3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos

[octanejunkie]

Also whether the threads are sticky or silky smooth makes a difference. And if there is rust on them. I think it is a good idea to oil them up first. If not, the torque you actually get is not consistent even with the same setting on the torque wrench.

All torque specs published, as far as I have ever seen and unless otherwise noted are clean and dry. Rusted fasteners are trash if torque specs matter, otherwise a Ziggy guttentight is as accurate as any torque wrench - but you may do whatever makes you happy.

Is there a list somewhere of one-time use fasteners for our 3rd gens? At least on my other rides, the manufacturer noted which bolts and nuts were for one-time use...

This would be a good resource, but I think a good rule of thumb would be any fastener that has a critical dimension to it, head bolts, rod bolts, crank bolts, LBJ bolts, etc should be considered one time use due to stretch and the critical nature of what they hold. I use a torque wrench to tighten my shock bolts and panhard bar because I have a torque wrench available, otherwise I'd not sweat it too much, those fasteners are not relying on material stretch to fasten.

Maybe there's a mnemonic device regarding fasteners and whether you can reuse them (like righty tighty) but if the load is across the fastener it's not as critical as if the load runs the length of the fastener (relying on bolt stretch)

 

[sakoluvr]

I THINK there are a couple of bolts that the FSM said to oil and then gave the torque. I recently did my valve cover gaskets et. al. and it was during the reassembly that I saw that. Camshaft plug cover? I will ask my son. He has a better memory! :der:

 

[mtbtim]

CBI Skid Plate Install

Hey Dudes,

Here's an option for skid plates to protect your drivetrain. CBI Off Road Fab makes some pretty nice skid plates.

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[mtbtim]

Lil' Skip's Offroad Gas Tank Skid Plate Install

If you're in the market for aftermarket skid plates because you plan on doing some technical 4wheeling, a gas tank skid plate from Lil' Skip's Offroad is one to consider to protect your gas tank from damage.

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[mtbtim]

Stripped Differential Drain Plug Removal

Hey Dudes, at some point, you're going to want to renew the front differential gear oil on your 3rd Gen 4runner. Toyota decided to use a hex head for the fill and drain plugs and it ended up being a huge mistake. These plugs tend to get really locked into the differential and it's common for people to end up stripping one or both of their plugs. This video shows you some options to getting the plug out if you ended up stripping the head and also gives you a suggestion on how to break free the plugs if you haven't stripped them out yet.

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[mtbtim]

O2 Sensor Replacement

Hey Dudes,

Whether you're addressing a check engine light issue or looking for an improvement in your gas mileage, this video will show you how to replace your upstream and downstream O2 sensors. On the 96-98 3rd Gens, the upstream sensor is an O2 sensor. On the 99-02 3rd Gens, the upstream sensor is an Air/Fuel sensor.

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[mtbtim]

E-Locker Swap

If you bought a 3rd Gen with a rear open diff and always longed for an e-locker, this video shows you how to swap in an e-locker and do all the necessary wiring to make it work just like it came off the factory assembly line.

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[mtbtim]

Warn M8000 Winch Install on a CBI Front Hybrid Bumper

If you have a CBI Front Hybrid Bumper and want to install a winch on it, this video will show how to get it done.

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[LittleCaesar]

When will that poor black brake fluid be flushed?

 

[mtbtim]

When will that poor black brake fluid be flushed?

Very soon. My next mod is the TBU. [MENTION=152326]mikentosh[/MENTION] hooked me up with the calipers and rotors after he switched to some different calipers and rotors from Stop Tech.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Very soon. My next mod is the TBU. [MENTION=152326]mikentosh[/MENTION] hooked me up with the calipers and rotors after he switched to some different calipers and rotors from Stop Tech.

231s? My wallet may shudder to think how much he has invested in his rig in a year or so. It must be quite sweet.:yo:

 

[mtbtim]

231s? My wallet may shudder to think how much he has invested in his rig in a year or so. It must be quite sweet.:yo:

Yeah, 231s. Mikey is a seriously generous dude. Makes me look like a tightwad. He actually doesn't own it anymore. He gave it to his brother. Mikey bought a Streamline trailer and bought a Yukon Denali to tow it.

 

[mtbtim]

BudBuilt Rear Differential Skid Plate Installation

Hey Dudes, here's another area you can protect with a skid plate. BudBuilt makes good stuff so it's a product to consider for your rig.

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[mtbtim]

Manual Hub Swap Part 2 - A.D.D. Hub Bearing Replacement

We made a Part 2 for the Manual Hub Swap. In this video, we swap over the Tacoma manual hub parts to the 4runner knuckles on my 98 4runner so I could retain ABS function.

Also in this video, you'll see how to do the presswork on A.D.D. knuckles if you'd just like to replace worn out wheel bearings.

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[mtbtim]

Lotus RCAMS (Rear Control Arm Mount Skid) Installation

Hey Y'all,

If you're into 4wheeling and have upgraded some of your skid plates like the front and middle ones that protect your drivetrain and the one that protects your gas tank, here's another one to consider. It's affordable and very easy to install.

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[TonyB66]

Hey Y'all,

If you're into 4wheeling and have upgraded some of your skid plates like the front and middle ones that protect your drivetrain and the one that protects your gas tank, here's another one to consider. It's affordable and very easy to install.

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Pretty neat product Tim. I'll likely add this to my list of mods to do in 30 minutes or less; which is mostly what I've been doing lately.

Looks like you don't have any videos on doing the inner and outer tie rods? If correct, maybe something else to add to your video production list...

 

[mtbtim]

Pretty neat product Tim. I'll likely add this to my list of mods to do in 30 minutes or less; which is mostly what I've been doing lately.

Looks like you don't have any videos on doing the inner and outer tie rods? If correct, maybe something else to add to your video production list...

We show how to remove and replace the outer tie rods in our steering rack replacement video but we have yet to do a video on the inner tie rods. One day we'll do it. If yours need changing, let's do it and make a video.

 

[TonyB66]

We show how to remove and replace the outer tie rods in our steering rack replacement video but we have yet to do a video on the inner tie rods. One day we'll do it. If yours need changing, let's do it and make a video.

Well, that would certainly allow me the chance to finally meet you! As far as I can tell, there is no need to change them, but I want to. I want to baseline as much as I can in the first year of ownership...

I reference the desire to this here:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3096635-post422.html

I'll reach-out to you over PM soon. I can tell you now that the weekend of Sat and Sun the 22nd and 23rd is wide open. Other weekends can work as well, but I have some family commitments layered-in...

 

[LittleCaesar]

That is a nice birthday present from Sean to say the least.

 

[mtbtim]

Well, that would certainly allow me the chance to finally meet you! As far as I can tell, there is no need to change them, but I want to. I want to baseline as much as I can in the first year of ownership...

I reference the desire to this here:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3096635-post422.html

I'll reach-out to you over PM soon. I can tell you now that the weekend of Sat and Sun the 22nd and 23rd is wide open. Other weekends can work as well, but I have some family commitments layered-in...

Ok, let's do it. I'm available the 22nd and 23rd too. I'll check in with Sean and find out what day is best for him.