Recent content by patrickdotryan

Scuba6, did you ever get a mechanic to remove your X-REAS system and what new setup did you go with?

You're most welcome. Since this post I have invested in a 3D printer. If I had to do the job again, I would just 3D print the small axle ring shown here, or even the cog / gear itself. I did just search in all the 3D printer forums and didn't find anyone who's made one yet. If anyone of you do...

Great tip, thanks rdruss. That would for sure be faster. I took the springs out for the following reasons: I wanted to replace the upper rubber spring mounts as they wear out and replacing them really helps ride quality. I also wanted to see if the springs were worn out, and if not, to fully...

OK, hopefully this works, here are some of my photos, including the spring compression and the difficult to reach (with a torque wrench) rear top nut.

Sorry saba1418 - I messed up the quote above so you may not get the notification. Hopefully this fixes it. Another thing I thought of. While I had it all apart I replaced the sway bar end links and a ton of little plastic plugs in the plastic skid plate splash guard and some missing rubber...

Hi folks. There are a lot of write-ups about cleaning engine bays, but few that focus on a very, very greasy engine that has never been cleaned and that would really not be safe or kind to do on your driveway or street. This may look like a lot of steps, but it's very fast. I've just tried to...

Hi all, If you’re trying to understand Toyota wipers for your truck, or trying to buy refills only (the rubber part) for your 5th gen 4Runner wiper blades, here is a summary. The Japanese-made OEM wipers (fitted to these trucks at the factory) can accept rubber refills. This saves money and...

Great, thank you. I have received the Bilstein 5100s for front and rear. I could not order the new strut mounts with the shocks/struts as they were out of stock but same brand (KYB) is available from local Autozone. I am planning to keep the stock springs, so pre-assembled wasn’t in the plan or...

I have Bilstein 5100s from shocksurplus.com in my cart. Speaking with them (they're very helpful and knowledgeable), they said that I'd need new strut mounts in front because they have a bushing pressed into them which is likely worn out on our truck. The ones they offer are KYB SM5640 and they...

Great info both, thank you. I have not gotten my hands on the truck yet, I am solely going off the very thorough pre-purchase inspection. I am being overly conservative because once I send the truck to my daughter in Michigan, I won’t have eyes on it! Thanks for all the help. Patrick

Thank you. This sounds like a good plan if I can’t find the replacement ball joints on my. I need to pull stuff apart to the the x-reas delete, so that would be the time to do this.

. Thanks, that is great. What brand are these and who sells them? This sounds like a good solution.

Sorry for all the newbie 5th gen questions. I do search and read all the other threads before posting though! On the new-to-us 2015 Limited, the pre purchase inspection also turned up one leaking upper ball joint boot. I assumed I’d just replace the ball joint - Toyota cheap and easy right...

Thanks Humble. I will move this over to a new post.