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Just like my '86 4Runner....

Thanks, that explains it. Interesting how a few YouTube 100 vids call the diff a torsen- but I doubted that was correct and wanted to check. As to the Lexus GX, no plans on swapping anything. On my route, a doctor has a nice (early, maybe?) GX 470 I suspect he's owned from new. I'm interested...

I want to go off in the engineering weeds here. Recently I've been watching some videos on 100's and the center diff has been described in them as a Torsen. But from reading here and there over time (including Mud) I'm left with the idea that is not (exactly?) the case. So is it Torsen related...

Just installed the new idler pulley. Looks and feels sweet. Came wrapped inside a Toyota/Lexus box from Midland Auto Parts, Dubai. Pulled the tensioner pulley and the bearing in it is an NTN 6203LH (left hand?). Pretty greasy/crusty/ on the inside surface/really free spinny, so a new one there...

Picked up the grooved idler from eBay for $53.53 includng tax and shipping from Dubai.

I'm just interested in the pulleys as my tensioner looks quite good. I'd been getting a power steering-ish growl. Checked the idler and tensioner pulleys, they spun free like crazy and had a slight wobble. Seems pricey to get the tensioner pulley alone...

I feel I have things solved. I put the freshly charged battery back in this morning. Battery read 13.16V and Alt. was 14.26V. However a previous bugbear came up. My Autocraft battery POS terminal is a slightly smaller diameter outside diameter than the inside diameter of my POS terminal, I...

No for me. 2000 LC with 275K. Can't find anything in this area was done by the PO's

So I'm thinking I have two solutions: a battery disconnect switch, or a trickle charger. My battery has been charging all week, and it's giving a good reading of 13.16V. The Cruiser is a 2000 with 275K on it, so it has relatively little gizmology on it compared to later ones. Now, why do bring...

I have a company Equinox that is for the day in day out use, so I have the luxury of leaving the cars alone until I'm in the mood to get to them. The LC is my backup though. With the stimulus money and some extra time since work is slow, I'm going into my Toyotas first, with the LC the top...

Thanks! Very useful thread as it looks like i'm having a similar problem with mine- found out what "worn out" is like in these pulleys. Need a new belt, and doing that soon, so i'll be checking. Mine has 275K and I've no idea if the belt drive stuff has ever been changed...

Nice to see this... I've been thinking about picking up a Rocky :)

When I was shopping for a 4Runner a few months ago, I came across using the Aisin hubs on 90-95 trucks and 4Runners. Unless it changed for later models (I don't think so), the hubs are a bolt-on proposition. I know that if I had bought a 4Runner of that vintage I would have added the Aisins. The...

If a new spring is ever required, don't forget your local full-service hardware store. Mine here has drawer cabinets with many types and sizes. Of course, there is also online- but it's easier to match at a store...

Since you're practicing with the dash, why not try a heat gun with the vinyl? I first saw them used almost 40 years ago at a job I had with an electronics outfit. With care and skill, heat can do a lot with vinyl and hard plastic. It can also take old, faded graphics off as well :) Last weekend...