3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos

Brake Master Cylinder Replacement (1996-2000)

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LSPV (Load Sensing Proportioning Valve) Replacement

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Total Chaos Uniball Lower Ball Joint Install

Hey Dudes,

These uniball lower ball joints might be a good way to go for you. Not having to worry about a LBJ failure is pretty nice. The $1000 price tag is pretty steep, but if it avoids a costly LBJ failure, they're worth it.

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Front end bushings

I'm not sure but I need to replace the sway bar bushings, but since I'm near the steering, and saw a video, .... my steering has developed a play. Could replacing the steering bushings be the problem? (127 - 145 ft lbs torque!) Something for me to think through first and just replace the sway bar bushings as an enough project. Your thoughts?

Thank you and here is to a better year.
 
4runn99 said:
I'm not sure but I need to replace the sway bar bushings, but since I'm near the steering, and saw a video, .... my steering has developed a play. Could replacing the steering bushings be the problem? (127 - 145 ft lbs torque!) Something for me to think through first and just replace the sway bar bushings as an enough project. Your thoughts?

Thank you and here is to a better year.
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Worn out steering rack bushings could definitely be the cause of your steering play. It's not the sway bar bushings but renewing worn out sway bar bushings will help with the handling of your rig.
 
I’ve done this job (along with everything else on the front end). If your valve covers have ever leaked, you’ll want to replace your steering bushings with poly bushings ($25).

The steering play comes from the rubber bushings being eaten away by the oil leaking down from the valve covers. It’s common.

Not going to lie: The job is a pain. Looks easy. Is not easy. The middle bolt was nigh on impossible to get out. I finally gave up and cut it out.
YMMV, of course. I hope yours is easier. Maybe I didn’t have an SST, or maybe I just had one that was difficult. Idk.

It was definitely worth doing, but I’d order new hardware for the middle (just in case), and double the time you expect it to take.
 
Door Sensor Replacement

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Eimkeith Front Lower Control Reinforcement

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TEQ Offroad Center Console Molle Panel

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Oil Pump Replacement

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7th Injector Install

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Thank you [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] and crew for all your videos etc. They are a great resource. BTW, picked up the bearing race tool you recommended from Duane a while back...Cheers!
 
NachoRunner said:
Thank you [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] and crew for all your videos etc. They are a great resource. BTW, picked up the bearing race tool you recommended from Duane a while back...Cheers!
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That's awesome! glad you went with Duane's tool over the Chinese knock-off's.

Don't for get to like and comment on the videos that have helped you throughout your 4runner journey!

If you haven't already, check out our new website! (Timmythetoolman.com)

Cheers!

- Sean
 
infamousRNR said:
Well after 3 years Timmy finally let me have some airtime. The 96-98’ center consoles leave something to be desired, so we decided to film this cup holder mod/center console mod for your viewing pleasure. A lot of people have had to drill new holes in their body and cut up their center console but with the right parts, this can be plug n’ play.

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Been wanting to do this for years on my wife's '98. Hopefully this video will motivate me to get it done.
 
Dyna 5th Gear Mod for the R150F Manual Transmisson

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Modified Fan Clutch by Redline Land Cruisers

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1999 3rd Gen :: Double Cardan U Joint / CV Ball Seat

Hey Tim,

I spent tonight reading through the internet to gather information on replacing the U joints and CV Ball Seat (I believe is what the ball between the 2 u joints are called?).

The most recent informative post on this was from 2019 between you and another member that was last active on 2022.

This is the link to that post: Double Cardan rebuild

Now what I'm concluding is that Tom Woods sells robust replacement double cardan driveshafts for our rigs for now around $550.

Alternatively, DIYers can try to frankenstein something together, but if we're not using Autozone parts that allegedly fail within 10k - 15k miles, people go for the following Neapco parts?

(2) Neapco 1-5800 :: U Joints for double cardan
(1) Neapco 7-0407 :: CV Ball seat

I was curious if you could confirm this information, as this would save around $400 for this job if I didn't go the Tom Woods route.

There's no post that confirms this for sure other than the link to the post I provided above that no one else has responded to confirm with.

Curious if anyone else has had luck with the above parts or alternative parts list that would get this double cardan rebuild done?
 
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