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PSA you need extra tools to change your tire

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by ajonesaz, Sep 8, 2020.

  1. Sep 14, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    Somebody replied to you that fluid film isn't necessary, but if you are in the northeast or anywhere else where they use road salt, I strongly disagree with that. Fluid film the hell out of the drop mechanism, because chances are if you don't when you need it you won't be able to get it down. I live in New England, I haven't tried getting my spare down yet, but I have a bad feeling I won't be able to. It's a 2013 that I bought used last year. It's on my to-do list. Planning on buying tires soon, and I may buy a matching spare, so I'll do it then.
     
  2. Sep 14, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    I don't know what fluid film is. However I have had my chain lift freeze up on my Tundra after several years without lube or exercise.
    Now I make sure to drop the spare and lube the mechanism once a year on all vehicles.
     
  3. Sep 14, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    BTW, California Coast is a beautiful area, lot of great wilderness and interesting people. Would probably be visiting there right now if this year wasn't so #%*?#^()@!.
    Like everywhere, gotta overlook the dummies and enjoy the roses and redwoods & music.
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2020 at 7:37 PM
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    Yes, that is what I was referring to was the drop mechanism, not the jack itself. We are 18 months in & I will break the jack seal & drop the spare & lube anything I see that moves & could bind!
    I founf Fluid Film last year on here & it kept my salt spreader lubed & running easier than any other year. It truly is phenomenal stuff! I plan on undercoating the T4R frame before this winter. I ran into family health problems last year...
    @Starr , I hope this helps. Oriley's has it.
    https://www.fluid-film.com/
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2020 at 9:27 PM
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    Looks like good stuff. I use Boeshield, but being an aerospace thang, it's pricey & hard to find. I'll track some ACF50 down.
    My Tundra is a 2000. I'm embarrassed to mention that I cannot remember ever dropping or checking the spare. Shows how faithfully my 4 sets of BFG's have served me over 120k tough miles...
    Truck has done me pretty well, too.
     
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    Are frill bits kind of like furbys?:rolleyes:
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
    I used the tools provided to lower my spare tire before doing fluid film. I didn't need any extra tools. You can use one piece that has a square hole to loosen the phillips head screw. It may have a phillips head, but it's square on the outside. They could have never put a phillips cross in it and it would have worked with everything provided.
     
  8. Dec 12, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    Lowered mine today with tools provided, no issues. I flipped it over and put it back up. I did notice on the metal piece that goes into the wheel center, that the pin that goes into wheel stud hole, has a hole in it for a lock if your worried about someone stealing it. I use a cable and a padlock myself.
     
  9. Dec 12, 2020 at 11:30 AM
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    Hoo, me?
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2021 at 11:59 AM
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    This is what I have been looking for.. which one fits a 5th gen Runner?
     
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  11. Feb 20, 2021 at 12:56 PM
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    Yeah it’s a little confusing on the website. The one that has the shorter post at one end. Listed as the 4Runner/GX470 1 1/2 inch jackpost. Item number JK 100.
     
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  12. Feb 20, 2021 at 12:56 PM
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    What would you say qualified as a basic set of tools to carry? Sincerely, a mechanically uneducated person.
     
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  13. Feb 20, 2021 at 1:25 PM
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    One roll of 100 mile an hour tape and a round or two of bailing wire. Maybe a tie wrap or two. Ya never know.
     
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  14. Feb 20, 2021 at 3:36 PM
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    I think @A&P got it.

    Also, WD40 and duct tape are good to have handy. :)
     
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    Yes, what @A&P said, and @Thatbassguy and I’d include a pocket knife, a few flashlights, jumper cables or jump start pack, extra fuses, a block of wood (about 10x10 inches x 1 1/2 inches) for a taller stable base if jacking on dirt or a soft road shoulder. Add a small tarp to lay on in wet weather for tire changing and some gloves.
     
  16. Feb 21, 2021 at 3:53 AM
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    The tools listed on this thread are perfect! On the flip side... you can carry all the tools in the world, but you'll have to know what to do with them. For the things not covered in the owners manual, a Chilton or equivalent repair manual might serve you well. You can page through it and see what certain mechanical probs you feel confident fixing etc., just a suggestion.
     
  17. Feb 21, 2021 at 3:58 AM
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    Exactly, while we don't carry all the stuff listed, we do carry just enough to get out of a bind, when all else fails make sure your phone has plenty of contacts in it! BTW- did you catch some Fl. Key West Snapper, they are a great eating fish, good luck!
     
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    Good one!
     
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  20. Feb 21, 2021 at 4:16 AM
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    Fishing has been slow, aside from the 10,000,000,000,000 Mangrove Snapper in the canal.:rolleyes: I might travel around a bit this coming week and try other places.
     
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