BaseRunners 1989 22RE Build thread
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BaseRunner
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Or, uh, yeah, it could be the battery.
:lol: hey man you were very helpful, at least now I know what threads to look for if I ever do have starting problems, thanks!
KidVermicious
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Simple stuff first. That one bites me in the ass all the time.
BaseRunner
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lol its not just you man, I automatically assumed the worst right away too lol.
BaseRunner
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Ok fellas I was looking at my runner and I saw these. I know very little about them to be honest. All I know is they are good to have lol. If someone could shed some info on this for me I'd greatly appreciate it. What is their purpose? when should I lock them and unlock them? thanks!
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crutchy
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Those are your manual locking hubs for your 4wd system. You should lock them before engaging 4wd and then unlock them before getting back out onto the road to drive any considerable distance in 2wd. It is however okay to leave them in the lock position when going between 2wd and 4wd on the trail. These differ from most modern light duty trucks and SUVs that have automatic hubs. In my opinion (any most off road guys/if not all) manual hubs are better than automatic locking hubs. Just be mindful that when you lock the front hubs and are in 4wd you will not want to have your wheels cranked all the way to one side or another while moving.
RAD4Runner
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This is designed for you to manually select whether you want your hub to free wheel (dis-engaged from drive axle) or lock (engaged with drive axle).
Covered in user's manual but, only lock IF you want to use 4WD (4Lo or 4Hi). Don't forget to unlock when not needing 4WD. Otherwise your drive axles will spin with the hubs/wheels, causing too much drag, unnecessary wear on axle and also your CV joint & boots.
BTW, in case you have another starting issue, this this Special Service Tool
Helps diagnose whether problem is from solenoid and downstream or from the solenoid control wire and upstream.I a pinch, would also help you start even without an assistant.
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RAD4Runner
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Yep! If Landruisers had this, the day-to-day gas mileage would surely improve.
BaseRunner
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Thanks for the info fellas. Man you learn something new on this forum every day :thanks:
BaseRunner
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Guys I have a question regarding my manual locking hubs. When I go change a wheel or just wanna take the tire off, will the tire come off if I just take off the bolts like normal or do I have to take off the bolts for that as well?
RAD4Runner
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No need to mess with the hubs. Just take off the 6 lug nuts like you would on rear wheels and 2WD vehicles. Manual locking hubs are great! .
First-gens are great, period
BTW, Yota manual says we must drive our rigs at least 10 miles a month in 4WD to lubricate the seals of the front differentials. Doesn't that sound as sweet as docs saying red wine is good for our heart? LOL!
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BaseRunner
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No need to mess with the hubs. Just take off the 6 lug nuts like you would on rear wheels and 2WD vehicles. Manual locking hubs are great! .
First-gens are great, period
BTW, Yota manual says we must drive our rigs at least 10 miles a month in 4WD to lubricate the seals of the front differentials. Doesn't that sound as sweet as docs saying red wine is good for our heart? LOL!
LOL thats just awesome! Thank god for Yotas! I was born in 89, I've wanted a 1st gen since I was 7 or 8 years old, and I will GLADLY take their advice and drive it in 4WD not just 10 miles a month...but more then 10 miles a week lol. Thanks for the info bro!
RAD4Runner
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Earlier...
Erratum:
Driving in 4WD not necessarily required, just put hub in "lock" position for at least 10 miles. Heck, why not go 4-wheeling, anyway?
Erratum:
Driving in 4WD not necessarily required, just put hub in "lock" position for at least 10 miles. Heck, why not go 4-wheeling, anyway?
BaseRunner
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Earlier...
Erratum:
Driving in 4WD not necessarily required, just put hub in "lock" position for at least 10 miles. Heck, why not go 4-wheeling, anyway?
Wow thanks for going through the trouble getting that info man, I really appreciate that! Much obliged!
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Quatre Coureur
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Just ordered the T-chain kit w/ steel guides from engnbldr.com. $58.50 + free shipping! :bravo:
BaseRunner
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Hey thats not a bad deal congrats, I cant wait to drive mine lol
Quatre Coureur
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Yeah I got the T-chain kit, cover, oil pump, water pump, and full gasket set for $257.20 + free shipping! Helluva deal. Now I just gotta start tearing it apart(fun). This is for my 85 Hi-Lux. The RNR still going strong at 240K!
BaseRunner
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Oh wow your doing a whole rebuild of that thing! That's awesome man good luck, good price too. Once I get my money right I plan on doing a rebuild too, but for the moment its just gonna be my weekend truck so im taking it easy lol.
BaseRunner
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Today I was trying to swap the tires on my 3rd generation to my 22re and vice versa (same wheels) but the driver side wheel on the 22re would not come off, it wouldn't even budge! Would it be bad if I sprayed some wd 40 on it? I'm thinking its been on there so long that it might have just got stuck. Any ideas?
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