Hoses, Belts and Tires.

[Pinto]

Hi Guys,

We're about to move to another state, about 900+ miles.

My 04 4Runner is a 6 cylinder Limited with just 21000 miles, no towing, no rough use.

My mechanic is telling me, although everything looks good, that I need to replace all my belts and hoses and tires.

Of course I realize that age gets to the rubber, but would like to get some of your opinions before I spend such big bucks to replace everything.

Thanks for your help.

 

[LOSTR4]

21,000 miles isn't much, however, age and more than anything, constant sun exposure will weaken your tires. If they're still holding air and you're not all over the road when wet, i'd say you're okay. As for the belts, if you open your hood and cannot see any typical wear and hear no squeaking belts, than I'd say you're fine on that end...

Find a new mechanic or someone you know to aide in diagnosing to help you....

 

[Pinto]

21,000 miles isn't much, however, age and more than anything, constant sun exposure will weaken your tires. If they're still holding air and you're not all over the road when wet, i'd say you're okay. As for the belts, if you open your hood and cannot see any typical wear and hear no squeaking belts, than I'd say you're fine on that end...

Find a new mechanic or someone you know to aide in diagnosing to help you....

Thanks for your response LOSTR4, the 4Runner has always been garaged so I wouldn't think that UV on the tires should be a major problem.

 

[03_4x4Runner]

I replaced all my coolant hoses including the heater hoses on my 03 V8 when I did my timing belt. I used all Toyota parts and they were relatively cheap. If you are planning to keep the 4runner I would do it. If your tires are still original and are 9 years old it is time to replace them. Put on a new belt and carry the old one as a spare.

 

[dorton]

Toyota hoses typically do really well. My tundra has 212k on original hoses, my T100 had 300k on all original hoses, and I just replaced all the hoses on my 86' 4runner with 307k (all were factory original ).

 

[Pinto]

I replaced all my coolant hoses including the heater hoses on my 03 V8 when I did my timing belt. I used all Toyota parts and they were relatively cheap. If you are planning to keep the 4runner I would do it. If your tires are still original and are 9 years old it is time to replace them. Put on a new belt and carry the old one as a spare.

Thanks 03_4x4Runner, I think I will do the tires and maybe leave the hoses. Luckily I've got a chain in instead of a timing belt.

 

[Pinto]

Toyota hoses typically do really well. My tundra has 212k on original hoses, my T100 had 300k on all original hoses, and I just replaced all the hoses on my 86' 4runner with 307k (all were factory original ).

Wow! That certainly is a tribute to durability.

 

[radlynx]

you will be fine with your tires. i have a 05 with the original tire in it at 87000 miles and i am looking forward to replace it next year. even your drivebelt should be fine. all you need to do is inflate the tire at 32psi and don't overload during the trip. when are you travelling and where?

Thanks 03_4x4Runner, I think I will do the tires and maybe leave the hoses. Luckily I've got a chain in instead of a timing belt.

 

[Pinto]

you will be fine with your tires. i have a 05 with the original tire in it at 87000 miles and i am looking forward to replace it next year. even your drivebelt should be fine. all you need to do is inflate the tire at 32psi and don't overload during the trip. when are you travelling and where?

Traveling next week and a lot of it is through Nevada. Probably be pretty warm. I'm going to buy new tires just to be safer.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Keros]

Traveling next week and a lot of it is through Nevada. Probably be pretty warm. I'm going to buy new tires just to be safer.
Thanks for your help.

Awesome.

2020 did a pretty comprehensive review of tire aging:

Aged Tires - YouTube

Not worth the risk. An aged tire looks fine, seems fine, handles fine, and then one day fails and kills you.

Glad you decided to change them.

The hoses should be ok.

 

[Pinto]

Awesome.

2020 did a pretty comprehensive review of tire aging:

Aged Tires - YouTube

Not worth the risk. An aged tire looks fine, seems fine, handles fine, and then one day fails and kills you.

Glad you decided to change them.

The hoses should be ok.

Thanks Keros. Scary stuff on that broadcast.
Just had the new tires put on. I'll have to find the date code.

 

[radlynx]

LOL! that was scary really. are you selling your old tire? make sure to get your old tire so you have a few spares for something or backup.

Thanks Keros. Scary stuff on that broadcast.
Just had the new tires put on. I'll have to find the date code.