phattyduck
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He's had a 1st gen 4x4 Tacoma... I imagine that's an every day experience he has already had. :bigok:
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da_crew10
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Havent with this one......yet
Haha yeah especially after all the "upgrade" and texas edition wheels. My dad passed and I vowed to revive it. It was his work truck. And when I mean work I mean work. Inside and outside beat to hell. Same for suspension. But you opened my old mans hood and youd be like " tafuq? How is it so clean and shiny" . Haha he took care of the engine like a child.
906's just ordered gonna attempt to get it at 2.5 f , 2"r. Hope it rides good. Anything will be an improvement over these current struts and springs !
sportscarfan
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da_crew10
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Yes, again as mentioned I apologize. Mods feel free to delete this if needed.
da_crew10
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Question if anyone can help my rear main seal is leaking. Same for my valve covers. I'm going to fork over the cash to get them both fixed. Any other locations where oil can leak that would drip down to the tranny area that I should check b4 dropping that kind of money on labor?
I'd fix the valve cover leak first, clean up the residual oil from the leak, and drive it for a while before deciding on the rear main leak. You may discover that it isn't leaking enough to repair it. Or at least save it for down the line. Just my $0.02
da_crew10
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da_crew10
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Actually pieces it together cheaper from the same place I ordered my lbj.
Can someone chime in and see if I ordered correctly
Part# 1121360202 x2 valve cover gaskets
Part# 1119370100 spark plug seal x 6
P.s just cleaned up under the tranny area. I dont think it's my rear main seal. Leak comes from way up above most likely the valve cover gaskets and half noon things . Yall are some o.gs knowing all this lol.
I'm doing most of everything myself. But a rear main seal job would be something I wouldn't do due to time and tools.
Can someone chime in and see if I ordered correctly
Part# 1121360202 x2 valve cover gaskets
Part# 1119370100 spark plug seal x 6
P.s just cleaned up under the tranny area. I dont think it's my rear main seal. Leak comes from way up above most likely the valve cover gaskets and half noon things . Yall are some o.gs knowing all this lol.
I'm doing most of everything myself. But a rear main seal job would be something I wouldn't do due to time and tools.
Dieselchessy
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Order intake manifold gaskets, throttle body gasket, and Idle air controll gasket, pcv valve and grommet.
You’ll tear into most of that doing the valve covers.
You’ll tear into most of that doing the valve covers.
TheSaturnV
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If you haven't already, check out Timmy the Toolman on youtube. He's a forum member and a fantastic instructor on all things 3rd Gen.
4runner Valve Cover Job
4runner Valve Cover Job
You'll also need FIPG, camshaft plugs, and either clean the half moons or replace them. I chose to replace them. It's also a good idea to order all the valve cover bolt grommets as well.
I ordered:
11213-62020 (x2) Valve Cover Gasket
11193-70010 (x6) Valve Cover Gasket (spark plug tube gasket)
17176-62040 (x2) Plenum Gasket
90210-05007 (x16) Washer Seal
11188-62010 (x2) Plug
11183-62010 (x4) Plug Semicircular
00295-00103 Trans Pan Sealer/Valve Cover FIPG
12204-62010 PCV Valve
90480-18001 Grommet
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beklemmung
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I don't mean to derail this too much, but since I'm preparing to deal with leaking VCGs myself, is it typical to replace spark plugs and spark plug wires (19037-62050) when doing this work? And the throttle body gasket (22271-62040)?
I did spark plugs and wires when I replaced my valve cover gaskets. I didn't replace the throttle body gasket because I just replaced it but would be a good idea to replace if your's is older.
da_crew10
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Actually bought all that same day I was asking all my newb questions about the gaskets. And luckily I have an almost full deal of FIPG left over from the tacoma.
Dieselchessy
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If you do the floor jack spring compression method then undo the ball joint at the beginning and install the new one after you have the struts assembled.
I’ve got a question:
The front billsteins don’t come with the lower stem bushing. It’s supposedly supposed to be fixed to the top hat. My original bushings are no longer fixed to the top hat, and are shot.
I know some folks buy new top hats, but what does everyone else do?
I purchased Nolathane Bushings to use. Will see how that works.
I’ve got a question:
The front billsteins don’t come with the lower stem bushing. It’s supposedly supposed to be fixed to the top hat. My original bushings are no longer fixed to the top hat, and are shot.
I know some folks buy new top hats, but what does everyone else do?
I purchased Nolathane Bushings to use. Will see how that works.
da_crew10
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Good question, I was just planning on using wtv is on my shocks now and transfering that over. Or is there an alternative I have yet to research on?
Dieselchessy
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I’m thinking the best route is to purchase new top hats.
Researching that, I find folks complain of Monroe isolators turning to mush.
I bought the Tundra isolators from Wheelers. (Brand ?)
Rock Auto has Moog top hats????
I bought these. They look the part, but I’m not sure on fit. The lip that is supposed to keep the shock shaft from contacting the top hat bore will be a tight fit, if it fits. I’ll know today.
Amazon.com: Nolathane REV126.0006 Black Shock Absorber Bushing (Upper Front): Automotive
Researching that, I find folks complain of Monroe isolators turning to mush.
I bought the Tundra isolators from Wheelers. (Brand ?)
Rock Auto has Moog top hats????
I bought these. They look the part, but I’m not sure on fit. The lip that is supposed to keep the shock shaft from contacting the top hat bore will be a tight fit, if it fits. I’ll know today.
Amazon.com: Nolathane REV126.0006 Black Shock Absorber Bushing (Upper Front): Automotive
Dieselchessy
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So.........none of the Tundra bushings fit. I don’t know what folks are doing. If you buy new top hats but then try and use the bushing supplied with the Tundra billsteins it won’t fit into the top hat to keep the shock shaft centered.
Best guess I can make is that the center hole in the Tundra top hat is larger.
I drilled my top hats out to 22/32 so that now the Nolathane and billstein bushings fit properly and keep the shaft centered.
Best guess I can make is that the center hole in the Tundra top hat is larger.
I drilled my top hats out to 22/32 so that now the Nolathane and billstein bushings fit properly and keep the shaft centered.
da_crew10
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Just got these in today:
1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner - Bilstein 5100 Series Leveling Strut / Shock (Adjustable 0" to 2.5" FRONT Lift) - F4-BE5-D558-T0 | SuspensionConnection.com
They came set at that top perch. I am assuming that's set at 2.5 inches? Can anyone verify?
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1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner - Bilstein 5100 Series Leveling Strut / Shock (Adjustable 0" to 2.5" FRONT Lift) - F4-BE5-D558-T0 | SuspensionConnection.com
They came set at that top perch. I am assuming that's set at 2.5 inches? Can anyone verify?
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/gz6S8PW/20200601-184534.jpg" alt="20200601-184534" border="0">
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