What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

[drew2jzgte]

I replaced some old spark plugs and next is to chase down a noisy pulley

 

[Hopeless Diamond]

Swapped out the 7.5 wrap springs for some 861s. Just like me, the ass started sagging, at least I can fix the 4R. Between the4X Innovations rear bumper, spare tire carrier and 2 5gl fuel cans, along with the other crap I feel I "need" to carry, it was down to ~1" of travel to the bump stops (extended), now it's back to 3-4".

 

[onsiteman]

Got the winter rims and tires on. Tundra split spoke 17" rims with brand new BFG K02's in a 255 75/R17 size. 32x10 or so. I like them better than the new 2019 4runner snowflake take offs.
Have a great day all!

 

[Doc3g]

More progress on the light armament system. This brings my switch count to 15 Luckily I was able to remove the stupid faux wood trim without damaging anything or this could have been a lot more complicated (and expensive).

The gang boxes are from OTR and are completely modular so you can make any size switch holder from 2 -> infinity. I was hoping to do two gangs of 3 but the positioning of the clip on the backside limits the second gang to a bank of two.

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Also got some more delphi weathpack connectors in. The gameplan is to have quick-disconnect mounts on the roof light bars so that if I want to carry something like a sheet of plywood on the roof that I can simply unclamp the light bars, and then unplug the connectors.

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[G_Raw]

More progress on the light armament system. This brings my switch count to 15 Luckily I was able to remove the stupid faux wood trim without damaging anything or this could have been a lot more complicated (and expensive).

The gang boxes are from OTR and are completely modular so you can make any size switch holder from 2 -> infinity. I was hoping to do two gangs of 3 but the positioning of the clip on the backside limits the second gang to a bank of two.

<a href="https://imgur.com/KhZ7oPN"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/KhZ7oPNl.png" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>


Also got some more delphi weathpack connectors in. The gameplan is to have quick-disconnect mounts on the roof light bars so that if I want to carry something like a sheet of plywood on the roof that I can simply unclamp the light bars, and then unplug the connectors.

<a href="https://imgur.com/aytzpoG"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/aytzpoGl.png" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Remind me to hit you up for insight to tackling switch panels and wiring. I'm currently at 4 switches but plan to be at 10 by the end of the build...wiring isnt my favorite thing to do...

 

[Doc3g]

Remind me to hit you up for insight to tackling switch panels and wiring. I'm currently at 4 switches but plan to be at 10 by the end of the build...wiring isnt my favorite thing to do...

Sure. I'm going ham from the beginning instead of trying to upgrade every time I want to add something new. I'll be running a delphi 22 pin bulkhead detachable harness from my main electrical mount so that the whole thing can be pulled and revamped if I ever decide to move things around.

 

[shawnathan9]

Painted 3rd and 2nd gen tow hooks

While I wait for transmission temp. gauge that'll I'll work on next, I decided to remove my 2nd gen tow hook as well as my 3rd gen tow hook and paint them red.

You really only need one recovery point but what the hell... each tow hook had it's unique look and I thought that two red hooks were better than one. :frisky:

Since there's really no need to explain how to unbolt, remove, and install these things, here are pictures of what it looks like on the front end:

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I have a set of d-ring shackles that'll need a mounting bracket to be welded onto the rear tow hitch down the line. :reddance:

 

[shawnathan9]

Bug removal from the dash & removal of the cheap roof rack

When I bought the 4Runner, I noticed that the dash had a dead little critter nicely posted under the fuel gauge and this was one of the things that's been "buggin'" me for a while.
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It just takes a few screws, bolts, some accessories wires to be unplugged and off you go:
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The speedometers protective shield is held in by by clips that you simply press down in order to pop up the plastic shield:
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And there she is...Something that must've been annoying the crap out of the last owner as they obviously didn't take the time to address this thing:
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Finally, the dash doesn't look like a resting place any longer. :bluejump:
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The previous owner installed a cheap roof rack, which already showed signs of rusting after one day of rain. I decided to remove it and install it onto my 2nd gen which I am selling today (Kind of sad to see it go since I put good work into making it run as well as it does now)

Requiem for a Dream ound:
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[cl4Rk]

200k miles: New spark plugs, ignition wire set, ignition coil boots, fuel filter, pcv valve, timing belt, water pump.

 

[HAL75057]

200k miles: New spark plugs, ignition wire set, ignition coil boots, fuel filter, pcv valve, timing belt, water pump.

Your truck looks pretty sweet for 200K miles. I replaced the water pump, timing belt, and a host of other parts ~1 yr ago myself and the biggest pain was the tensioner for the timing belt. Someone had rounded the head of the bolt off and it took forever to get it off. Did everything go smoothly for you? I wish my rig looked as good as yours! She's a bit older (97 SR5 3.4l 4WD 5spd) with a lot more miles (430K) but she's the same color. I'll never give her up so long as there's life left in her and intend to bring her back to looking more like your truck.

 

[99blkx]

I drove it for the first time in a few weeks. Steering is kinda pulsing when cold like the pump is struggling, and it’s a bit stiff. Doesn’t want to center itself easily. I’ll check the fluid again but worried I’ll be pump shopping soon.

Monday it gets Duratracs mounted and aligned. Can’t wait for it to look and perform better.

 

[2TH4IST]

Removed Rove R2-4k crappy dash cam, tomorrow will go in a voifo A129 plus 2 channel cam. No way am I not going to have a cam driving around in socal lol.

Still loving the transgo 340-hd2 shift kit. It's how the trans should have been, firm short shifts. Trans temps are lower as well!

Also the dobinsons 210v's came in. So when my work finally closes I'll get them installed.

 

[T4R Black Mamba]

Changed my coolant temperature sensor, but now my rig will not start :frusty:

 

[habanero]

Tracked a(nother) noise down. Pulled the left rear axle. Bad bearing.
At least these are (almost scarily) stupid-easy to pull/install.

Also, truck is 25 this month.

 

[Kanoe]

I drove it for the first time in a few weeks. Steering is kinda pulsing when cold like the pump is struggling, and it’s a bit stiff. Doesn’t want to center itself easily. I’ll check the fluid again but worried I’ll be pump shopping soon.

Do you have synthetic ATF in the power steering system? Big help in the cold. I’ve got amsoil signature atf in all our Toyota’s. It gets pretty cold here.

 

[drew2jzgte]

I recently bought my 4Runner and was making sure suspension components were tightened. Am i supposed to be able to turn the pan-hard by hand? Its rotating at the rod ends.

 

[Hardizzy]

I broke her. Too much fun in the snow. Good thing I was close to home. Time to buy spindle reinforcements.

 

[shawnathan9]

Time to find a new knuckle! - How'd it feel when you were driving like that?

 

[shawnathan9]

My 4Runner came with over 14 years of service records and none suggest the spark plugs were ever changed :noidea:

Just bought some OEM plugs and NGK wires and went to town. The driver side rear plug did not require any removal of brackets or tubing and I was able to get an extension in there and into the plug without issues.
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Okay, so these are not OEM so it has been changed but never documented. They're NGK's and look like they've been in there for a while:
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The intake tubing had to be removed for the passenger side but this was such an easy install compared to my 2nd gen that was covered with vacuum tubes on the passenger side:
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I hear that these engines eat plugs up pretty fast if it's a single gap. I'm happy to be replacing the NGK's with OEM dual gaps:
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And in less than 30 minutes, we're back in action:
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*Just took it for a spin and it already feels better. *While I was in there, I noticed that the PVC grommet/valve looked old and that's going to be on my list for when I also look into the timing belt and water pump. imp:

 

[cl4Rk]

Your truck looks pretty sweet for 200K miles. I replaced the water pump, timing belt, and a host of other parts ~1 yr ago myself and the biggest pain was the tensioner for the timing belt. Someone had rounded the head of the bolt off and it took forever to get it off. Did everything go smoothly for you? I wish my rig looked as good as yours! She's a bit older (97 SR5 3.4l 4WD 5spd) with a lot more miles (430K) but she's the same color. I'll never give her up so long as there's life left in her and intend to bring her back to looking more like your truck.

Thank you HAL75057. Yeah I love this color. And congrats on so many miles!

Everting's in great shape, but there is some rust on the weld seam of the passenger's interior rear trailing arm mount. Gonna need frame repair at some point soon. Previous owner didn't do any rust mitigation, just kept the drivetrain and interior super clean. /shrug