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i replaced the inner and outer tie rod ends, with the adjusting sleeves, today. The old ones were rusted to hell. Haven't gotten to adjusting the steering wheel yet. Does anybody know where i can find a diagram of where those plugged hoses go?

update! -Brakes don't pull anymore. However the pedal travel is really long and soft. It's near the floor when real braking happens, but it works. Normal? -Steering is still boned. It's not floppy anymore. Steering wheel is still turned far to the right to go straight, and something squeaks on...

i got the idler arm replaced. The outgoing one was downright floppy. I'd start on pulling the starter, but i can't remember where i put the socket extensions that i just bought yesterday. :lol: edit: Sunday. starter is replaced. It went from 70*F outside to raining in five minutes, so i guess...

Idler arm rebuild how to - YotaTech Forums but that's for the stock idler arm. If you buy one from another manufacturer, you can buy bronze bushings instead of plastic ones: Toyota IFS Idler Arm Upgrades

There's no zerk, but I intend to rebuild it, replacing the bushings and cleaning it up abut. Assuming its not trashed anyway.

Ready to buy parts now, just putting together a list. I want to tackle the starter and steering first. Soooo...... Starter contacts Idler arm bushing Some kind of grease for idler arm. Steering shock Tie rod ends? Tie rod sleeves? Pittman arm? Balljoints? I've got $300 to blow and prefer to...

well i got the speakers and wires yanked, just the head unit left. I don't feel like taking apart interior bits today though. ugh. Easter is cramping my style right now, can't go out and buy parts.

What kind of jack or jackstands do i need? lol The hydraulic jack i have won't do anything here. also, where do you guys get your stock replacement parts? i'd like to replace the draglink, ball joints, etc.

pics!

I just bought a 1991 4runner for $950. Automatic, 4 door. It's got some issues. I want to fix most of them. There's no real 'plan' for the truck at this time, i just want to get it back to a confidence inspiring state. Right now it drives pretty poorly to be honest. I want to use it to move...