What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

[JZiggy]

Drove it to get some local BBQ while out in rural western Kentucky. No I did not get my oil changed here despite the excellent advertising.

 

[Devbot]

Drove it to get some local BBQ while out in rural western Kentucky. No I did not get my oil changed here despite the excellent advertising.

I actually was just poking around a scrapyard today and found out they take barbecue as payment... Not sure what the conversion is but good to know I guess
On that note, their office searched all local scrapyards for me and there are only two (listed) 4Runners within a 50 mile radius of me despite not being able to go 10 minutes without seeing one - can't tell if that's a good sign of a bad sign, but crazy nonetheless

 

[Mc25t190]

Hi-lift Jacks

What are some options for exterior mounting for a Hi-lift Jack for a 2000 Toyota 4Runner?

 

[hstaker]

Installed rear window switch for camping. Turned out great!

 

[JZiggy]

Installed rear window switch for camping. Turned out great!

Clean!!

 

[ViaPhoenix]

Bumped up to the third perch on the Bilsteins. Front end was a bit squishy and saggy after I bolted up my AOR plate bumper….

How much trimming is involved with that AOR bumper? Rig is looking good!

 

[Breaker Bar]

How much trimming is involved with that AOR bumper? Rig is looking good!

The only modifications I had to do was to cut/grind off the flanges on the ends of the frame rails, slightly bend the A/C hard line in front of the condenser, and drill a hole on the underside of the frame rails for a through bolt on the bumper sub frame.

 

[CoCoCo4Runner]

Bought it!

Pics here:
1998 4runner Limited - Album on Imgur

 

[fatherohenry]

Freedom!

I celebrated my independence from the dealership today by replacing my steering rack bushings. (Thanks [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION]! Freeing that PS line bracket on the driver's side frame gave me the room I needed.) I tore the boot on the left outer tie rod but they need to be replaced anyway and I bet I can do that, too.

I couldn't wait for everything to arrive so last Monday I replaced the front sway bar bushings and did the rear sway bar bushings last Friday. I've only been out for a short test drive after today but I think the most noticeable improvement was the front sway bar.

Oh, and while I had the wheels off I "adjusted" the left wear indicator tab since my OEM rotors won't be here for a month, I hate that noise, and I only drive about 10 miles a week.

 

[fatherohenry]

...by replacing my steering rack bushings.

Now I'm worried. I'm looking at a 1998 4Runner FSM. On the rack components page it shows 151 ft/lbf for that driver's side bolt.

On the installation page it shows 141 ft/lbf.

I cranked that sucker to 151. The Nm and kgf numbers are the same for both so I'm assuming the 151 is an actual typo since that newton meter number does convert to about 141.

Am I okay just backing it off or did I possibly compromise the bushing or do some other sort of damage?

EDIT: sorry about the attachment size. I'm just full of errors today.

 

[ViaPhoenix]

The only modifications I had to do was to cut/grind off the flanges on the ends of the frame rails, slightly bend the A/C hard line in front of the condenser, and drill a hole on the underside of the frame rails for a through bolt on the bumper sub frame.

Sweet doable! Mine is on order with everything else. Lead times are ridic right now.

 

[ViaPhoenix]

Installed rear window switch for camping. Turned out great!

That is hella clean, what switch and bezel did you use?

 

[hstaker]

That is hella clean, what switch and bezel did you use?

Thanks! It's just a cheap Amazon switch, I thought of using a Toyota window switch for a factory look but I think I like this better
Link: Amazon.com: MeiBoAll Power Window Switch Universal, 2pcs 12/24V Car Window Switch 6 Pin Window Control Button Drive 12V Momentary Switch Car Auto Panel Mount: Automotive

 

[JZiggy]

Now I'm worried. I'm looking at a 1998 4Runner FSM. On the rack components page it shows 151 ft/lbf for that driver's side bolt.

On the installation page it shows 141 ft/lbf.

I cranked that sucker to 151. The Nm and kgf numbers are the same for both so I'm assuming the 151 is an actual typo since that newton meter number does convert to about 141.

Am I okay just backing it off or did I possibly compromise the bushing or do some other sort of damage?

EDIT: sorry about the attachment size. I'm just full of errors today.

That bolts should torque up on a steel sleeve, not the bushing itself. The difference from 141 to 151 is a rounding error for a parts store torque wrench anyway — don’t worry about it!

 

[2001 Limited 285K]

I had carried the same rusty old Wrangler spare tire around for 20 freaking years. Never used it once. (Daily Driver). I took it off today to blast the rear differential plugs with PB before I replace the gear oil this week. It came off easily and, frankly, I see no reason to put it back on. I'm going to take my chances with a plug kit and portable compressor and see if I can push my MPG up close to 20 now that I've cut weight, BG44K'd, and replaced the fuel filter. :fingerscrossed:

 

[fatherohenry]

That bolts should torque up on a steel sleeve, not the bushing itself. The difference from 141 to 151 is a rounding error for a parts store torque wrench anyway — don’t worry about it!

Thanks, I completely forgot about that sleeve. I happened to notice that discrepancy and started thinking about LBJ bolts.

 

[Devbot]

I had carried the same rusty old Wrangler spare tire around for 20 freaking years. Never used it once. (Daily Driver). I took it off today to blast the rear differential plugs with PB before I replace the gear oil this week. It came off easily and, frankly, I see no reason to put it back on. I'm going to take my chances with a plug kit and portable compressor and see if I can push my MPG up close to 20 now that I've cut weight, BG44K'd, and replaced the fuel filter. :fingerscrossed:

You would be pretty nuts to trust a 20 year old spare anyways :loco::loco:
If you haven't, try BG44K Platinum! It's basically BG44K with an ass load of PEA to help clean GDI engines as best as it can

 

[fourfive]

I had carried the same rusty old Wrangler spare tire around for 20 freaking years. Never used it once. (Daily Driver). I took it off today to blast the rear differential plugs with PB before I replace the gear oil this week. It came off easily and, frankly, I see no reason to put it back on. I'm going to take my chances with a plug kit and portable compressor and see if I can push my MPG up close to 20 now that I've cut weight, BG44K'd, and replaced the fuel filter. :fingerscrossed:

I've considered relying on my plug kit & portable compressor since I have 35s & my spare is a 31. There were even periods where I had leave the spare off when I knew I was going to be doing rear suspension work over multiple weekends but would feel slightly uneasy about not having any type of spare so I would eventually put it back on. A couple months ago a semi truck clipped my rear tire blowing it out making my plug kit useless. I called a tow truck because I was on the side of the interstate during traffic. When the police arrived they escorted me to a safer spot. I decided to just put on my spare since I was further away from traffic. I put my spare in the front & my front 35 in the rear. To my knowledge I don't think it would have mattered too much in 2wd and think it would have been more of an issue in 4WD but did it anyway. Three 35s & one 31 looked goofy but it got me home. It was a good thing b/c I later saw a message from the tow company saying that they weren't going to be able to make it to my location.

Lesson learned for me is that having a spare, plug kit, compressor, etc are all good things to have in a daily driver.

 

[3bears]

I've considered relying on my plug kit & portable compressor since I have 35s & my spare is a 31. There were even periods where I had leave the spare off when I knew I was going to be doing rear suspension work over multiple weekends but would feel slightly uneasy about not having any type of spare so I would eventually put it back on. A couple months ago a semi truck clipped my rear tire blowing it out making my plug kit useless. I called a tow truck because I was on the side of the interstate during traffic. When the police arrived they escorted me to a safer spot. I decided to just put on my spare since I was further away from traffic. I put my spare in the front & my front 35 in the rear. To my knowledge I don't think it would have mattered too much in 2wd and think it would have been more of an issue in 4WD but did it anyway. Three 35s & one 31 looked goofy but it got me home. It was a good thing b/c I later saw a message from the tow company saying that they weren't going to be able to make it to my location.

Lesson learned for me is that having a spare, plug kit, compressor, etc are all good things to have in a daily driver.

as shown above,...a plug kit would not have done a thing for that. My daughet in law got a nail that went almost sideways into the tread, and it was impossible to plug ( we tried).
At least haveing the wrong size spare will get you home, in 2wd.
I carry a spare. but when I hit the outback, i carry a plug kit and a portable compressor too

 

[KEVINsRunner]

I blew the head gasket on my 3rd gen 4Runner