colsoncj

hey, come wheelin with us this weekend, we'll figure it out... check the ozarks

colsoncj

plus id like to see and talk to you about your rig

colsoncj

Ok, upon putting my beer down, and actually reading the last few posts, I'm gald you got it fixed! you still should come out wheelin! Plus I'm thinkin bout buyin a 3rd and would like to know whatcha think about yours...

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Well I can tell you right now...going from a 2nd to a 3rd was the best decision I ever made as far as my Yota's go.

I loved my 2nd gen and it will always be a cool part of my life but...the 3rd is so much more practical.

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colsoncj

Thanks! (Check out the 3.4L longevity poll in the 96+ 4Runner forum, I'll quit hijacking your thread!)

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Nah you're fine man! I already did, voted too.

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MudHippy

Mean't other dudes(<96 Runner>) bearing, sorry.

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Okay...well after a short while I have figured out that it is not the rear coils, the coils were on the correct sides and everything seemed solid.

The other day I was installing some shackle hangers that ADH8796 made for me, which are friggin sweet by the way, and noticed that the bottom of my fan shroud was a little loose and then when I wiggled it, it made a similar noise to the noise I had THOUGHT was coming from the rear in the corners and when going slow. Now that I listen closely, it's really tough to tell where it is coming from exactly (front or rear).

Should the fan shroud be completely solid or should it have a little bit of slack in it? I have never messed with that before so I have no idea how it should feel.

Thanks.

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colsoncj

The shroud should be solid with the exception of a possible removable piece on the bottom that could wiggle a little... I'll take a look at my 98 and see what I can find.

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This is at the very bottom, I felt around the edge of it and it feels like it's held in with two plastic clips on each side.

I'm going to get my oil changed sometime this week/weekend so I'll have my dealership buddies look at it and see what they think.

Let me know if you guys notice the same thing on yours.

Thanks Cory,

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colsoncj

It sounds like its the same as whats on 1st and 2nd gens, a thin strip along the bottom half held on by a couple clips on the edges. If it is, it might have some play in it, but I wouldnt say it should have excessive play, or even enough to creat a loud enough noise to hear in the cabin.