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Checked the website for some F5's in 16x8 and 3.5" BS, out of stock. Is there any waiting list to hop on or can I pay in advance? Is there a ETA on next shipment?

I still got my 4Runner. I realized I don't need to sell it but my vehicles are always "for sale". And I popped my mechanic cherry on this thing. I have put 5k on the ticker since the engine swap and it runs like a top. Here is progress on lastest project. I got the panels off another black...

Just get a metric but ton of extensions , good universal sockets, and a helping hand if your in a crunch. and some nice leather gloves to prevent slicing your hands on the heat shielding:cry2: I pulled my engine and dropped it back in by myself. Just need about 4-5' of 5/16inch chain, and some...

Well, I am parting ways with my 4runner. This thing has almost been rebuilt from the ground up. You can check out my build thread for all the work I have put in. I will consider hauling it to buyer, but would require enough money up front to pay for gas Details: 2000 Toyota 4Runner 4x2 Auto...

Got me a new toy. 4runner is on the chopping block for 7k. 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 5 speed 12 valve. Last year with the 12 valve and rear doors open. [emoji41] I'm the 3rd owner. 200k miles Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Back from the dead. I put a 3/4inchb spacer on the driveshaft. Here is what it was before the spacer This is the driveshaft shoved all the way in with no spacer. This one was trick because I had to take the picture while holding the driveshaft This is when I have the 3/4inch spacer in...

And just FYI it wasnt my 3rd member that was causing the noise. Do not ask me why it didnt make it whenever I first swapped it. But, do not go with that diagnosis at all lol Check your pinion angle first and start from there. And also check if you can wiggle the slip yoke around on the output...

Read my "Solved: Hard vacuum leak under deceleration " check the last few posts. I haven't exactly pinpointed if it's my pinion angle or the fact that my slip yoke isn't 100% where it's supposed to be on the output shaft to get the same amount of engagement A good test to see if you put too...

Well remember, I have what was advertised as a "3inch" lift. If the rear is lifted too high, the 3rd member is going to want to rotate downward to the ground. And you can see the slip yoke is not slid all the way into its home either. Whenever i packed that weight in the back it brought my ass...

I bought the 4runner.

(Maybe) Writing the final chapter on this book So the noise came back shortly thereafter putting a new 3rd member in. But, I did figure out what is causing the noise, its my pinion angle. Along with the fact that my slip yoke was not fully engaged on the output shaft of my transmission. How...

1Up racks are the best on the market. no question.

Yes you are right.. new OEM 3rd member all for nothing. But it is what it is....that's what I get for going to Google, finding the highest rated transmission shop near me, then taking their advice spending my own money and time to do the work and finding it did nothing. Lol story of my...

Nope. they didn't have any slack. I'll just drive around with some cinder blocks lol The rear springs are some eibach ones that came from Toytec. They don't provide spring rates on their website but it says "on average 3inch lift is gained". Couple that comment with the fact I'm 2WD as I...

Okay! I'm sure you guys missed this thread....lol The devil has surfaced its head again. The noise when slowing down is back again albiet some new symptoms have introduced itself. It's driveline vibration now at certain speeds. And, the moan and grown is back. I haven't driven the 4runner...