Bad Luck's Boring Build Biography

I'm going to try and look for one locally that doesn't need to be rebuilt. I've sent a couple messages to toyota part outs in the area.

Keep in mind with your search that 01-02 rear axles brakes are different than previous years.
Wheel cylinder size brake hardware backing plate is different. Wheel cylinder diameter is the critical difference.
 
Keep in mind with your search that 01-02 rear axles brakes are different than previous years.
Wheel cylinder size brake hardware backing plate is different. Wheel cylinder diameter is the critical difference.
I was hoping to find just the 3rd member, but that’s good to know if I find an entire axle assembly. That’s moved to the very back burner though since it’s been quiet since replacing the carrier bearings.
 
Keep in mind with your search that 01-02 rear axles brakes are different than previous years.

Wheel cylinder size brake hardware backing plate is different. Wheel cylinder diameter is the critical difference.

I was unaware of the rear 01 and 02 changes. Wheel cylinder, different backing plate. Interesting indeed. I recall the brake hardware being slightly different though. :)



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I was unaware also when I got into swapping E-locker Axle into my 01.
01's oval port on backer for adjusting shoes is rearward of axle tube pre 01 in front of tube.
Hardware does not interchange, shoes I used were for pre 01 axle, they have different part number than 01's.
WC is larger on pre 01 than 01 think that has to do with going from 3 chan ABS to 4 chan ABS.
I used the smaller 01 WC to keep it OE with 01 MC, pre 01 shoes and hardware been working fine for 10k mi.
Damn sure made notes in maint log.
 
I was hoping to find just the 3rd member, but that’s good to know if I find an entire axle assembly. That’s moved to the very back burner though since it’s been quiet since replacing the carrier bearings.

Your in a good place then.
How far are you from Greenville MS. I'm a lil over 100 miles. I still have 01 4.10 200k mi complete axle minus brakes n hardware I posted add with pics couple years ago on this site. Maybe work something out.
More than likely be in Fort Smith in October for Jamboree.
 
I'm also stockpiling parts for much of the same maintenance on my 4WD - the difference being I have zero maintenance records from the PO and it's not my DD or even close to it so I haven't noticed any high coolant temps, yet.

Mine had black Husky floor mats in it when I bought it, very similar to weathertech in style and fit albeit thinner. I swapped them out for the tan weathertechs from my 2WD. Thankfully the carpet in my rig is also in excellent shape thanks to the POs Husky mats.

I'm curious about the Koyo radiator (I bought a Denso from Longo Toyota) and I too have a 5-speed and don't need the trans cooler...

I've been waiting to do the rad swap and flush, and will also change from green juice to red juice and eliminate the rear heater & core in the process. I don't see myself using it much in SoCal. I was waiting for the timing belt replacement as not to have to drain the system twice and I haven't felt rushed to do that job yet. I've been focused on suspension work and ancillary electrical projects.

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I'm getting jealous reading this! Im dying to take apart my girl to regear, and long travel that b1tch. Need a backup ride ugh.. enjoy the build bad luckster
 
Your in a good place then.
How far are you from Greenville MS. I'm a lil over 100 miles. I still have 01 4.10 200k mi complete axle minus brakes n hardware I posted add with pics couple years ago on this site. Maybe work something out.
More than likely be in Fort Smith in October for Jamboree.

I'll send you a private message here shortly about the axle housing

I'm getting jealous reading this! Im dying to take apart my girl to regear, and long travel that b1tch. Need a backup ride ugh.. enjoy the build bad luckster

Thanks for the kind words! It's funny how the cycle goes. Get a new vehicle, plan on keeping it stock nothing crazy, then before you know it you need to buy a beater car so you have something to drive while you work on your main vehicle lol
 
What a weekend! I discovered Friday that my storage unit was broken into sometime between May 7th-9th. Allegedly a lot of the storage units in the compound were broke into. The office was closed when I discovered that my unit had their lock and not mine which annoyed me so I removed their lock. Opened the door to my storage unit and found the massive lock that I use sitting on the floor unscathed. I guess it was too big to cut, but not hard to pick. Anyways, they took a couple faucets, water filter system, garbage disposal and my rear disc brake conversion kit. The theft of the kit upset me the most because midcoma stopped making them awhile ago.

Went to the storage unit office Saturday morning to figure out what was going on and to raise hell. They only had 1 security camera looking at the gate entrance/exit so no way to tell which vehicle was the culprit. The only thing I had going for me at this point was the storage unit company I used sold out to a bigger storage unit company several months ago, and the new storage unit company required everyone to carry $5000 of insurance so at least I'm covered for the value of what was stolen.

I private messaged midcoma Saturday night hoping by some miracle that he had an extra full kit or knew someone that had an extra full kit and would be willing to sell it. It was a longshot, but I've been dreaming of installing the conversion kit and finally purchased several of the parts to do it. Luckily for me he had a full kit that someone had purchased a month or so ago but didn't pay for the extra shipping charge so he refunded the other guy his money and sold it to me. Talk about a miracle (at least in my eyes)! I can't thank him enough! He did recommend that I not wait a year to install this kit so it wouldn't get stolen lol!

I did file a police report on Sunday once I knew what I was missing. Next steps will be to contact storage unit company for the insurance information and the police station for a copy of the report.
 
Bogus . I really don't have time for theifs.. I personally don't think the pushisments are high enough. :(

Just add another 3rd gen to your fleet so you have something to drive while working on the other. :)



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If the police recover the stolen rear disc kit what will you do with two?

*Slow wink

Seriously tho, bummer and what a stroke of luck. I hate thieves and have had too many things stolen to not feel it each time I hear it happened to someone else.

Glad there was a silver halo to your cloud but that feeling of violation - I'll never get used to that.

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If the police recover the stolen rear disc kit what will you do with two?

*Slow wink

Seriously tho, bummer and what a stroke of luck. I hate thieves and have had too many things stolen to not feel it each time I hear it happened to someone else.

Glad there was a silver halo to your cloud but that feeling of violation - I'll never get used to that.

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That would truly be the miracle lol With only one camera on location I would be surprised if there was even a follow up from a detective at this point. BUT if it does get recovered then I'll sell it.

It's not the first time I've been robbed, and it never feels any better. Expectations are much more managed and realistic this time.
 
Over the weekend I noticed some fairly high coolant temps while towing. I think the highest I saw was 230*F which is almost 40*F higher than I am used to seeing with my previous 4Runner. I used this as an excuse to mentally justify buying the Koyo radiator (VH010665N) and Koyo radiator cap (SK-C13). I shopped around on the interwebs and found that Sparktec Motorsports had the cheapest total price for the two at $417. I paid via paypal, but never received an email or invoice directly from Sparktec Motorsports.

I went home today for lunch with every intention of contacting them today about my order status when I discovered my order had been delivered. The radiator box was beaten and open, but upon further inspection the radiator didn't have a scratch on it! :guitar2: I brought it into work to store until I'm ready to install it. I also bought an oem thermostat and gasket that should be here later today or tomorrow. I still need to go by the Toyota dealership next door to get a few gallons of Toyota red coolant to mix with distilled water. I'm debating on replacing the fan clutch with an Aisin one just because I'm there already. I've got a new oem heater water valve assembly to put on as well.
 

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Good to see a little luck going your way on the radiator. As that box is on the rough side.

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Over the weekend I noticed some fairly high coolant temps while towing. I think the highest I saw was 230*F which is almost 40*F higher than I am used to seeing with my previous 4Runner. I used this as an excuse to mentally justify buying the Koyo radiator (VH010665N) and Koyo radiator cap (SK-C13). I shopped around on the interwebs and found that Sparktec Motorsports had the cheapest total price for the two at $417. I paid via paypal, but never received an email or invoice directly from Sparktec Motorsports.

I went home today for lunch with every intention of contacting them today about my order status when I discovered my order had been delivered. The radiator box was beaten and open, but upon further inspection the radiator didn't have a scratch on it! :guitar2: I brought it into work to store until I'm ready to install it. I also bought an oem thermostat and gasket that should be here later today or tomorrow. I still need to go by the Toyota dealership next door to get a few gallons of Toyota red coolant to mix with distilled water. I'm debating on replacing the fan clutch with an Aisin one just because I'm there already. I've got a new oem heater water valve assembly to put on as well.

+1 on replacing the fan clutch, trust me, you'll thank yourself, and here's why. I bought my 01 back in 2013 and during warmer months when I would run my A/C while idling or sitting in heavy traffic, my coolant temps would rise above normal operating temperature. Took me 8 and yes literally 8 years to figure out that the fan clutch was the problem. Another user on here (Street Creeper?) had mentioned that he had the same issue and resolved it by replacing his fan clutch. So I replaced mine with Aisin p/n FCT-013 and never had the issue again. I can now run my A/C full blast in 3 figure temperatures with no issues. All I'll add is to be careful when removing the 4 nuts that hold it in place, they can be easily rounded. They're like $80-$90 and I would do it all over again if I had to.
 
Very good thought on the fan clutch. As long as the thermostat is good and the radiator wasn't oxidizing. If those 2 things check out then the fan clutch is definitely a high possibility of being bad. :)

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+1 on replacing the fan clutch, trust me, you'll thank yourself, and here's why. I bought my 01 back in 2013 and during warmer months when I would run my A/C while idling or sitting in heavy traffic, my coolant temps would rise above normal operating temperature. Took me 8 and yes literally 8 years to figure out that the fan clutch was the problem. Another user on here (Street Creeper?) had mentioned that he had the same issue and resolved it by replacing his fan clutch. So I replaced mine with Aisin p/n FCT-013 and never had the issue again. I can now run my A/C full blast in 3 figure temperatures with no issues. All I'll add is to be careful when removing the 4 nuts that hold it in place, they can be easily rounded. They're like $80-$90 and I would do it all over again if I had to.
That's good to know! Thank you! I'll put it on my list. Did you perform any testing on the fan clutch before removal?
 
That's good to know! Thank you! I'll put it on my list. Did you perform any testing on the fan clutch before removal?

To be honest, I didn't, but it was definitely bad. Like there was no question about it. I'll see if I can upload a photo on here to show you what the old one looked like. The coil in the middle of it was all burnt looking and just gross, but I don't know if that has anything to do with the actual performance of it. Standby for photo...
 
Old vs. New. Let me know if you want me to makes these smaller so as to not junk up your build thread.

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