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Ok, posting images isn't easy, as I've tried 4 times. If you'd like to see the kit here is the link to East Coast Gear Supply. NOTE: My kit will not have the replacement bushing :) TOYOTA 7.5" CLAMSHELL CV AXLE BUSHING

Firstly, If you want my bearing removal kit, skip to the bottom of This post. - - - - Being a novice mechanic, I should have done things differently: 1- I should have started the entire project by draining the front diff fluid. Since I did not, there was a consistent weep of fluid...

Update --- --- --- --- Ok, update. Here's the email I recieved: Thank you for your interest in our high output alternators! We no longer manufacture the 250 as the price difference was only a few dollars compared to the 270XP. Part # SBC-T3.4-270XP Description: This high output is a direct...

I found these guys and wonder if anyone out there has tried this alternator for their 3rd gen: 250 Amp - Toyota 5VZ-FE - SBC I've emailed for a price quote (today 11/17/2025), will post it when they respond. Thanks all,

Late to this thread, but will add: I have a similar situation with my 2002 SR5 4wd. At 165k miles, I haven't been able to find out (via VIN search) if they LBJ's have been replaced when the recall was still active back then. They don't have much play. But yikes, those images of LBJ failures...

Follow up: Read springs installed Just a follow up and a thanks to all that chimed in on this thread. I ended up having a pair of Old Man Emu springs installed on the rear only. These: (https://www.toyteclifts.com/ome-96024r-old-man-emu-rear-coils-96-02-4runner.html) I brought the springs...

Thanks Charlie, Is it a mistake to just replace the Rear coils with the 99's? Would that create any problems with resulting rake? Also: "coils that will get you up to the highest stock height" - I'm glad you mentioned this because I'm not interested in doing a full lift - and this part of...

I have an 02 4WD with aprox 143k mi. Time for new rear coil springs. This last trip, the rear was bottoming out more than usual. The rear & front shocks are KYB MonoMAx with just 10k mi. I don't know if the rear springs are original - not sure if you'd expect them to last this long. Can...

Hi Mccamp82 - not sure if you'll be able to answer my question since I'm replying to a thread that way old - but... About the 99 coil springs you put on your 02... Did you have to make any other adjustments to the shocks or other suspension parts to make this spring swap work? I have an 02 and...

Mine has always been loud. After I replaced my reed, it became louder! Runs hot as hell. Keep it in the shade while running it, if you can.

quetzal - As far as my compressor is concerned, I've not updated the electric wiring/cable that connects to the battery. I did check the connections inside the compressor - all seemed fine. However, I know that the cable could be beefed up - especially for hot conditions. Given the nature...

Hey, AWPSOME - thanks for all that good info. You are correct - in that when I purchased the vehicle (private sale) there was only one tie-down on the front, one on the rear. So the tow hooks had been removed at some point - but now I'm all set. As Doc2012 has mentioned as well, I also got a...

Tow hook project complete Since I finally finished this project, I thought I'd add my findings and results to the thread. In the end I decided to go with an OEM tow hook. I ordered 2 online from Toyota of Dallas (even though I'm in Southern California, non of my local dealers have online...

I was in the same situation - my use 02 SR5 from private sale did not come with a keyless fob. I tried to order a few online, but none worked. I ended up going to the dealership, they had a new one ready to go and programmed in an hour. Yeah, it cost over a hundred bucks, but the...

UPDATE: I rebuilt my intake valve, it took a few tries using different material for the reed. I created a reeds to the shape of the original with these materials: - beer can. Yeah, duh, the first thing that is of abundance in my fridge. This did not work. The aluminum is not springy enough to...