Recent content by Mchaz

My LCA bushings didn't look that bad before I changed them, but upon removal it was clear one bushing in each arm was totally shot. My 4R had a brake pull, erratic bump steer, and vibrations before I relaced the bushings. While the old bushings were still in the truck I was able to take a pry...

It's not looking good for your head gasket given the picture of the sludge between your head and block. There also seems to be some gunk around the inside of the radiator cap area. Is it blowing white smoke from the tail pipe? Can you see bubbles in the coolant overflow tank with the engine...

I have gone through some writeups, and it doesn't look too bad. You'll have to remove the bezel, shifter, and replace some plastic bushings. This job is on my "eventually I'll get to it" list. Most of them don't anymore. Mine skipped terribly over the slightest bump. I replaced it with a...

I'd also check around the oil cooler. It is low on the drivers side of the block, and is prone to leaks. Mine made a mess of that side of the block, steering rack, etc because of a bad o-ring and washer seal. Sent from my RS988 using Tapatalk

Scepter mil spec jerry cans have a good enough seal you can store them inside. The trick is getting gas into/out of them without spilling it on the outside. I have also stored them laying down on my Rola rack, but I had to crank the lids down tight (bring a strap wrench if you do that). Sent...

Denso is the original equipment manufacturer for a lot of Toyota parts. If you want to pay 200% extra for the Toyota logo on the box go buy it from a dealer. Otherwise, I wouldn't hesitate to put Denso or AISIN branded parts on my 4Runner. Btw, if you do decide to change the timing belt Rock...

You're not the only one I've heard saying the 620lb Eibachs are overkill. I was thinking about trying thier P/N E30-82-006-05-20 "Pro Lift" springs, which have a spring rate of 577 lbs/inch according to a sales rep. Seems like a good middle ground between OME light duty and the Toytec heavy duty...

Why do you say that? An auto can be bumped into neutral from drive while under power. Your reaction on a clutch pedal may be a bit faster, but either an auto or manual trans can be put into neutral quite fast. Either way it would be scary! OP, it sounds like you have found the smoking gun to be...

thezentree, yup! That's exactly how I did it. You just need a good straight vertical reference. I had those tools at my disposal, so I made it work. Sent from my RS988 using Tapatalk

I just did my SPC UCA install last weekend, and did a driveway alignment for camber/toe. It drove straight down the road even before the shop alignment. The tech didn't have to touch the UCAs to get everything to factory specs. Admittedly, my front lift is only 1.5-2", so those running taller...

My '98 Limited gives an audible alarm when I leave my headlights on and open the driver's door. It's that time of year when I leave for work in the dark and arrive after sunrise, so I've been forgetting a lot lately! Sent from my RS988 using Tapatalk

To follow up, I put Whiteline bushings in my LCAs and swapped my UCAs for adjustable ones from SPC last weekend. The brake jerk/pull is gone, it aligned great, and it drives like a whole new vehicle now. The original LCA bushings were so bad that the inner sleeve had separated from the rubber on...

The outer retainer and ABS ring are basically right up against each other. I don't think it's doable unless you made a custom tool. Pounding the studs out really isn't very difficult unless there is a lot of rust to contend with. They are simple to pull back into place with a stack of washers...

If you end up pulling the exhaust cam remember to put the service bolt into the scissor gear before removing the cam. It is a PITA to wind that spring properly with the cam out if you forget. Otherwise the process is pretty straight forward. Mark the timing dots at TDC to make it easy to align...

How are your wheel bearings? Any play or grinding? If the bearings are okay, I'd be tempted to try just a seal replacement. It's really not a bad DIY project. You could try installing new OEM seals, and performing a grease test to see where on the retainer ring your seals are riding. If the...