Bisho

First desert trip of the season with the new pop-top and awning tucked in by the river.

Timken and Koyo are OEM.

I had this happen to me about 15 years ago. Took me a while to remember what I did. I bought a heavy duty drill bit and drilled a hole through the rotor where the star adjuster is located to loosen it.

UPDATE: I got the rotor off. I drilled a new hole and released the tension via the star adjuster. Once I got the rotor off I could see that I had pulled the Shoe Hold Down Spring's pin through the retaining cup. This allowed the spring and...

I’d make sure the fluid is at the correct level.

I have a propensity to hit the center of the skid on rocks and mash the center bolt, which also dents the center steel support because all the force is transferred through the 1” spacer ASFIR gives you. The wood block also allows you to jack up...

So uh, not a 100 series, but for $1800 couldn't pass up this non-running 2UZ 2003 4Runner: But wait a minute... Let's look closer here: That's right: Previous owner had it for 8 years, and one morning in winter started it up to warm up...

The manual specifies Dextron 3, IIRC, so I’m skeptical this is OEM for the 100/470.

X2 on Valvoline Maxlife ATF

Valvoline Maxlife ATF.

Just made it this morning! 🥳🥳

I’m skeptical on the axles, but have no experience either. The diff drop will only lower it. It’s a good time to do the bushings, though.

Looks like you’re at about 2”, but give it a little time and it may settle. You could lower the front a 1/4”, but if you’re happy with the ride, then let it be. Did you do the diff drop? When you go over 21” it usually results in torn inner cv...

I’ve never seen aftermarket flanges, but they might exist. For the price of OEM I don’t think it would be worth it. The snap rings are a couple bucks a piece. Buy 2 of each so you can be sure you use the snuggest fit. I’ve only ever used D or E...

He means the hub flanges, just to be clear. Definitely not trying to be pedantic, and I totally agree with you. The flanges are like $30-40 and as stated if the splines are worn then you'll chew up your new axle splines. May as well replace the...

Swapped Dobinsons springs during a shop day at @OTRAMM to go up to the 440lbs constant. Also got some help clocking my winch. …then latter that week literally blew my steering rack. Threads separated. Anyone ever see that before?? Unclear if...

You really should replace the hubs with new axles to ensure a tight fit. If there is rotational play, it will wear out your new axles faster.

Like father, like son. My oldest's 2004 LC, 180k w/KO3s. He likes the running boards but we may take them off at some point.

Call me a glutton for punishment, potentially. I found this 2002 for sale locally and was intrigued. It was being sold by the original owner (who is now 77). She was from SoCal and moved here about 10 years ago. Had a stack of maintenance records...

The funnest stuff today - driver's side exhaust manifold! Took me all of 6 hours. Removed motor mount (both parts) (replaced with new). That made it a lot easier. Totally rust free truck was nice. No broken bolts or nuts. Probably could have done...

I'll disagree, a little, with an "it depends." I've rebooted inner boots at least three times. If a boot cracks and starts throwing grease, that in no way is an indicator there is something wrong with the rest of the axle. The inner shaft...

I just checked, I have ~80k miles on my 555 Lower ball joints and no leaks yet.

Labor Day weekend Well Spent- camping at Elk Rock State park. Iowa