Don't tell my wife

[tystaco]

Wheel bearing is going out on my 4runner...Decided I should do the LCA Bushings while I am at it...and I think to make those even easier I will pull the Tie rod ends (I also suspect a bad driver's side inner tie rod). I already have 2 of the LCA bushings that have been in the freezer for 4 months...didn't even buy the right set at the time, so I am remedying that mistake.

 

[Chim]

What do you mean don't tell her.. Tell her now.. rub that receipt in her face and let her know the lengths you are willing to go to to keep her safe!!

 

[tystaco]

"Think about it this way...if I paid the dealer to do just the wheel bearing, it'd be the same price!"

 

[flipty]

I noticed that there's a "left" wheel bearing. Is there really a difference between the left and right??

 

[tystaco]

I noticed that there's a "left" wheel bearing. Is there really a difference between the left and right??

Don't think so...the left and right have the same part number and I read in another post that they were reversible.

 

[Scramble]

I wont say a word when I see her tonight. LOL J/K!

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

Dont need the spacer or ABS ring. They come right off.

Also, there's a difference between the front and rear LCA bushings. Your list only has the rears.

Furthermore, I noticed your doing the inner and outer tie rods in pairs, but only doing one bearing and one side of the LCA bushings? No love for the other side? Stuff like this I always do in pairs, especially the bushings.

 

[Collkid]

Still. Cheaper than a car payment.

 

[tystaco]

Dont need the spacer or ABS ring. They come right off.

Also, there's a difference between the front and rear LCA bushings. Your list only has the rears.

Furthermore, I noticed your doing the inner and outer tie rods in pairs, but only doing one bearing and one side of the LCA bushings? No love for the other side? Stuff like this I always do in pairs, especially the bushings.

The two LCA bushings that have been in my freezer for months are the other two that complete the sets for each side (I messed up when I ordered them and so now I will set that straight). I am only planning to do the one wheel bearing at this time, but all tie rods and bushings will be changed.

 

[tystaco]

Still. Cheaper than a car payment.

Man, you have expensive tastes. Not that I have ever had a car payment, but if I had one that was $700/month I'd either have to be a balla or an idiot. I think I may just be incredibly cheap sometimes, because I find myself blown away by people with $300/month payments.

But yeah, my wife wouldn't actually care about this other than she thinks I love working on the rigs more than I should.

 

[RUNTHAT]

I bought my rig from Camelback Toyota, but didn't know that it was the "go to" online parts store.

 

[euroke23]

Vehicle maintenance is a need tell your wife how it is do you want me dead? Lmao

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[nevada]

Man, you have expensive tastes. Not that I have ever had a car payment, but if I had one that was $700/month I'd either have to be a balla or an idiot. I think I may just be incredibly cheap sometimes, because I am find myself blown away by people with $300/month payments.

But yeah, my wife wouldn't actually care about this other than she thinks I love working on the rigs more than I should.

well, except you wont be doing $700 a month in repairs, EVERY month.

so yes, cheaper than a car payment.

 

[phattyduck]

Man, you have expensive tastes. Not that I have ever had a car payment, but if I had one that was $700/month I'd either have to be a balla or an idiot. I think I may just be incredibly cheap sometimes, because I find myself blown away by people with $300/month payments.

Come to southern California... land of the $700 car LEASE. 'Cause who doesn't want to drive a new BMW 5-series all the time, right?

-Charlie

 

[theesotericone]

But yeah, my wife wouldn't actually care about this other than she thinks I love working on the rigs more than I should.

I've found it really helps to spend time with my wife after I'm done wrenching on the rig. I try to do all my wrenching when she's not around but sometimes things need fixing when she's off for the day. My plan is always to fix the rig then take her for a ride to a cool spot. Chill out for a bit then buy her dinner. It keeps the stink eye to a minimum. At least for me.

 

[96Runr]

Emphasize "the shipping is FREE!" and how much you saved.
"Honey, I saved over 35% off!"

 

[Collkid]

Man, you have expensive tastes. Not that I have ever had a car payment, but if I had one that was $700/month I'd either have to be a balla or an idiot. I think I may just be incredibly cheap sometimes, because I find myself blown away by people with $300/month payments.

But yeah, my wife wouldn't actually care about this other than she thinks I love working on the rigs more than I should.

well, except you wont be doing $700 a month in repairs, EVERY month.

so yes, cheaper than a car payment.

:bounce:



Friends who have car payments are about 300-400 a month for a average vehicle.

 

[Scramble]

:bounce:



Friends who have car payments are about 300-400 a month for a average vehicle.

My last 3 car payments have been $202, $222, & $225. Depends on year/price, how much you put down, how many months. Never trade in a car, always sell it privately. Toyota/Honda/Honda so not cheap shit cars here...

 

[tystaco]

My last 3 car payments have been $202, $222, & $225. Depends on year/price, how much you put down, how many months. Never trade in a car, always sell it privately. Toyota/Honda/Honda so not cheap shit cars here...

I feel very fortunate that my tastes are so refined. 3.4L Toyotas happen to come with the body shape I love, and they fall into a price range I can pay cash for, a very great combination for a guy who hadn't had a cell phone for 7 years prior to taking this new job because I wasn't going to pay a monthly payment when i could make calls over the internet for free.

 

[tystaco]

Parts likely will show up Tuesday, so my plan is to have everything pulled apart with the two LCA bushings I already have in place....so jealous of you guys with a garage...my wife and I built a tiny house and live on friend's property...access to a carport if I want, but weather is supposed to stay nice.