cbr900boy
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Hey Mike, what Toytech lift did you get? Let see some pics.
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Hey Mike, what Toytech lift did you get? Let see some pics.
MACT4R
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I got the budget friendly consist of front eibach 620lbs rate with 5100 billies, rear toytec 3" spring and toytec boss shock. Here's some picks.
Still have to take pix of installed front and before after.
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giovannie23
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that's awesome man did you follow a write up somewhere?
i like to do that on my 97 but have no idea what parts i need
J - S&C Coach
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Speaking of the Los Angeles Rams....it was my son's birthday yesterday and what better way to celebrate than to go to LA's first game in 20 years!!
And a win too!!!
glad you came out and you were able to enjoy the W!!!
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MACT4R
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Nice work Danny! I'm going to start tackling the radiator and trans cooler this afternoon. Just to make sure, you didn't bypass? You took the trans hose off from the radiator inlet (driver side, cooled trans fluid to tranny)? Connected a hose from radiator inlet to top of the trans cooler? Then from the bottom connector of trans cooler connected to the trans hose connecting to the transmission? Let me know. I'm reading bypass and don't want to do that.
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cbr900boy
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Yes, I did NOT bypass. I only did this because my radiator is only a year old. If you bypass I would recommend a larger cooler than mine (B&M 70268). After reading many posts, I've made the decision on keeping it IN-Line with the radiator because many have posted that the temp definitely drops more as opposed to completely bypassing the radiator. So it really depends on what you want....eliminate all possibilities of strawberry milkshake with higher temps or lower temps all around but still have the possibility of the milkshake. If you have a new radiator and plan on keeping up the maintenance, I would definitely go with In-Line.
According to B&M you can mount it 2 ways: nipples facing upwards or sideways, never downwards. I mounted it sideways and if you go this route the output from the driver's side radiator goes to the BOTTOM nipple and comes out the TOP nipple back to the transmission. B&M says this is the correct way to prevent air pockets. Other manufacturers might have a different configuration but B&M says to run it this way.
cbr900boy
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Check out this write-up, BFAD tell your everything you need to know including parts you need.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...oler-transmission-cooler-install-3rd-gen.html
giovannie23
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Yea I already have the trans cooler
I meant the trans temp Guage sorry for not being clear
cbr900boy
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The install is straight forward from the directions you get with the gauge. If you decide to put the sensor "inline" the rubber hoses like I did then you need a sensor manifold like the one I got from Dakota Digital because it has a screw where you can add a ground, without the ground the sensor will not work. I placed the sensor between the line that comes out of the transmission to the radiator (passenger side) because this is the hottest point of the trans fluid. Others like to place theirs on the return side. Its personal preference. I chose this side because the 99-02 4runners have a built in temp sensor and that is where they placed it. 96-98s did not come with that sensor.
Besides buying the manifold (block) from Dakota Digital, you have to buy (2) brass fittings. The specs are 1/4" Male NPT to 3/8" Barbs. The fittings the manifold comes with are compression fittings for metal tubes. Other then that the Autometer temp gauge comes with the 1/8" brass sensor that screws into the manifold. That's pretty much it besides running basic wires and mounting the gauge. A lot of guys make their own manifolds from brass fittings you get from hardware stores but you still need a ground. For 35 bucks I just went with the Dakota Digital.
Transmission Temperature Sender
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giovannie23
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Thanks for that it seems straight forward after some reading
So just to be sure you bought the 3/8 sender block ?
Also where did you actually ground it to the body or part of the engine
Just trying to make sure I'm 100 percent certain about everything
Thanks for your help
cbr900boy
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Yes, I got the 3/8" sender block. I actually called Dakota Digital and they said I can get either because the threaded portion for both 5/16 and 3/8 is still 1/4" NPT. You are not going to be using those fittings anyways. Yes, you can ground it anywhere on body or frame. The shorter the ground the better. I found a screw for a metal mount for some tubes about 6 inches away and I just grounded it there.
giovannie23
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awesome man thanks a ton
im going to put in my order for the sender block
and get around to this next weekend
thanks again for the help
MACT4R
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I got my part in. Swapped it out in 5 minutes.
Next up tires.
I also had to dig out my 10 pound sledge to manhandle the skid plate. It was thicker metal than I thought. Sprayed it black and put it on a while ago.
That's looking sweet Chris! A little pounding on that rear link and it's a spare! :zoom:
Drunner97
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Anyone know of a pick a part that has 4th gen 4runners in it? I've see a thousand Galactic Grey 4th gen runners out there so obviously it was a pretty popular color. There has to be a couple wrecked ones out there that I can snag a fender flare from. Might grab a passenger side fender too and fix my snorkel holes if I can find one.
giovannie23
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If you Google lkqpickapart.com
They show you there inventory for all locations
Personally I think san bernardino has the best one
Finding a 4th gen might be a task tho
Edit: you can also try car-parts.com
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