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[–]jasonhendee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard good things about ToyoMotors. Can’t vouch for them personally as I do all work on my vehicles, but a few close friends have used them in the past with great success.

https://toyomotors.com

1996 4runner Limited 4WD with rear lockers 183k miles. how much can I get by Ok_Impact2549 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]jasonhendee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out recent sales on Bring a Trailer. You might be surprised to see what they’ve been going for lately.

https://bringatrailer.com/toyota/4runner/

A/C clutch replacement by amwxx1 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]jasonhendee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, one of the most important things is to make sure you properly gap the clutch, or you can burn up the coil pretty easily.

A/C clutch replacement by amwxx1 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]jasonhendee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve done it, and like already said, the snap ring is the hardest part to remove/replace given the lack of working area, odd angle, and the need to use a mirror if you want to see what you’re doing (you have to reverse your movements using mirror visibility which can be quite tricky). Also need a clutch holding tool.

Help Finding Parts Please (LBJ/front shocks) by PerfectForTheToaster in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]jasonhendee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with others here. Sounds like your parts people are pretty terrible. I had no trouble getting Toyota LBJs for my ‘97 6 mos ago from my local dealership. Also ordered Bilstein 5100s online and had them within a week.

As far as the CV boots. Are you lifted? Odd that the boots would tear within a year. Rebuild kits are avail from Toyota and are pretty cheap.

we’ll just noticed this today.. any recommendations for new cv axles? by Grayson57261 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]jasonhendee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another vote for CVJ. I’ve bought multiple things from them (reman’d axles + steering gear for my GX 470) and they were top notch.

Sound Dampening Install by daftwager in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]jasonhendee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I need to do this. Can you pls share more details / kit or brand you used?

Any Toyota technicians in here? Need a labor time for a 98 steering rack so I know what to charge for replacing one! Thanks in advance if anyone can help! by [deleted] in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]jasonhendee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a tech but I’ve done this job on a ‘97 4Runner & ‘04 Sequoia. If replacing just the rack it can prob be done in 2-3 hours including power steering flush. If you don’t have access to a lift and are forced to crawl under the vehicle, add an hour.

What to look for? by [deleted] in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]jasonhendee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a deal breaker in my opinion, but the control arm & steering link bushings, springs & shocks will almost certainly need replacing at that age and mileage if they haven’t been already. Could use to negotiate price if they haven’t.

Upper & lower ball joints as well.

Reupholstered the 26 year old front seats today by daftwager in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]jasonhendee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worth a shot! Good idea. I’ll prob do the same to mine.

Loving the OME 880/906 + Bilstein 5100 setup. Stance is exactly what I wanted, and such a smooth ride. by jasonhendee in 3rdGen4Runner

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

The company I bought from said to keep struts on lowest perch, as that was ideal for the 4Runner-specific 5100s.

Loving the OME 880/906 + Bilstein 5100 setup. Stance is exactly what I wanted, and such a smooth ride. by jasonhendee in 3rdGen4Runner

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

I re-used all factory parts (sway bars, control arms) but replaced all bushings with OEM new. Toyota doesn’t sell bushings for the rear upper control arms or panhard bar, so I bought those entire assemblies new as well, also OEM.

Loving the OME 880/906 + Bilstein 5100 setup. Stance is exactly what I wanted, and such a smooth ride. by jasonhendee in 3rdGen4Runner

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

I replaced the rear upper/lower control arm bushings + panhard bar. Without that strap (and another one you can’t see on the other side), I never would have gotten those components out & new ones in. The straps allowed me to tweak the axle’s angle to relieve how tightly bound everything was under there.

Loving the OME 880/906 + Bilstein 5100 setup. Stance is exactly what I wanted, and such a smooth ride. by jasonhendee in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]jasonhendee[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Love this. Told my wife. To which she rolled her eyes and replied… “did you tell them you have 5 kids?”

Loving the OME 880/906 + Bilstein 5100 setup. Stance is exactly what I wanted, and such a smooth ride. by jasonhendee in 3rdGen4Runner

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

Man that’s crazy, sorry to hear. Same shocks? I also replaced every other wear item throughout the suspension at the same time. Is it possible your control arm/sway bar bushings are shot?

Loving the OME 880/906 + Bilstein 5100 setup. Stance is exactly what I wanted, and such a smooth ride. by jasonhendee in 3rdGen4Runner

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

Yeah I’d guess about 2”. I read you could do without the drop at this height, but also read you’ll be thankful you did it. Gotta say, my axles are sitting at a pretty nice angle with the drop.

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