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Gatorgrl's Grand Gen2 4Runner makeover

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by Fourtoad, May 3, 2019.

  1. Mar 11, 2021 at 8:58 AM
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    Fourtoad

    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    About 25, 000 miles so far since we got it. Getting ready to put another 3,000 on her over the weekend when we take her to TN to bid on a house this weekend in TN. She hasn't done any of the moving, we have used the big box truck. We left her down here in FL so we had a car to drive when we were here in between trips. She will be the last to go up being towed behind the box truck on the final trip.
     
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  2. Mar 17, 2021 at 5:29 AM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    Well she just made it back from another successful 1900 mile trip to our TN place and back to SWFL. She has developed this knock when the wheel is turned to the left and the turn is bumpy. I suspect a bushing has evaporated and its metal on metal. Either a ball joint or the swap bar link. Will have to put it up on a lift and see. Her current mileage is 234472.
     
  3. Mar 17, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    Well she appears to need new front end components. Can't be mad considering her age and mileage.
     
  4. Apr 4, 2021 at 7:50 AM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    Happy Easter everyone!
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Back at you.
     
  6. Apr 4, 2021 at 12:47 PM
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    Happy Easter to you!
     
  7. Apr 4, 2021 at 1:14 PM
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    Happy Easter everyone
     
  8. Apr 4, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    Happy Easter all.
     
  9. Apr 4, 2021 at 3:52 PM
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  10. Apr 19, 2021 at 7:33 PM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    Well the Runner is living its best life up here in NE Tennessee. No complaints from any parties involved.
     
  11. Apr 20, 2021 at 9:19 PM
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    This is one crazy thread... wow.

    Keep it up, fourtoad!
     
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  12. May 25, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    atgparker Cal Poly, ETME 1988

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    New front end components happened or me Fourtoad and the Blazeland kit has been put through its paces a few weeks back. That harsh grating at full lock is often the steering limiting bolts and the curved hard stops on the lower a-arm that grates when the plastic gaps get mashed and fall off. A smattering of grease on the bolt heads and on the curved bracket help quiet this down until you can find new plastic caps for the bolt heads.

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  13. Aug 17, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    Well all 5 vehicles, 4 bikes and 1 trailer have all been switched from FL tags & registrations over to TN tags & registrations. Between $93 - $98/each! My 4Runner is now a TN 4Runner and makes us proud daily. Still has the knock when turning at full lockout. Haven't investigated the fix Parker suggested yet. Too many more pressing irons in the proverbial fire right now.
     
  14. Aug 17, 2021 at 3:34 PM
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    Thanks for the update, good to see you posting.
     
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  15. Aug 17, 2021 at 7:36 PM
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    DAAAAAAAMMMMMMMNNNNN!!!!!!!
     
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  16. Aug 17, 2021 at 8:16 PM
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    Congratulations!
     
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  17. Sep 18, 2021 at 2:48 PM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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  18. Sep 18, 2021 at 2:49 PM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    Finally getting the new shop in working order and she is up on the new lift to get some needed love......at last!
     
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  19. Sep 22, 2021 at 11:17 AM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    Finally replacing her broken speedometer cable. What a chore getting that dash apart.
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  20. Sep 23, 2021 at 12:57 PM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    Well the new speedo cable is in place. What a f'in job! 3 days! PITA!
     
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  21. Oct 27, 2021 at 8:56 PM
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    What kind of wheels are those? I really like that style.
     
  22. Dec 9, 2021 at 4:02 PM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    Well we seem to have a dash light out? Does anyone have lights that backlight the a/c controls? Only our a/c button is lit with the dash. Pics for reference. First was with a flash so you can see the a/c area and the second is without a flash so you see it isn't lighting up.20211209_182539.jpg 20211209_182232.jpg
     
  23. Dec 9, 2021 at 4:04 PM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    we got those as a close out on TireRack.com. We had the same wheels and tires on it before the accident that broke them. Just replaced them with the same thing.
     
  24. Dec 10, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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    To change the bulb, remove the knobs off of the 4 slider controls. Carefully pull the face plate off and there is one of those miniature push in bulbs. I think there was a green plastic sleeve on the old bulb that I removed and slid on the new bulb.
     
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  25. Feb 11, 2023 at 10:43 AM
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    Hey! I know it's been a while but what headlights did you go with, and was it a direct fit? Or did you have fabricate a housing? I have a 1994 3.0 4wd manual and it's hard finding headlights that don't require some form of fabrication to get them to fit. Thanks!
     
  26. Feb 19, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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    I think led T5 bulbs will work behind the A/C controls, I replace them in my 1999 Tacoma.
     
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  27. Feb 20, 2023 at 4:49 AM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    We have sealed beams, the whole style glass light bulb unit. Was a direct fit for us. Ours is a 91. I believe you have a different headlight than me. You probably need the bulb insert.
     
  28. Feb 20, 2023 at 5:03 AM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    Well our Runner has been busy loving life and breaking hearts. Taking her back to Windrock off road park in May. Still have a funny clunk in the front when turning slow at full lock on uneven terrain.
    Been busy repairing the Rav4 with the 3.5 2GRFE. Her water pump pulley bearing was starting to fail. Another fun job with that transverse engine. Got the new pump in, filled it slowly up with new coolant and went to bed. Get up next day and see all the new coolant all over the floor and drain. UGH!
    Removed new pump and investigate. One o-ring was different from OEM and the new Aisin replacement. Put the old o-ring back in and reassembled. Filled with water to test this time. Next morning more leaks! But this time it's from the drivers side of the engine. WTF? Start exploring and it the coolant crossover pipe now leaking from the gaskets. Seriously! We weren't even messing with that side and it just randomly decided to shit the bed now? Ugh. Still working on her. Replaced her front struts....again. Noticed one of the new struts had a fucked up strut center stud and fucked up the nut trying to install. Removed and getting replacement for the replacement. Never a dull moment here. At least she is holding her coolant now. Drained and filled with the correct coolant.
     
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  29. Feb 20, 2023 at 5:42 AM
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  30. Feb 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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    Fourtoad [OP] Gatorgrl's Yotas

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    If you have read thru any of this long thread of mine, I am not sure why you could possibly think I would want either a cheap or easy fix......lol
     
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