What did you do with your 4runner today?

[blackoutt]

Im having a hard time injecting grease into the joint. TIA

I'm not sure on the sizing or threads because they just work for me, they are the same standard size used on our driveshafts too. One thing I do is to put a small vacuum cap over the fittings so they don't get corroded or blocked. Harbor freight sells both a grease fitting kit and vacuum cap kit if you need to replace yours and start with fresh ones and caps.

 

[TracyGray]

Satoshi Mod!

Finally finished my grille mod AND color matched wrap early this morning.

Here's a daytime pic from Thanksgiving weekend before the wrap.

 

[HCWatson997]

New Shoes

Went and finally got her some new BFG Rugged Terrains in 265/70/17...little change, but means a world of difference for me

 

[Miranthis]

I did spark plug replacement today n my 2008 4Runner SR5 V6; its at 169K now. I got this one back in August and it had 162K on it and minimal service history on Toyota.com. When I pulled the passenger side bank (1-3-5) they were Densos. On the driver side they were NGK. Average gap was 0.077 due to some electrode erosion,but otherwise the plugs were normal. The new ones, Densos all around, were gapped at 0.044.

Not surprising, it idles and runs a ton better now. My deduction, based on the NGK/Denso issue is that no one ever changed them before. :doh: Can't complain too much as I just changed the iridium plugs in my 2001 Sienna for the first time at 286K. eep:

Is the consensus 30K on a set of plugs?

 

[Gatafly]

Changed my timing belt, water pump etc etc etc. . . . . .and plugs.

 

[pudzley]

Finally finished my grille mod AND color matched wrap early this morning.

Here's a daytime pic from Thanksgiving weekend before the wrap.

Am I the only one not seeing the picture?

 

[MrSeth]

Drove out with the Colorado FJ Cruiser group to the 15th Annual Toys for Tots meet. Had to snag a photo out front of the meet up as well.

24173769_1796870170610393_2010706329153528424_o by Lil Cobutt, on Flickr

 

[MDurbs68]

Fluid Filmed the frame. I had previously wire brushed and used Locktite rust neutralizer. Frame isn't bad at all but since this will be my first full winter with the T4R, I thought it would be a good idea.
I rushed through the job this morning. I got some over-spray on some on just a few of the rubber parts. Hopefully the Fluid Film won't harm the rubber parts.

 

[pudzley]

Fluid Filmed the frame. I had previously wire brushed and used Locktite rust neutralizer. Frame isn't bad at all but since this will be my first full winter with the T4R, I thought it would be a good idea.
I rushed through the job this morning. I got some over-spray on some on just a few of the rubber parts. Hopefully the Fluid Film won't harm the rubber parts.

It won't, you're good. FF is designed to be safe on plastic and rubber.

 

[pudzley]

Installed a new Kenwood head unit... amazing how much better the sound is, even with the stock SR5 speakers. Those are outta here next

 

[04rnr]

Fluid Filmed the frame. I had previously wire brushed and used Locktite rust neutralizer. Frame isn't bad at all but since this will be my first full winter with the T4R, I thought it would be a good idea.
I rushed through the job this morning. I got some over-spray on some on just a few of the rubber parts. Hopefully the Fluid Film won't harm the rubber parts.

I did the same on my 07, its from the east coast :noidea:

 

[kingofthehill]

I changed the serpentine belt today and I cleaned it out. It was full of dirt and dog hair from my trip to Colorado springs 3 weeks ago. I used 303 aerospace protectant on the dash. might as well see how it works since I have nothing to loose since my dash is already starting to crack.

 

[theoutbackdream]

Went wheeling with my buddy today...

I regret not installing my rock sliders... I have a nice sized scratch mark from sliding into and down a dirt shoulder on my passenger side rear door.

Well... At least I can't see it when I get into my car...

 

[RainyDayRunner]

I changed the serpentine belt today and I cleaned it out. It was full of dirt and dog hair from my trip to Colorado springs 3 weeks ago. I used 303 aerospace protectant on the dash. might as well see how it works since I have nothing to loose since my dash is already starting to crack.

I also saw a video online where a guy puts that stuff on the belt. Claims he can get 300k miles out of one belt by doing that and keeping the rubber compound supple.

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[Sporin]

Got mine undercoated at a garage with Fluid Film. I've done it myself with aerosol cans before but it's so different this way. Much thicker product, way better coverage, up on a lift. They spent about an hour getting all the nooks and crannies.

pics: https://imgur.com/a/rbDei

 

[Sporin]

Been driving my '05 Sport a lot since the Miata got put into winter hibernation, and I was thinking what a shame it is that XREAS is so expensive to replace (I keep reading over $2k). It really does a great job of controlling body lean and nose dive.

Mine is noticeably "tired" at 182k miles. The shock bodies are showing rust deterioration, but luckily no leaking. I'll hopefully swap it all out for conventional shocks next summer. But if it weren't so expensive I might be tempted to replace with all new XREAS (and a leveling kit). The ride and handling is just really good.

 

[Folsom4Rnr]

Got mine undercoated at a garage with Fluid Film. I've done it myself with aerosol cans before but it's so different this way. Much thicker product, way better coverage, up on a lift. They spent about an hour getting all the nooks and crannies.

pics: https://imgur.com/a/rbDei

Ive heard (read) a lot about FF on here... any issues with it on hot exhaust / hot parts under the ride? Also... how often do you re-apply?

 

[Sporin]

Ive heard (read) a lot about FF on here... any issues with it on hot exhaust / hot parts under the ride? Also... how often do you re-apply?

It's not drippy or runny and they didn't apply it to exhaust parts at all. I do smell 'crayons" but I suspect that will dissipate quickly.

The shop recommends I redo it every fall.

I've only ever done it with the aerosol cans before, in my driveway. It doesn't coat nearly as well, and it most certainly didn't last the winter. The formulation the shop uses is quite different. I actually have a friends who's a navy airplane mechanic and he had this to say when I first started looking into it...

The stuff in the spray can is called "AS" and it's short for "aerosol" versus "NAS" which is "non-aerosol" and works better. The "WRO" is the thickest and it's good for keeping underwater cables corrosion free.

We use it all over our aircraft. As a matter of fact we'll dip a sponge in it and wipe down the entire aircraft exterior with it. It will keep a $40 Million helicopter corrosion free even on the deck of a small ship close to the water. It's really good stuff and it's also not nearly as toxic as other materials. We go through about a gallon a month for 12 aircraft while just doing regular maintenance. A five gallon pail will coat a helicopter for a month and a half if it's flying every day.

Hope that helps, I'll report in the spring how it held up. :frog:

https://www.fluid-film.com/

 

[ThatSickRip]

Replaced factory head unit with a new Pioneer and also replaced all the bulbs in the HVAC control panel since some were burnt out. So far, it has been a super easy vehicle to work on (new owner). Hope Im not jinxing myself for upcoming work lol

 

[kingofthehill]

Replaced factory head unit with a new Pioneer and also replaced all the bulbs in the HVAC control panel since some were burnt out. So far, it has been a super easy vehicle to work on (new owner). Hope Im not jinxing myself for upcoming work lol

For the basic maintenance stuff that I have done since I got mine I have thought the same thing. Nothing has been overly difficult.