What did you do with your 4runner today?

Brand new complete brake master cylinder hydraulic unit. The brakes haven't been this good since it was brand new!

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What did the master cylinder cost you?
 
Anybody running aftermarket lower link arms? Which brand and why? I am looking at the Opt offroad lower link arms for the 4th gen 4runners.

I’m running Dobinsons adjustable lowers. They’re bent at the rear to allow more clearance. They have a small built in skid for the adjuster. They use stock style rubber bushings but come with poly bushings that can be swapped in. They’re super beefy. Price and availability was great compared to others when I was looking to purchase. There are a lot out there, this is just what I went with. I like the Metal Cloak ones too.

Also exitoffroad may still offer a discount to T4R.org members
Dobinsons Suspension - 4th Gen Options
 
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How difficult of an install was it? It looks great, mine could totally use the same treatment.

Honestly, it was a very straightforward removal and install. Didn't have to take apart the dash, all 4 nuts holding the MC to the firewall were accessible with a deep socket, swivel, and long extension. All 4 brake fittings broke free easily and the flares looked good. I did unbolt/unclip all 4 brake lines so there was less tension on them and I could easily push them out of the way. I enlisted the help of my teenagers to bleed the brakes the old school way, then again with TIS, and showed them how to do a ZPC via TIS on my really old laptop. I was really dreading this repair but it went smoothly. Total time spent was about 4 hours. I have R&R'd several MC's on other vehicles over the years and this was one of the easier ones.
 
What did the master cylinder cost you?

$1164 before tax and shipping from Sparks Parts. It was the cheapest that I found. My local dealerships were $1600+ for the same thing. Wherever you purchase one from, make sure to request extra packaging so it doesn't get damaged in shipping!
 
$1164 before tax and shipping from Sparks Parts. It was the cheapest that I found. My local dealerships were $1600+ for the same thing. Wherever you purchase one from, make sure to request extra packaging so it doesn't get damaged in shipping!

Thanks!

Sparks Parts, boy trying saying that 3 times real fast!! LOL
 
Hope you get it sorted!

Thanks!

Cracked open the transfer case today and got the TC actuator out. Looks like one of the motors inside actuator had seized. Not sure why hitting it with a dead blow didn't work but hopefully the new one fixes everything. Wish me luck lol
 
Thanks!

Cracked open the transfer case today and got the TC actuator out. Looks like one of the motors inside actuator had seized. Not sure why hitting it with a dead blow didn't work but hopefully the new one fixes everything. Wish me luck lol

Hope the new one does the trick!

But I'm thinking you could of got the old one working but the dead blow just wasn't a big enough hammer!!
 
wow bro you really want me to buy these huh?? haha thank you! Hella tempted now to pull the trigger soon. I'm gonna order my TrueNorth DIY bumper soon.

Haha yeah get em. Y’all help me spend my money so I’m returning the favor. I just saw that code on the IG and thought you’d benefit bro. Or pm [MENTION=148378]Crikeymike[/MENTION] for hookups on Dobinsons.
 
Haha yeah get em. Y’all help me spend my money so I’m returning the favor. I just saw that code on the IG and thought you’d benefit bro. Or pm [MENTION=148378]Crikeymike[/MENTION] for hookups on Dobinsons.

Haha I definitely feel you on that. Thanks for thinking of me bro. I am probably gonna pull the trigger soon now that I have this code. You guys will be the first to find out!
 
I spoke with Opt Offroad and he mentioned that they will be having a black Friday sale this year. When is that usually? and the next question for me is if I can wait that long until I order em. haha
 
I spoke with Opt Offroad and he mentioned that they will be having a black Friday sale this year. When is that usually? and the next question for me is if I can wait that long until I order em. haha

Black Friday is the day after thanksgiving. So only like two months. Not a bad wait unless one or both is totally effed haha
 
B-Pillar Blackout

I got the B-Pillars painted and reinstalled today. Not too difficult to remove but the bottom trim needs to also be removed to access the bolts for the handle and upper trim.

Prepping some parts for my suspension lift I'm hoping to install next week. I have forged aluminum upper control arms I put some matte clear coat on to help protect the finish of. Should be a pretty big update once installed!

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