Recent content by overlandout

Final update: The intermediate shaft splines were flattened out causing it to slip. Toyota replaced the intermediate shaft, recentered the rack, and performed an alignment. The original shop that installed the rack paid for these repairs. I still won’t be going back, but I’m glad they made it...

I finally have some answers. Toyota dealership took a look and found that the rack and pinion had not been centered before install. It was so off center that the drivers side outer tie rod was only holding on by 2-3 threads when aligned. The play in the wheel appears to be from this...

I put the front end up on jack stands today. I didn’t see any issues with the rack and pinion bushings. No play in the wheels when I tug on them. I also jacked it up with the weight on the LCA to test for play. I didn’t notice any play there either. Once back on the ground I tried pulling...

Yeah, I won't be going back there again. Extremely disappointed with their work. I think what you are describing is pretty much what they are saying. I'll go out tomorrow and lift the front wheels up to see if I can notice any play in the wheels by hand. I've read that you can experience...

Looking for some advice or insight on some issues I am experiencing. Sorry in advance for the long post. Vehicle Specs: 2007 V8 SR5 (213,000 miles) I had torn tie rod boots and a power steering fluid leak. The leak was diagnosed by the shop I went to. They replaced the rack and pinion...

I figured I should be. Wanted to make sure people smarter than me would agree. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

2007 v8 SR5. Full time 4wd. I'm heading home from a road trip and got a flat tire. Tires are new a week ago. I paid to replace the spare, but found out today that they didn't replace the spare. I can't find any tire shops nearby with the right replacement. Is it safe to drive with one tire...

I curious too. I replaced mine with some custom ones that I made, but they are a little too large and don't fit well. The biggest problem with the ones you can buy online isn't the size, but rather the voltage. Most online are 12v but the clock (multi display) runs on 6v I believe. There was...

Where did you get the lights for your Multifunction/Clock display? I can't find any LEDs in stock that have the right voltage. Tried the 12v mod, didn't like the outcome.

Thank you all! This is great info. Some things that I never thought of too. I think I'll pick up some dobinsons shocks soon. I'll see what I can do about tires, I'll be needing to replace those in the next couple months.

I have been looking through all the suspension related threads and posts for months. I haven't seen much, except in the 5th gen section, about options to improve comfort without considering lift. I dont have any need to lift my 4runner, but my v8 SR5 is still on original suspension...

Never heard of joying before this. How is it? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I know a lot of people have said that. But, the 5ths are 2mm larger in hub diameter. I have wondered if there's a minor change between two models that help that 2mm difference. I would say, stick with 4th gen rears so you dont run a risk of needing to throw out a set of new rotors. Sent from...

Who says I won't make my way out to CA some day?

Thanks for that. I ended up deciding not to do them just because the cost/benefit. Doesn't mean I will never do it, but not right now.