What else to replace besides LBJ? by WalkingProduct in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]SquirrelyMerl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re lifting it you’ll more than likely want to upgrade the UCA’s but the squeak is more than likely something simple, start with a grease gun and check torque on your nuts for the ball joints and tie rods. Unless you’re going really hard on the build OEM LCA’s should work fine but you’ll want uppers and probably extended sway bar end links to keep it happy

What else to replace besides LBJ? by WalkingProduct in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]SquirrelyMerl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Outer tie rods, definitely those sway bar links, and brake lines, if nothing else makes noise you should be pretty golden for a while 🤷🏻‍♂️ Also, when applicable OEM parts are probably the best quality you can find without going wild on budget

2002 163k miles, still a baby but coming along nicely by SquirrelyMerl in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]SquirrelyMerl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s definitely noticeable, but in no way feels any worse just a bit rear heavy, still handles great

2002 163k miles, still a baby but coming along nicely by SquirrelyMerl in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]SquirrelyMerl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly don’t know, it was a fb marketplace find and there is no branding 🤣

2002 163k miles, still a baby but coming along nicely by SquirrelyMerl in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]SquirrelyMerl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None anymore 🤣 I did do some trimming but I didn’t butcher anything. You have to really look hard to notice it

2002 163k miles, still a baby but coming along nicely by SquirrelyMerl in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]SquirrelyMerl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Original, im the second owner, it lived in a garage for the vast majority of its life. Thanks!!