Yota ... Required Tool List

RLJ3RD · 08-10-2005, 07:51 AM

Being fairly new to My Runner how about the more experienced members making up a list of tools that would be highly recommended for newer Toyota owners? You know the specialty stuff that you need for that one big nut or whatever. Thanks

Gangus2006 · 08-10-2005, 10:23 AM

10 mm socket with spares
10 mm wrench with spares
ratchet/extensions

With those 3 items, you can take apart most of your vehicle.

Piett · 08-10-2005, 11:38 AM

I think that a 54mm socket is what you need to remove the front spindle nut to repack bearings.

kpooch75 · 08-10-2005, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Piett

I think that a 54mm socket is what you need to remove the front spindle nut to repack bearings.

54 mm!!

That's a big socket...
Seems like I've needed a 12mm for a lot of stuff as well.

mattyp12 · 08-10-2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kpooch75

Seems like I've needed a 12mm for a lot of stuff as well.

When I put my K&N in, I think all that I really used was the 10mm and 12mm sockets and wrenches...

You might as well just get a set of the wrenches... I think the oil drain plug was a 14 or 15mm

dwh91102 · 08-10-2005, 12:28 PM

8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 17mm both wrenches and sockects, check out sears for a good starter set.

RLJ3RD · 08-10-2005, 01:12 PM

I'm down with all the basics. I was more curious about special tools like the 54mm socket.

jvangun · 08-10-2005, 01:44 PM

If your truck is anything like my 89 you will need a sawzall, chized, and hammer. Those were my weapons of choice when replacing the rusted out front shocks on my 89

Steveh29 · 08-10-2005, 01:51 PM

Other than the 54mm hub socket and factory service manuals I can't think of any speciality tools that you wouldn't use on other vehicles. I have bought stuff as a result of reparing stuff on my truck (seal/bearing driver, impact wrench, nice floor jack, etc.).

89macrunner · 08-10-2005, 04:23 PM

liek everyoe said a nice set of 8-17mm sockets and a good ratchet with a few sized extentions...and the usual stuff

for rusty old runners...a cordless sawzall owns!

btw i was working on my friends 05 corolla and before i even looked at the bolt i was like..i bet you $5 this is a 10mm socket..

go toyota for simplcity..man that car was easy to tear a part...

tulsa_97SR5 · 08-10-2005, 05:36 PM

aren't the drain plugs for the tranny & diffs 24mm? I know I drove all over town trying to track one down (sears had it of course) I had to get bigger hex wrenches for the front diff too, 12mm? Your 2nd gen might be different than mine tho.

Gangus2006 · 08-12-2005, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tulsa_97SR5

aren't the drain plugs for the tranny & diffs 24mm? I know I drove all over town trying to track one down (sears had it of course) I had to get bigger hex wrenches for the front diff too, 12mm? Your 2nd gen might be different than mine tho.

The diff (rear) on 3rd gens is either 14 or 24mm...I too had to drive all over town to find one. When I did find one, it was 1/2 drive, adn I only have 3/8 ratchets, so i had to buy a $15 breaker bar too (for $20, I couldve gotten a 36" one, instead of the 8" I got, but I onbly had a total of $20 with me)

<96 Runner> · 08-12-2005, 08:28 PM

34mm axle nut socket, torx bits, torque wrench, breaker bar (homemade or otherwise), ratcheting wrenches (awesome!), deep metric sockets.

r0cky · 08-12-2005, 08:30 PM

Pickle Fork.

Tofer · 08-12-2005, 08:56 PM

you'll need (2) 19mm wrenches if you plan on changing you CVs. so 8, 10, 12, 14 15 17 19 will cover just about everything.

kyle_22r · 08-16-2005, 10:38 AM

i don't use a 10mm for a lot of stuff on my toy at all. most seems to be 12 or 14 mm, with the odd 13, 15, 18, and 19 tossed in.

hub socket = 54mm, you can buy the cheesy sheet metal snap on one like me or go to sears and pay $22 or so for a beefy 2 1/8" one(same size)

shazaam · 08-16-2005, 10:42 AM

hammer

Silver_Truck · 08-16-2005, 11:18 AM

I second your hammer and raise you a BFH

jimbojones75 · 08-16-2005, 11:38 AM

Hammer, 10mm and 12mm sockets. My buddy has an 84 PU and the Diff bolts are indeed 24mm.

surf4runner · 08-16-2005, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver_Truck

I second your hammer and raise you a BFH

call.

LittleRedToyota · 08-18-2005, 10:12 AM

i'll raise yinz a couple cans of Kroil or PB Blaster, an angle grinder with lots of cutoff wheels, a long-arse breaker bar, and a torch.

08-10-2005, 07:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
RLJ3RD Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: RIDGECREST, CA Posts: 147	Yota ... Required Tool List Being fairly new to My Runner how about the more experienced members making up a list of tools that would be highly recommended for newer Toyota owners? You know the specialty stuff that you need for that one big nut or whatever. Thanks __________________ Helping put warheads on foreheads since 1981 "Those whom the gods would destroy they first make proud" - Sophocles 1994 4Runner - RB 2" Body Lift / 15x8 Eagle Alloys (powder coated black) / 33x10.5 BFG M/T's / RB 1" Diff Drop / Sdori BJ Spacers / LC Rear Coils / ProComp Panhard Bracket / Explorer ProComp Steering Stabilizer / AISIN Manual Hubs

08-10-2005, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Piett Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 103	I think that a 54mm socket is what you need to remove the front spindle nut to repack bearings. __________________ 84 SR5 xcab truck, 3" shackles, Chevy springs, tiny front D44, not so tiny rear D60, ARBs, 4.56s, 38" swampers, beadlocks, bumpers, sliders, 350 LT1, MC, OBA, x8000, still very much a WIP Last edited by Piett : 08-10-2005 at 11:43 AM.

08-10-2005, 01:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
RLJ3RD Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: RIDGECREST, CA Posts: 147	I'm down with all the basics. I was more curious about special tools like the 54mm socket. __________________ Helping put warheads on foreheads since 1981 "Those whom the gods would destroy they first make proud" - Sophocles 1994 4Runner - RB 2" Body Lift / 15x8 Eagle Alloys (powder coated black) / 33x10.5 BFG M/T's / RB 1" Diff Drop / Sdori BJ Spacers / LC Rear Coils / ProComp Panhard Bracket / Explorer ProComp Steering Stabilizer / AISIN Manual Hubs

08-10-2005, 01:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
jvangun Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 155	If your truck is anything like my 89 you will need a sawzall, chized, and hammer. Those were my weapons of choice when replacing the rusted out front shocks on my 89 __________________ 2002 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 SR5 SE PIAA Super Whites/ Black Badges/ "de nerf bared"/ Yakima roof rack/ "Jesus Mod"/ 265/75/16 Revo's/Husky's all around 1989 Toyota pu 2wd Mods = Runs

08-10-2005, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Steveh29 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 710	Other than the 54mm hub socket and factory service manuals I can't think of any speciality tools that you wouldn't use on other vehicles. I have bought stuff as a result of reparing stuff on my truck (seal/bearing driver, impact wrench, nice floor jack, etc.). __________________ Steve 1995 4Runner - V6 - 5 Speed Rear ARB, Manual Hubs, Front TruTrac, Marlin Transmission

08-10-2005, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gangus2006 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,111	10 mm socket with spares 10 mm wrench with spares ratchet/extensions With those 3 items, you can take apart most of your vehicle.

08-10-2005, 04:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,067	liek everyoe said a nice set of 8-17mm sockets and a good ratchet with a few sized extentions...and the usual stuff for rusty old runners...a cordless sawzall owns! btw i was working on my friends 05 corolla and before i even looked at the bolt i was like..i bet you $5 this is a 10mm socket.. go toyota for simplcity..man that car was easy to tear a part... __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold

08-10-2005, 05:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
tulsa_97SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: tulsa, OK Posts: 1,334	aren't the drain plugs for the tranny & diffs 24mm? I know I drove all over town trying to track one down (sears had it of course) I had to get bigger hex wrenches for the front diff too, 12mm? Your 2nd gen might be different than mine tho. __________________ Brian 85 sr5, 5spd - back on the road, doing DD duty for now 86 2wd reg cab - future project 90 sr5, 97 - gone

08-12-2005, 08:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
<96 Runner> Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 10,690	34mm axle nut socket, torx bits, torque wrench, breaker bar (homemade or otherwise), ratcheting wrenches (awesome!), deep metric sockets. __________________ Christian <>< My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

08-12-2005, 08:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	Pickle Fork.

08-12-2005, 08:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,767	you'll need (2) 19mm wrenches if you plan on changing you CVs. so 8, 10, 12, 14 15 17 19 will cover just about everything. __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

08-16-2005, 10:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,991	i don't use a 10mm for a lot of stuff on my toy at all. most seems to be 12 or 14 mm, with the odd 13, 15, 18, and 19 tossed in. hub socket = 54mm, you can buy the cheesy sheet metal snap on one like me or go to sears and pay $22 or so for a beefy 2 1/8" one(same size) __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

08-16-2005, 10:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,080	hammer __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1

08-16-2005, 11:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
Silver_Truck Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: B'ham, WA Posts: 1,779	I second your hammer and raise you a BFH __________________ -Geoff *1991 Toyota Pickup Ext. Cab SR5 4x4 V6 5 spd K&N intake, port & polished heads with OS valves, port & polished intake manifold and plenum, NWOR headers and crossover, NWOR catback, Denso Iridium plugs, Redline Fluids, 4.88s, Rear LockRight, Aisin hubs, Chevy springs, BJ spacers, 2" RB body lift, 34x10.5 Swamper LTBs, WolphisWorks Sliders and bumpers, 400,000 mi.

08-16-2005, 11:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
jimbojones75 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Halifax, NS Canada Posts: 72	Hammer, 10mm and 12mm sockets. My buddy has an 84 PU and the Diff bolts are indeed 24mm.

08-18-2005, 10:12 AM	#21 (permalink)
LittleRedToyota Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 299	i'll raise yinz a couple cans of Kroil or PB Blaster, an angle grinder with lots of cutoff wheels, a long-arse breaker bar, and a torch. __________________ Stan Marshall 1994 4x4 22RE/w56 SWB pickup