Maintenance & Repair:
 

Deadening Your Ashtray: Do you hate how your change slams inside your ashtray while going over hard bumps? Bob_98SR5 shows you a quick and easy way to deaden your ashtray.

 

Changing A Fuel Filter On A 3rd Gen 4Runner: Bob_98SR5 shows you how to change out your 3rd gen fuel filter for better performance

 

Lubing Your 4Runner's Driveshaft: Bob_98SR5 shows you how to lube your 3rd gens driveshaft

 

Cleaning Your 3rd gen Fan Unit: Bob_98SR5 shows you how to remove and clean your 3rd gen fan unit. You'll be surprised how dirty this unit gets when you pull it out.

 

Amsoil Bypass Oil Filter Kit Installation On A 2003 Tacoma: TBob (Bob) shows you how he installed an oil filter bypass kit on his 2003 Tacoma.

 

Cleaning The Throttle Body: HaveBlue (Alan) shows you how to clean the throttle body. These often get gummed up, and cleaning it can improve your performance.

 

Replacing Your Rear Tail Light Bulbs 3rd Gen 4Runner: Bob_98SR5 shows you how replace your rear tail light bulbs on the 3rd gen 4Runner.

 

3rd Gen Addco Anti-Sway Bar Installation: Jalaber shows you how he installed some Addco sway bars for better handling.

 

Sound Deadening a 98 4Runner : Bob (Bob_98sr5) shows you how to completely tear down the entire interior of a 4Runner to sound deaden it for a nice quiet ride.

Cleaning & Re-oiling The Amsoil Air Filter For the 3.4 V6 Engine : Al (Hboss) shows you how to properly clean the Amsoil air filter that is very popular to use with the 3.4 V6 engine. This gets brought up a lot on the forum, and now you will know how to do it the correct way.

OBDII Trouble Codes : Galen (Dr. Zhivago) has put together a list of ALL OBDII Trouble Codes, and after those is a list of Toyota specific codes and the vehicles that produce those particular codes.

Changing Your Front/Rear Differential, Transmission, And Transfer Case Fluids On A 5-speed 3rd Gen 4Runner: Bob (Bob_98sr5) shows you how to change your front/rear differentials, transmission and transfer case fluids on your 5-speed 3rd gen 4Runner.

Front Sway Bar/End Link Bushing Replacement 3rd Gen 4Runner : Tom (mertztr) shows you how to replace the front sway bar bushings and end links on his 3rd gen 4Runner.

Toyota Tacoma Power Steering Boot Replacement/Tie-rod End Removal : Joseph (Jowie) shows you how to replace the Toyota Tacoma power steering boot, and also removal of the tie-rod end.

2nd Gen 4Runner Steering Spindle Bearing Replacement : Kevin (jimrockford) shows you how to replace the 2nd gen 4Runner Steering spindle bearing.

Clutch Pedal Bushing Replacement 3rd Gen 4Runner : Bob (Bob_98sr5) shows you how a $1.98 bushing can save your clutch pedal ($$$) assembly. If you hear a squeaking/groaning sound every time you press your clutch, read this write-up ASAP!

Starter Removal & Reinstallation On The 3.0 V6 Engine : Kevin (jimrockford) shows you how to remove and replace the starter that is used on the 3.0 V6 engine that the 4Runner and Pre Tacoma trucks use.

3.0 Engine Fuel Filter Replacement: Chris (Churnd) shows you how to replace the fuel filter on his truck with the 3.0 V6 engine. This procedure should also work for 4Runners with the 3.0 engine too. Replacing an old fuel filter can make your engine run better if the filter is very old and starting to get clogged up.

Heater Control Panel & Glove Box Light Bulb Fix, '90 to '95 4Runners, '89 to '95 trucks: Jason (L33T35T 4Runner) shows you how to replace the light bulb behind the heater controls, and the glove box light. The one behind the heater controls can be frustrating if you do not know how to get to it, and Jason's write-up here will show you how to simplify it.

Aisin Factory Manual Hub Conversion, '86 to '95 Trucks & 4Runners: Corey (Metal22Lica) shows you how to remove the factory ADD setup and replace them with factory Aisin manual hubs. Switching to manual hubs frees up an enormous amount of undue stress on your CV shafts & boots. If you have a torsion bar crank planned for the future, it's also a great idea to go with manual hubs.

Reprogramming The RS3000 Remote For The Factory Alarm: Bob (Bob_98SR5) shows you how to reprogram your RS3000 Alarm Remote.

Amsoil Air Filter Re-charging : Bob (Bob_98SR5) shows you how to clean and re-oil your Amsoil Air filter (TS-115) for your 3rd Gen 4runner.

Oil Change For The 3rd Gen 4Runner : Bob (Bob_98SR5) shows you how to change your oil for your 3rd gen 4Runner.

Starter Removal & Reinstallation In The 3.4 V6 Engine : Alan (HaveBlue) shows you how to remove and replace the starter that is used on the 3.4 V6 engine that the 4Runner and Tacoma uses.

Thermostat Removal & Reinstallation On The 3.4 V6 Engine : Alan (HaveBlue) shows you how to remove and replace the thermostat in the 3.4 V6 engine that the 4Runner and Tacoma uses.

Sway-A Way RaceRunner Rebuild Tips: Chris (BajaTaco) shows you step by step procedure on how to take a part the Sway-A-Way RaceRunner coilovers and rebuild them. The beauty of these shock/springs is they can be serviced to extend the life of them by putting a little maintenance in to them.

Replacing The Toy Electric Antenna With A Tacoma Whip: Bob (Bob 98SR5) shows you how he replaced his stock electric antenna which can be troublesome at times with a whip antenna from the Tacoma.

Adding Downey Rear Coils And Bilstein Shock, 2nd Gen: Joey (UKMyers) shows you how he replaced his stock sagging rear coils for Downeys, and also replaced worn, tired out shocks with new Bilsteins.

Replacing The Rear Inner Seal on the Axle: David (dcrim1) shows you how he replaced his rear inner seals on his 3rd gen 4Runner in the rear.

1st Gen Rancho Add A Leaf Installation: Todd (toddski) shows you how he installed some Rancho Add A Leafs to cure his rear end sag on his 1st gen 4Runner. The info here should also apply to trucks of the same vintage.

2nd Gen Downey Coil Installation: Steve (Robinhood150) shows you how he installed Downey's HD coils on the rear of his 4Runner. Most 2nd gens are already sagging when it leaves the showroom floor. Here is how to put some new spring into your 4Runners walk.

TRD Transmission Cooler: Jackson (jacksonpt) shows you how he installed a TRD transmission cooler on his 3rd gen 4Runner.

Warn Manual Hub Conversion: Matt  (richeyma) shows you step by step how to change from your stock ADD hub setup over to a more economical setup using Warn's manual hubs.

1997 Toyota 4Runner Door Panel Removal : Al (Hboss) gives you step by step instructions for removing your door panels. Its a handy thing to know how to do correctly when making a repair or contemplating additional stereo speakers.

Synthetic Fluids / Brake Flush: Jalaber provides an informative write-up concerning changing over to synthetic lubricants, and not only that, but a detailed and well illustrated account of flushing the brake system. As usual, Jalaber does a top notch job.

Fluid situation- Checking All Your Fill Levels: Al (Hboss) Takes us on an illustrated tour of all the different lubrication, coolant, and hydrolic top up points on the 4Runner. Its simple and its basic, but so is neglect. Take a minute and check out Al's write up.

Transmission Cooler Installation: Al (Hboss) tackles the much neglected area of transmission cooling. Stand alone tranny radiators are an inexpensive way to save a potential small fortune in transmission work a year or two down the road.

Dash Removal & Renovation For The 3rd Gen 4Runner: Brian (butnut) takes us behind the scenes on removing and renovating the 3rd gen dash. Always a stickler for doing a good job and doing it right, this well illustrated article removes all fear out of dealing with your dash.