What did you do with your 4runner today?

Getting real close on the rear bumper. Those unwelded spots are now welded.

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Also added flutter stacks to all the shocks, definitely took the edge off all the small bumps. Found out the passenger front coilover was cavitated pretty bad so I’m glad I tore into it. Such a pain pulling those front shocks haha
 
When I first bought this truck on Nov 20, 2002 (20 years ago today) i never would have imagined that i would have kept it for 20 years. Up until that point i had only kept vehicles for 4-5 years. This is by far my favorite vehicle i have owned.
 

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When I first bought this truck on Nov 20, 2002 (20 years ago today) i never would have imagined that i would have kept it for 20 years. Up until that point i had only kept vehicles for 4-5 years. This is by far my favorite vehicle i have owned.


That’s really good to hear. I’m hoping mine goes the same way, as I’ve wanted one so long my mindset is “keeper”.
 
Swapped out the spark plugs that I put in when I did the head gasket at 150k miles. It has 225k miles on it now. They were way overdue. Oil change and tire rotation tomorrow.
 
Not quite today but a couple days ago, I put a new battery in, changed the flat tire, and drove it for the first time in over a year! Engine is running smooth but I need to do some other work to get it back in shape. With covid and our first child, we got a 2017 highlander and have just been driving that and sharing it.

- fluid changes - oil, power steering, transfer case, etc
- Rear end links are snapped.
- I think 1 CV needs replacing
- New tires all around
- new bushings throughout the suspension
- new o2 sensor to clear a code for emissions
- new exhaust (pipe is gone after the muffler)
- new headlight housings
- and my list will continue now that I'm reviving it :)
 
Started the preliminary stages of my sliders. I had some 1/8” x 4” flat steel and made a few of the bolt on frame plates. The front mounting points are done and include somewhat of a skid for the crossmember. I seem to hit this the most when wheeling. I still need to buy the tube but it’ll be some time before I can make it into Las Vegas to purchase it.
 

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Ordered a bunch of parts to take advantage of Black Friday discounts:

- 1A Auto LCAs ($206.65 shipped)

- Eibach front shocks ($236.30 shipped). I already have the springs and recently did the rear shocks/springs so this will complete my transition from a 3rd Gen Tacoma suspension to Eibach.

- OEM brakes front and rear (list below). I've had the PowerStop Z36 kit for several years and many, many miles but couldn't pass on a full OEM set for less than the PowerStop kit.

049450C030 1 $ 15.30 SHIM KIT, ANTI SQUEAL, FRONT
0494630100 1 $ 15.30 SHIM KIT, ANTI SQUEAL(FOR REAR DISC BRAKE)
0446660090 1 $ 44.37 Disc Brake Pad Set (Rear)
04465AZ200 1 $ 38.76 Disc Brake Pad Set (Front)
4351260151 2 $ 52.75 Disc Brake Rotor (Front)
4243160201 2 $ 67.21 Disc Brake Rotor (Rear)
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$353.65 plus $21.22 tax = $374.87 picked up (but shipping would have been free anyway)
 
In addition to the parts listed above, I ordered the Gates kit with the serpentine belt, pulleys, and tensioner from RockAuto and have to give them a shoutout. I placed the order Saturday afternoon; it's Monday and the parts were delivered this morning.
 

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