Tool Shopping
 

Hiya guys.

I'm ordering my parts to regear and throw in a locker thanks to all your help for that part of the job.

My next step is tools. I have a basic socket set and would like to know what else I will need to have on hand for the job.

I'll be removing the 3rd members myself to bring over to a friends house who has the necessary tools to install the new gears.

What should go and purchase before I start? I figure jack stands would be a good start, and a floor jack. I have a garage for the first time in my life so want to get started setting it up.

Is there a good way of getting a truck on jack stands safely? I don't want it falling on me when it's got the wheels off.


When I remove the 3rds is there anything I need to watch out for?

It's a 92 4Runner V6.

try and not drop it, ive finally removed one from a parts truck and it was alot heavier then i though, dont all i used was a socket set, thats all you need, be sure you torque everything to spec so a torqure wrench is a good start also

Oh good, any size recommendations on a torque wrench?


Where can I look up the specs on what I need to torque them to?

Thanks for the reply.

Off to Canadian Tire soon to have a browse and grab a couple things.

shop towels, catch pan, if you want you could grab a scraper to scrape off the gasket material. you should do the breather mods while your under there if you havent, and maybe grease your ujoints

The breather mod sounds like a good idea. When it thaws way up here there is a lot of deep bogs. I got water in my fuel tank last summer from being stuck so long.

I'll see if I can find a ling to doing it in here somewhere.


As for a gasket, can I just use some of that instant silicone gasket stuff when I reinstall?

in that case, you might already have some water and gunk in your diffs... Might grab a couple cans of brake clean (or another cleaner) to clean up in there. I recommend brake clean, when I worked at a transmission shop it was all we used to clean the insides of transmissions motors diffs ect.

I will do that. Good tip.

They may not necessarily be "tools" but don't forget to pick up some locktite thread locker (blue) for the driveshaft bolts and some RTV sealant to reseal the differential.

Cheers buddy, all this helps as this is my first repair.


How are you liking your Goodyear MT/R's? Are they the kevlar ones? I just got a quote for 35's and they got a great review in one of the latest Petersons Offroad magazines. It was the tire review issue.

put your jackstands right under your rear axle, one on each side close to the wheels. and make sure you block the front tires so that it cant go anywhere. I will be doing a locker soon as well. Good luck!

I went to the shop and jackstands and some wheel chocks where on sale. I also got one of those padded things to lie on and roll around the floor.

I next need to find a good jack. I suppose its not a good idea to be under the truck and put it on four jacks though with the wheels off.

I have been there done that so I'm glad to help!

The MT/R's are aweosme! Yes, they are the newer version with Kevlar in the sidewalls. I have taken them on a number different terrains/conditions (mud, snow, sand, rocks, etc.) and so far they have gotten me through everything that I have thrown at them. The only downsides, (which aren't really even downsides if you ask me), is that they are heavy so my MPG has taken a bit of a hit and the tread is really agressive so they are a little noisy on the road. I actually don't mind the road noise but it really bothers some people, so its just something to consider.

As far as having your truck on 4 jack stands, it shouldn't be a problem as long as the ground is level and the jack stands are rated high enough to support the weight.

when u go to do this job u will also need to check and reset the backlash. to do that u will need a magnetized base and a dial indicator. just did a lsd in mine and it was not hard but heavy to get the 3rd in and out.

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...ment-5645.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog.../category/739/

Harbor freight has decent jacks for a reasonable price. If you are using jack stands and not just a jack you should be ok to be under the truck.

I'll send them an email about shipping so far North.

Thanks for that.