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What have you done to your 3rd Gen 4Runner today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Shauncho, Apr 7, 2014.

  1. Aug 3, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Wow! Ya the rebuild kit is one “O” ring.:)
     
  2. Aug 3, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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    Yeah OEM rebuild kit 29.00
    8 “O” rings , 8 Boots , 8 retaining rings & that very useful packet of red silicone grease
    Money well spent.

    Those darn pistons though.
    Man I hope their in good shape.
     
  3. Aug 3, 2020 at 10:32 AM
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    I would powder coat the calipers while they are torn down???
     
  4. Aug 3, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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    Lots of stuff
    Cleaning up & hitting with Duplicate-Color Caliber enamel black.
    Looks good gets job done
     
  5. Aug 3, 2020 at 11:58 AM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Paint=five years
    Powder coat=forever
     
  6. Aug 3, 2020 at 1:28 PM
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    Lots of stuff
    True true but I see myself doing Tundra upgrade with new roters in roughly 5 years.
     
  7. Aug 5, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Are the Tundra calipers steel or aluminum like our OEM. I wonder if it’s really noticeable braking?
     
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  8. Aug 8, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    Installed a Gen 1 TRD supercharger last weekend. Next up is changing the Power Steering belt since there’s a bad whine when I get to 3000rpm, CV axles since mine are ripping after the lift, sway bar links and bushings since mine are toast and hopefully a tube front bumper aswell.

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  9. Aug 10, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    0BD22ED7-5579-42DE-A218-AA1B13B7F2BB.jpg 70B03EA9-4927-42F5-B751-846A99F48C5A.jpg Break caliper update.
    Passenger side yesterday - all went smooth no pitting on pistons , caliper walls all good just lots of clean up needed.
    Rebuild kit installed & mounted.

    Driver side today - What a freaking mess lol.
    Break line to caliper snapped.
    1 badly pitted piston that was expected had OEM replacement handy.
    To my surprise previous idiot owner or jackleg mechanic installed undersized piston seen in pictures.

    OEM breakline & another piston on the way will receive tomorrow morning 8AM.

     
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  10. Aug 11, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    Got pics of the pitted piston? Curious as I think my 2002 needs a Caliper rebuild and I want to know what to look for.
     
  11. Aug 11, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    Lots of stuff
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  12. Aug 14, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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    Ome 880, Lc 8 wraps OME shocks... for now...
    Alignment and bit more lift ....
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  13. Aug 15, 2020 at 1:56 AM
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    I sanded the rust off the back of an oem chrome bumper which I hope to fit to my 4runner. Also primed and painted the back of it to prevent it from rusting again. Used clear epoxy to reinforce the chrome grill I also bought because it was starting to crack in the back and the chrome was coming off in the back as well. Fixed the grill now so it wont continue to deteriorate once I fit it.

    The next layer of rustolium goes onto my bumper tomorrow before I fit it. Also hope to order touch up paint because there are some chips that have let rust in which I can remove using an engraver. Sanding my bumper in humid 105 degree temperature was brutal.
     
  14. Sep 5, 2020 at 2:21 PM
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    Nothing too fancy but put led bulbs in the running lights, need to still get some for the blinkers. Put amber Lamin-X on the LED fog lights.
     
  15. Sep 7, 2020 at 3:28 PM
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    JB-welded the in-mold studs back into the running board end cap. My son tore it off on the side of the garage.

    After a vigorous online hunt for a pre-loved replacement, I dropped $9 at O’Reilly’s. Done!

    Next.
     
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  16. Sep 25, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    Put a few miles on her. Did most of it in 4WD. It runs so quiet and efficient. Taching 1700 rpm’s 55 mph..Practice makes perfect. I need to do this five more times before the season opens.. I’m not shooting a compound bow4DD32A6F-0566-4D30-B1B7-EF278DB0581B.jpg 5CCB9A46-A9B5-4332-B29D-AC744E206219.jpg because I have tennis elbow from work..
     
  17. Sep 28, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    Do you still have these running boards? (She asks years later.)
     
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  18. Sep 29, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    Finally disabled the DRL, by cuttig the wire pin#12,blck wire yellow s,The 02 need that trick..Followed all the links till i found the one for the 02..
    No more annoying lights in daylight
     
  19. Oct 3, 2020 at 7:15 PM
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    pretty much stock minus fender flares and running boards
    Well, last weekend I installed a AVS hood/bug deflector and a Westin in-channel window rain guards. This weekend I going to install Bushwacker extend a fender flares on my 3rd gen.
     
  20. Oct 4, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    I’m getting incredible gas mileage. Runs smooth as silk. Don’t even know it’s in 4WD. Barely have to step on the gas pedal. Planning on hunting every day this week after work. Not much deer sign. Few small tracks. But I know a big one will come in here I just have to wait....018B8C1A-3E98-4A01-8A77-8BEFED73BFF0.jpg
     
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  21. Oct 4, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    Threw on a few parts such as King 2.5 Ext fronts, King 2.5 rears with reservoir, OME 906 springs, and Durobump stops -

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    Going to throw on my Cooper ST Maxx (33s) this coming Tuesday -

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    Still have a Harrop front e locker to get installed, Icon upper control arms, Sonoran Steel adjustable panhard bar, Resz Fab lower links, and front diff drop -

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    Sciatica has been kicking my ass and with an upcoming trip, I think I'll get it all installed next month.
     
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  22. Oct 4, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    That's badass man! I have the st maxx's and love them
     
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  23. Oct 4, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    I really like your rims. Are they dipped or polished?
     
  24. Oct 4, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    Yeah, a change from the Falken Wildpeaks (32) that are on the Tacoma

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  25. Oct 4, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    Thanks!

    They're the factory chrome wheels and they're dipped.

    I hate them actually and prefer the 5 spoke wheels instead.
     
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    Stock -

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    Lifted -

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    After all that suspension work recently, I needed to throw on my tires.

    Well I did just that -

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  27. Oct 7, 2020 at 7:07 PM
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    @SR5 Limited

    What's funny is, my own chrome wheels are growing on me now that I've got the tires on :laugh:

    Washed it up today

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    And spent maybe 20 mins total quickly installing a new stereo. Needed to get it in before I left to see my girlfriend before I'm gone for a weekend in Moab.

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  28. Oct 8, 2020 at 1:21 AM
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    upgraded suspension, large all terrain tires
    I recently replaced leaking valve cover gaskets...and replaced 02 sensors..on my '97 Limited. she has 250k on her.

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  29. Oct 8, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    upgraded suspension, large all terrain tires
    I replaced my faded and semi brittle rear tail lights...found a pair in the local bone yard...they were in great shape, off a 4 runner that got T-Boned. and they cleaned up very nice...look almost new!
     
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    upgraded suspension, large all terrain tires
    cleaned my '97, from head to toe, cleaned up engine compartment...and then crawled underneath, and touch up parts of frame, etc..that had some minor rust, primed and repainted black. will explore upgrading am/fm with CD, etc....and hope to add fog lights and light bars in near future..i'm scheduled for a wheel alignment early next week...
     

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