Notices
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd/3rd gen pickups, and 1st/2nd gen 4Runners with IFS

14.2 to 19.3 MPG now

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-16-2006, 01:53 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
JEBSR5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: TN native stuck in AL
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
14.2 to 19.3 MPG now

After 4 weeks of driving, 80% highway, thought I would post some details.
Did the Seafoam 3 times for fuel and intake. Adjusted TPS to spec. Still very small hesitation there, may be worn. Did air box mod and K&N drop in. New rotor, cap, wires were well within specs. Synthetics in tranny, both diff's, transfer, all joints, wheel bearings. Think that's it so far. Plan on doing ADD to manual as soon as I figure what I need. I may do Aisin, since I think I heard it fits behind original cap, don't do any off roading, just for use in snow. Read the tech write ups, still not clear what I need. Autozone here has Warn at around $200 new without tax, doesn't specify what is included and have to order. Any tips out there what to look to buy in Aisin.
Old 05-16-2006, 02:06 PM
  #2  
Contributing Member
 
91_4x4runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,072
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
WARN hubs are 122/set on their website. As far as I know, everything needed is in the box (I posted a thread about it earlier this week). That's an awesome spike in mpg though.
Old 05-16-2006, 02:28 PM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
JEBSR5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: TN native stuck in AL
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Big gain, Yes!

forgot to mention new Denso 02 sensor, it garnered 1/2 that gain. Original sensor lost heater, I think diagnostic said that. Thanks for the info on Warn. Still need to find out about Aisin to compare and make up my mind, I know most like Warn because of the warranty, but I guess if it fits behind the original caps would be good for me. I know the manual will give me at least 1 or maybe 2 more mpg. Have not removed silencer between throttle body and air box, but didn't think that would help much. I don't think changing exhaust will help much either, although it may gain a little, but for the cost. Not decided on that yet.

Last edited by JEBSR5; 05-16-2006 at 02:57 PM.
Old 05-16-2006, 02:28 PM
  #4  
Contributing Member
 
jsnby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Glendale, CA
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Go Aisin.....warn hubs suck because they don't employ cone washers, so they have a tendency to come loose and break. If you shop around your local junk yards, you can probably get a set of Aisins for $40.
Old 05-16-2006, 02:56 PM
  #5  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
JEBSR5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: TN native stuck in AL
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks, I'll check that out too. although not may around here, but may luck up.
Old 05-16-2006, 03:21 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
ChickenLover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: NV
Posts: 2,583
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
That is an impressive increase in MPG. I too, am thinking about switching to aisin manual hubs.
Old 05-16-2006, 03:44 PM
  #7  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
JEBSR5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: TN native stuck in AL
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Noticed you replaced HG at 106k, seems mine last about 95k, on 2nd set now at 201k. I've never owned a vehicle that blows gaskets like this. Not complaining, 4Runner has been good to me.
Old 05-16-2006, 03:55 PM
  #8  
Registered User
 
ChickenLover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: NV
Posts: 2,583
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
There are mods you can do to help reduce strain on the HG. Such as headers. Are you the original owner of your rig?
Old 05-16-2006, 04:00 PM
  #9  
Registered User
 
Oatmeal's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cedar City, UT
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Go with the factory Aisins, much stronger than the Warns. Here is a good source for used ones: http://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/nfos...e06a7061b67e36 ---------Hans
Old 05-16-2006, 04:52 PM
  #10  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
JEBSR5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: TN native stuck in AL
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Not the original owner, 2nd owner. 1st put 100k, I've put 101k on it. Headers are so expensive, hard to justify for me.
Old 05-16-2006, 04:57 PM
  #11  
Contributing Member
 
photoleif's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dolores, CO
Posts: 662
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i'm quite pleased with the aisins i got from runethechamp. my mileage went from 16.4 to 20.8 with no other mods to cloud the analysis. i can't say for certain if some other factors are at work, for instance whether we're off 'winter gas' here now or not. that could be a limiting factor.
Old 05-17-2006, 12:19 PM
  #12  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
JEBSR5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: TN native stuck in AL
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Oatmeal
Go with the factory Aisins, much stronger than the Warns. Here is a good source for used ones: http://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/nfos...e06a7061b67e36 ---------Hans
Thanks for the link, definitely going with manual hubs after looking.
Old 05-17-2006, 12:20 PM
  #13  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
JEBSR5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: TN native stuck in AL
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by photoleif
i'm quite pleased with the aisins i got from runethechamp. my mileage went from 16.4 to 20.8 with no other mods to cloud the analysis. i can't say for certain if some other factors are at work, for instance whether we're off 'winter gas' here now or not. that could be a limiting factor.
Hey, I like the sound of that. Definitely going manual.
Old 05-17-2006, 12:30 PM
  #14  
Registered User
 
PeanutRanger's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
These Hubs What models do they work on??
Old 05-17-2006, 04:45 PM
  #15  
Registered User
 
Oatmeal's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cedar City, UT
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by PeanutRanger
These Hubs What models do they work on??
Toyota made 3 different versions of hubs (as far as I know, anyway), '79 -'85 trucks use 30 spline hubs, the later IFS hubs are 27 spline and obviously won't work on the earlier trucks (and vice versa) Tacoma hubs are also 27 spline but, have a shorter stub axle (so, I've been told anyway) and won't work on the earlier IFS trucks (and vice versa)-------Hans

Last edited by Oatmeal; 05-17-2006 at 04:47 PM.
Old 05-17-2006, 06:52 PM
  #16  
Registered User
 
MUDN4R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Newport News, Va
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i got my Aisin Locking hubs off of Ebay for 40 bucks! it was a very very easy install! couple of bolts and its done!
Old 05-18-2006, 01:35 PM
  #17  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
JEBSR5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: TN native stuck in AL
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I've checked out ebay, but still don't know what to look for. Some say will fit any, when I know they don't. Ah well, at least if I buy Warn local, I'll get the right ones.
Old 05-18-2006, 04:50 PM
  #18  
Registered User
 
AKennedy87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Chelmsford, MA
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I got a set off an 87 I'll sell to you for $50 + shipping. You gotta clean em up a lil though.

Send me a message
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Longbed 90
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
22
03-11-2019 12:38 PM
primordialbeast117
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
11
12-19-2015 12:23 PM
kawazx636
Engines - Transmissions
1
09-29-2015 08:22 AM
83
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
18
09-21-2015 06:15 PM
Gargoyle_Runner
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
5
08-28-2015 01:36 AM



Quick Reply: 14.2 to 19.3 MPG now



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:16 PM.