Recent content by GX4X4

Hi I have a set of CXB by Rhino, they grab onto the side of roof rails of 4R or GX. Not 100% sure of all 4R years but it would need to have side rails that sits above the roof They have not been installed or torqued. I bought them new, only thing they put a label on the box so the box has...

470 owner here, I am considering between GX460 and GX550, so will be watching this thread. I don't think I will be able to buy a GX550 due to the demand as I don't want to pay markup for it. The GX460 will be pretty much care free. I have not really looked into GX550 engine setup. Some...

There was no slippage or strange noises at all. I cleaned the spring of all dirt and grease before using

Here showing the compressor I got from eBay. I checked the cast pieces and no cracks. Dressed like defusing a bomb (helmet and full face shield) and went to use it. Just a few pumps and the bottom seat was up, the top was stuck so that makes the alignment easier. Just remove and insert from...

I am working on it now. Doesn't seem too bad yet. I jammed the wood there so it won't rebound all the way up

Thanks. I was thinking to put a wood block between the bumpstop and control arm before removing the shock, that way I could pry minimal distance while I insert the shock. In fact I may pry down and insert a door shim and then it might drop right in

Hi I am getting ready to do the shock replacement on my Gx which is same as 4runners and the factory manual is almost the same. I was just wondering how much prying is done when the replacement is same one no lift or anything. I have seen the bottle Jack upside down etc, would that be all I...

I was just looking at the new seals and there is a lip that gets in the way. I have heard you could install it by just pushing with your hand. What is the best tool or device. I might try to use the old seal and hammer if I didn't mangle it while taking it out.

I would just replace the gaskets, they are like $1-2 each even if you go to the dealer and pay full retail. if there is a leak when you reuse the gasket you have to drain the fluid and do it again (fluid is expensive). The transfer case one uses an aluminum washer and if you look carefully...

Can someone explain wouldn't the grease just escape the part so that's how much grease you want? I want to do this maint but I don't want to blow any seals. If you are doing some pumps an nothing come out the other side then where does the grease go each time you do this.. if it is a "one...

I ordered mine from partznet with $20 shipping They have a 10% code when you give your email address It might still be shocking but I paid about $700 for the pair. Since they last 10 years or so, your cost of owner ship is only $70 a year Tires cost about the same or more than that every 5...

Parts came in! what are y'all using to stop things from spinning when you torque the axle nut? and is it ok to reuse the cotter pin because I forgot to order one. A cotter pin is just a cotter pin right? I can go to lowes and find a similar one?

You are right I probably want to get this fixed instead of worrying this winter. Will report back on the installation

Do you think it is OK to drive until it is clicking while turning before replacing the axle completely. I plan to seal back up with FIPG the boot somehow before it sees rain and drive it another 10k miles, since the other side axle still works fine, and I don't really care about salvaging the...

I was reading a factory manual procedure on how to remove the knuckle for a bearing replacement, those 2 bolts that goes from the bottom up with the 19mm head, they are 166 ft lbs, didn't know they have such high torque, can anyone confirm. Does your steering not turn to the side when you...