Recent content by iwilli1169

My 97 4Runner with 3.4l V6 started missing at high speeds when I ran her at 90+ miles per hour one day. I read the forum about the Bosch Platinum spark plugs. I took them out and replaced them with Densos from the dealer. I also changed the Spark Plug wires. They are Bosch also but they were...

Well, I did the brakes all around and still have a slight vibration. I did the outer tie rods also. I think the problem is the bushings on the control arms. Has anybody replaced those? Or, it could be ball joints.

I found out my braking vibration was from the steering. I replaced the bushings with some polyurethane ones. It helped a little but I can really tell there is some play in my driver's side inner tie rod. I've checked prices but I was trying to find out if I need any special tools for the...

I am thinking it's the control arm bushings. Does anybody know the procedure for switching those out? Do I need a press? Do I need to completely remove the control arms? This would be for the upper and lower control arm bushings at the front.

It's not the brakes. I'm thinking it's the control arm bushings or the ball joints. Maybe even the steering rack being loose. How many of you guys have had vibrations because of those items?

We've been having a vibration problem in our 1997 4Runner Limited. We have two seperate issues. One i know is the tire balance when we get above 65mpg. I'm talking about the God awful vibration when braking. I just did the Tundra brake upgrade, new shocks (front and back), timing belt...