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Go to Harbor Freight and buy a metric tool set. As for the quote, I think this shop is ripping you off.
Lower Control Arm Bushings - You very well may need these. Watch a youtube. If you're not comfortable changing the bushings you can spend the money on new lower control arms (recommend OEM but you can always gamble on aftermarket and they just won't last as long).
Windshield Replacement - I'm cheap and drive with cracked windshields all the time but if it's really bad your insurance should cover this less deductable.
Wiper Blades & Brake Light Bulbs - Do them yourself.
Fluids - Watch a youtube and do it yourself. They are all very easy. Make sure to loosen the fill plug first so you know it's not seized before draining.
Radiator Hose - Easy. Do it yourself.
Fuel injection cleaning service - they are scamming you.
Timing Belt & Waterpump - This very well may need to be done. Especially if your water pump is already leaking. With your experience I wouldn't tackle this yourself. Find a shop.
Spark Plugs/Wires - If the truck is running fine push this off then do it yourself when you can afford it. Very easy job.
Valve Cover Gasket - Live with it and just keep an eye on the oil. Fix it when you have the scratch or just keep an eye on your oil level.
Brakes - Easy job. Watch a youtube and do it yourself.
Tire Rotation - Do it yourself
CV Axel assembly - Watch a youtube. See if you are comfortable tackling this job. If not, find a shop.
Power Steering Pump - I would live with it and keep it topped up until you have the extra scratch to properly repair.
Alignment - Don't do this until you have done all the work on the front end you plan to do. Take it to a Toyota dealer to do the actual alignment. They usually have deals for around $100.
Good luck.
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10-14-2021, 07:11 PM
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The guy is trying to charge you over $1000 for those bushings they are probably bad at 250k miles but for my 4th gen I can get 2 new LCA’s at $300 a piece from the SLC dealership and spend a Saturday morning changing them out and getting a local alignment for $150. Anyone can be mechanical and do a lot of stuff on their own with the most basic of hand tools you just need to do your research and be brave!
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10-14-2021, 07:32 PM
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Those prices are just insane, drive out to Pennsylvania for a few days with all your parts and I’ll show you how to do that stuff and you’ll probably be ahead 6k
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10-14-2021, 07:53 PM
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A leaking CV boot used to freak me out a bit when I was unfamiliar with anything but a solid front axle, but it is by no means a "MUST DO!" You can drive it until there is zero grease left and then drive it some more. You're going to replace it eventually anyway, your boot is cracked. MUST DO things are lower ball joints and radiators.
Don't stress out - your truck is still running good. Start by getting a simple set of metric sockets and a ratchet and gently see if your valve cover bolts are snug. These can leak a lot and give unscrupulous mechanics an excuse to tell owners the sky is falling.
Have a look at the maintenance and repair thread here on T4R and Timmy the Toolman's videos when you pinpoint something you want to learn more about or repair yourself. It's gonna be OK. It's a Toyota.
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10-14-2021, 08:09 PM
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You need more redneck friends bud…….
I guess the question here is do you want to learn how to do these things or not? You can literally YouTube how to do practically any of this stuff anymore. A lot easier than it used to be back in the day. Even a 25$ Haynes manual is a pretty solid resource. $500-$1000 pretty much let you on all the tools necessary to complete everything you’re talking about.
CVs are a 20 minute job, you probably spent more time making your video then the changing it out would’ve taken.
Joke back when I used to be a tech was we all became mechanics because we couldn’t afford to pay people to do the work for us…….
Seems like your options are FIO (figure it out)or get out go play the shop game. I don’t mean to come across as a hard ass here, but the only person stopping you is you at this point.
None of us were born knowing any of this happy stuff. Yeah sure, I did learn some things in tech school but 95% of my ability has been through experience, sometimes the hard way.
Get you some jack stands, a basic tool kit, a Breaker bar, a hammer and a pry bar. Those things alone cover 98% of all that is needed for most repairs.
Timmy the tool man has created the video bible of 3rd gen 4runner. Literally almost everything a guy needs to know to repair one of these rigs is on his videos, tools and specs included. Fo free… Thanks Timmy, you da man!
Git er’ done.
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10-14-2021, 08:10 PM
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Those prices are just insane, drive out to Pennsylvania for a few days with all your parts and I’ll show you how to do that stuff and you’ll probably be ahead 6k
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Man I wish I could. I've never done any maintenance before and would love to have someone do some of this with me so I can learn. For example, I don't know how tight to tighten things.
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10-14-2021, 08:14 PM
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MUST DO things are lower ball joints and radiators.
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I don't believe they suggested LBJs for me, but several guys on this thread have said I should take care of those. I've also seen it mentioned all over the place. Should I assume they're fine or do you think I need to handle them? I know the failure is catastrophic. I'm always a little worried about them, but they've never been pointed out to me as an issue by a mechanic.
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10-14-2021, 08:20 PM
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The lower ball joints are a higher priority than anything on that list, and I certainly wouldn’t have the yokel mechanic who gave you that estimate do it, the ball joints need to be oem with new bolts. Radiator isn’t that big of a deal since you’ve got a 5 speed but it’s something to keep an eye on.
There’s plenty of forum members in Colorado so maybe someone local would be willing to help out
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10-14-2021, 09:19 PM
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https://www.toyota-4runner.org/mountain/
not super active...not many people know of it I think....but post there and ask for help...maybe you will have a neighbor who wants to help you
regardless....those prices are nuts..
maybe the shop mechanic needs a new boat or needs to pay off an affair
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10-14-2021, 10:02 PM
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Man I wish I could. I've never done any maintenance before and would love to have someone do some of this with me so I can learn. For example, I don't know how tight to tighten things.
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Well, you can begin by using the time-tested German method (as endorsed by Timmy the Toolman) of Guden Tight for starters, then google the torque specs when you decide to shell out for a quality torque wrench. Don't get a super cheap crappy one. I didn't realize you have a 5 speed so no Pink Milkshake to worry about.
Lefty-loosey, righty-tighty - we all start somewhere. The important thing is to start.......
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10-14-2021, 11:27 PM
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For those of you who saw my post on here about two weeks ago asking about the CV joints.... I finally got a list of things that must be handled from the car shop which inspected my car. My car has 250k miles on it. I can't afford this.
What should I do? What would you do? I really appreciate it. I have to let them know what I want today.
HERE ( 1999 4runner Squeak Sound, CV Boot Stuff - YouTube) is a link to the video I uploaded with my last post, a week prior to me dropping my car off at the shop. I included extensive footage of the undercarriage in the second half of the video. Perhaps this may be useful.
Thank you SO MUCH. I really appreciate the input here.
PS- I'm also a bit shocked because this place did a fuel injection service for me in July, and they're saying I need one again. Also, ALL of this stuff was not an issue in July. That is $8000 of new stuff in just a few months. I explained to the technician I spoke with that I felt it was strange and he says he's been a technician for 30 years and you can never predict when things break. They just do. What would you guys do if this were your rig? It's driving fine. Great even. There is some fluid leaking under the car though on the garage floor. ALSO, last time, they said I had an oil leak from the oil pan gasket (I think that's what it is), and they replaced that, and at that time there was no other leaking stuff. It's only been 3 months! I haven't driven the truck an abnormal amount or anything.
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Alignment shops won't tell you what the real issue is. Outer tire wear is a toe in problem. I bet money your tie rod end links are going bad. This cause shaking brakes too you mentioned. Check them. You can buy a badass tool that cleans your injectors in twenty minutes. It's a canister you put a special cleaner in hooked to an air compressor. Then hooks directly to your fuel rail. Blows The injectors clean. It only cost like 100 bucks. It's called non dismantle injector cleaner I think. I love it. That indicates a misfire timing issue. Check your spark plugs. The condition they're in can tell you a lot.
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10-14-2021, 11:28 PM
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Alignment shops won't tell you what the real issue is. Outer tire wear is a toe in problem. I bet money your tie rod end links are going bad. Check them. You can buy a badass tool that cleans your injectors in twenty minutes. It's a canister you put a special cleaner in hooked to an air compressor. Then hooks directly to your fuel rail. Blows The injectors clean. It only cost like 100 bucks. It's called non dismantle injector cleaner I think. I love it. That indicates a misfire timing issue. 👍💪
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10-15-2021, 12:17 AM
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Man I wish I could. I've never done any maintenance before and would love to have someone do some of this with me so I can learn. For example, I don't know how tight to tighten things.
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His videos literally show how tight to tighten each bolt (the important ones at least) Obviously bigger bolts are gunna need more torque and smaller bolts are going to need less torque.. Get a torque wrench, I have a tekton (not expensive but decent quality). Tekton and gearwrench are pretty much my go to tool brands when I’m getting stuff, there are lots of other decent brands though. Amazon is a great resource for tools..
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10-15-2021, 05:05 AM
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As others have indicated, find a buddy who knows cars and works on his own stuff. Have him walk you through one repair at a time. If you just get started, you'll become more comfortable with doing it. And there's always the aforementioned Timmy library to provide real visuals of the thing you're working on. Dive in, brother!
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As others have indicated, find a buddy who knows cars and works on his own stuff. Have him walk you through one repair at a time. If you just get started, you'll become more comfortable with doing it. And there's always the aforementioned Timmy library to provide real visuals of the thing you're working on. Dive in, brother!
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Thanks for mentioning that YouTube channel, it looks great! Subscribed.
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