Recent content by slide531

OK, i looked at this today and figured out how to get the lock cylinder out. It is similar to the 4th gen, but there is an additional lever inside a second hole that needs to be opened to release the cylinder. There is a really confusing low res diagram under the steering column disassembly...

Yes, that is definitely the way to do it, thanks. Further note, the 4Runner manual describes the procedure for removing the push button ignition but not a key ignition. There are instructions for removing the key cylinder buried in the instructions for removing the steering column, but not...

Hey, thanks, that was the dealer price when I was trying to figure out what options were. I usually order from Toyota Parts Deal when I do the work myself (which until 185K miles was always .). Appreciate the link though. Still pretty amazed that I can't find a single reference to this for a...

I can’t find any info anywhere on replacing the ignition cylinder on a 5th gen 4runner. Anyone here done this? There’s a couple threads out there on 4th and 3rd gen’s but nothing on 5th gen’s. So far I’ve got part numbers: Ignition Cylinder - $186.68, 69057-35240 Ignition Cylinder set with door...

Success. Soaked in pb blaster for 2 days then hit it with a propane torch. Then jammed a nut extractor on it and it came off pretty easily. Thanks for the tips

Yeah, i thought my socket was too shallow to fit over the stud so i tried a box end wrench first and it rounded almost immediately. Ironically my socket does fit in there. My vice grips didn't work, going to try hitting it with a torch and using a pipe wrench after I let it soak in PB blaster...

Anyone had to deal with a rounded top shock mount bolt? I rounded off the first one I touched when starting to replace my shocks. I think it is above my ability to cut off with an angle grinder or sawzall (tight and wouldn’t want to damage the shock mount) and I’m not sure a bolt extractor will...

How to fix the Driver's Side. If your driver's side rear seat won't fold down check the lever first. My rear seat folding mech. disengaged on my driver's side. Most people seem to have this issue on the passenger side. The cable mechanism is different at the bottom of the driver side seat and...

Having just cut my LCAs out yesterday (needed replacement due to bad bushings and ball joint) I think my alternative solution, if I ever get another new 4runner, will be to pull the cam sleeves out while still relatively new and put some anti-seize on them.

You're definitely due to replace the rotors. However, your vibration could be because of a number of different issues, i.e. ball joints, control arm bushings or tie rods.

Feel you on that one. Dealing with the springs when reinstalling my parking brake was one of the most tedious things I've ever done.

Finally tackled this today. Had to make 8 cuts, 2 on the front and 2 on the rear for both sides, they were all seized (175k on my 4runner.). FWIW this was my first time using a sawzall/reciprocating saw. My tips for anyone else doing this: 1) I did it with 3 Diablo carbide tipped blades for my...

Nice, just need 10 more people to tell me that and I’ll be ready, lol.

Just found that Wanderlost Overland has a video where he cuts off his LCAs. It’s at 12:00 in the following video: https://youtu.be/VF68mNIZYBU?si=QY0hC5w1ZQV-E0dC He doesn’t run into any issues but looks a bit stressed when it’s finally done. Makes me feel a bit better about stressing over it

Thanks, cutting is definitely a last resort. I’ve heard of people messing up the mounts using heat to try to get the sleeves out.