Recent content by fourharts56

This post is to help those that maybe suffering the same symptoms that I have been over the last couple of years and provide an alternative to replacing many components to fix multiple problems. Over the last year I have noticed that my 2000 4Runner Sport 5spd manual has been declining in...

I bought the TRD exhaust about a year ago and love the sound and look. :trophy:

I have not done this yet but everyone says get them from NAPA, you can turn in your old ones for the core.

Read BIGFISHALLDAY post right above yours.

Put a Taco front chin spoiler on today and TRD stickers.

Appreciate the reply. I plan on taking it off myself, I just don't trust myself to set up the differential correctly after replacing the bearings. Downtime is not a problem, I will just have to drive my wife's Mustang GT :tongue: I also figured if it was out might as well rebuild the whole thing...

After much discussion on this forum and confirmation from a Toyota mechanic I need a new/rebuilt rear differential as my pinions are starting to whine pretty loud especially during deceleration. I have a 2000 3.4L with 5spd and a standard rear end (no locker). I feel confident I can swap out the...

I ordered straight up as a 2000 T4R. I have a feeling that Monroe doesn't realize that the 99 had different springs and you basically get the same strut for any order from 98-02. When I look up the numbers on Advance Auto website both a 99 and 00 have the same numbers One side note that was...

Inside the engine compartment, mostly maintenance Previously installed INJEN cold air intake but had to clean it and while at it cleaned the MAF and throttle body. Replaced the plugs with straight up Toyota Denso and wires. Replaced the clutch master and slave cylinders as the fluid was almost...

The front is where I spent most of my time. Struts - Monroe Quick Struts (gave me a 1.5in lift) Lower Ball Joints All poly bushings Tie Rod Ends Sway bar end links Discs and ceramic pads Raybestos again TREs were a PITA after 14 years they did not want to move, as stated before by someone else...

Working my way forward I replaced the fuel filter. No big deal I know but the stupid thing I forgot was to check for leaks after my 4 day marathon of maintenance and when I went for the alignment the mechanic at Toyota told me it was leaking and he got a 1/4 turn out of it to stop the leak.

On the rear I put in 99 Highlander tall boy springs, new stock shocks and poly bushings on the sway bar. Also replaced the drums and shoes Raybestos brand components. Got the parts kit with Raybestos and all those parts were perfect fits.

New Tail lights and a smoked out LED brake light. Also replaced the 2 gray plastic exterior pieces on the tailgate as they were faded and cracked. The plastic around the license plate is a bear to replace, you have to take apart the entire inside panel of the truck as there are several nuts on...

This has been my project for the last couple of weeks and there is still more to go like rebuilding the rear end but I wanted to thank everyone for their help over the last couple months. Mostly maintenance intensive but added a few things here and there. Added the Taco chin spoiler with...

For those that are thinking about getting your 3rd gen struts replaced with Monroe Quick Struts here are some thoughts for you. It is definitely the cheapest way to go. $230 for a pair of struts. ($650 is you go with OEM). They are already assembled for easy installation. They come in Left and...