Daniel's 2000 5-speed 4x4 SR5 Rescue, Restoration and Maintenance Thread

[NoVAphotog]

2000
Toyota 4Runner SR5
Black/Oak
V6
4x4
5-speed Manual
Rear E-locker

This thread will serve as both a maintenance log as well as a place for pics of of adventures and enjoying her.

Maintenance Log:

Date - Miles - Action and Parts

03/06/2016 - 151,160 - R&R Battery, Engine Air Filter, low beam headlight bulbs - Autocraft Gold (Advance Auto), Percolator Filter, Sylvania bulbs

03/22/2016 - 151,324 - Mount and Balance Four New Tires, 265/70/16 Toyo Open Country A/T II, replaced negative battery terminal

03/24/2016 - 151,332 - R&R Front Swaybar Endlinks (OEM), rear shocks (Toyota), exhaust cat (aftermarket), pipe and muffler (aftermarket), fuel filter (Toyota), F (Bosch ICON, 17in) & R (Toyota) wiper blades, license plate bulb. Adjusted emergency brake, drain & refill engine oil (dino), r&r engine oil filter (Toyota). Surface rust removal and sealing, Safety Inspection Completed.

03/26/2016 - 151,370 - Drain and Refill Rear Differential Fluid with 2.8qts Mobil 1 75W-90

04/02/2016 - 151,400 - Drain and Refill: Transfer Case (Mobil 1 75W-90), 5-speed Manual Transmission (Redline MT90), Front Differential (Mobil 1 75W-90)

05/12/2016 - 151,800 - Programmed new key fob/door remote. Purchased new Toyota key as well.

05/15/2016 - 151,850 - Removed and replaced TB intake boot, hose clamps, and PCV Valve and grommet. Cleaned MAF sensor with CRC MAF cleaner. Cleaned throttle body with CRC Throttle Body cleaner. Adjusted throttle cable to reduce pedal slack. Greased clutch assembly. Cleaned VC and tightened bolts.

06/03/2016 - 151,871 - Timing belt and water pump remove/replace, new tensioner and pulley along with Gates belts. Genuine Toyota Spark plugs installed along with NGK wires. Toyota Red coolant flushed. Genuine Toyota Brake Fluid flushed as well.

06/05/2016 - 151,910 - Upstream Air Fuel Ratio Sensor replaced (Denso 243-9003). Check Engine light cleared. 50+ miles driven, no more codes! Engine runs smooth as butter.

06/07/2016 - 151,975 - 35% Suntek Carbon window tint installed on front driver and passenger windows.

06/27/2016 - 152,350 - Washed, clayed, Meguiar's M105 Compound applied to hood/roof, Meguiar's M205 polish applied to main panels, paint sealed with Menzerna Power Lock polymer sealant.

06/28/2016 - 152,376 - Interior upholstery cleaned using RugDoctor 5000 and hand tool/ Rug Doctor upholstery cleaner.

07/16/2016 - 152,840 - Power Steering Fluid changed w/ Redline D4 ATF

07/25/2016 - 153,175 - Oil and filter service (Mobil 1 5W-30, Toyota filter), Driveshaft and U-joints greased.

09/26/2016 - 154,823 - New Toyota Lower Ball Joints and Outer Tie Rods installed. Front End Alignment performed.

12/13/2016 - 157,364 - New Toyota Front Rotors and Pads Replaced, brake fluid flushed. Clutch fluid flushed with Genuine Toyota fluid. Cleaned and lubricated rear shoes and adjusted e-brake.

12/17/2016 - 157,570 - Undercarriage power washed and cleaned. Fluid Film applied.

12/24/2016 - 157,700 - Oil and filter Service (Mobil 1 5W-30, Toyota filter)

1/20/2016 - 159,200 - Pioneer Single-DIN Bluetooth Headunit Installed.

3/26/2017 - 161,850 - Genuine Toyota 99 Limited Black Rear bumper assembly installed. Removed stock chrome bumper and discarded. Flipped hitch upside down as well.

6/5/2017 - 162,880 - Genuine Toyota Rear E-locker Housing and 4.10 locking differential installed. Factory e-locker ECU and RR DIFF LOCK switch installed and wired for factory operation. Grey wire mod completed for locker use in 2Hi, 4Hi, 4Lo. Valvoline 80W-90 fluid used (will flush in 2k mi). Brakes bled after install.

6/11/2017 - 163,500 - Rockford Fosgate P300-12 powered subwoofer installed. Stuck closed sunroof assembly removed and replaced with new to me 72k mile assembly, cleaned and greased before install.

6/23/2017 - 163,740 - Mobil 1 5W-30 Oil and Toyota filter change. Upper tail light bulb replaced.

9/14/2017 - 166,400 - Bilstein 5100's + OME 906 springs installed in rear, 5100 + TRD Off Road Tundra Coils installed in front. ARB front bumper installed as well.

9/15/2017 - 166,480 - 4 Wheel (front) Alignment performed.

12/01/2017 - 168,918 - Tires rotated. Mobil 1 5W-30 Oil and Toyota filter change.

12/15/2017 - 170,686 - Clutch fluid flushed.

1/12/2018 - 173,737 - Tires rotated. Mobil 1 5W-30 Oil and Toyota filter change. Vehicle washed/detailed.

 

[NoVAphotog]

New shocks, end links and exhaust in.

 

[ShooterMcGavin]

Looks good. Can I ask, what exhaust/muffler system did you go with?

 

[Squirt]

Holy crap! Poor girl.. definitely wasn't as loved as the PO wanted you to think she was! Looks like you'll make her come back to life though..

 

[NoVAphotog]

Looks good. Can I ask, what exhaust/muffler system did you go with?

Thanks! She's a good platform to revive. Caught her at the edge.

And to be honest the theme here is oem+ so just stuck with that (I'll check receipt for specifics, but definitely wasn't genuine Toyota...$$$). Thought about that Borla muffler in the tune up guide for $40 but figured refreshing her is more important to me than any mods at this point.

Everything I do is noticeable so it's a good feeling even just replacing stock parts.

 

[NoVAphotog]

Holy crap! Poor girl.. definitely wasn't as loved as the PO wanted you to think she was! Looks like you'll make her come back to life though..

Yup. I've met a lot of interesting characters in searching.

This guy Had a lacrosse ball shoved onto the shifter...claimed the stock knob material was rubbing off on his hand. First thing I did was put the stock knob on. No rubbing. Feels great.

 

[NoVAphotog]

Detail and new shoes.

Box of fluids ready.

Starting with rear diff. Better late than never...Jesus.

 

[NoVAphotog]

My babies as they are currently...

 

[4Runner-Dan]

Nice! Love these types of threads. Keep it up.

 

[Chuckles89]

Reminds me of the start of my build except no rust and 100k more miles. Good luck with it!

 

[mark21742]

I have a feeling I'll be reading and needing to do most of this on mine!

 

[NoVAphotog]

Reminds me of the start of my build except no rust and 100k more miles. Good luck with it!

Oh yeah, I've read through yours several times for inspiration! Thanks!

 

[NoVAphotog]

I have a feeling I'll be reading and needing to do most of this on mine!

Sounds good, I'll be updating and asking questions in here, feel free to do the same!

 

[NoVAphotog]

Transfer case and transmission fluids done. Now onto front diff.

Like the diy I'm following said...Thank god for manuals. Just a simple drain and fill. Looking forward to feeling a difference hopefully.

 

[NoVAphotog]

All driveline fluids drain/fill completed today.

Mileage: 151,400

Rear diff: Mobil 1 75W-90 (2.6 quarts)
Transfer Case: Mobil 1 75W-90 (1.1 qt)
Manual Transmission: Redline MT-90 (2.3 qt)
Front Diff: Mobil 1 75W-90 (1.2 qt)

Sheared 10mm Hex drain plug on the front diff. Used T-45 Torx bit, hammered into plug and removed no issues. Noted to replace with new plug next time.

Speaking of replace...this is why you do all of this if it's never been before (front diff magnetic drain plug):

Shifting feels incredible compared to before. Big difference. Very solid feel especially 1st to 2nd around town before the job.

Bonus: Never know what you'll find when you remove the skid plate...thought I'd have to buy a new battery bolt. You don't want to know what po used to hold the thing in...

 

[toolbox35]

All driveline fluids drain/fill completed today.

Mileage: 151,400

Rear diff: Mobil 1 75W-90 (2.6 quarts)
Transfer Case: Mobil 1 75W-90 (1.1 qt)
Manual Transmission: Redline MT-90 (2.3 qt)
Front Diff: Mobil 1 75W-90 (1.2 qt)

Sheared 10mm Hex drain plug on the front diff. Used T-45 Torx bit, hammered into plug and removed no issues. Noted to replace with new plug next time.

Speaking of replace...this is why you do all of this if it's never been before (front diff magnetic drain plug):

Shifting feels incredible compared to before. Big difference. Very solid feel especially 1st to 2nd around town before the job.

Bonus: Never know what you'll find when you remove the skid plate...thought I'd have to buy a new battery bolt. You don't want to know what po used to hold the thing in...

Actually I think it might be kind of entertaining to know what previously held the battery down lol

 

[NoVAphotog]

Actually I think it might be kind of entertaining to know what previously held the battery down lol

He just had a piece of rope tied around the battery and the front support. The battery mount piece had completely rusted through. Bought a new one of those and then was happy I found the bolt.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Subscribed! Looks like a nice truck. A little tender care and maintenance and I'm sure she'll make it very far.

 

[SnowLizard]

keep it up!!! sub'd for more.

 

[NoVAphotog]

Treated myself to a little mud after getting her baselined. My friend and I were both jealous of each other's trucks. '97 LX450 loaded, locked, lifted and security armor package and my "Millennium" 5-speed 4x4 SR5. So much fun. Big brother and little brother trucks.