Things to get for maintenance
12-10-2008, 03:48 PM
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Things to get for maintenance
So since I bought my 94 4runner I've been slowly been changing, maintaning or upgrading parts myself. I just bought a grease gun, what are some other things to get for basic or mid level maintenance?
I have a basic set of sockets, wrenches, pliars, ect.
I've been doing oil changes and stuff like that for years but since I've been on this site I've been getting in to doing alot more things to my truck.
Thanks for suggestions.
I have a basic set of sockets, wrenches, pliars, ect.
I've been doing oil changes and stuff like that for years but since I've been on this site I've been getting in to doing alot more things to my truck.
Thanks for suggestions.
12-10-2008, 04:03 PM
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Tubby,
A basic set of metric tools is really all you need for these things. Be sure and set up a schedule. I'll run to the car wash and clean the heck out of the underside before the oil change to clean things up, this also keeps build up down to a minimum and helps prevent rust. Then when you do the oil change be sure and grease the entire rig, you can do this while it drains. While you're under there be sure and check the CV boots for wear (I spray some Armor-all on them and wipe them down). Also be sure and keep a log of what you did and when and keep it in the vehicle.
Have fun.
A basic set of metric tools is really all you need for these things. Be sure and set up a schedule. I'll run to the car wash and clean the heck out of the underside before the oil change to clean things up, this also keeps build up down to a minimum and helps prevent rust. Then when you do the oil change be sure and grease the entire rig, you can do this while it drains. While you're under there be sure and check the CV boots for wear (I spray some Armor-all on them and wipe them down). Also be sure and keep a log of what you did and when and keep it in the vehicle.
Have fun.
12-10-2008, 04:08 PM
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Tubby,
A basic set of metric tools is really all you need for these things. Be sure and set up a schedule. I'll run to the car wash and clean the heck out of the underside before the oil change to clean things up, this also keeps build up down to a minimum and helps prevent rust. Then when you do the oil change be sure and grease the entire rig, you can do this while it drains. While you're under there be sure and check the CV boots for wear (I spray some Armor-all on them and wipe them down). Also be sure and keep a log of what you did and when and keep it in the vehicle.
Have fun.
A basic set of metric tools is really all you need for these things. Be sure and set up a schedule. I'll run to the car wash and clean the heck out of the underside before the oil change to clean things up, this also keeps build up down to a minimum and helps prevent rust. Then when you do the oil change be sure and grease the entire rig, you can do this while it drains. While you're under there be sure and check the CV boots for wear (I spray some Armor-all on them and wipe them down). Also be sure and keep a log of what you did and when and keep it in the vehicle.
Have fun.
What should i grease? Lower BJs, u-joints, thats about all i know to grease,
12-10-2008, 07:05 PM
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Yeah, but they make it easier.
You should have a grease fitting diagram in your drivers side flip down sun visor...
If not,
Check out the d-shafts. Lotsa fittings on them
I just buy as I go along. Do a new job, buy a new tool
You should have a grease fitting diagram in your drivers side flip down sun visor...
If not,
Check out the d-shafts. Lotsa fittings on them
I just buy as I go along. Do a new job, buy a new tool
12-10-2008, 07:51 PM
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12-11-2008, 02:42 AM
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52 mm socket for taking off those damn locking nutz when you do your front wheel bearings! A bearing greaser comes in handy, too. A good brass drift for beating out the cone washers is nice to have as well
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A timing light will save lots of money and pay for itself many times over. How about feeler gauges(valve adjustment) and spark plug gap gauge? 1/2" breaker bar for those stubborn bolts(get a 1/2" - 3/8" adaptor, buy a 13/16" socket for it and you'll have a nice lug wrench.
Floor jack and jack stands. One of those camping headlamps you wear on your head so you can see what the heck you're doing.
Floor jack and jack stands. One of those camping headlamps you wear on your head so you can see what the heck you're doing.
12-11-2008, 08:36 AM
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12-11-2008, 10:09 AM
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like everyone said, you only really need some basic hand tools, metric sockets (deep and shallow) and wrenches. definitely want to get some quality jack stands - safety first! maybe a wheel chock, too. definitely might need a BFH at some point, a pickle fork, Ohm meter, an oil catch pan, snakelight, red and blue loctite, antisieze, cheater bar and penetrating lube for those stubborn bolts. brake parts cleaner, hand cleaner, and shop towels. random tools that you might need down the road like a spring compressor or some misc item - rent that stuff from the local auto parts store unless you plan on using it all the time. FSM is definitely a good thing to have or print out the online one - your keyboard and mouse will thank you and you'll have it in the field.
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12-21-2008, 06:44 AM
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it has all these weird japense stickers that i dont know what they mean...
one i know that the atf was changed at 70 000kms.. and i found out the blue dot by my vin plate was for the steering recall
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