What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

[Keifers]

Passenger CV boot was ripped so I replaced the whole axle with a reman from Napa. Did the LBJs on both sides while I was at it. The longest part of the CV replacement was patiently prying off that dust cover... :sleepy:

 

[Rushthezeppelin]

Passenger CV boot was ripped so I replaced the whole axle with a reman from Napa. Did the LBJs on both sides while I was at it. The longest part of the CV replacement was patiently prying off that dust cover... :sleepy:

Timmy the Toolmans advice on this is SUPER useful. I used a small screwdriver to get it started all around and then a chisel and then I had enough purchase to get a prybar and pop it. First side was actually super easy because it had already been cavemanned once and had a small dent I could start it on. Second side was pristine though so that initially little bit to start was tough. I found out too that you get a nice pinging sound when you've first broken through so you know you've got it started enough to work around with the screwdriver at that point.

 

[Endlessblockades]

Completed a 3-step mod today. It went like this:

1. Roll down window.

2. Insert vent.

3 Roll up window.

I'll tackle the other side tomorrow......

 

[TracyNorton]

sunraysia steeliez
US Wheel 704s actually

 

[stuckinthemud]

Today I went for a drive about 25 miles north to Santa Barbara. Every time I hit the starter I cringed. It sounds like the solenoid is going on and off while it's starting( it's been doing this for a few years but not this bad) and when the engine fires I get a gear grind sometimes.
Last Monday I pulled the starter because I was having to turn the key 2 or 3 times before the starter would spin. I figured it was my time to replace the contacts. 3 hours later I had the starter out through the side. Wasn't fun.
Saturday I replaced the contacts and plunger( I used the Victory Lap ND-34SOL Solenoid Repair Kit from Amazon). I spent about 2 hours looking for the stupid ball bearing after I dropped it. I took me about an hour and a half to reinstall the starter.
After the first couple times starting I realized I should have rebuilt the whole starter.
Because I really hate the thought of pulling that thing again to rebuild or replace with a remanufactured one, I'm going to run it for a while and hope I don't f-up the ring gear/flex plate.

 

[3bears]

kissed it,,,thanked it..
it was minus 38 today...gonna be that again tomorrow. sat 3 hours on the heaters ( block , oil pan and tranny pan) then idle for 15 minutes ( remote start). even then the steering was stiff, tranny sluggish to shift, i think the rear brakes were frozen, tires were frozen i think( blizzaks) for first few miles to work it was like driving a buckboard on washboard....like a flat tire.
at work got to plug in in 4 hours b4 my day ended. idled for 20 minutes...
alaska is beautiul...hunting...fishing etc is amazing...skiing, snow machines , trapping in winter is all fun...but these temps suck
but this old 22...almost 23 year old 4runner just keeps going...and this 69 year old human keeps rocking...just wish I had a garage to take care of this old girl better...or a might just have to suck it up and get something like a 5th gen from the lower 48 with super low miles to take me to the end. but if I was back in oregon...id drive this 3rd gen on back roads till one of us called it quits.

 

[clearock]

 

[Rushthezeppelin]

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Those are some purdy controls arms there! Looks like this is going to be a solid crawling rig. What size tires you putting on it out is that remaining a secret for now? Also betting this is going to be SASed.

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[clearock]

If u look back at previous pics u should be able to c its SASed already, Tundra 10.5" diff in the front and rear, ford dana 60 outers front and rear, Ruffstuff housings front and rear, Converted the front ford brakes to the Dodge 14" rotors and calipers while changing the mounting to the outside of the hubs so one doesn't have to pull the entire hub assembly to replace the rotors. Plus the increased braking.

Intended to just run 35" most of the time but built in the ability to go larger if wanted without having to redo the entire set up. Can clear 37 with no issue but with 40s id have to start limiting travel, but intended to keep it at 35s, don't plan to run 40s, for better road manners. While its focus is the ability to rock crawl vs go fast because of the geography around here it can still drive cross country and drive hwy speeds.

 

[Rushthezeppelin]

If u look back at previous pics u should be able to c its SASed already, Tundra 10.5" diff in the front and rear, ford dana 60 outers front and rear, Ruffstuff housings front and rear, Converted the front ford brakes to the Dodge 14" rotors and calipers while changing the mounting to the outside of the hubs so one doesn't have to pull the entire hub assembly to replace the rotors. Plus the increased braking.

Intended to just run 35" most of the time but built in the ability to go larger if wanted without having to redo the entire set up. Can clear 37 with no issue but with 40s id have to start limiting travel, but intended to keep it at 35s, don't plan to run 40s, for better road manners. While its focus is the ability to rock crawl vs go fast because of the geography around here it can still drive cross country and drive hwy speeds.

Very nice, looking forward to seeing this rig in person someday.

 

[octanejunkie]

Dishpan Springs trail 3N34

Aired up using the gift my GF gave me
MORRFlate 4 Tire Inflation Deflation™ Kits Archives • MORRFlate by My Off Road Radio

 

[Rushthezeppelin]

Dishpan Springs trail 3N34

Aired up using the gift my GF gave me
MORRFlate 4 Tire Inflation Deflation[emoji769] Kits Archives • MORRFlate by My Off Road Radio

Those 4 way inflators are so clutch. So glad I built mine.

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[JDG2000]

"Installed" the Weathertech Rear cargo mat in my 2000. Thanks Mom and Dad! I originally wanted black since the floors are black but they went with tan accidentally but i actually like it a lot. Dirt doesn't show up as clearly and thats the original color of the rear mat. Anyway it looks great!

 

[Zhehan]

Installed a new-to-me Driver's Lower Seat Cushion. I bought an entire passenger seat off eBay for $219.00/shipped. It seemed to be in good condition based on the photos. My original lower seat cushion foam and fabric were toast. The outer bolster was shredding and shedding foam. The seller had both sides, so i went with the Passenger side since statistically there would be less wear. The new cushion is a lot firmer and the bolsters offer a lot more support. I just cut off the wires for the occupancy sensor.

Much better ride now.

 

[clearock]

 

[stuckinthemud]

Today I finished the valve cover job. It took me 3 half days to complete. That included driving from Port Hueneme to Toyota of Anaheim to pick up a starter, radiator & cap and a throttle body gasket. I've got the starter removal and replace down to less than an hour now. Toyota of Anaheim is my new go to on-line dealer. Cheaper than my local and close enough to pick up.
Mike

 

[drey6]

Local shop sandblasted rear section of my 96 4Runner LTD followed by my brush on KBS coating and KBS+ Herculiner top coat for the receiver. Very pleased with this finished product and plan to do the mid and front sections of vehicle this upcoming year. KBS “cavity coater” spray in the holes after the rest cured, waxy stuff -very impressed. KBS coating is also very nice, powder coat like finish. Very hard urethane, wear a solvent rated respirator and cover all your skin and floor. Got rear ended last year and before mounting new chrome I wanted to have this area addressed while it was most accessible. Next up is fixing some A/C woes, timing belt job, and 30k mileage driveline service.

 

[drey6]

Also recently finished the TBU. Brembo rotors, Akebono pro act pads, and Powerstop calipers. Very impressed thus far. New copper lines and
S/S fittings on both sides of the fancy red Adventure Tacoma S/S braided lines. New end links with poly bushings, CVJ axles and OEM LBJ’s. Riding great for a 26 y/o truck! Set up currently, Falken Rubitrek A/T, OME COILS (2906, 2880) and Bilstein 4100 series shocks/struts. Oh and also finished the B&M tranny cooler w/filter install same time as brakes. So much research time saved and confidence gained thanks to this site/ @%1; and @%1; vids, muchos gracias amigos.

 

[JoeT4R]

Also recently finished the TBU. Brembo rotors, Akebono pro act pads, and Powerstop calipers. Very impressed thus far. New copper lines and
S/S fittings on both sides of the fancy red Adventure Tacoma S/S braided lines. New end links with poly bushings, CVJ axles and OEM LBJ’s. Riding great for a 26 y/o truck! Set up currently, Falken Rubitrek A/T, OME COILS (2906, 2880) and Bilstein 4100 series shocks/struts. Oh and also finished the B&M tranny cooler w/filter install same time as brakes. So much research time saved and confidence gained thanks to this site/ @%1; and @%1; vids, muchos gracias amigos.

This is seeeeeexy. I love seeing this. Very nicely done sir.

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[JoeT4R]

Not so much what I do to the 4Runner as I did with the 4Runner... But I hauled this old and worn out chair to the dumpster and drove with the hatch wide open. Didn't even bounce, I don't think, thanks to the newly installed struts.

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