Recent content by bob3dsf

Have no idea, but I can confirm you don't need that to get the axle out. You can pry where the axle meets the diff with a pry bar, just watch the dust shield. You can use a BFH and a drift on the flat spots on the inner housing. That's what they are there for. If you go the hammer method, don't...

New UCA's do not need to be adjustable. I believe the only adjustable ones are the SPC's. Not very good reviews. I know there are several owners on T4R who have them and like them, but I've been seeing negative reviews on overall quality, customer service, and their adj. ball joint that can get...

3" lift? 1. You've lost a lot of caster adjustment. You need aftermarket upper control arms with more positive caster angle built into the design. 2. as mentioned, your sway bars are at steeper angles now so they won't counteract as much sway/body roll. You need longer end links. 3. Did you...

For those who have had their front caliper seize, what was the condition of the dust boots? I can't see any reason the quad piston design is prone to seizing just based on that. When I had a piston seize on me, all my dust boots were brittle and torn to some degree from the repeated heating and...

Interesting orientation of the quick jacks. I've not seen that before. How do you like them? I'd like to get some, or the max jacks. Kinda tired of jack and stands.

It's your dealer, and it's highly dependent on the individual one. I have one nearby my work that I've used for years. they are great, one guy in particular. They give me discount pricing, though they also have an online store that usually has even better prices. Now the place local to my home...

What pads? are they cheapies? Are you bedding in your pads when you change them? How worn down is the rotor (what thickness is it?)? If you are not having really hard braking events, and it's just regular driving, it probably isn't actual warping. Pads that aren't bedded in properly will deposit...

Bummer to hear that you guys have seen a drop in service. My experience has been really good. Based on what I hear from others at work, around the neighborhood, etc. USAA still sounds top notch. Our auto rates are very good compared to friends and co-workers. They have been great on covering the...

FWIW. I decided to get a Harbor Freight 20T press. Mainly to have tools on hand for changing rear wheel bearings. I had to change my fronts relatively soon after buying. I think water got into them during its prior ownership. Reading through the forum back then I learned how much was needed to...

1. USAA. 2. Yes common decency is lacking. Drawing down on someone in an accident would not be considered decent by anyone's definition. 3. My example a scam? No way in hell. I changed my mind after a thorough assessment of the damage. The reason I pay my premiums is to be covered. I was...

The guy is a new member, give him a break...however, Insurance is a "totalitarian fascist scam?!" Oh please.... While there are bad insurance companies who are shysters, there are also really good companies. Insurance is absolutely a necessity to protect yourself and show common decency to...

Incorrect. Regardless of IFS type, front alignment is needed periodically. There is no alignment for the rear. If your rear axle is out of alignment it's due to a manufacturing defect or, more likely, damage from an impact. Some sources of movement other than worn shocks are: -Worn control arm...

The rear diff doesn't lock if you have a stock setup. The only diff that locks is the center. The 4th gen 4runner has 3 differentials. Front, center, and rear. Front and rear are open diffs. EDIT: I think there was something different about the 2009 trail edition, but I forget what that was.

I seem to remember years ago that consumer reports ( I think it was) put 4 spare donuts on a car and drove it across country to show that they aren't as flimsy as they look. They are tested to DOT standards, etc. No reason they would be more dangerous in one location vs another.

What do you mean the rear differential is activated?? It doesn't activate. If he is in 4wd he is ok to drive IF the CENTER differential is not locked. If just in 4 Hi, you can drive as normal. The center diff allows this. Try to keep switching it back to 2wd. The actuator gets stuck if its not...