[OpenYota]

Originally Posted by Shlop

Where am I supposed to be sourcing my genuine or OEM parts from online, for the best prices? So I can put together a shopping list and cost/risk analysis assess for all these jobs I need done vs what my shop quotes

Outer ties, Rack, Brakes (full replace), CV leak

98 Limited 4wd, btw

McGeorge Toyota has the lowest prices of all and is on the East coast. Camelback Toyota has slightly higher prices but is on the west coast so compare prices and assess shipping costs compared to where you're located.

Don't be afraid to purchase parts on your own and bring them to the shop so they only charge you for labour, only downside is that they will void the warranty on the work but at least you have the piece of mind that you are installing quality OEM parts and saving on the cost.

Also, the front breaks are generally easy to do yourself if you have the wrenching know how, can't comment on the rears as I have not done those personally.

[I❤️4runners]

Originally Posted by 96RedRunner

New factory spring stance is level to slighty higher in rear. Depending on milage old springs front new rear
will give you a raked stance more than factory. And the ride to match, old squishy front firmer new rear
does effect handling characteristics. Because of that I always change all four shocks and springs.

OK, thank you so much for your input guys! I really appreciate it. For now I kinda just want to restore my factory ride height. I'm now toying with the idea of replacing the fronts too but can I get buy without replacing the front shocks as well? I'm not looking to lift the truck or anything so I'm wondering if the factory shocks are going to be fine if I replace the springs. You said milage can come into play and I have 280,000 on mine. With that in mind do you think it'd be good to just go ahead and do the fronts? Again thank you so much for you help. This forum is awesome!

[octanejunkie]

Originally Posted by Shlop

Where am I supposed to be sourcing my genuine or OEM parts from online, for the best prices? So I can put together a shopping list and cost/risk analysis assess for all these jobs I need done vs what my shop quotes

Outer ties, Rack, Brakes (full replace), CV leak

98 Limited 4wd, btw

I search from parts.toyota.com (national database) then order online from my local Toyota dealer and pickup in person to save on shipping.

Amayama.com is another option if you have time to wait and is often much lower than national as they source from Asian and Middle Eastern (Japan and Saudi Arabia) warehouses.

Timmy the Toolman's videos (@mtbtim) will walk you through most every job, big and small, and give you all the critical information needed.

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[96RedRunner]

Originally Posted by Shlop

Where am I supposed to be sourcing my genuine or OEM parts from online

Olathe Toyota in KS is close to you, is a good source I've used living in third coast area.

[96RedRunner]

Originally Posted by I❤️4runners

just want to restore my factory ride height. I'm now toying with the idea of replacing the fronts too but can I get buy without replacing the front shocks as well?

Editing what I posted:
"It is always best to change all four shocks and springs".

Do you want a piece meal ride and handling or like new ride and handling?
Going cheap gets you cheap if that works go for it. No love for Runner
99 tall springs with factory equivalent shocks for your desired outcome is a very good package.

[I❤️4runners]

Originally Posted by 96RedRunner

Editing what I posted:
"It is always best to change all four shocks and springs".

Do you want a piece meal ride and handling or like new ride and handling?
Going cheap gets you cheap if that works go for it. No love for Runner
99 tall springs with factory equivalent shocks for your desired outcome is a very good package.

So I've done some research and based off of your advice I'm going to replace shocks and coils all around. I think I'm going to get some loaded strut assemblies for the front and just coils for the rears since I recently replaced the rear shocks. Thank you so much for you help! I certainly want to love on the Runner and hate to cheap out when it comes to stuff like this. Thank you!

[2001 Limited 285K]

Any ideas what might be causing this? Someone told me they thought it might be a Heater Control Valve gone bad ...

[Bad Luck]

Originally Posted by 2001 Limited 285K

Any ideas what might be causing this? Someone told me they thought it might be a Heater Control Valve gone bad ...

That's exactly what has gone bad here. Part number for that is 87240-35070.

[JoeT4R]

Originally Posted by 2001 Limited 285K

Any ideas what might be causing this? Someone told me they thought it might be a Heater Control Valve gone bad ...

@octanejunkie might wanna chime in on this one.

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[JoeT4R]

Originally Posted by Shlop

Where am I supposed to be sourcing my genuine or OEM parts from online, for the best prices? So I can put together a shopping list and cost/risk analysis assess for all these jobs I need done vs what my shop quotes

Outer ties, Rack, Brakes (full replace), CV leak

98 Limited 4wd, btw

All the sites mentioned above are excellent sources to use, but I'd like to add a personal favorite of mine. Toyota Parts Deal dot com is a great place to buy OEM parts at a very good discounted price and their shipping is reasonably quick. I've bought a set of shocks from them along with other various items in the past.

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[JoeT4R]

Originally Posted by I[emoji3590

4runners;3780924]OK, thank you so much for your input guys! I really appreciate it. For now I kinda just want to restore my factory ride height. I'm now toying with the idea of replacing the fronts too but can I get buy without replacing the front shocks as well? I'm not looking to lift the truck or anything so I'm wondering if the factory shocks are going to be fine if I replace the springs. You said milage can come into play and I have 280,000 on mine. With that in mind do you think it'd be good to just go ahead and do the fronts? Again thank you so much for you help. This forum is awesome!

If you're replacing the front springs you might as well do the struts at the same time. I know I previously mentioned you can do rear shocks only and not the springs, and that's fine. But the front is setup different where the spring sits on a perch on the strut. In order to put new springs on, you'd have to remove them from the strut. They're relatively inexpensive in the grand scheme of things, and I think if you're going to take the time to do the springs you might as well do the struts, too. Just my .02

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[I❤️4runners]

Originally Posted by JoeT4R

If you're replacing the front springs you might as well do the struts at the same time. I know I previously mentioned you can do rear shocks only and not the springs, and that's fine. But the front is setup different where the spring sits on a perch on the strut. In order to put new springs on, you'd have to remove them from the strut. They're relatively inexpensive in the grand scheme of things, and I think if you're going to take the time to do the springs you might as well do the struts, too. Just my .02

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That you sir! Your advice is much appreciated. I think I'm going to get new loaded strut assemblies and replace the front shocks and springs in one fell swoop. It'll be nice to just give her new stuff all round and not have to worry about any of that down the road. Thanks again and I'll probably be posting a few before and after pics shortly of the truck with new suspension vs old stuff.

[octanejunkie]

Originally Posted by JoeT4R

@octanejunkie might wanna chime in on this one.

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Like @badluck said, that looks like a failed HCV with dried coolant caking all over it. Catastrophic failure is probably imminent...

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[Bad Luck]

Originally Posted by I❤️4runners

That you sir! Your advice is much appreciated. I think I'm going to get new loaded strut assemblies and replace the front shocks and springs in one fell swoop. It'll be nice to just give her new stuff all round and not have to worry about any of that down the road. Thanks again and I'll probably be posting a few before and after pics shortly of the truck with new suspension vs old stuff.

The preloaded front struts with coils that autozone/advanced/oreilly’s all sell will ride worse than what you have now so avoid those at all cost.

[octanejunkie]

Originally Posted by I[emoji3590

4runners;3781059]That you sir! Your advice is much appreciated. I think I'm going to get new loaded strut assemblies and replace the front shocks and springs in one fell swoop. It'll be nice to just give her new stuff all round and not have to worry about any of that down the road. Thanks again and I'll probably be posting a few before and after pics shortly of the truck with new suspension vs old stuff.

Originally Posted by Bad Luck

The preloaded front struts with coils that autozone/advanced/oreilly’s all sell will ride worse than what you have now so avoid those at all cost.

Nailed it ∆∆∆

My 4WD came with Monroe Quick Struts installed and it rode like ass, and those are supposedly "better /" than parts store struts.

Do more research and read some of the stickys at the top of this forum, specifically this one :
3rd Gen 4Runner Lift Information and FAQ's - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum

And also:
Absalom's Cookie Cutter 4runner Builds - New and Updated!

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