3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos

[LittleCaesar]

Nice job. I am curious to know how well the extended boot method works over time.

I usually just remove the 4 LBJ bolts. It allows a little more wiggle room with the knuckle, though I have to use the bottle jack against the UCA to push the knuckle down to align the LBJ holes.

To stop a rotor from turning I just drop a big screwdriver or punch in the rotor slot and position part of either against the caliper and then tighten or loosen whatever I am working on. Been working well for me for 20 years.

Buy a welder and learn to weld. It isn't hard and is fun.

 

[mtbtim]

Nice job. I am curious to know how well the extended boot method works over time.

I usually just remove the 4 LBJ bolts. It allows a little more wiggle room with the knuckle, though I have to use the bottle jack against the UCA to push the knuckle down to align the LBJ holes.

To stop a rotor from turning I just drop a big screwdriver or punch in the rotor slot and position part of either against the caliper and then tighten or loosen whatever I am working on. Been working well for me for 20 years.

Buy a welder and learn to weld. It isn't hard and is fun.

I'm really curious too how long that inner boot is going to last. We might have overstretched it a tad too much. Time will tell.

Thanks for the screwdriver trick. Luckily I had my trusty sidekick [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] to stomp on the brakes for me.

Knowing how to weld would be a nice skill to have. I'll probably do it but I don't think the learning curve will be on my rig or anyones else's I give a shit about.

 

[theesotericone]

I just stuff a role of paper towels between the dash and the brake pedal. Seriously, it's the perfect size. Make sure it's at least a half role though or it'll buckle and cause a few choice words as you bash your knuckles against the lower control arm. Ask me how I know. lol

I'm actually looking at getting a MIG welder right now. I have some Stubbs sliders that I need to get installed and I really want to make my own front and rear bumpers. I was a carpenter for a long time so the skills to make it are there I just need to learn to weld. MIG looks pretty easy. And what better rig to use as a guinea pig then your own. If anyone reads this and has a 220V 190A Mig for sale hit me up.

 

[Yoter]

Thanks for the great videos! An idea for the lazy people who don't want to buy a special clamping tool, I have been using these smooth band hose-clamps on the smaller side of my CV's with good results.
I bought them on Amazon last year, I am having trouble finding a link to them right now. They are relatively heavy duty and have rounded edges so they wont dig into the rubber. The threads are also stamped from the inside out and not cut into the band to prevent damage from tightening as well.
The box is branded "DuPage" But the hose clamps themselves are stamped "Norma 25-40mm Made in Germany 80465R31"

 

[stir_fry_boy]

I'm going to do my U joints on Friday, and new seals in all the diffs. The seal replacement portion can help people replace the seal if it's leaking, or you want to be proactive. I'll film all of it.

 

[amalik]

I'm going to do my U joints on Friday, and new seals in all the diffs. The seal replacement portion can help people replace the seal if it's leaking, or you want to be proactive. I'll film all of it.

Some people say the u joints on the driveshaft are not replaceable. That always confuses me because according to your post and others in the past, obviously they are...


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[mtbtim]

Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement

Hey Dudes,
[MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I have another good one for you. We helped [MENTION=142071]sunsetrunner[/MENTION] with replacing his lower control arm bushings with Whiteline Polyurethane bushings.

Here's the video and enjoy the show!

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[sunsetrunner]

Hey Dudes,

[MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I have another good one for you. We helped [MENTION=142071]sunsetrunner[/MENTION] with replacing his lower control arm bushings with Whiteline Polyurethane bushings.

Huge thank you to Tim and Sean for this! They are really good Dudes and great to hang out with.

As for my impressions on the Whitelines, they made a drastic improvement on my truck. Over slow bumps, such as speed bumps, the front end is tons smoother. I almost want to say my old bushings were binding and restricting movement at slow speeds. At least it felt that way.

On the highway, it feels like a new truck. It tracks straighter and the front end feels way more "put together". Little cracks in the road are a tiny bit more noticeable, maybe from having Poly bushings or the old rubber ones were shot.

I highly recommend checking your LCA bushings especially those that are lifted and go off road. My oem bushings had ~217,000 miles on them, and about 30,000 being lifted. Feels like a new truck again!

Side note, the driveway alignment was pretty close. When I got it on the alignment rack, camber was in spec, caster was in spec, but toe was a tiny bit off. No big deal.

Feel free to ask any questions on the Whiteline bushings!

 

[stir_fry_boy]

Hey Dudes,

[MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I have another good one for you. We helped [MENTION=142071]sunsetrunner[/MENTION] with replacing his lower control arm bushings with Whiteline Polyurethane bushings.

Here's the video and enjoy the show!

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These are a royal PITA. Not for the faint hearted.

On another note, finished my front driveline U joints. Also a royal PITA, and I'm not just saying that. I'm no novice at wrenching either. Editing video now.

 

[97Run-Man]

Hey Dudes,


[MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I have another good one for you. We helped [MENTION=142071]sunsetrunner[/MENTION] with replacing his lower control arm bushings with Whiteline Polyurethane bushings.



Here's the video and enjoy the show!



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Idk if I missed it in the video but what was the total time you spent doing this job?


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[mtbtim]

Idk if I missed it in the video but what was the total time you spent doing this job?


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With a lunch/beer break, it took us around 6.5 hours. But, we also replaced his steering rack bushings and had to adjust his camber when we saw it was way out of whack.

Jobs always take us longer because we have to adjust lighting and other stuff while we are videoing the job. Plus, I talk a lot.

 

[97Run-Man]

I always seem to have something small turn into a big snag and time suck. Keeps it interesting lol


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[theesotericone]

I always seem to have something small turn into a big snag and time suck. Keeps it interesting lol

Yep. While not a big job there's still a lot that needs to be done to get at those bushings. Doing them while doing a lift would be time effective. It also has a lot to do with the amount of rust on your rig. Mines a Cali truck since birth and I've yet to find a single bolt or nut that was seized. When I lived back east and had to wrench on things I used a lot more heat and swore a lot more. lol

 

[LittleCaesar]

Nice video Tim. One of the few things I haven't needed to do to my 4runner. Having to cut rusted cam adjusters with a sawzall isn't fun.

No use of the 20 ton press?

The end of this video was funny as heck.

 

[mtbtim]

Nice video Tim. One of the few things I haven't needed to do to my 4runner. Having to cut rusted cam adjusters with a sawzall isn't fun.

No use of the 20 ton press?

The end of this video was funny as heck.

I bought the press after we did this job for Fred. I need to break that sucker in. Maybe I can find someone who needs a rear axle seal job done.

 

[CalBlackSheep]

I bought the press after we did this job for Fred. I need to break that sucker in. Maybe I can find someone who needs a rear axle seal job done.

Dang it! Why couldn't San Jose be closer to Fresno LoL! I'm taking my axle into the shop tomorrow to get my bearing pressed out and new ABS ring and bearing put on.

Oh well, I'm just grateful for the great vids. Thanks



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[infamousRNR]

We got another video coming your way guys...

This one is on the replacement of the drive belts. [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] and I filmed this morning and I should have this one edited and up by the end of the week!!!



What does everyone think about these in depth HOW TO videos?...
Do you guys have any feedback? Any comments or suggestions to make them better?

We would love for you guys to view these videos & subscribe & share with your 4runner friends so we know how we are doing

 

[LittleCaesar]

Keep them coming. I do like how you basically gave a run down of all the tools used to complete the job, which should help out folks who may need an odd or oversize socket they may not have access to before starting it.

The 20 ton press should be in everyone's DIY garage.

 

[mtbtim]

The 20 ton press should be in everyone's DIY garage.

Well, I reckon I'm a bonafide DIY Mechanic then because I got me one the other day.

 

[fourfive]

What does everyone think about these in depth HOW TO videos?...
Do you guys have any feedback? Any comments or suggestions to make them better?

You guys consistently do an awesome job with your diy videos and I really appreciate the sharing of part numbers, tools, torque specs, FSM recommendations, opinions on parts or modifications (such as the oem radiator & trans cooler bypass or inseries info) & you guys do a great job at providing objective & unbiased information. I refer to your videos regularly & sometimes just watch them because it's about 3rd gen stuff. I think it's really cool that you guys are taking the time to film & share your work. Keep them coming, even the jobs that might seem simple or that already have diy write ups available, I find myself learning new & more efficient ways of getting the work done. I always want to comment with positive feedback each time you guys put out vids to let you guys know that it's greatly appreciated but I don't want to clutter up your thread. You guys set the bar high for anyone else attempting to share DIY info. Keep up the great work & quality videos!

Suggestions to make them better?.....maybe give your sweet 4runners some more screen time so we can check them out. I like them all, from the heavily modified to the bone stock 3rd gens.


Edit: The fact that you guys open yourselves up to feedback and suggestions says A LOT. Stand up and mad respect. That goes a long way with me and I find a lot of credibility in that.

I look through youtube a good bit and not sure if you have to sign up in order to subscribe or give thumbs up for videos but if signing up is what it takes I will do that just for your videos. I already share and give you guys credit to the few 3rd gen owners I know about your vids. I even told my wife about and your helpful videos. She's actually watched a few with me.