2nd gen trac bar/ panhard bar removal

Y2Krunner · 08-04-2005, 08:57 AM

i am trying to remove my trac bar or panhard bar (whichever you may like to call it) and the upper mount bolt wont seem to come out. is there a trick to getting this one out or am i missing something here? i would assume once the nut is removed the bolt should be able to come out- no such luck for me. any advice?

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geneius · 08-04-2005, 09:23 AM

The one on the driver's or passenger's side?

anthony1 · 08-04-2005, 09:31 AM

The driver side one, the bolt is actually part of the axle.
The passenger side one, it's been in tension all this time, so after you loosen it, put the nut back a little so you dont' ruin the thread, then hammer it till it start to back out the back end.

94x4 · 08-04-2005, 09:42 AM

Spray with some "Rust Bust" first, then beat with hammer.

Y2Krunner · 08-04-2005, 11:10 AM

its the upper one- the passenger side. does this mean the bushing is shot or something? is it all fine to put back together with original hardware?

94x4 · 08-04-2005, 11:45 AM

A visual inspection should serve to determine whether or not it's "...fine to put back together with (the) original hardware." Although most here would advocate upgrading to better/new materials whenever possible.

Y2Krunner · 08-04-2005, 11:47 AM

are the bushing and bolt available from toyota? does anyone know this and maybe for how much if they have replaced them before

Robinhood150 · 08-04-2005, 11:49 AM

Bill from pennsylvannia had a hard time with this one, he ended up torching it out and having to piece together a new bushing/bolt. Search around in the off road section.

Meanwhile, us California 4runners just have to spray it with oil and tap it out.

geneius · 08-04-2005, 12:41 PM

I did what Bill from PA did. I cut the bolt off, then torched the crap out of the bushing till it fell out. Cleaned it up w/ a screwdriver and then using a shock bushing from Advance Auto Parts ($4.99) I trimmed it and stuck it back in. Works like a charm.

Y2Krunner · 08-04-2005, 12:44 PM

completely off topic now- anyone know what years i can remove the manual hubs from to do a conversion on my 92 4runner with auto hubs?

geneius · 08-04-2005, 01:01 PM

I don't know, but I went the easy (not cheap) way and just bought some WARN premium hubs. Didn't need to rebuild, it was simple. About 30 minutes per wheel and it looks so nice and shiny.

anthony1 · 08-04-2005, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y2Krunner

completely off topic now- anyone know what years i can remove the manual hubs from to do a conversion on my 92 4runner with auto hubs?

any IFS 4runners up to 95 or IFS pickup up to 95 1/2

leebee · 08-04-2005, 02:05 PM

first and second gen runners except the solid axles from 84 & 85 should be interchangable. grab new gaskets from the stealer, clean up the mating faces on the hub body, cap and wheel location, check there is sufficient grease and bolt them on.

lee

08-04-2005, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
geneius Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 197	The one on the driver's or passenger's side? __________________ Gene's 95 LTD 4Runner Downey HD Coils, Spacers & T-Bars (3" Lift) \| ProComp ES3000 Shocks \| Warn Premium Hubs \| 15x8 Black Rock Crawler Rims BFG AT/KO 33x12.5x15 \| K&N Drop-In \| 4.88 Gears (stock) \| ProComp ES2000 SS \| Idler Arm Gusset \| SS Braided Brake Lines ISR Mod \| Diff Breather \| Hella 500s \| Cobra 75WX ST \| FireStik Firefly \| Tranny Cooler \| All Pro Off Road Sliders \| More Later...

08-04-2005, 09:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
anthony1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: torrance, CA. Posts: 976	The driver side one, the bolt is actually part of the axle. The passenger side one, it's been in tension all this time, so after you loosen it, put the nut back a little so you dont' ruin the thread, then hammer it till it start to back out the back end. __________________ http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/954runner GOD's Country Best Seen In A 4 Runner. SAS front: lf,ARB,Ml4",Marlin arms, rear: cable elock,APlinks,OEmu860,35MT/R 5spd, 4:1. ..."But officer, that was not an illegal turn, it was just an undocumented turn."

08-04-2005, 11:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Y2Krunner Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: canada Posts: 142	its the upper one- the passenger side. does this mean the bushing is shot or something? is it all fine to put back together with original hardware? __________________ Current 1998 SR5 3.4L 4x4 4runners of the past: 2000 SR5- the wifes beasty The Green Money Pit 1992 4runner Medalist -2.5" susp lift -2in body lift -15 inch Pro comp Rock crawlers -33x12.5 destination MT's -k&n filter more to come with more money..... update- cost me too much money- now sold

08-04-2005, 11:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Y2Krunner Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: canada Posts: 142	are the bushing and bolt available from toyota? does anyone know this and maybe for how much if they have replaced them before __________________ Current 1998 SR5 3.4L 4x4 4runners of the past: 2000 SR5- the wifes beasty The Green Money Pit 1992 4runner Medalist -2.5" susp lift -2in body lift -15 inch Pro comp Rock crawlers -33x12.5 destination MT's -k&n filter more to come with more money..... update- cost me too much money- now sold

08-04-2005, 11:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	Bill from pennsylvannia had a hard time with this one, he ended up torching it out and having to piece together a new bushing/bolt. Search around in the off road section. Meanwhile, us California 4runners just have to spray it with oil and tap it out. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

08-04-2005, 09:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
94x4 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,429	Spray with some "Rust Bust" first, then beat with hammer.

08-04-2005, 11:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
94x4 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,429	A visual inspection should serve to determine whether or not it's "...fine to put back together with (the) original hardware." Although most here would advocate upgrading to better/new materials whenever possible.

08-04-2005, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
geneius Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 197	I did what Bill from PA did. I cut the bolt off, then torched the crap out of the bushing till it fell out. Cleaned it up w/ a screwdriver and then using a shock bushing from Advance Auto Parts ($4.99) I trimmed it and stuck it back in. Works like a charm. __________________ Gene's 95 LTD 4Runner Downey HD Coils, Spacers & T-Bars (3" Lift) \| ProComp ES3000 Shocks \| Warn Premium Hubs \| 15x8 Black Rock Crawler Rims BFG AT/KO 33x12.5x15 \| K&N Drop-In \| 4.88 Gears (stock) \| ProComp ES2000 SS \| Idler Arm Gusset \| SS Braided Brake Lines ISR Mod \| Diff Breather \| Hella 500s \| Cobra 75WX ST \| FireStik Firefly \| Tranny Cooler \| All Pro Off Road Sliders \| More Later...

08-04-2005, 12:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Y2Krunner Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: canada Posts: 142	completely off topic now- anyone know what years i can remove the manual hubs from to do a conversion on my 92 4runner with auto hubs? __________________ Current 1998 SR5 3.4L 4x4 4runners of the past: 2000 SR5- the wifes beasty The Green Money Pit 1992 4runner Medalist -2.5" susp lift -2in body lift -15 inch Pro comp Rock crawlers -33x12.5 destination MT's -k&n filter more to come with more money..... update- cost me too much money- now sold

08-04-2005, 01:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
geneius Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 197	I don't know, but I went the easy (not cheap) way and just bought some WARN premium hubs. Didn't need to rebuild, it was simple. About 30 minutes per wheel and it looks so nice and shiny. __________________ Gene's 95 LTD 4Runner Downey HD Coils, Spacers & T-Bars (3" Lift) \| ProComp ES3000 Shocks \| Warn Premium Hubs \| 15x8 Black Rock Crawler Rims BFG AT/KO 33x12.5x15 \| K&N Drop-In \| 4.88 Gears (stock) \| ProComp ES2000 SS \| Idler Arm Gusset \| SS Braided Brake Lines ISR Mod \| Diff Breather \| Hella 500s \| Cobra 75WX ST \| FireStik Firefly \| Tranny Cooler \| All Pro Off Road Sliders \| More Later...

08-04-2005, 02:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
leebee Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: marlbank, canada Posts: 2,428	first and second gen runners except the solid axles from 84 & 85 should be interchangable. grab new gaskets from the stealer, clean up the mating faces on the hub body, cap and wheel location, check there is sufficient grease and bolt them on. lee __________________ 93 sr5 v6 auto, 4x4 Photos http://s866.photobucket.com/albums/a...albumview=grid there are quite some attractive ladies on here with Toys. (compliments of ironmike) ifsc 3(.0) http://tlca.org www.of4wd.com www.sontt.com

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