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Loaded up the 4Runner to meet a bradduh for a few days of camping and fishing.
Damn dude... Slayyyyed 'em!
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Seattle206
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Adding this to my thread in case other 5th gen owners experience the same issue. Found a small leak on my passenger side innermost(toward the diff) CV boot clamp. Examined the area and saw no tears in the boot. The clamp may have finally just worked itself loose over time due to a combination of the lift and trail usage. I've had my rig lifted since 5k miles over two years ago and never experienced any issues with the boots. Now I'm at 36k and I believe a high-center situation finally pulled the boot loose. It is nothing major as it such a small seepage. The boots are packed full of grease and it would take a long while before everything leaked out. For precautionary measures I went ahead and found a cheap fix.
Here is the leaky boot, innermost clamp.
Ordered these clamps from here:
CV clamp kit (6 piece) - PFran LEDs
-Made from Type 304 stainless Steel (both bolt and clamp)
-Rolled edges (will not bite into and cut OEM CV boot)
-Smooth band (will not imprint CV boot and then tear at it when tightened)
-Worm drive screw with no exposed back (protects CV boot)
-3/8' width (fits perfectly in the OEM boot band channel)
-Reuseable
-Rated to 26.5 in-lbs torque
-Sized perfectly for both large and small end of OEM inboard/outboard boots
-Made in Germany
-Large clamp (4 3/4") *edit; You will preferably want to use 4 3/8" clamps as they are a bit smaller with less band remaining after you tighten it but the 4 3-4" clamps will work too:
5574K24 1 Pack 304 Ss Smooth-band Worm-drive Hose Clamp, 3-1/2" To 4-3/8" Clamp Dia Range, 3/8" Band Width
It was a PITA getting off the OEM clamp. I didn't jack the rig up or bother taking off the front skid. You will have a lot more space if you do so. I took my dremel and a cutting disc to put some cuts on the crimped area of the clamp. Then used some pliers to carefully break it off.
Clean up the area and make sure you hold the boot securely into place as you tighten the new clamp. Get it on tight and snip off the excess band. Not sure if this does anything but I added a little blue loctite to the clamp screw.
Took it out for a run to make sure it's still tight with no seepage. I'll be sure to check on it periodically. From read from other members that they have gone 50K+ on worm claps without loosening issues.
Cheap and quick fix. The only other option would be to order a new OEM boot kit from Toyota which comes with grease packets, boots and clamps. You would need to remove the whole axle and disassemble it to get the new boots installed. Another option is to purchase a brand new CV axle and install it then reboot the old axle as a trail spare.
Here is the leaky boot, innermost clamp.
Ordered these clamps from here:
CV clamp kit (6 piece) - PFran LEDs
-Made from Type 304 stainless Steel (both bolt and clamp)
-Rolled edges (will not bite into and cut OEM CV boot)
-Smooth band (will not imprint CV boot and then tear at it when tightened)
-Worm drive screw with no exposed back (protects CV boot)
-3/8' width (fits perfectly in the OEM boot band channel)
-Reuseable
-Rated to 26.5 in-lbs torque
-Sized perfectly for both large and small end of OEM inboard/outboard boots
-Made in Germany
-Large clamp (4 3/4") *edit; You will preferably want to use 4 3/8" clamps as they are a bit smaller with less band remaining after you tighten it but the 4 3-4" clamps will work too:
5574K24 1 Pack 304 Ss Smooth-band Worm-drive Hose Clamp, 3-1/2" To 4-3/8" Clamp Dia Range, 3/8" Band Width
It was a PITA getting off the OEM clamp. I didn't jack the rig up or bother taking off the front skid. You will have a lot more space if you do so. I took my dremel and a cutting disc to put some cuts on the crimped area of the clamp. Then used some pliers to carefully break it off.
Clean up the area and make sure you hold the boot securely into place as you tighten the new clamp. Get it on tight and snip off the excess band. Not sure if this does anything but I added a little blue loctite to the clamp screw.
Took it out for a run to make sure it's still tight with no seepage. I'll be sure to check on it periodically. From read from other members that they have gone 50K+ on worm claps without loosening issues.
Cheap and quick fix. The only other option would be to order a new OEM boot kit from Toyota which comes with grease packets, boots and clamps. You would need to remove the whole axle and disassemble it to get the new boots installed. Another option is to purchase a brand new CV axle and install it then reboot the old axle as a trail spare.
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Seattle206
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For those with the RCI transfer skid plate you are probably hearing some rattling/vibration coming from your Y-pipe. This is because the skid plate doesn't allow much clearance for the pipe when you bolt it up. You experience the vibration in reverse whether you're on the brake or giving it some gas. Super annoying. Passengers always ask if my transmission is having issues.
I've tried adding some worm clamps on the OEM hanger. Worked for a few days but they always work themselves loose and fly off. They come off for sure anytime you hit a trail. I also replaced the OEM rubber hanger with a Perrin poly hanger. The OEM rubber degrades over time causing it to hang lower. Supposedly, poly is more stiff and shouldn't have this issue. Within a week the pipe was contacting the skid again with the Perrin unit.
I bought (4) 1/2" SS spacers, (4) M8x1.25 bolts (I don't recall the length but a tad bit longer than what RCI supplied. This is to compensate for the additional 1/2" spacer) and (3) thick 7/16 washers. I do lose a little bit of ground clearance but at least the vibration goes away. The only other method I can think of is to re-bend the skid plate or re-route the y-pipe.
All rattle and vibration free! Don't mind that little pebble in there.
I've tried adding some worm clamps on the OEM hanger. Worked for a few days but they always work themselves loose and fly off. They come off for sure anytime you hit a trail. I also replaced the OEM rubber hanger with a Perrin poly hanger. The OEM rubber degrades over time causing it to hang lower. Supposedly, poly is more stiff and shouldn't have this issue. Within a week the pipe was contacting the skid again with the Perrin unit.
I bought (4) 1/2" SS spacers, (4) M8x1.25 bolts (I don't recall the length but a tad bit longer than what RCI supplied. This is to compensate for the additional 1/2" spacer) and (3) thick 7/16 washers. I do lose a little bit of ground clearance but at least the vibration goes away. The only other method I can think of is to re-bend the skid plate or re-route the y-pipe.
All rattle and vibration free! Don't mind that little pebble in there.
Seattle206
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Spent a few hours washing, claying, polishing and waxing the beast. I only do a detail once a year to get rid of the trail pinstripes. So smooth and clean I don't want to get it all dirty again. It won't stay looking like this for too long.
Although the paint is silver it hides most of the scratches at a distance but seeing it in person is much worse. Scratches run from the headlights to the taillights.
After polishing with Meguiar's ScratchX and a little bit of M205/M105 on the deeper scratches/scuffs.
Some products I used, missing a couple bottles in the photo.
Although the paint is silver it hides most of the scratches at a distance but seeing it in person is much worse. Scratches run from the headlights to the taillights.
After polishing with Meguiar's ScratchX and a little bit of M205/M105 on the deeper scratches/scuffs.
Some products I used, missing a couple bottles in the photo.
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So clean, breaking necks all day in progressively insane Seattle.
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Completed sections 1 & 2 this weekend and man...I must say it was an awesome experience. Just hanging out with friends and exploring Washington together made this trip so worth it. We are excited to complete sections 3-6 next summer. Definitely a fun car camping or ahem...overland trip. Here are some pictures my buddies and I took.
Day 1: 7/28/2017
Buddy and I didn't get to leave Seattle until 5. The two other rigs were already en route down to Carson, WA since they took a half day at work. Knowing how shitty I-5 traffic is during Friday rush hour I was estimating it would take about 4.5 hours to get down to the Bridge of Gods. Nope, dead wrong. Crashes, road work and an oil spill decided to occur at the same time we hit the road. It took 3.5 hours from Seattle to Dupont, WA(which normally takes 40 mins when clear). We didn't get to Carson until midnight. It took 7 hours total which would have been normally 3.5 hours.
Finally reached the Bridge of Gods on the OR/WA border that crosses the Columbia River. BTW, there is a $2 toll for those who are unaware. It's a pretty cool steel bridge.
To Stevenson/Carson, WA to begin section 1.
Day 1: 7/28/2017
Buddy and I didn't get to leave Seattle until 5. The two other rigs were already en route down to Carson, WA since they took a half day at work. Knowing how shitty I-5 traffic is during Friday rush hour I was estimating it would take about 4.5 hours to get down to the Bridge of Gods. Nope, dead wrong. Crashes, road work and an oil spill decided to occur at the same time we hit the road. It took 3.5 hours from Seattle to Dupont, WA(which normally takes 40 mins when clear). We didn't get to Carson until midnight. It took 7 hours total which would have been normally 3.5 hours.
Finally reached the Bridge of Gods on the OR/WA border that crosses the Columbia River. BTW, there is a $2 toll for those who are unaware. It's a pretty cool steel bridge.
To Stevenson/Carson, WA to begin section 1.
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Topped off fuel in Carson before searching for my friends who found a cool campsite on the WABDR. Drove about another 1 hour before I found their pin-drop on Gmaps.
We reached the campsite by 1 AM tired, hungry and just wanted to sleep. I unloaded the 4Runner, ditched the tent and just slept in the back. It was dark and we had no clue how the area really looked until the day break.
We reached the campsite by 1 AM tired, hungry and just wanted to sleep. I unloaded the 4Runner, ditched the tent and just slept in the back. It was dark and we had no clue how the area really looked until the day break.
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Day 2: 7/29/17
Woke up to a spectacular sight with Mt. Hood in the background. My friends found this nifty spot that can fit all 3 vehicles plus space to set up our table and cooking station.
This Fiskers axe made easy work of that log we brought. Using the logs for the evening.
WADBR map which we never used. We relied on GAIA during the whole trip. The physical map is useful to have just in case.
Tembo skottle grill cooking up our unhealthy breakfast.
Jameson with Mt. Hood, ya know to warm up the body. We woke up at 6 AM so it was kind of chilly.
and the skottle grill with Mt. Hood in the background.
Cheers!
Adventure begins.
Woke up to a spectacular sight with Mt. Hood in the background. My friends found this nifty spot that can fit all 3 vehicles plus space to set up our table and cooking station.
This Fiskers axe made easy work of that log we brought. Using the logs for the evening.
WADBR map which we never used. We relied on GAIA during the whole trip. The physical map is useful to have just in case.
Tembo skottle grill cooking up our unhealthy breakfast.
Jameson with Mt. Hood, ya know to warm up the body. We woke up at 6 AM so it was kind of chilly.
and the skottle grill with Mt. Hood in the background.
Cheers!
Adventure begins.
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Day 2: 7/29/17 Section 1
After breakfast we followed the section 1 route and visited Gifford Pinchot National Forest Ice Cave.
Cave shots.
Caught this little guy outside.
After breakfast we followed the section 1 route and visited Gifford Pinchot National Forest Ice Cave.
Cave shots.
Caught this little guy outside.
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Day 2: 7/29/17 Section 1
Airing down for a more comfortable ride through section 1.
Went down to 20psi. The ARB deflator makes quick work on all 4 tires.
Taking a break from driving so somebody else can take the lead. Section 1 is all dirt and gravel roads, no 4WD necessary. Can be done in any 2wd passenger car. Dust kicks up so bad at times whoever is trailing needs to slow down for the dust to clear before proceeding
Finished section 1 to Packwood to refill on fuel and water. Off to section 2!
En route to section 2: Packwood to Ellensburg, WA.
Airing down for a more comfortable ride through section 1.
Went down to 20psi. The ARB deflator makes quick work on all 4 tires.
Taking a break from driving so somebody else can take the lead. Section 1 is all dirt and gravel roads, no 4WD necessary. Can be done in any 2wd passenger car. Dust kicks up so bad at times whoever is trailing needs to slow down for the dust to clear before proceeding
Finished section 1 to Packwood to refill on fuel and water. Off to section 2!
En route to section 2: Packwood to Ellensburg, WA.
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Day 2: 7/29/17 Section 2
Burnt forest
Airing up/down/up/down started becoming a routine by now.
Rimrock lake and Mt. Rainier in the background.
Off a basalt rock cliff.
Burnt forest
Airing up/down/up/down started becoming a routine by now.
Rimrock lake and Mt. Rainier in the background.
Off a basalt rock cliff.
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Day 2: 7/29/17 Section 2
Section 2 is so much better than section 1 in every way. More scenic, tighter and more technical trails. Not difficult at all but just more entertaining.
Even the big tree can make it through the tight turns.
Section 2 is so much better than section 1 in every way. More scenic, tighter and more technical trails. Not difficult at all but just more entertaining.
Even the big tree can make it through the tight turns.
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Day 2: 7/29/17 Section 2
By 7 pm we decided to find a good spot to set up camp. Got to this nice clearing on Bethel Ridge to rest for the night. Time for dinner, we were hungry after hours of trail time.
Marketing shot for #YETI and #Scepter MWC
Kevin putting in work on the skottle sauteing some mushrooms and onions.
Cooking up some andouille sausage with mushrooms and onions.
USDA choice Ribeyes on the charcoal grill. Sorry, but the Tembo skottle grill can't cook a steak right. We eating good tonight.
Finished off the night by killing the bottle of Jameson by the camp fire.
By 7 pm we decided to find a good spot to set up camp. Got to this nice clearing on Bethel Ridge to rest for the night. Time for dinner, we were hungry after hours of trail time.
Marketing shot for #YETI and #Scepter MWC
Kevin putting in work on the skottle sauteing some mushrooms and onions.
Cooking up some andouille sausage with mushrooms and onions.
USDA choice Ribeyes on the charcoal grill. Sorry, but the Tembo skottle grill can't cook a steak right. We eating good tonight.
Finished off the night by killing the bottle of Jameson by the camp fire.
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Day 3: 7/30/17 Section 2
Sunday, last day of our trip and to finish off section 2. We had a great nights sleep with surprising low wind. Cooked up breakfast, cleaned up our area and off to the Ellensburg.
Morning coffee.
Shoooot...we are Asian after all so we made some fried rice with the skottle grill. This thing is quite versatile.
Our view from camp before we say goodbye.
Found a steep hill climb to play on. All too easy.
On to our last stretch through Umtanum Ridge to Ellensburg.
Sunday, last day of our trip and to finish off section 2. We had a great nights sleep with surprising low wind. Cooked up breakfast, cleaned up our area and off to the Ellensburg.
Morning coffee.
Shoooot...we are Asian after all so we made some fried rice with the skottle grill. This thing is quite versatile.
Our view from camp before we say goodbye.
Found a steep hill climb to play on. All too easy.
On to our last stretch through Umtanum Ridge to Ellensburg.
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Day 3: 7/30/17 Section 2 completion
Finally put that Rotopax to use. First time using for an "offroad" adventure and the spout decided to break. I think this thing is better suited for filling up the lawn mower.
Last air up before we hit the highway back home.
And 2.5 hours later we make it back home to Seattle. This time the view of Mt. Rainier is on the other side. Rig is covered with dust inside and out. Going to spend several hours cleaning and wiping everything down and storing the gear away until next time. Checked out my tires afterwards and the rocky trails really tore up my tread on the Ridge Grapplers.
Finally put that Rotopax to use. First time using for an "offroad" adventure and the spout decided to break. I think this thing is better suited for filling up the lawn mower.
Last air up before we hit the highway back home.
And 2.5 hours later we make it back home to Seattle. This time the view of Mt. Rainier is on the other side. Rig is covered with dust inside and out. Going to spend several hours cleaning and wiping everything down and storing the gear away until next time. Checked out my tires afterwards and the rocky trails really tore up my tread on the Ridge Grapplers.
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Your build and adventure thread will always be one of my favs! Keep up the good work bro!
