Rear Shock Mount Rot

[TheDurk]

I am based out in Texas and found the parts at Genuine Toyota Parts | Replacement Toyota Parts and they are priced at $88.88

That's a good one, too.

 

[kolelt]

That's a good one, too.

Isn't one side " a lot" more $ then the other side ?

Anyways it's still reasonably priced for a OEM part. I recommend right away tapping the drain to bigger size. And bed line the new metal. For extra rust protection. Then after all said and done. Put grease or fluid film in there to further prevent rust.

THERE WILL BE A LOT OF GRINDING AND CUTTING. If you cut the weld with a cut of wheel you can use a air hammer or grinder to easily pop the old weld of.

 

[TheDurk]

Isn't one side " a lot" more $ then the other side ?

It is? I have no idea. Never priced them, I just looked up the p/ns.

 

[danielcrosse]

Isn't one side " a lot" more $ then the other side ?

Anyways it's still reasonably priced for a OEM part. I recommend right away tapping the drain to bigger size. And bed line the new metal. For extra rust protection. Then after all said and done. Put grease or fluid film in there to further prevent rust.

THERE WILL BE A LOT OF GRINDING AND CUTTING. If you cut the weld with a cut of wheel you can use a air hammer or grinder to easily pop the old weld of.

Thank you so much. I was looking at your build and pulling the photos for reference when I start working on it. You guys are great and thanks for the quick responses I will keep you guys updated.

 

[danielcrosse]

Yeah you are right they are both different prices. One is 88.88 and the other is 118.52.

 

[VernySanders]

Hey guys, new to the site with a new used 4runner and had this issue. I don't have the tools so would probably need to hire a welder. I found this awesome thread with the part numbers but any idea on reasonable fees for a welder in DC area?

Do yourself a favor, you can take it to any mechanic shop that isnt a huge corporate brand. Any small time shop will have someone in there that knows how to weld. The favor part however, would be you removing the old mounts beforehand. They could end up charging you a pretty penny based off of a labor quote alone. If you have the parts and already have the old mounts cut out then you can get in and out without paying an arm and a leg.

 

[T4R2014]

Do yourself a favor, you can take it to any mechanic shop that isnt a huge corporate brand. Any small time shop will have someone in there that knows how to weld. The favor part however, would be you removing the old mounts beforehand. They could end up charging you a pretty penny based off of a labor quote alone. If you have the parts and already have the old mounts cut out then you can get in and out without paying an arm and a leg.

Come on. Most small time shops have a welder to patch up shoddy exhausts that cheapskate customers won't repair. Welding a chassis is a different league and brings on way more liability.

 

[VernySanders]

Come on. Most small time shops have a welder to patch up shoddy exhausts that cheapskate customers won't repair. Welding a chassis is a different league and brings on way more liability.

It takes more attention to detail and precision than an exhaust, but the local shops I go to where I live would have no issues with this. No way in hell id get bent over by a body shop or frame shop, of course i'd do it myself if mine ever rotted out but id part a truck out before paying a couple grand to weld some shock mounts in. People do custom mounts all the time. :humble:

 

[marydelflash]

Great guy Mr. [MENTION=10169]TheDurk[/MENTION] can provide you with the correct part number. He's the one who gave me the part numbers. And unfortunately I have forgotten it. It ran me little under $200. It's a OEM toyota replacement part. It's not a easy job. But it's doable. Much easier on a lift.

Does anyone know the part numbers for replacing the shock mount towers on a 1997 4runner? And a site to order from?

 

[TheDurk]

Does anyone know the part numbers for replacing the shock mount towers on a 1997 4runner? And a site to order from?

See the p/n s in my post #16 above. It's a Toyota only item so you can use your favorite on-line dealer or Google the pns to find a million choices. These two are popular:

Toyota Parts Factory - #1 Source for Genuine OEM Toyota Scion Parts & Accessories | Camelback Toyota Parts

Select Parts Category - 1999 Toyota 4Runner | Conicelli Toyota of Conshohock

If in the East, I recommend Conicelli, Camelback in the West. There are others.