Recent content by j4run

Great write-up. Is torque confirmed? .. just wondering about the posted torque value (77 ft-lb) for the caliper bolts. Other posts specify torque values of 67, 81, 99, and 137 ft-lbs. I suspect it's not critical in the 67-91 range (77 is a nice intermediate value) but at some point you'll do...

Clicking when turning is a classic indication of worn CV joints, but nobody is reporting failed CVs. Nonetheless, I'd check the CV boots first, even though other have gone well beyond this.

I purchased a 4Runner with rust very similar to what's in your pictures. That rust does not look like a structural issue, as is. If the rest of the car and the price are good, then your task is to find someone that will apply an effective rust inhibitor. I purchased (and apply) Fluid Film. This...

Wow! That is one fine looking snorkel!

Sarki -- Just looking at the pics. In the 6th picture down you can see a body mount in the top right corner. It looks like the rubber bushing has failed, and the top of the bushing has fallen apart - note the space of maybe 1/2 or 3/4 inch.

As said before, you've done most of the hard work. Would be a real shame to not finish it off. I did this to the 4R we got from the rust belt, although ours was less rusted than yours. I considered POR 15 and many other products, and in the end used the KBS 3-stage kit. I'm happy with my...

If you have a 4WD, it's worth noting that the front diff holds way less oil than the rear, and the front oil will likely be much dirtier than the rear. The front plug can be very difficult to remove - be sure you can remove the fill plug before draining. Seem many (most?) people never change...

I'll be interested to see if you solve this - please post if you do. We have a Volvo XC with a similar, high-speed vibration. It's not brakes (pads, rotors, or calipers), link rods, wheel balance, tires, king pins, ball joints, or alignment, but might be axles. It's been present at least 10...

At first blush, looks like you can go _way_ longer between oil changes. After a few UOAs I'm up to 7500 mi with Mobil 1 HM, and am still getting readings of FE ~15, TBN > 3.5, and viscosity ~ 10.5. I'm really surprised Blacksone isn't reporting TBN - this seems like a serious omission (I'm...

There are some really good threads on light upgrades. With a bit of digging, you'll find much more info about light patterns, temperatures, advantages and disadvantages of HID, etc. I'd start here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-h4-not-led-or-hid.398066/ If...

For future reference, it's worth noting that it's probably not possible to completely cover extensive rust. In addition to the frame, there will likely be rust on e.g. the hose clamps on the transmission cooler lines, bolt heads in the engine compartment, brake calipers, and other components...

Big shoutout to Ramonortiz!! Thanks for organizing this and making it happen. For those that are interested, I ordered the MX with Tacoma/Tundra CAN, plugged it into my 2008 4Runner, and the transmission temp was right there. I'm very pleased. It'll fit either on top of the steering column...

+ 1 for FF and the kit (spray gun, extension hoses, etc.). Been working great for me. I can't imagine trying to do inside the frame, and all the nooks and crannies with rattle cans. The spray gun and extensions are great, and if you have a compressor, it'll be less expensive after a few years...

I've been following this with interest - thanks for all the info and updates. Must be incredibly frustrating. Interesting note about the dielectric grease. If the key problems are caused by fluid wicking through wires and connectors, couldn't you _fill_ the connectors with dielectric grease...

Agreed. Given your description, I'd also take it to the dealer, and verify ....