2003 V8 Oil Filter thread?

[jp8900]

I am in the process of peicing together a remote oil filter kit and need to know the thread type for the 2003 V8. Wanting to do a kit with good fittings and stainless braided lines. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Jon

 

[K.C.]

For the 4th Generation V8 4Runner (2003-2009)...you have to remove the skid plate to get to the oil filter.

Some people did an oil filter bypass mod.

Search Member Koz ... I think he's the one that did it.

 

[jp8900]

I do understand you have to remove the skid plate to get it. Thats the reason im building an oil filter relocation kit. I just need to know the threads so that I can get the right peice to thread onto the engine. The Amsoil kit is so dang expensive i can build a quality one for alot less than that and maintain regular oil changes. Thanks for the heads up though.

 

[Lineman]

Skid plate takes less than 5 minutes to remove. If you run a good oil you might only have to remove/install the plate once a year. Is that the only benefit of an oil filter bypass mod?

 

[chaz]

sometimes the skid plate bolts can snap. by the way, there are some that change the oil filter from the top, its doable, or mod the plate, either way is cheaper than a relocate. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/maintenance/61542-changing-v8-oil-filter-top.html if u use a plastic bag over the filter u wont spill anything. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/maintenance/11309-dealer-changes-oil-filter-top-v8.html http://www.toyota-4runner.org/maintenance/17180-v-8-skid-plate-mod-oil-filter-change.html

 

[K.C.]

Skid plate takes less than 5 minutes to remove. If you run a good oil you might only have to remove/install the plate once a year. Is that the only benefit of an oil filter bypass mod?

:iagree:

An advice that someone gave me before...if it's too difficult to do (whatever it is) maybe [that thing] isn't right for you.

 

[jp8900]

I understand that it can be done from the top and that the skid can be removed in less than 5 minutes. I am a mechanic by trade so its not that I do not have the skill to remove a skid plate to get easy access to the filter. I just want to relocate it. Why do some people perform the mods they do? Because they want too. This is a want not a need.