What did you do with your 4runner today?

[Jdevtac]

Installed new stainless steel Spectra gas tank straps. My rear most strap was toast. Pushed on the exposed bit on the frame side a while back and it crumpled into dust.

This is a fantastic DIY if anyone needs to do the same:
Fuel Tank Strap Replacement.

I ordered new OEM cotter pins/clips and strap bolts. Couldn’t find a part number on the gas tank skid bolts so I just bought some 8mm bolts locally. Hit everything with CorrosionX HD afterward to rust proof.

What I learned: when installing the new strap, attach the pin side first then do the bolt/frame side second.

Also a U-joint socket attachment is essential for the front most bolt directly above the drive shaft.

My front most gas tank skid bolt snapped though so that will need an EZ-out at some point.

 

[John.Adam]

Rotated the tires
Fixed the spare tire with a plug
Greased the driveshaft
Added rigid sae fog lights using brackets I had from my old work truck.

 

[backcountrymedic]

Tore out my tired and leaking XREAS system and replaced it with new Moog springs and Bilstein 5100s, added Spidertrax wheel spacers and installed an Air Lift Wireless One system to help manage the load when hauling my motorcycle or tent trailer.


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[eleven14]

Tore out my tired and leaking XREAS system and replaced it with new Moog springs and Bilstein 5100s, added Spidertrax wheel spacers and installed an Air Lift Wireless One system to help manage the load when hauling my motorcycle or tent trailer.


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Got pics? I'm in a similar situation and considering that approach.

 

[kcdehart]

Dropped her off at this shop this morning for official headgasket diagnosis and replacement. :'(

Not looking forward to the bill, but it'll be nice to not have to worry about it. Should basically last forever after this speedbump! *knocks on frame*

 

[thetibbs]

I bought one... 2007 107k miles, took me a month of looking and I had to drive 3 hours to get it but well worth it.

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[montijo505]

Dropped her off at this shop this morning for official headgasket diagnosis and replacement. :'(

Not looking forward to the bill, but it'll be nice to not have to worry about it. Should basically last forever after this speedbump! *knocks on frame*

*Frame crumbles....... well, shit


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[Bluesky 07]

I bought one... 2007 107k miles, took me a month of looking and I had to drive 3 hours to get it but well worth it.

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Congrats & welcome.

 

[kcdehart]

*Frame crumbles....... well, shit


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Literally happened a month or two ago when I pulled off my towhook in my hand lol

Fortunately, that was localized and caused by a coolant leak. The rest of the frame looks pretty great.

 

[4Runnergenius]

best deal on O.E. parts

I just did my major tune up and replaced my front pads i'M glad i did because it was easy to due only had one six pack Lol.. Tired of paying dealers high prices I searched online and found these places had the best deals on o.e. parts. Discount Toyota Auto Parts and Accessories - Toyota Parts Prime and Toyota Parts - Genuine OEM Toyota Parts and Accessories Online that's if you want original parts. I also used www.rockauto.com for a headlight o.e. was to much.

 

[Terminator03]

Installed new stainless steel Spectra gas tank straps. My rear most strap was toast. Pushed on the exposed bit on the frame side a while back and it crumpled into dust.

This is a fantastic DIY if anyone needs to do the same:
Fuel Tank Strap Replacement.

I ordered new OEM cotter pins/clips and strap bolts. Couldn’t find a part number on the gas tank skid bolts so I just bought some 8mm bolts locally. Hit everything with CorrosionX HD afterward to rust proof.

What I learned: when installing the new strap, attach the pin side first then do the bolt/frame side second.

Also a U-joint socket attachment is essential for the front most bolt directly above the drive shaft.

My front most gas tank skid bolt snapped though so that will need an EZ-out at some point.

My straps are bad, and on the list to replace in the very near future. Where did you find stainless straps? I saw the Spectra brand on Rock Auto, but it didn’t mention stainless. I would definitely prefer stainless for obvious reasons!:thanks:

 

[dirty-chainrings]

had my oil tested a while ago with blackstone, then left for a road trip. got the diagnosis back, and they said they detected traces of coolant in the oil. checked the coolant and it was indeed low. topped it off with some toyota formulated stuff, and haven't noticed a measurable drop in it.

when i got home from the trip, took it to an independent toyota shop and talked to the dude there. he didn't seem too concerned about it, as the truck is not throwing any codes, doesn't puff white on cold starts, and doesn't have a hard stumble. now, i have noticed some stumbles on cold starts, but it's more like a hiccup than anything. feeling a bit conflicted about the whole situation.

when i got the truck, i switched to mobil1 synthetic. that was 30k miles ago. for the next couple of changes i'm going back to a conv oil and send it back to blackstone.

 

[kcdehart]

had my oil tested a while ago with blackstone, then left for a road trip. got the diagnosis back, and they said they detected traces of coolant in the oil. checked the coolant and it was indeed low. topped it off with some toyota formulated stuff, and haven't noticed a measurable drop in it.

when i got home from the trip, took it to an independent toyota shop and talked to the dude there. he didn't seem too concerned about it, as the truck is not throwing any codes, doesn't puff white on cold starts, and doesn't have a hard stumble. now, i have noticed some stumbles on cold starts, but it's more like a hiccup than anything. feeling a bit conflicted about the whole situation.

when i got the truck, i switched to mobil1 synthetic. that was 30k miles ago. for the next couple of changes i'm going back to a conv oil and send it back to blackstone.

My personal opinion: There should *never* be coolant in your oil. None. Not trace amounts. Nothing. The fact that Blackstone brought it up means there's an issue that you should definitely look into. And it's honestly scarier (to me) than if coolant was leaking into a cylinder, which is what would cause white smoke/misfires (and is what typically happens when people talk about 4th gen headgasket issues).

It means that coolant is leaking into your crankcase somehow. It won't necessarily affect driving performance. The risk is that it thins out your oil and you spin a rod bearing because they're not lubricated well enough. Essentially destroying your engine as that will send metal shavings throughout the block.

 

[djkurious]

Added 18 inch wheels and Falken Wildpeaks.
No lift.

 

[dirty-chainrings]

My personal opinion: There should *never* be coolant in your oil. None. Not trace amounts. Nothing. The fact that Blackstone brought it up means there's an issue that you should definitely look into. And it's honestly scarier (to me) than if coolant was leaking into a cylinder, which is what would cause white smoke/misfires (and is what typically happens when people talk about 4th gen headgasket issues).

It means that coolant is leaking into your crankcase somehow. It won't necessarily affect driving performance. The risk is that it thins out your oil and you spin a rod bearing because they're not lubricated well enough. Essentially destroying your engine as that will send metal shavings throughout the block.

thanks for the outlook on it. when i take it back to the shop (i don't blame them for their dismissal of the problem. maybe i didn't explain it well to them) what kind of tests should they be doing it to it? i know a few things about mechanics and the workings of a combustion engine, but the cooling system to me is a bit of a mystery (i work a bit on air-cooled motos).

 

[kcdehart]

thanks for the outlook on it. when i take it back to the shop (i don't blame them for their dismissal of the problem. maybe i didn't explain it well to them) what kind of tests should they be doing it to it? i know a few things about mechanics and the workings of a combustion engine, but the cooling system to me is a bit of a mystery (i work a bit on air-cooled motos).

Honestly, coolant in the oil is the test. The headgasket should be keeping everything separate so there should be no way for coolant to get into your oil unless you pour some into it.

 

[rando]

I finally replaced transfer case actuator seals. It's mostly a strait forward job per the excellent write-ups here on the forum. The two bolts up top are a bit annoying to get to but after fiddling with various extensions and swivels I found that they can be reached with strait extensions of the appropriate length.

 

[royal T4R]

I finally replaced transfer case actuator seals. It's mostly a strait forward job per the excellent write-ups here on the forum. The two bolts up top are a bit annoying to get to but after fiddling with various extensions and swivels I found that they can be reached with strait extensions of the appropriate length.

Do you mind linking the most informative thread you used to do this?

 

[Jdevtac]

My straps are bad, and on the list to replace in the very near future. Where did you find stainless straps? I saw the Spectra brand on Rock Auto, but it didnÂ’t mention stainless. I would definitely prefer stainless for obvious reasons!:thanks:

Yes the ones on rock auto. I assumed SS because it said ST316 so I thought 316 stainless but your right, it’s actually satin coat steel or “Galvanneal”. I’ll make sure to topcoat a little more thoroughly with rust preventive.

 

[ran]

had my oil tested a while ago with blackstone, then left for a road trip. got the diagnosis back, and they said they detected traces of coolant in the oil. checked the coolant and it was indeed low. topped it off with some toyota formulated stuff, and haven't noticed a measurable drop in it.

when i got home from the trip, took it to an independent toyota shop and talked to the dude there. he didn't seem too concerned about it, as the truck is not throwing any codes, doesn't puff white on cold starts, and doesn't have a hard stumble. now, i have noticed some stumbles on cold starts, but it's more like a hiccup than anything. feeling a bit conflicted about the whole situation.

when i got the truck, i switched to mobil1 synthetic. that was 30k miles ago. for the next couple of changes i'm going back to a conv oil and send it back to blackstone.

Nice two tone look, thinking about that now.