4th Gen Maintenance Tutorials, Writeups, and Picture Threads
Please Comment Any Helpful Tutorials to be Added!
Introduction Hello All, I've noticed that both the 3rd gen and 5th gen sections have their own specific threads with a compilation of all maintenance, tutorial, and writeup threads. While we used to have a similar thread here, the OP is no longer active and the collection of tutorials doesn't cover all topics. The goal of this thread is to effectively organize all tutorial threads to help future 4th gen owners get the information as easily as possible. I learned everything I know about 4runners, maintenance, and cars in general from this forum. I am really grateful for the wealth of knowledge here, so I like giving back in any way I can! Submitting Tutorials, Writeups, and Picture Threads To submit any tutorial, writeup, or compilation of helpful pictures from any platform, please comment a link to them in a reply to this post (Please no "check my build thread for ___" unless you have a link or page number, just so I don't have to go digging through hundreds of pages). Writeups can be for any skill level, I think the more beginner tutorials may even be more important for new wrenchers to get started. Writeups could be from 4runners.com, TacomaWorld, Toyota120, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc. Suggestions on organization of topics would also be appreciated too! I'm also trying to tag all writeup OPs to give credit, so sorry if you get 30 million mention notifications! To reduce clutter, please don't quote the entire OP, instead, tagging me or doing a small quote is a great way to notify me of a post that should be added. I also get on the forum almost everyday, so I should see it, even if I'm not notified directly. HTML Code:
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Quick Links: <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#fuel" >Fuel</a>, <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#intake" >Intake</a>, <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#exhaust" >Exhaust</a> <a id="fuel">Fuel</a> | <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#fuelIntExt" >Return to Subtopic</a> <a id="intake">Intake</a> | <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#fuelIntExt" >Return to Subtopic</a>
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--- <a id="4wdthings">Transfer Case, Differentials, and 4wd Components</a> | <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#jump" >Return to Directory</a> Quick Links: <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#tcase" >Transfer Case</a>, <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#frontdiff" >Front Differential</a>, <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#cv" >CV Axles</a>, <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#reardiff" >Rear Differential and Axle</a> <a id="tcase">Transfer Case</a> | <a target="_self" href="!289488!4th-gen-t4rs/289488-4th-gen-maintenance-tutorials-writeups-picture-threads.html#4wdthings" >Return to Subtopic</a>
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We did it boys, hit the post character limit again! Sorry if you get tagged again since I had to move some to this post!
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Thanks for the features! It makes me want to do write-ups for my factory- bypassed/ dual amp sound system, rear 8.2 swap, rust patches and retrofitted/switchback headlights. I should get on those soon...
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Wiring stuff for the switchbacks and the sound system would be great too! I find wiring confusing lol, so writeups are very helpful for me to learn! I've been following your build thread and rust mitigation too, I'm afraid to pull off the rear bumper cover. I've had my hand up there and its a bit crusty, still kind of Schrodinger's cat until I pull it off lol. |
My write-ups. Some are step-by-step instructions while others relate my experience and have links to the references I used. Didn't want to decide which you would want to use so please edit out any you feel don't meet the standard for this thread.
X-REAS delete + 2015 Tacoma TRD Offroad install How to make a Satoshi grille How to install console USB power ports Magnetic phone mount How to light your door switches Installing a Gentex 453 autodim mirror w/Homelink & compass using 4RunnERD's instructions (link is to my post & the entire install thread Head unit, front speakers, & backup camera install with wiring pics Off-road Nav Setup Spidertrax wheel spacers Extending your A/C drain tube (to help prevent frame rust) HCF (hydrocarbon filter) delete + ECU reset Sound deadening LED high & low beam headlight bulbs 5000K interior LEDs (w/ list of bulbs needed) SuperBumps install & mudflap delete Brake pad & caliper replacement Front side window sunshades |
This is a great idea. I don't have any writeups to add right now but I'll try to do them whenever I do something noteworthy. This will certainly make it easier to find stuff when you need it.
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Is there a reason the lighting is restricted to external? Not a criticism, just curious as there are many interior lighting mods that can be done.
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Also as a side note, do you know if you still have pictures for the USB console power port mod? Looks like they might have died in the Photobucket debacle. |
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Also, I may not have included my illuminated door switches mod in the previous list but please feel free to add it if you feel it's useful in the context of this thread. |
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http://i.imgur.com/oZQzEMHl.jpg click this one to see it bigger>>http://i.imgur.com/L0kZNnvm.png I got the door switch lighting, it should now be under the all new interior lighting section here |
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Thread Updates
I've made a few changes and wanted to document them here
@momo.75 is this thread possibly sticky worthy? Probably can exchange the strap tutorial for this one, since its included in here. If not, thats no sweat too. |
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