Went Down the Rabbit Hole - Here's what I'm doing

[jimmyrecluse]

99 SR5 4WD 3.4 - lifted and supercharged - well that's still in a box in my garage but going in soon, 3 pass radiator, Tundra 231mm

This weeks front end project

Replace upper and lower ball joints - OEM
Replace U/L CA Bushings - Whiteline
Replace sway endlinks - Whiteline
Replace outer tie rods - OEM
Replace CV axles and seals - OEM
Replace f/wheel bearings and seals - OEM
Transmission Mount - OEM
Cam Bolts

I'm going into the wheel bearing project myself, will take them to a shop to have pressed IF I have to cross that road.

Would appreciate tips if you got em

 

[4restGump]

Installation of the SC is real easy. The hardest part was the belt, lol. Have fun

 

[RandyBobandy]

good thing you aren't in the rust belt, my LCA bushing replacement was a nightmare, thankfully I have a press, but it was definitely worth it. for the LCA bushings I burned the old bushing out and then used a chisel to roll the edge of the old outer bushing sleeve inward, and then pressed it out using a big socket.

you can probably get away without the press and just hammer the sleeve out with a chisel but mine were basically a solid mass of rust. I installed aftermarket uppers on mine but I imagine it would be the same. I actually only had one seized alignment cam, the rest came off easily and I replaced them with the SPC ones that have the plastic sleeve to prevent seizing.

end links, tie rods, CVs, etc are easy compared to those bushings, my tie rods were rusted together so I replaced inner and outer at the same time, but still not a very hard job/

 

[jimmyrecluse]

good thing you aren't in the rust belt, my LCA bushing replacement was a nightmare, thankfully I have a press, but it was definitely worth it. /

Oh yes, I praised the fact that my parts and frame are super clean, no rust at all

 

[mtbtim]

I'm pretty sure you know about our channel, but just in case, here's a link: YouTube

We have a video for every single thing you have listed you want to do to your rig.

 

[jimmyrecluse]

I'm pretty sure you know about our channel, but just in case, here's a link: YouTube

We have a video for every single thing you have listed you want to do to your rig.

Yup, I've checked them out, I just wish they were trimmed down a little. You show some great tips when something doesn't go straight forwards but it's like going to the movies! I wish I could get the 20 minute cuts. I like the notes you include with helpful tools

Right now Im making a list of tools and socket sizes. Doing this with tools I have and Autozone loaners for the specialty stuff - tie rod puller, bushing press, bearing press.

 

[RandyBobandy]

I bought a cheap set of 3 jaw pullers from harbor freight, I think it was like $30 and they work on all sorts of stuff so I would recommend getting those.

 

[jimmyrecluse]

I bought a cheap set of 3 jaw pullers from harbor freight, I think it was like $30 and they work on all sorts of stuff so I would recommend getting those.

I appreciate that. I think I'm most uncertain about the wheel bearings.

Thankfully, rust wont be an issue. However the parts will go back on cleaner than ever


I'm checking out the HF 3 Puller now

 

[MStudt]

I appreciate that. I think I'm most uncertain about the wheel bearings.

Thankfully, rust wont be an issue. However the parts will go back on cleaner than ever


I'm checking out the HF 3 Puller now

Rust isn't an issue for the front wheel bearings, and location doesn't matter. These are a press fit part, and removing them without a press is pretty difficult. Everything else you listed is very straight forward, and pretty easy to do on your own.

Mike

 

[jimmyrecluse]

Rust isn't an issue for the front wheel bearings, and location doesn't matter. These are a press fit part, and removing them without a press is pretty difficult. Everything else you listed is very straight forward, and pretty easy to do on your own.

Mike

I mean getting the hub off and up to the point of pressing out the bearing.

It's the one part that im uncertain about. Worst case, ill take the hubs to a shop

Good to hear the rest is straight forward

 

[RandyBobandy]

if you do all the control arm, ball joints, and CV work at the same time you will have the steering knuckle off, then just take it to a shop and have them swap the bearings. the knuckle isn't hard to remove

 

[MStudt]

I mean getting the hub off and up to the point of pressing out the bearing.

It's the one part that im uncertain about. Worst case, ill take the hubs to a shop

Good to hear the rest is straight forward

Just remember to loosen the CV nut with the wheel on the ground, and then pull everything about. I would take your entire spindle to the, and have them do all the press work. That would be much easier, and a better use of your time if you don't have a press.

Mike

 

[Makitso]

Before you put the supercharger on, run your gas tank down low and fill it
with premium 91 or 93 the highest you can find. Then drive it easy for the
first tank of gas while the computer learns to compensate for the lean mix.

 

[mtbtim]

Yup, I've checked them out, I just wish they were trimmed down a little. You show some great tips when something doesn't go straight forwards but it's like going to the movies! I wish I could get the 20 minute cuts. I like the notes you include with helpful tools

Right now Im making a list of tools and socket sizes. Doing this with tools I have and Autozone loaners for the specialty stuff - tie rod puller, bushing press, bearing press.

Well, that's our style. We make very detailed videos that a total beginner can be successful following. If we aimed our videos at experienced professional mechanics or experienced DIY mechanics, we would be leaving a whole lot of people behind. The information is all there in the videos we have for the jobs you want to do but maybe you can find some videos with trimmed down versions. But, when you get stuck and want more detail, you know where to go.

 

[Doc2012]

I mean getting the hub off and up to the point of pressing out the bearing.



It's the one part that im uncertain about. Worst case, ill take the hubs to a shop



Good to hear the rest is straight forward

You can’t take the hub off without a press.

And if you press the hub out, you might as well replace your bearing, because you’re going to destroy it.

The bearing is pressed into the spindle; a big ‘C’ clip is installed over the bearing; and the hub is then pressed into the bearing.

The 4Runner is NOT like the Tacoma; you HAVE TO RUN THE OUTTER STUB OF THE CV AXLE.

That CV nut is torqued down to (IIRC) almost 200 ft lbs, and KEEPS THE BEARING TOGETHER.

The manual hub Tacoma swap has a large nut of the back of the threaded hub that holds everything together.


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[mtbtim]

You can’t take the hub off without a press.

And if you press the hub out, you might as well replace your bearing, because you’re going to destroy it.

The bearing is pressed into the spindle; a big ‘C’ clip is installed over the bearing; and the hub is then pressed into the bearing.

The 4Runner is NOT like the Tacoma; you HAVE TO RUN THE OUTTER STUB OF THE CV AXLE.

That CV nut is torqued down to (IIRC) almost 200 ft lbs, and KEEPS THE BEARING TOGETHER.

The manual hub Tacoma swap has a large nut of the back of the threaded hub that holds everything together.


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Here, I'll take it one step further for the OP even though he feels my videos are like sitting down with a bucket of popcorn to watch a movie. OP, you really can fast forward through our videos and find the information you're looking for. There's nothing compelling you to watch our videos beginning to end. With the time it takes you to research a write-up or find a shorter video that appeals to you more, you could have just fast forwarded through our video and gathered the information you need. I don't know why I care so much but we made these videos to help people out and then I hear someone won't watch the video to their own demise because it's too long. Anyway, I don't get it. OP, this will be the only video I post on your thread.

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[brillo_76]

Here, I'll take it one step further for the OP even though he feels my videos are like sitting down with a bucket of popcorn to watch a movie. OP, you really can fast forward through our videos and find the information you're looking for. There's nothing compelling you to watch our videos beginning to end. With the time it takes you to research a write-up or find a shorter video that appeals to you more, you could have just fast forwarded through our video and gathered the information you need. I don't know why I care so much but we made these videos to help people out and then I hear someone won't watch the video to their own demise because it's too long. Anyway, I don't get it. OP, this will be the only video I post on your thread.



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Tim people want everything spoon fed and exact answer to their specific question for free. Nevermind using a factory service manual and educating yourself on how things work as we done for years and actually appreciate other assistance and experience in past repairs.

However, if it takes too much time to do this. Maybe it's best for The OP to pay a garage to do it for them. This way they wont be spending so much time with popcorn as in their opinion your videos are too long.

I am really getting tired people complaining about other people trying to help them with their vehicles issues. Gosh we take our time to comment and help for free for goodness sake.

However, this is my opinion on that subject matter.

All the videos I have seen were very well done and those take quite a bit a time to create. Most of our community is grateful for them. I appreciate them if I need to do something I never done before. Keep up the great work.

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[papabeach]

With your s/c consider need/desire for fuel mods/exhaust (headers/cat/etc). I ran a new s/c for >10 years with no other mods and it was fine...eventually the rear bearings went bad and I had it rebuilt then upgraded a bunch of stuff for its next life. Not saying you need to do anything but slap it on (assuming it is new) and enjoy but think about it. If it is used, what mileage?...might a need an oil change, nose cone rebuild or full rebuild.

I would encourage you to buy the typical harbor freight press when it goes on sale. For the cost and PITA of taking your spindles somewhere to have your front wheel bearings replaced...and lets just add in your rear because if they haven't been done yet they will likely need it soon you will have paid for the press. It isn't particularly hard work, just a bit tedious. Also, it will make your lower control arm bushing job easier as well a countless other future projects.

 

[Iffykid]

Here, I'll take it one step further for the OP even though he feels my videos are like sitting down with a bucket of popcorn to watch a movie. OP, you really can fast forward through our videos and find the information you're looking for. There's nothing compelling you to watch our videos beginning to end. With the time it takes you to research a write-up or find a shorter video that appeals to you more, you could have just fast forwarded through our video and gathered the information you need. I don't know why I care so much but we made these videos to help people out and then I hear someone won't watch the video to their own demise because it's too long. Anyway, I don't get it. OP, this will be the only video I post on your thread.

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I really enjoyed the way you did the front bumper video removing your own front bumper for demonstration purposes because ?name had already removed theirs so could not be videod. I like them all the bumper one just as an example to as why.

Dont like the length fast forward.
Dont like the music in a video mute button works.
Dont like the channel change it.
Dont like my comments dont read them.

 

[mtbtim]

Tim people want everything spoon fed and exact answer to their specific question for free. Nevermind using a factory service manual and educating yourself on how things work as we done for years and actually appreciate other assistance and experience in past repairs.

However, if it takes too much time to do this. Maybe it's best for The OP to pay a garage to do it for them. This way they wont be spending so much time with popcorn as in their opinion your videos are too long.

I am really getting tired people complaining about other people trying to help them with their vehicles issues. Gosh we take our time to comment and help for free for goodness sake.

However, this is my opinion on that subject matter.

All the videos I have seen were very well done and those take quite a bit a time to create. Most of our community is grateful for them. I appreciate them if I need to do something I never done before. Keep up the great work.

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I appreciate that Jon. Thanks! I'll give you and anyone reading my post an example of the time that goes into making a video of an involved repair or mod. The Timing Belt Video [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I made took 2 full days to film. I always start the editing process by going through the clips getting the content and flow I'd like to see in the videos we make. For the timing belt video, this took me around 17 hours. I handed the project over to Sean and he spent another 10-15 hours polishing up the video making it much nicer to view.

Now, we make money from our channel but we are still a long way off from being adequately compensated for the time we put into it. First and foremost, we started this channel to help people out and the money we are making is just a fringe benefit. And, I don't feel guilty about making money from our channel because the money is coming from the Advertisers and not from the people watching our videos. We would never charge people for access to our videos. But guess what? We have received complaints about the ads that are played on our videos. So, speaking of being spoon fed and wanting everything for free, this really annoys the shit out of me. Instead of thanking Sean and I for making a video for them to use to fix, maintain or mod their rig, they complain about the ads and that's the extent or their comment. Since I have no problem speaking my mind, I hammer these people and give them a little dose of reality that we didn't have to make this video for them to use. They are benefiting from our generosity and all they have for us is a complaint or talking shit to us.

On a side note, we literally have people who subscribe to our channel just so they can give a thumbs down to every video we post. We know this because we'll post a long video, say 45 minutes long, and within the first 5 minutes the video is live, we get a thumbs down. Obviously, I pissed somebody off because I don't take shit from people and I give it right back to them. I guess I should be more like Sean and let negative or a-hole comments roll off my shoulders but it's not the way I'm wired. So, the haters of our channel are most likely due to me.

Anyway, it's people like you Jon that help motivate Sean and I to keep making videos for people to use. Thanks again!