Recent content by vastano

Unfortunately I never installed them. I checked for any play in my suspension after I ordered the kit, and while its not 100% solid, its solid enough for me to know its not causing my vibrations. My next step is replacing my front wheels bearings/hubs, which im doing tonight.

I dig the placement of this! I bought the similar USB adapter and actually put it out of site in the center console. I didnt like the idea of having a cord laying the cabin. Also, the oem ashtray makes for a great place to put my phone. Since then, its been ~2 years now...the USB adapter...

Yep, my reman'd centric calipers from RockAuto lasted 2 years. Get some from Advance/O'reillys/Auto Zone that have a lifetime warranty, this way you only need to buy them 1 more time.

wanted to post another update. I figured out my 2 year old 5th gen Centric front calipers were seized. I replaced them and that go rid of alot of the shakes. Its to the point now where the vibrations are tolerable, although I have suspicions that the rears may be seized too. Ill check when I...

Here to report my 5th gen Centric calipers from Rockauto are seized up after ~2 years. For anyone doing this, I highly suggest going with a local store (Advance/Auto Zone/Napa) and buying replacements with a lifetime warranty...even if you go back to the 4th gen calipers. I just picked up 2...

Just fought this myself. In my case, both front calipers are seized (inside pistons only). This is with the 5th gen upgrade as well...these things lasted ~2 years.

^ Thanks for the info. So i'm tossing around the idea of buying a used rear driveshaft from the junkyard off a 4Runner with lower miles for ~$50. Are all the rear driveshafts interchangeable? V6/V8, 2WD/4WD? Thanks!

I'm getting some driveline vibration and looking at replacing my 210k mile u-joints. I'll be getting under the 4Runner today to see if I just need to grease them but I was gonna order some just in case I need to replace them this weekend. One thing I've found is hardly any u-joints have the...

I just ordered them, they haven't been delivered yet. I'll try and remember to take pics when I get the stock ones out, assuming I don't have to cut the arms out due to seized cam bolts.

I just ordered the Detroit Auto kit on ebay. I dont offroad or anything crazy, just a daily driver. Upper and lower controls arms, inner and outer tie rods, and sway bar end links for ~$200. Upper Lower Control Arms + Tierods Sway Bars for GX470 4Runner NO Adaptive sus | eBay

I just wanted to update this thread with all the part numbers for all the cambolt hardware: Parts diagram with Febest numbers: 48198-60010 — ECCENTRIC NUT - Febest #0131-004 - One Year Warranty Ebay parts: Arm Nut FEBEST 0131-002 OEM 48452-35020 | eBay Arm Nut FEBEST 0131-004 OEM...

I second this, mine were so rusty they just started leaking this week. I went with the Dorman, didnt think Rockauto would have them. Oh well!

Edited for clarity...talking about all my ball joints/control arms.

Mine are in similar shape. I'm thinking about getting this: 03-09 Upper Lower Control Arm TieRod for Toyota 4Runner NO Kinetic Dynamic Susp | eBay I dont wheel at all, this is just a daily driver. I mean, you cant beat the price...I jsut really need to get ~3-4 more years out of the 4Runner.

I believe I have the beginning of the 'rumble strip' issue.. Seems the consensus on a fix is to add shudder-fixx or do a fluid exchange.