Apparently Ive been playing in the minor leagues. I didnt realize I needed a torque wrench that went to 250 ft/lbs but my rear axle u bolts need to be 170ft/lbs and my front pinion nut needs to be 200-225 ft/lbs. Time to step up to the major leagues; anyone have a recommendation on a good torque wrench that will go that high?

 

This is the one I used to put on my heads. What a great tool this is for the price! I am very much a fan of Tekton tools if I have not mentioned that before. Every tool I own from them is great quality! I actually got mine off ebay, BTW. I either got it cheaper, or used some ebay bucks to get it. Can't remember for sure, LOL.

 

A guy at work lives by me... so we travel a lot of freeway miles throughout the year commuting to work. He has a Dodge Caliber, and just lost the motor for the second time at 160K.

Glad I don't own a Chrysler.

 

I'll take this from the Toyota all day. The warmer weather is all that changed... last tank was 32 mpg.

 

Check that out! I might just get the car out for a shimmy tomorrow!

 

Although I've lived in this area for 2.5 years now, I really don't venture around much. Look what I found today about 5 miles from my house. Had no idea they had one here....