SoCal 4Runner Shop Thread

[mwray8909]

I've helped out a couple different members and it's been nice working under some rigs again.

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[MisterNickG]

I'm just putting it out there that I'm able to help with basic installs and needs including suspension, comms, bumpers, diff breather, sliders, lighting, and regular maintenance. I've been working on car, trucks, and even firetrucks.

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thanks for the offer! i wish you were closer to OC, i'd have you teach me some things. how good are you with spark plug replacement?

I think we need to have like a "wrench on our rigs" day or something.

 

[mwray8909]

For sure. Let me know.

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[grave]

one thing i want to learn to do myself is diff and transfer case fluid. i know it's not something that needs to be done very regularly, but i want to do mine because i don't think it's ever been changed. i don't see it anywhere in the 6 years of service records i got with the truck and the PO said he almost never used the 4WD. i'd feel better if i could get under there and have someone teach me that.

 

[grave]

Any suggestions for muffler shops in OC? I called OC muffler in Costa Mesa, BRO in HB and Pro in HB, all wanted $90-120 to cut off my resonator and reroute the pipe behind the rear wheel. Other people on the board have said this cost them $35-60, so when i was getting those quotes over the phone I was a little bummed.

 

[MisterNickG]

Any suggestions for muffler shops in OC? I called OC muffler in Costa Mesa, BRO in HB and Pro in HB, all wanted $90-120 to cut off my resonator and reroute the pipe behind the rear wheel. Other people on the board have said this cost them $35-60, so when i was getting those quotes over the phone I was a little bummed.

Try Ace Muffler, (714) 892-1328.

 

[MisterNickG]

one thing i want to learn to do myself is diff and transfer case fluid. i know it's not something that needs to be done very regularly, but i want to do mine because i don't think it's ever been changed. i don't see it anywhere in the 6 years of service records i got with the truck and the PO said he almost never used the 4WD. i'd feel better if i could get under there and have someone teach me that.

I'm down to do this too, I have a siphon pump we can use to transfer the fluid from the bottle to the inside of the tcase/diff. Let me know.

 

[grave]

Try Ace Muffler, (714) 892-1328.

the interwebs (yelp, yellow pages) are saying this business has closed :\

 

[MisterNickG]

the interwebs (yelp, yellow pages) are saying this business has closed :\

Damn, that sucks I used to go there a lot back in the day.

Try Plaza Muffler, 714-891-4050

 

[mwray8909]

I'm down to do this too, I have a siphon pump we can use to transfer the fluid from the bottle to the inside of the tcase/diff. Let me know.

After I heal I can show you guys how to do this. It's pretty straight forward

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[grave]

that'd be great! when are you up & running? i can't do it for another few weeks but i would definitely be down for a beer & wrench day.

 

[mwray8909]

that'd be great! when are you up & running? i can't do it for another few weeks but i would definitely be down for a beer & wrench day.

By the time your good to go I should be too.

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[N.Alvarez]

one thing I want to learn to do myself is diff and transfer case fluid. i know it's not something that needs to be done very regularly, but I want to do mine because i don't think it's ever been changed. I don't see it anywhere in the 6 years of service records I got with the truck and the PO said he almost never used the 4WD. i'd feel better if I could get under there and have someone teach me that.

Just did this myself last month when I bought my 4runner- previous owner had 85Kmiles and never changed the gear oils! There is a very easy to follow write-up in the maintenance sticky on the 5thGen homepage. did the front, rear & T-case.

 

[N.Alvarez]

Following up on [MENTION=75328]DannyLlama[/MENTION]'s suggestion for reputable shops listed by category: can anyone recommend a trustworthy shop for diagnosing a suspension issue? I have clicking noising coming from my front suspension & recently my vsc/traction control has been engaging when it shouldn't be. the car has 85Kmiles w/ Toytec Boss lift. I bought it last month, knowing I would probably need to do some servicing on the suspension- but the traction control issue worries me as its a substantial safety issue. Any recommendations are appreciated! :thanks:

 

[DannyLlama]

Following up on [MENTION=75328]DannyLlama[/MENTION]'s suggestion for reputable shops listed by category: can anyone recommend a trustworthy shop for diagnosing a suspension issue? I have clicking noising coming from my front suspension & recently my vsc/traction control has been engaging when it shouldn't be. the car has 85Kmiles w/ Toytec Boss lift. I bought it last month, knowing I would probably need to do some servicing on the suspension- but the traction control issue worries me as its a substantial safety issue. Any recommendations are appreciated! :thanks:

Hi there... for VSC kicking on random times read this first - http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...celeration-sensor-zero-point-calibration.html

Regarding noise... Did you lift recently? If so, do you mind listing parts?

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

We send all of our SoCal customers looking for installs to

SXS Industries  
8437 Katella Ave
Stanton, CA 90680
Phone: (714) 821-1388

Buy the parts from us with no tax or shipping and we will delivery right to them for install if youd like.

 

[DannyLlama]

We send all of our SoCal customers looking for installs to

SXS Industries  
8437 Katella Ave
Stanton, CA 90680
Phone: (714) 821-1388

Buy the parts from us with no tax or shipping and we will delivery right to them for install if youd like.

this is good to know. Thanks!

 

[4RunnerINprogress]

Any suggestions for muffler shops in OC? I called OC muffler in Costa Mesa, BRO in HB and Pro in HB, all wanted $90-120 to cut off my resonator and reroute the pipe behind the rear wheel. Other people on the board have said this cost them $35-60, so when i was getting those quotes over the phone I was a little bummed.

Here's where I got my muffler put on.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/auto-magic-muffler-huntington-beach?utm_source=ishare

Only charged me like $25-30 I think. Not sure how much he's going to charge you for the work you need done.

 

[grave]

thanks! i still need to get it done.

 

[N.Alvarez]

Hi there... for VSC kicking on random times read this first - http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...celeration-sensor-zero-point-calibration.html

Regarding noise... Did you lift recently? If so, do you mind listing parts?

Thanks for the link! Sounds promising that it will solve the issue.

I just purchased the car recently, the lift was put on a while ago, according to previous owner- the lift has approx. 50K+ miles on it... front = Toytec shocks & coils.. rear = bilstein 5100's and toytex super flex coils.