Recent content by ryanking61

It Lives! So finally posting an update, but it works! For quick reference, I opted to use the motor from an 06 Tacoma since that's what I could find on FB Marketplace for a good deal, but everything written in this thread beforehand is still applicable. The only other difference with the...

Possibly. I'm about to go see about getting another tensioner from the stealership and ask them about it. I spun it over by hand more and got back to TDC, and all of the timing marks at the crank and cams are still lined up. So I do think maybe just the tensioner is defective. Here's a video of...

I know this thread is a couple years old now, but any advice with the main timing chain tensioner? I put everything together and went to turn the engine over by hand and the tensioner retracted a few times then would extend again. As a result the timing is all thrown off so I have to start over...

Start of WonTon4R Broke my 4th rear diff this weekend at Uwharrie. Time for an upgrade. So it begins.....

Reviving a semi-dead thread but here's what CVJ said when I contacted them today about replacement rack bushings, specifically using the bushing kit from energy suspension made for the 2nd gen Tacomas: "The Energy Suspension bushings will only fit the driver side on your 2004 4Runner. The...

Got some goodies from the junkyard the other day: got a good condition steering wheel, the plastic ignition trim ring, and scored a second row weathertech! Also got a clean power steering reservoir since I couldn't see through mine. While I was replacing the power steering...

Got some goodies from the junkyard the other day: got a good condition steering wheel, the plastic ignition trim ring, and scored a second row weathertech! Also got a clean power steering reservoir since I couldn't see through mine. While I was replacing the power steering...

I probably should do some more to reduce noise coming through the floor but tbh, it seems about as quiet as it was before and I usually have my music cranked up loud anyways.

y=mx+b Not sure if this would fit into your directory but I have a link in my signature to my process of putting the factory E-locker from a 3rd gen into my 4th gen rear axle. 3rd gens are easy to find in junkyards where I'm from so the 3rd gen E-locker retrofit is a fairly easy and potentially...

FJ Transfer Case Swap Complete! Finally finished up everything for my FJ transfer case swap! Here's all that remains visible of it: Check out the thread link in my signature for details on the entire process of completing the swap!

FJ Transfer Case Swap Complete! Finally finished up everything for my FJ transfer case swap! Here's all that remains visible of it: Check out the thread link in my signature for details on the entire process of completing the swap!

TPMS Bypass Bypassed my TPMS to get the dash light to go away. Much cheaper than paying to replace the TPMS sensors, just requires regular tire pressure checks! Followed the write-up here: Bypassing the TPMS

Interior Part 3: Shift Boot and Finishing Touches The last thing I needed to do to completely finish up this swap is add a shift boot and a USB outlet since this swap removes the cigarette outlet. I bought a generic dual-port USB outlet from Amazon, about $10. For the shift boot, I used a...

Interior Part 2: Rear AC To somewhat retain rear AC function, I followed Austin's (@A-Ha) method of cutting the plastic AC duct and using hose to connect the ends. I used a 1.25" corrugated hose intended for a dishwasher drain to connect the ends of the AC duct while routing the hose in between...

Interior Part 1: Closing Up the Hole in the Floor To cover the floor hole as best as I could, I used some self-tapping screws to secure some 1/8" rubber down to the floor. I cut slits in the rubber for the shifter to move around in without tearing the rubber too much. Then, I added a...