Seattle Area Maintenance and Meet

Need some help. I just moved to Seattle about 4 weeks ago. I'm loving this city and I must say it is great to be here with the Seahawks going to the Super Bowl. Anyway, I took my 4runner into Toyota of Seattle yesterday and they found that the drivers front axle seal is leaking a bit. They quoted me $335 for the job. I was wondering if anyone who knows how to change these out could help? I don't feel comfortable doing this myself and I have only street parking where I live and its all hills. Or does anyone know a nice shop that I could take it to? I'm in lower Queen Ann but I have no problems driving to get somewhere. I need to learn my way around anyway.

Thanks! Excited to be here and can't wait to attend some meets!
 
4Runner4TW said:
Need some help. I just moved to Seattle about 4 weeks ago. I'm loving this city and I must say it is great to be here with the Seahawks going to the Super Bowl. Anyway, I took my 4runner into Toyota of Seattle yesterday and they found that the drivers front axle seal is leaking a bit. They quoted me $335 for the job. I was wondering if anyone who knows how to change these out could help? I don't feel comfortable doing this myself and I have only street parking where I live and its all hills. Or does anyone know a nice shop that I could take it to? I'm in lower Queen Ann but I have no problems driving to get somewhere. I need to learn my way around anyway.

Thanks! Excited to be here and can't wait to attend some meets!
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Is it the seal or is it your CV boot?
 
4Runner4TW said:
Need some help. I just moved to Seattle about 4 weeks ago. I'm loving this city and I must say it is great to be here with the Seahawks going to the Super Bowl. Anyway, I took my 4runner into Toyota of Seattle yesterday and they found that the drivers front axle seal is leaking a bit. They quoted me $335 for the job. I was wondering if anyone who knows how to change these out could help? I don't feel comfortable doing this myself and I have only street parking where I live and its all hills. Or does anyone know a nice shop that I could take it to? I'm in lower Queen Ann but I have no problems driving to get somewhere. I need to learn my way around anyway.

Thanks! Excited to be here and can't wait to attend some meets!
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I've used and like... "Arrows Automotive" (on 4th S - across from Orient Express). They put in a new radiator+tranny cooler+tranny flush after I had the dreaded Pink Milkshake. The mechanic, Travis, knew what he was doing and he invited me into the shop to watch him work on it.
 
4Runner4TW said:
Need some help. I just moved to Seattle about 4 weeks ago. I'm loving this city and I must say it is great to be here with the Seahawks going to the Super Bowl. Anyway, I took my 4runner into Toyota of Seattle yesterday and they found that the drivers front axle seal is leaking a bit. They quoted me $335 for the job. I was wondering if anyone who knows how to change these out could help? I don't feel comfortable doing this myself and I have only street parking where I live and its all hills. Or does anyone know a nice shop that I could take it to? I'm in lower Queen Ann but I have no problems driving to get somewhere. I need to learn my way around anyway.

Thanks! Excited to be here and can't wait to attend some meets!
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If its truly the axle seal and not the CV, it should cost ~ 10-15 bucks from the dealer. I can change it in less than an hour. You might need just a tad of gear oil to top off the diff.

Which side is it? I actually have an extra drivers side one, still in the plastic, that I don't have a use for.
 
rideexileex said:
If its truly the axle seal and not the CV, it should cost ~ 10-15 bucks from the dealer. I can change it in less than an hour. You might need just a tad of gear oil to top off the diff.

Which side is it? I actually have an extra drivers side one, still in the plastic, that I don't have a use for.
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It is the drivers side. The dealer said it was the axle seal. They actually took good care of me. I ended up waiting 3.5 hours for the oil change even with an appointment and they picked up the cost. Anyway, when I replaced the ball joints last June I noticed the axle itself was coated in dried grease and road grime. I took a rag and wiped it all down. I have never noticed any fluid leaking from this thing and I'm the kind of person that looks when I walk up to the truck or after parking somewhere. My last car leaked lots of oil so I can't help but always check. I'll be able to get under it in the morning. I would be happy to compensate you if you do the work/show me.
 
Just looked at it and it's definitely a seal leak. Also losing some grease from the inner rubber boot. Should I just do the seal or get a new axle too?
 
I can give a hand under the truck, but I am totally new to this vehicle. Someone else would need to show me what needs to be done.

On another note, I finally picked up a 4Runner and I am eager to hit some trails. I am a NooB, but I learn fast. I am on the Eastside. Who is ready to hit some dirt?

My truck is stock with a 5-speed and diff lock, just to put my capabilities out there.
 
I am willing to offer up my shop as a wrenching point/meet and great. You'd have to come up here to Whidbey Island and it would have to be after I get back from KOH in a couple weeks. Let me know if you guys want to do it sometime.
 
GSPRunner said:
If you guys get together let me know. Might as well do my axles as well.
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Is there a time that works well for you? I'm free this Saturday or next weekend. I know this weekend is kind of crazy because of the Seattle Seahawks. I'm thinking of buying a new axle because the boot is leaking a bit of grease as well. Might as well put a new one in while we are in there and save the old one as a trail spare.
 
Hepar said:
Might as well do a new axle while you're in there. I'd be down to lend a hand.
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I'm not sure how to multi quote yet but is there a good time to meet this weekend or next for you?

Looks like we are gaining interest, might end up being a meet at this rate haha
 
Saw a 97-98 Desert Dune Limited getting on 5 in Shoreline today. I cheated and used the carpool lane to get a better look at your truck. Lift, black Tundra split spokes. Clean truck! Makes me wish I found those Tundra wheels I was looking for and makes me miss the rake I used to have!
 
4Runner4TW said:
I'm not sure how to multi quote yet but is there a good time to meet this weekend or next for you?

Looks like we are gaining interest, might end up being a meet at this rate haha
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Hey. Not sure how I missed this! You still looking for some help? The next few weekends are filled for me, but I should have some time once March comes around.
 
I actually took it to No. 1 Japanese auto shop by my place. He fixed it right up and the cost was very reasonable. Would still be cool to get a meet going sometime in the next month or so. I am dying for some off roading
 
Free stock 112k rear springs and end links. Springs are saggy end links show some rust.

Throwing them out this weekend if no takers.

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