Hello T4R.org!

My name is Dan.
Mid-thirties guy from Orleans Ontario Canada.

I've already posted a few pics of the T4R I recently purchased, but I might as well make this thread for a proper introduction.

First off, let me preface this by saying that this purchase flings me into a lot of new territory.

It is my first 4x4
It is my first RWD vehicle
It is my first V6 vehicle (always had I4 FWD cars before).
and this is only the 4th vehicle I have ever owned.

• 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier CL Sedan
• 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier RS Sedan
• 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe
• 1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited

My wife has a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire GT (although it is now for sale) and a 2010 Toyota Matrix XRS which is our main daily driver.

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Alright , well enough about me. Here's what I know about my rig from the Previous Owner:

1997 Toyota 4Runner V6 Limited 4x4 w/E-Locker
283,000 kms (176,000 miles)
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, but was moved to Ontario around 2005.
Fully loaded Limited trim (except keyless entry for some reason)
Everything works except for the rear lift gate that doesn't open (I'll look into this in the spring). (UPDATE: fixed!)

Has the following mods that I know of:

OME 881 Front Coil Springs w/Top Plate Spacer
OME 890 Rear Coil Springs
Tokico Trekmaster Shocks
Front Differential Drop Kit
25mm (1") Hubcentric Wheel Spacers
285/75R16 Treadwright retreads on BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain cores (with matching spare)
MOOG Toyota Tundra Lower Ball Joints & Outer Tie-Rod Ends
Polyurethane Steering Rack Bushings
Sway-Bar Delete (PO gave me the OEM sway-bars, but with missing/broken end links)


Otherwise, it seems to have been very well maintained and cared for and has seen the occasional off-roading excursion (but nothing too hardcore as far as I know) like some rock crawling and light mudding.

A complete Tranny flush was done when the previous owner purchased it (he had done his research on these too).
He also replace the rear axel seals and bearings last year.
The timing belt was last replaced at 103,000 kms (64k miles... it's due, I know)
The front brakes were replaced (rotors and pads) the week before I purchased the rig. I am unsure of Brand.

I came to T4R.org because it seems like a great resource for basically anything I want to know about the T4R and there seems to be a wealth of knowledge and experience here that I can easily tap into.

I don't how much of a hobby Off-Roading will become to me, but I don't intend for my T4R to be a complete poser/city-slicker. I do wanna have some fun with it.

So that's my story in a nutshell I guess.

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Welcome to T4R!

I don't have or exactly need a build thread for this truck, but I just ordered a bunch of parts and am too excited nbot to post it somewhere, so I fuigured I might as well update my intro thread.

Yesterday I finally got around to ordering my first batch of new OEM parts which should take car of a big chunk of things I've been want to fix or refresh on the ol'girl.


New LBJs/OTREs to replace the MOOG ones the PO previously installed about 20K miles ago (one has a torn boot):

• 1- JOINT ASSEMBLY, LOWER BALL, FRONT LEFT . JOINT,BALL [43340-39465]
• 1- END SUB-ASSEMBLY, TIE ROD, LEFT . END,TIE ROD [45047-39215]
• 1- JOINT ASSEMBLY, LOWER BALL, FRONT RIGHT . JOINT,BALL [43330-39585]
• 1- END SUB-ASSEMBLY, TIE ROD, RIGHT . END,TIE ROD [45046-39335]
• 8- BOLT . BOLT [90080-10066]

Some regular maintenance/refresh stuff:

• 1- V-BELT (FOR FAN & ALTERNATOR) . BELT,V; L=1050 [900809-109083]
• 1- V-BELT (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY), No.1 [993642-087078]
• 1- V-BELT (FOR VANE PUMP) . BELT,V; L=1070 [900809-112683]

• 2- FILTER SUB-ASSEMBLY, OIL . FILTER,OIL [90915-YZZD1]
• 1- ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY, AIR CLEANER FILTER . ELEMENT,FILTER [17801-07020]

New Gas Tank Strap to replace teh old rotted one (it's barely holding on):

• 1- BAND SUB-ASSEMBLY, FUEL TANK, No.1 . STRAP,TANK [77601-35060]
• 1- PIN (FOR FUEL TANK BAND) . PIN [90240-08118]

Brake Booster check valve to fix the cold weather "Brick Brake Pedal" issue I'm having:

• 1- VALVE ASSEMBLY, VACUUM CHECK (FOR BRAKE) . VALVE,CHECK [44730-60060]
• 1- GROMMET, CHECK VALVE [90480-24015]

The parts should be coming in in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, besides the Brake Booster check valve and maybe the filters and belts, I probably won't be getting to these things until the spring. I've also got a torn front inner CV Axle boot, so I'm looking at getting some remans and replace those along with the LBJs/OTREs.

I also need to go get soem Ball Joint and Tie-Rod pullers and a 35mm socket and breaker bar to help with the tasks. I'm hoping they might be x-mas gifts from the wife, lol.

That's Very Nice of You!

Welcome fellow Canadian!

Welcome!!

Just gonna post a little update with a list of all the parts that I've purchased for this rig so far. It's bordering on insanity. I've spent about $2,500 in parts (keep in mind, this is Canadian dollars and taxes) and I'm wondering if it's even worth it. It's not like my T4R is in its prime anymore. I just hope all of this keeps it going for at least 5 trouble free years.

- INTERSTATE MEGA-TRON PLUS 35 BATTERY [MTP-35] (x1)

- GROMMET, CHECK VALVE [90480-24015] (x1)
- VALVE ASSEMBLY, VACUUM CHECK (FOR BRAKE) . VALVE,CHECK [44730-60060] (x1)

- BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REAR . BRACKET [17503-62050] (x1)

- BAND SUB-ASSEMBLY, FUEL TANK, No.1 . STRAP,TANK [77601-35060] (x1)
- PIN (FOR FUEL TANK BAND) . PIN [90240-08118] (x1)

- BEARING (FOR FRONT AXLE HUB INNER LEFT); BEARING (FOR FRONT AXLE HUB INNER RIGHT) . BEARING [90369-54002] (x2)
- CLAMP (FOR STEERING RACK BOOT No.1); CLAMP (FOR STEERING RACK BOOT No.2) . CLAMP [90460-62006] (x2)
- COVER, DUST (FOR FRONT DRIVE SHAFT); COVER, FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST, LEFT; COVER, FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DUST, RIGHT . COVER,DUST; F SPORT [41336-35020] (x2)
- END SUB-ASSEMBLY, TIE ROD, LEFT . END,TIE ROD [45047-39215] (x1)
- END SUB-ASSEMBLY, TIE ROD, RIGHT . END,TIE ROD [45046-39335] (x1)
- INNER TIE-ROD [MOOG-EV433] (x2)
- JOINT ASSEMBLY, FRONT UPPER BALL, LEFT; JOINT ASSEMBLY, FRONT UPPER BALL, RIGHT . JOINT,BALL [43310-39016] (x2)
- JOINT ASSEMBLY, LOWER BALL, FRONT LEFT . JOINT,BALL [43340-39465] (x1)
- JOINT ASSEMBLY, LOWER BALL, FRONT RIGHT . JOINT,BALL [43330-39585] (x1)
- LBJ BOLT . BOLT [90080-10066] (x8)
- RING, HOLE SNAP (FOR DIFF SIDE GEAR INTERMEDDIATE SHAFT); RING, HOLE SNAP (FOR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT); RING, HOLE SNAP (FOR FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LEFT); RING, SHAFT SNAP (FOR FRONT DRIVE INNER SHAFT OUTER); RING, SHAFT SNAP (FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT) [90521-29002] (x2)
- RING, HOLE SNAP (FOR FRONT AXLE HUB LEFT); RING, HOLE SNAP (FOR FRONT AXLE HUB RIGHT) . RING,SNAP [90521-99114] (x2)
- SEAL, OIL (FOR FRONT AXLE HUB LEFT); SEAL, OIL (FOR FRONT AXLE HUB RIGHT) . SEAL,OIL [90312-95001] (x2)
- SEAL, OIL (FOR FRONT AXLE HUB OUTER LEFT); SEAL, OIL (FOR FRONT AXLE HUB OUTER RIGHT) . SEAL,OIL [90316-69001] (x2)
- SHAFT ASSEMBLY, FRONT DRIVE, LEFT; SHAFT ASSEMBLY, FRONT DRIVE, RIGHT. SHAFT,DRIVE [CARDONE SELECT 665134] (x2)

- ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY, AIR CLEANER FILTER . ELEMENT,FILTER [17801-07020] (x1)
- FILTER SUB-ASSEMBLY, OIL . FILTER,OIL [90915-YZZD1] (x2)

- 10pcs White T10 Wedge LED 5 SMD Light Bulbs 5050 (x10)
- 2 Pcs AC 250V 15A ON-ON 2 Position SPDT 3 Screws Terminals Toggle Swith (x2)
- 20pcs T5 74 White 1-LED Wedge Dashboard Side Light Lamp Bulb DC 12V (x20)
- Black Housing Green LED Two Line 3 Digital Voltmeter 3.5-30V (x1)
- White T10 194 192 W5W 1206 SMD 30 LEDs Bulbs Side Wedge Light 8PCS (x8)

- BELT, TIMING. BELT,TIMING (W/LABEL) [13568-69095/YZZ03] (x1)
- GASKET, WATER INLET HOUSING, No.1 [16325-62010] (x1)
- GASKET, WATER PUMP. GASKET [16271-62011] (x1)
- IDLER SUB-ASSEMBLY, TIMING BELT, No.1. IDLER [13505-62070] (x1)
- IDLER SUB-ASSEMBLY, TIMING BELT, No.2. IDLER [13503-62040] (x1)
- SEAL (FOR OIL PUMP). SEAL,OIL; (J) [90311-40022] (x1)
- SEAL, OIL (FOR CAMSHAFT SETTING). SEAL,OIL [90311-38051] (x2)
- TENSIONER ASSEMBLY, CHAIN, No.1. TENSIONER [13540-62021] (x1)
- THERMOSTAT [90916-03075] (x1)
- V-BELT (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY), No.1 [993642-087078] (x1)
- V-BELT (FOR FAN & ALTERNATOR) . BELT,V; L=1050 [900809-109083] (x1)
- V-BELT (FOR VANE PUMP) . BELT,V; L=1070 [900809-112683] (x1)
- WATER PUMP [161006-939883] (x1)

- Auto Meter 2258 Short Sweep Electric Temperature Gauge Sender [2258] (x1)
- Auto Meter 2640 Z-Series 2-1/16" Short Sweep Electric Transmission Temperature Gauge [2640] (x1)
- B&M 70268 - SUPERCOOLER OIL COOLER [70268] (x1)

- Energy Suspension 9.5156R 3/4" Greasable Sway Bar Set [9.5156R] (x1)
- Energy Suspension 9.5161G 1" Greasable Sway Bar Set [9.5161G] (x1)
- MOOG K90681 SWAY BAR LINK KIT [MOOG-K90681] (x2)