5k mile service

[mcarey86]

Probably a socket wrench.

 

[El_Todo_Terreno]

my buddy was telling me i needed some kind of high pressure tools to do that. I have ramps. what would i need once i got under there?

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VmgyJ3TZLQI

That video shows you how to install running boards. Removing them is easier just unbolt.

How old are you? Anyone can do this and if you don't own tools buy some. Better than paying the dealer for something so simple.

 

[eblamble3]

my buddy was telling me i needed some kind of high pressure tools to do that. I have ramps. what would i need once i got under there?

You shouldn't even need to use ramps or jack it up. Just slide under with a socket wrench and undo the bolts. 10 or 12 mm I believe.

 

[Kyjoma]

re

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VmgyJ3TZLQI

That video shows you how to install running boards. Removing them is easier just unbolt.

How old are you? Anyone can do this and if you don't own tools buy some. Better than paying the dealer for something so simple.

Haha 29. I have a basic mechanic set so I'll be fine. I just live in an apartment without a garage so I don't have ton of room for much beyond that. before the 4runner I had a honda accord and never had to do anything with it. I'll admit I'm a total rookie when it comes to working on trucks so doing anything on it will be a learning experience

 

[El_Todo_Terreno]

Haha 29. I have a basic mechanic set so I'll be fine. I just live in an apartment without a garage so I don't have ton of room for much beyond that. before the 4runner I had a honda accord and never had to do anything with it. I'll admit I'm a total rookie when it comes to working on trucks so doing anything on it will be a learning experience

I'm also 29 and my last vehicle was a 91 accord haha. I was just trying to save you some money. I believe dealers have an hourly rate regardless of the task. This job is so easy why pay them 100 plus? You don't need much room get under the truck and unbolt have your friend hold one end. You can't mess this up.

 

[Kyjoma]

I'm also 29 and my last vehicle was a 91 accord haha. I was just trying to save you some money. I believe dealers have an hourly rate regardless of the task. This job is so easy why pay them 100 plus? You don't need much room get under the truck and unbolt have your friend hold one end. You can't mess this up.

Yeah I'll definitely go that route. Idk why he was making it sound like a bigger deal than it is. Thanks man!


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[Cymon]

my buddy was telling me i needed some kind of high pressure tools to do that. I have ramps. what would i need once i got under there?

I do it by myself in about 10 min. before any off-road trip. Put down a towel and slide under. Use a #12 wrench (maybe 14) or socket is easier. It's just taking off 12 bolts total (6 per side). The running boards are really light, so you can either wear a old shirt and let it rest on your chest while I bolting the rest or just do it one handed.

 

[carlos.elmotor]

my buddy was telling me i needed some kind of high pressure tools to do that. I have ramps. what would i need once i got under there?

You'll just need a socket wrench and 10min of time. If you don't have someone there to help, do the middle bolt last so that the board doesn't hang off sideways as you work your way down the rocker panel.

 

[MylesStandish]

Pay for an oil change. I did at 5,000. Good to get all that break in shit out of there. Cheap piece of mind in my opinion.

Absolutely right! Very cheap to ensure piece of mind indeed. I paid an additional $650 at time of signing for lifetime oil changes (up to 4 per year no questions asked), and you better believe I will have four per year needed or not. I keep my vehicles so they will lose on this up sell. :fencing: