yotarob2005's 1986 4Runner Build-Up Thread
05-05-2010, 05:21 AM
#301
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http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/idler/
Looks like I found a way to rebuild & improve my busted Idler arm as opposed to replacing it. I'm going to machine some bronze bushings for the shaft to replace the problematic plastic bushings! Score!
Looks like I found a way to rebuild & improve my busted Idler arm as opposed to replacing it. I'm going to machine some bronze bushings for the shaft to replace the problematic plastic bushings! Score!
05-05-2010, 03:47 PM
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05-05-2010, 03:51 PM
#303
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Oh, dear God, I don't even have those kind of gauges......no hurry......seriously man, you're talking to me.....NO HURRY!!!!! hahahhaahhaa
just want to see if it's something i want to try in the near future.
05-05-2010, 03:53 PM
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Been doing a bunch of reading on Marlin's website about a drivetrain lift. 1 thing that worries me out on the trails & esspecially in the rocks is how low my cross member & fuel tank hang down under the truck. The drive trainlift is basically a body lift followed by some spacers that go between your motor mounts & frame to lift the motor back up to the body & either a Bud Built or homemade crossmember that lift your trans & transfer case & finally a 7 deg. shim plate on the rear axle to correct the driveshaft angle. Then you remount your fuel tank higher up between the frame rails. It sounds like alot of work, but I can take my time with it & make most of the parts myself. Probablly won't happen for awhile, but I have decided that I really want to do it. Just somethng to look for in the future.
05-05-2010, 03:55 PM
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My goal is to have them done before you start your engine for the first time....so that means I still have plenty of time. LOL.
05-05-2010, 03:57 PM
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05-05-2010, 04:27 PM
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Been doing a bunch of reading on Marlin's website about a drivetrain lift. 1 thing that worries me out on the trails & esspecially in the rocks is how low my cross member & fuel tank hang down under the truck. The drive trainlift is basically a body lift followed by some spacers that go between your motor mounts & frame to lift the motor back up to the body & either a Bud Built or homemade crossmember that lift your trans & transfer case & finally a 7 deg. shim plate on the rear axle to correct the driveshaft angle. Then you remount your fuel tank higher up between the frame rails. It sounds like alot of work, but I can take my time with it & make most of the parts myself. Probablly won't happen for awhile, but I have decided that I really want to do it. Just somethng to look for in the future.
Ya a flat belly would be nice!!! On both me and the 4Runner!!!
05-06-2010, 06:55 AM
#309
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Looks like my idler arm is too busted for me to fix it, Guess I am going to have to buy a new one after all. Still plan on disassembling it & putting bronze bushings in before I install the new one.
05-06-2010, 07:02 AM
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Unfortunately you are correct... 
Well if you are going to take it apart and rebush it anyway get one from a yard instead of a brandy new one??? Rebush hahahaha
Well if you are going to take it apart and rebush it anyway get one from a yard instead of a brandy new one??? Rebush hahahaha
05-06-2010, 07:19 AM
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No luck finding anything for this truck in any of the local yards. Wonder if the same arm was used on any other Toyota trucks??
05-06-2010, 09:01 AM
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i'm a detail guy...what can i say.
hit up deathcougar at www.nix99.com and see if he's got something.
hit up deathcougar at www.nix99.com and see if he's got something.
05-06-2010, 09:07 AM
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Thanks 92, that is a much nicer price than what I can get at Napa! I will order one soon, never bought anything of off e-bay, do I need an e-bay account or anything special? I don't even have a pay-pal even though I should, hopefully I can just pay with plastic.
05-06-2010, 10:12 AM
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Hey Yotarob I think you should check out what Death Cougar might have at http://www.nix99.com/
Donno if anyone told you to check them out or not???
Donno if anyone told you to check them out or not???
