What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

[hcox4567]

I did my lower ball joints the other day. Gotta stay safe.

 

[det107]

Replaced the reverse lights with bright LEDs...replaced the burned-out rear license plate bulbs

What didja use? Some Amazoon generic?

 

[jtnumberthree]

What didja use? Some Amazoon generic?

Generics from AutoZone....under 10 dollars for the pair.

 

[TorqueOfTheDevil]

I added some snake oil friction modifier to the ATF to not really help at all with the factory '96 box coping with all the extra power for over a decade...

Slips a bit less, might save some fuel :rofl:

 

[Imthebull]

Struggled with the cooling system for the 10th time this year, getting really tired of thermostats.

 

[2TH4IST]

[MENTION=789365]Imthebull[/MENTION] I too had issues with t-stats. Even oem, finally got a good oem one that worked perfectly, with the jiggle valve at the 6 o'clock position or on the bottom. You running a oem t-stat?

 

[Imthebull]

I live in a world of rockauto boxes and cheap parts, so unfortunately not. ATP I just drilled a hole in the T-stat and it still overheats

 

[2TH4IST]

The aisin thermostat on rock auto is good. How is the condition of the radiator? How's the fan clutch? When was the last time you did a coolant flush?

 

[irideforthebrand]

cleand my maf sensor to chase down my p0171 code and i think i fixed it

 

[WhiteOut00]

Diagnosing low idle and it acting like it wants to stall while stopped at intersection. I checked voltage and I'm stumped. 12.86v while not running, 14.06v while running, and 13.96 under load with A/C and Lights on.

2000 4runner SR5 3.4l Auto

 

[2TH4IST]

Have you cleaned out your idle valve? Resting voltage, 10 or so mins after engine shut off or overnight, should be around 13.2-13.5v charging volts look good. Under load seems a bit weak. Have you had any starting issues?

 

[XJeepguy]

New rear bumper , new hitch , various suspension bushings and links replaced.
New fuel pump too !

600K all original drivetrain, still going

 

[Posty]

Some work over the last few months
- LCA bushings
- LBJs
- Steering rack bushings
- Radiator, thermostat, hoses

I have FLF spindles on the way & will be doing those + front shocks/top hats when they arrive...why is it so difficult to upload photos to this site

 

[2TH4IST]

Drove him around. Filled up with fuel, 12.9 mpg city driving. Needs a bath badly.

 

[Aukai]

First post here. '98 SR5 4WD. Since I bought it back in March:
radiator and hoses
upper/lower ball joints, steering rack/lines, and tie rods
Polyurethane rack and front sway bar bushings
Front wheel bearings and hubs
brake pads and drilled/slotted rotors
removed running boards
rewebbed front seatbelts (dark green)
SRQ A-pillar handle phone mount
center console cupholder upgrade
sun visors from a 2000
painted the plastic center caps (gunmetal)
265/75R16s (Falken Rubitrek A/T on stocks)
gear selector bushings
full interior LEDs (with a few exceptions)
ATF drain and fill

And today I recharged the R134a

 

[JustTroItIn]

Replaced a rear brake hard line and a leaky valve stem.

 

[2TH4IST]

Rolled over to 250k miles! Same day as 4th of July! 250 and 250k! I legit sprayed the 4runner with champagne! Best 20 bucks spent!

 

[JasterMereel42]

I didn't do anything to my 3rd gen today because I don't have one. However, I keep researching and looking to buy one because I really want another project vehicle. So, I'm just stopping in to say hi.

 

[TracyNorton]

I snapped an axle, busted a shock, hit the rear diff hard on a hidden rock...so it peed a little gear oil, and tore up the outer edge of a steel wheel.

 

[Thumbie]

I snapped an axle, busted a shock, hit the rear diff hard on a hidden rock...so it peed a little gear oil, and tore up the outer edge of a steel wheel.

Nice, so you are using it

Yesterday (not today sorry) I took it off-roading for the first time ever lol. I've had it over a year but was busy remodeling my house. Plus I intended it to be a daily, not a rock crawler. That said, exploring fire trails and logging trails in the Sierras is a great time.

Also in the past week: give it a good bath and wax, installed new OE style chrome grille and side lamps, and a bug deflector because I think it looks cool. Going for OEM+ aesthetics I guess.