93 4runner full maintenance
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93 4runner full maintenance
Alrighty guys! I've got a '93 4runner SR5 3.0 v6. She's due for a complete systems overhaul and maintenance check and I want opinions on what to check and what to replace etc.
Within the last two years we have already done the head gaskets, clutch, timing belt, water pump, both cv joints. We're about to rip into the rear diff to repair seal. Please throw down suggestions regarding EVERYTHING on the vehicle. Looking also to spruce it up a bit. Ex 2 or 3 inch body lift and what not.
Within the last two years we have already done the head gaskets, clutch, timing belt, water pump, both cv joints. We're about to rip into the rear diff to repair seal. Please throw down suggestions regarding EVERYTHING on the vehicle. Looking also to spruce it up a bit. Ex 2 or 3 inch body lift and what not.
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how many miles on it? this will help with determining when to service some things, but not everything. you can never really overdo preventative maintenance.
if you didn't do it when you tore into the engine, do the rest of the preventative maintenance in the engine bay like ignition system components - plugs, wires, dist., etc.; flush radiator if you didn't do that; fuel system cleaning - new filter, service injectors, etc.; all that stuff should get it running tip top.
if you have the coin you could always replace worn steering components like tie rods, IFS bushings, ball joints, etc. brakes could always use servicing since you depend on them to stop you - fluid flush, pads, rotors/drums, caliper service, wheel bearing service, adjustments, etc. change all of your gear oil for f/r diffs, tranny, t-case. service d-shafts, install magnetic drain plugs, and check for play in u-joints. grease up chassis, etc. -- if you do all this stuff you'll have pretty much serviced the entire drivetrain and suspension.
as for sprucing it up with a lift - check the lift guide sticky, plenty of info in there. I'd probably skip the BL and just do like a 2" suspension lift via BJ spacers, t-bar adjustment, and either new coils or coil spacers in back. swapping out your worn out shocks and steering stabilizer will also help the ride.
if you didn't do it when you tore into the engine, do the rest of the preventative maintenance in the engine bay like ignition system components - plugs, wires, dist., etc.; flush radiator if you didn't do that; fuel system cleaning - new filter, service injectors, etc.; all that stuff should get it running tip top.
if you have the coin you could always replace worn steering components like tie rods, IFS bushings, ball joints, etc. brakes could always use servicing since you depend on them to stop you - fluid flush, pads, rotors/drums, caliper service, wheel bearing service, adjustments, etc. change all of your gear oil for f/r diffs, tranny, t-case. service d-shafts, install magnetic drain plugs, and check for play in u-joints. grease up chassis, etc. -- if you do all this stuff you'll have pretty much serviced the entire drivetrain and suspension.
as for sprucing it up with a lift - check the lift guide sticky, plenty of info in there. I'd probably skip the BL and just do like a 2" suspension lift via BJ spacers, t-bar adjustment, and either new coils or coil spacers in back. swapping out your worn out shocks and steering stabilizer will also help the ride.
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277,XXX on the total vehicle. Had an engine rebuild 40k before I bought it. What I want to focus on is the suspension and driveline. We did a pretty thorough check in the engine compartment. Really just need new flute valves and power steering pump.
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not knowing your rig, at that many miles you're might be running neglected stock stuff and have a lot of slop shakes and saggyness going on like a lot of 20yr old vehicles. have a look at the link with the FSM for our rigs, it'll help you a little if you're doing the stuff yourself.
personally, i'd probably start by revamping the steering components/front end. rebuild your idler arm with bushings or even replace it with the one you can get brass bushings for. search it, i think it's from autozone. you could replace your steering components that have greased points like tie-rods, ball joints, etc. make sure they're serviceable with grease zerks. oem and japanese made parts are always prefered. beck-arnley(sp?) is known to rebox oem equivalent parts stamped with the "555" japanese brand. i got mine from amazon for great price. wheel bearings could be replaced and at the least repacked and serviced. next is a little more taxing and would be replace your control arm bushings. new shocks all the way around and a new steering stabilizer will be a big upgrade if they're old. all those parts can be had for just a couple hundred bucks if even that depending on what you get/who you buy from. i'd suggest an alignment afterward, firestone offers lifetime alignment which is great for ifs.
personally, i'd probably start by revamping the steering components/front end. rebuild your idler arm with bushings or even replace it with the one you can get brass bushings for. search it, i think it's from autozone. you could replace your steering components that have greased points like tie-rods, ball joints, etc. make sure they're serviceable with grease zerks. oem and japanese made parts are always prefered. beck-arnley(sp?) is known to rebox oem equivalent parts stamped with the "555" japanese brand. i got mine from amazon for great price. wheel bearings could be replaced and at the least repacked and serviced. next is a little more taxing and would be replace your control arm bushings. new shocks all the way around and a new steering stabilizer will be a big upgrade if they're old. all those parts can be had for just a couple hundred bucks if even that depending on what you get/who you buy from. i'd suggest an alignment afterward, firestone offers lifetime alignment which is great for ifs.
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How much of a hassel is it to replace bushings and tie rods. I just moved and where Im staying I dont have all my tools yet nor a garage. would it be easier to do with less tools and jacks or take it to a shop? and it has a 4 inch lift on it.
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