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Wanted to loop back to this… Removing the knuckle seal was easy after soaking in some rust dissolver and then PB blaster. I gently tapped around the sides and then pried it out with a flathead. Below are the old and new seals. I found replacing the new seal to be tricky. I ended up buying a...

While replacing the brake caliper and pads, when I had the caliper removed from the knuckle and hanging from a bungee, it twisted around and it looks like it may have kinked the steel tube connected to the caliper. After reconnecting the caliper and bleeding/pumping the brakes, this caliper's...

Thanks for the reply. I agree that it is the knuckle seal (90316 A0001, 1998-2023 Toyota Seal 90316-A0001 | Toyota Parts). I have ordered from Stealership and will find out. I'm a little unsure about how to remove the current seal - just hammer it out with a flathead and then tug with pliers...

Looks like maybe this:?

I was replacing the front axles, and I noticed this seal on the inside of the steering knuckle/wheel hub-bearing is essentially destroyed. Does anyone know what this seal is called and the Toyota part number? I'm not sure if this seal can be removed and replaced or if the wholel bearing needs to...

tough one. i bet there is still air trapped inside...

are you able to see if air is coming out of the bleeder valves when someone pumps the brakes?

This is a classic southwest problem. Just leave the hood up when the truck is parked in your garage or driveway and the packrats will seek shelter elsewhere.

As the owner of two toyota trucks that spent their first 10 years in the midwest, NE, and SE, I can assure you that the only place from where you can be fully confident you will be rust free is the SW. After moving to Tucson, I frequently checked out the frame and undercarriage of similar year...

I drove about 100 miles in central Pennsylvania last month when the "polar vortex" was just moving in and dropped about 8 inches of snow on a saturday evening. I have Cooper AT3's, only about 5K miles on them. I used 4H, center diff unlocked, usually going about 25-30 mph on unplowed, unsalted...

they are great. unless I need something special for one of my vehicles, I stopped shopping around before buying from them; their prices are always either better or comparable to anyone else. quality products, huge inventory, and super fast shipping. can't go wrong.

that's smart. I had a screaming baby inside and maybe 25 mph winds with me and snow outside...I was desperate and the metal spoon was the first tool I saw. Will remember hot liquids next time.

can you try loosening the topnut with the wheel not lifted off the ground? ie the strut still under compression.

ahem, pardon me?! Xwake: thanks for the videos and updated. For the play in the wheels, hard to tell but doesn't look that bad. If you aren't haven't symptoms while driving, think you'll be fine for now. Just keep a close eye on it. For cleaning, locating the source of a leak is a common...

nice update. $90 for a cabin air filter?!?? wtf! it's a few bolts in the glove compartment, and maybe 20 bucks, max, for a good replacement. any time i hear someone suggesting to replace the air filters (usually used to happen when my girlfriend would take her car to get it's oil changed or...