Greetings,

I am about to pull apart my front end to service wheel bearings and install new front discs but I have one question. I have a 91 4runner 4x4 5 speed with the ADD system. I plan to convert to manual hubs here shortly, but my question is, do I need the 54mm socket to remove the brake/hub assembly? For some reason, when I did the front cv shafts I only remember needing to remove a circlip. Maybe I simply forgot removing the 54mm lock nuts? I jut want to make sure I have picked up the tool (if I need it) before I start pulling the front end apart. (Hopefully I get a set of hubs when I do it, but I'm tired of looking at the box of brand new parts and not having them installed)

Thanks!
Dylan

 

I don't know about converting your hubs. I have seen hubs where they used something else besides the 54 mm socket. They get butchered up bad with out it. I would suggest getting the socket.

 

So I will need the 54 mm socket? I want to make sure I have the right took for the job, I just can't remember using one when I replaced the cv shafts (I had a backyard mechanic buddy helping me, it's quite possible he/we used a screwdriver and hammer.) I just want to make sure I need the socket before I go out and buy it

 

Yes get the socket!!

Get 2 even your friends always forget to bring them back.

The nuts hold on the bearing with just the cover plates or hubs

 

You will be best to get it from some one like Trail Gear or Low Range Offroad. It is hard to find. I have a 3/4 in drive one that I got from Sears. You actually need the 3/8th drive socket. It is hard to find locally or is in my area.

 

Thanks! Will do. I'd prefer to have the correct tool this time. I appreciate the prompt input. Whoever said this maintenance thing would be cheap was a liar! I suppose a 30 dollar socket is better than 125 an hour for labor.... Humph

 

if you own a 79-95 Toyota, you'll want to buy a 54mm socket. Even landcruisers up to 97 have them. Just order it and keep it available in the tool box.

 

Who ever told you that was a liar.

Every used Toyota I ever bought it is normal to send a $1000.00 just doing things that were neglected .

I just bought two Sockets off Amazon good quality price not bad.

 

^^^ Completely agree. These trucks get so neglected, abused, and hacked up. I have bought nice trucks thinking it would cost very little to get up to date. Wrong!!! You are going to spend time and money on one.

Even if it was well cared for, you have 20-30 years worth of issues to take care of that is just age related. They are easy to work on and tons of information on here that can save you tons of cash.

 

What is bad these are great trucks but the minute you need to start paying labor for anything.

It gets so very expensive.

 

Does anyone know if they make a swivel water neck for a Toyota 20r?

 

I could not agree more! I made the mistake of paying for labor once before I decided never again! By trade I am a stagehand/ so mechanical inclination was slightly there but nothing too advanced. Even still I've realized that with a little patience and the kind people online, odds are there is a writeup posted here featuring exactly what I need. Sure it may take me a few days to change a timing belt, but Id rather do it for a fraction of the price. It also feels so much rewarding knowing Ive done it myself! These trucks sure refuse to quit that's for sure...