Engine is hook ready.
I got the fuel line loose. You guys were right just kept wrenching on it and it came off.
I got the nut off on the outside of the cross pipe with a 3/8 socket and it was a 14mm IIRC. You want to use a 3/8 because the 1/2inch is gunna make it harder for the socket to sit flush. What I had to do was put the socket on the nut first. Then grab 2ft it 3/8 extension and hammer the extension on to the socket. I would not recommend doing that any other way otherwise you run the risk of shearing the nut.
You can apply this method to the upper bell housing bolts. I used 56inch (4ft) extension for the upper ones. Put the socket on by hand first. Verify its flush. Then pound the extension into the socket.
I would recommend a big 1/2ratchet with some leverage or you can try a breaker bar. Don't like using those because they limit your ability to swing it freely when your in a cramp space and need to make adjustments.
The amount of extensions you have to goes up the higher you work up on the bell housing. This exlcuds the bolts for the starter
I had to use a deep socket and a half inch ratchet only to get the upper starter bolts off. I would definitely recommend getting a ratchet with alot of teeth to get the right engagement.
After you get some engagement with the ratchet take a hammer and hit the ratchet handle to break the bolt lose, you night have to do this several times. The power steering line is gunna be obstructing you. So it's hard to get enough power behind the ratchet with only 1/2inch gap which is why the hammer worked better.
A wobble would be probably be a good alternative. Not sure how much different the 4x4 setup but the above tricks worked for me in digging into the 2WD drive, 5VZ-FE removal.
Just if your in a bind and you don't have limited tools you can get it with the above method. It will worth Everytime. Mine Sledge solves everything.
She is hook ready. Gotta find where this m12x90 bolt is supposed to go on the passenger side....I could not find it. And I'm hoping I actually have a m12x90 bolt and not another size
And just FYI if your picking this out of a lifted 4runner get the biggest hoist you can find with alot of reach. I'm probably gunna have to jack up the rear end to get the hook in proper position. Maybe air out the front tires too but it's a home stretch now.
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