Well, instead of making new threads every time I do something I figure its just as well I make one of these threads to keep it all together and keep up with what I've done.
August 3, 2013 purchased 97 T4R SR5 4x4 5 speed with 210,000 miles


Since then I've put in new bearings in the rear diff and new pinion and axle seals.




Sunday (10/6) my wife's 4runner had a low beam out and my headlights sucked so I swapped in Daystar's into both.
Also, decided the running boards had to go.



I noticed last weekend that the right side valve cover was leaking a little oil. This evening I cleaned it up and checked the valve cover bolts and 2 were only finger tight. I checked them all and got them all snug (not tight) and degreased the area so we'll see if it that fixes the problem. It had the valve cover gaskets replaced not too long before I bought it so I hope its just the nuts.

So, next up:
Taco whip antenna mod
water pump and timing belt
degrease/leak check the rest of the power train and change front diff, tranny and tcase fluids.
lift, tires, and maybe new wheels.