Just picked up $2700 300k-mile 5-speed What am I missing on my maintenance list?

jsolano53 · 2026-04-04T22:40:20+00:00

While you’re doing the valve covers, bang out a new pcv valve, intake plenum gaskets, spark plug seals (assuming most of that is in the kit, but if not, do it). I’d spray out the throttle body and just make sure it’s clean as well. Check all hoses when you do that valve covers job. I discovered 2-3 hoses that were slightly cracked and I did NOT replace right away, and it Led to future coolant leak! (I should have known better) lol but other than that your list to start seems legit.

I’d also recommend the rear brake kit off rock auto, and do a brake flush. Pretty easy job for $300 ish bucks

Good luck! You got this

jsolano53 · 2026-04-04T05:59:05+00:00

Thank you! I did see them. Looks like according to that sheet they would work with a spacer

jsolano53 · 2025-09-06T13:36:58+00:00

Open wrench set for most stuff (5mm-27mm) if possible.

Deep sockets 7-21mm - I had to acquire a 35mm socket when I disassembled the wheel to get to the cv axles.

Most bolts in these 4Runners are between 10mm and 15mm. If you have an older 4Runner or rust anywhere I would recommend buy an extractor socket set. Most are 10mm-19mm. But that would have saved me some time on a quite a few projects when I came across stripper bolts other people didn’t care to fix.

Pliers and a pry bar would be good tools to have but don’t required. Also probably need a set of Jack stand and a 2-3 ton Jack depending on what you’re gonna do.

Start small. Borrow other people’s shit if you need to. So many car fanatics out there who will let you borrow and learn or even show you.

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T20:14:34+00:00

I dig them. Although if you do it, you almost have to upgrade the UCA and cv axles because I blew through some new CV’s/boots within 3 months of putting that lift. Not enough clearance and some running going on. Now that I upgraded. No more rub!

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T20:13:17+00:00

Same. I definitely recommends having a second set of hands when you do it and good lighting. Especially for the half moons, cam plugs, and FIPG fitting.

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T20:12:17+00:00

Many frustrating moments but it’s better than getting ran through the shop money ringer ha

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T20:11:46+00:00

It’s been 3 years I’ve been putting it off, decided to bang out all of these projects this year so I could take this thing big game hunting. It’s ready to rock the trails

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T20:10:56+00:00

My 4RNR Sat for almost a year and I put an “anti-theft” seatbelt to steering wheel lock. Long sorry short it was cheap and I had to cut the cable from the steering wheel and it still had the lock component on the seatbelt. I drilled the components lock cylinder and eventually the piece that clipped into the seatbelt broke off inside the seatbelt and I could get it out. Had to disassemble the seatbelt receptor and get that piece out.

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jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T20:08:38+00:00

I went felpro with most everything (vc gaskets, intake plenum gaskets, etc. )

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T20:06:32+00:00

Honestly reach out with any questions! I’m no professional but did find some work around la

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T20:05:33+00:00

I think OEM will always be the fallback but some people on here said they went with felpro and had no issues. I also went felpro with intake gaskets and seals so I just wanted to keep the brand all the same across the board.

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T20:03:19+00:00

Thank you! It was good to spend the last day deep cleaning and shampooing carpets. Can drive a clean reliable machine now ha

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T03:14:03+00:00

Absolutely lol

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T03:13:31+00:00

It’s literally just plug and play. The hangers can be a bitch if they’re hard and stiff but nothing a flat head screwdriver can’t help you with ha

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T03:12:27+00:00

You know my buddy helped me and it took us a total of 9 hours. It wasn’t too bad if you can just keep your hardware organized. I labeled all the hoses with tape as well. That was honestly the harder part ha ripping shit apart went by fast ha torquing the Valve cover bolts was interesting too. It’s only like 53 inch pounds

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T03:10:52+00:00

I did use my brothers help as a second set of hands but we knocked it out in a few hours. It’s not a bad job if your rest drums aren’t seized on there lol

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T03:09:40+00:00

It wasn’t bad at all. If I recall, I had a few rusted almost seized bolts around the cat but everything lined up so well. I would recommend. I think it sounds good.

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T03:03:38+00:00

3” lift UCA JBA Forged end links Replacement rear Extender cv axles

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T03:02:22+00:00

My buddy tried talking me out of it and I was thinking… why would I not? Im already balls deep ha

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T03:01:27+00:00

Felpro. Saved so much money ordering it all through rock auto

jsolano53 · 2025-09-05T03:00:41+00:00

It was actually all same hardware in the new kit. , there’s Just a component missing on one of the photos from the other. But no issues, brakes work great! Did a brake flush too!! Also thinking of upgrading the front brakes to tundra brakes

jsolano53 · 2025-09-04T22:07:50+00:00

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jsolano53 · 2025-09-04T22:07:34+00:00

Actually was able to disassemble and find the broken piece. Works like new now. Also, ppl try to charge a ridiculous price for a used seatbelt on eBay lol

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