Recent content by raven1911

If your old OME axles are good, rebuild them. They will be WAY better than aftermarket CV axles. My old aftermarket ones only lasted 80k before the boots ripped again. Glad I saved my OEM axles. Re booted them for $100 and put them in. The originals lasted around 180k miles.

Yes good points. I bought new CV joints and they are being delivered as well. Waiting for the steering guide too and rear brakes, so I have a lot to do. I am mainly concerned with rear sag so maybe will look into the tall rear springs only. I just don’t want a rake look if I keep my stock front...

Excellent. I have the same concern about rear sag. Where can I get the tall springs from? Did you end up with a level looking ride then keeping the stock front springs?

I was looking at OME springs front and rear and I think the 300 lb over rated rear springs (forgot the number of them) since I tow and also have a Baja Rack that can be loaded down. It does sag when I have 4 passengers or in combo with gear and passengers. I already bought Bilstein 5100’s and...

I have a 3rd gen 4Runner that I am contemplating putting a 2 inch lift on. I have some reservations though, mainly two. 1. There vast 4x4ing that I have done I have only hit a rock once. I mainly use the truck for Camping, hunting and off roading but nothing hardcore but and it is my everyday...

So I took my starter out today because of grinding noises at start up and the contacts are worn but I looked at the gear and the ball bearings behind the gear. First, it looks like there are bearings missing as there are not a lot f bearings around the gear. Second, one KC the bearings has some...

So that is my thought process too but I have also read individuals on here giving the advice that the grind is not related to the contacts and that it is the solenoid itself. I think the only way to replace a solenoid is to replace the starter? I am confused here, obviously. I thought the...

I have done some homework but am still confused. I am finding a couple things in reading online and need clarification. My 1999 3rd gen is having some slight grinding noises upon start up, no clicking or anything. I am wondering if replacing the contacts will help solve my problem? Since the...

Ya I am at close to 200K miles and havent changed the CVs yet. I think I will get a pair of those to change them out. I will have to pull the rear tire off and see what is going on back there. I will do a search for the rear inner seal.

I notice a tick since I've owned my runner about 4 years ago. Oil is not low, all adjustments have been made, I don't think it is anything to worry about. I think its normal for the engine.

Just went wheelin yesterday and I see grease sprayed all over the FRONT driver CV joint, so I know probably both CV joints needs to be replaced. I also saw grease all over the inside of the passenger REAR rim around the brake area and into the wheel well. I have not taken the tire off yet to...

I have used plastidip on my wheels for about a year. My rims are exactly as the OP spoke of and I painted them black. I prepped them really well and even used a wire brush on a drill to scuff them up. Bottom line....they peel. I have fixed all four tires from peeling multiple times with paint...

I have a 99 and need wedge based bulbs for my map lights. Anyone have a good link for LEDs for those?

Excellent mod! I got a much better throttle response since tightening up my cables. Highly recommended!!

So what brand is everyone recommending then? I had a magnaflow in my 1991 truck and never had any problems but that was over a decade ago and I didn't off road it much. What is a good brand for 3rd gens?