Recent content by tylrdvs277

Hello all, I have 2008 4Runner V8 4WD. Recently, I noticed that, under hard acceleration, when the trans upshifts there’s a brief chirp/squeak that sounds almost the same as tire chirp. I was due for a transmission flush, but that had no effect. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas. I put...

My dad figured it out! When we pulled the hub away it bent the dust cover behind the rotor so it was scraping against the brake rotor. Bent it back and all good. Thanks for all the help!

Just got around to rebooting. Job was easy enough, but now on low speed turns there’s some grinding :(

I’ll get used to it then! When looking at the axle what are the signs of wear? I’m sure I’ll want to look at the splines and see if there’s any grease in the boots. Anything else?

One more question. I first noticed some grease on the driveway a couple weeks ago, and just yesterday I noticed the CV boot was torn. Finally put those together in my head. In between those I probably drove 150 miles or so all highway or in town. Do you think that’s ok? The rip is up by the axle...

Thanks for a suggestion. The CVs definitely have a lot of miles, but I think you’re right. It’s definitely worth a reboot first. If they go bad not long after I’m only out $100 or so. Thanks for the suggestion on the kit. I actually ordered the boots and misc stuff for a 5th gen directly from...

I should add that the originals have had no problems

Hello All, Just lifted my 2008 4Runner with 210k miles. As part of the lift I switched to Duralast front sway links. I just realized the lower stud is not long enough and the nut can't even fully thread on. Unfortunately, I only realized this after the driver side backed off and the sway bar...

Thanks for the help. Should probably update with my findings. I got a second set of ear to listen from the outside as I drive in circles. He thought it was actually the rear passenger-side wheel. I had also just replaced the rear rotors and pads too. Pulled the tired and squirted some wd40 into...

Hello all, Thanks ahead of time for your help. I have a 08 4Runner Limited V8 4WD with 206k miles. Very recently, I noticed a squeak (very similar to brake squeak) when making a left turn (a full turn not just veering left) at low speeds. The noise tends to stop if I tap the brakes in the...

Where did you get yours if you don't mind me asking?

Hello all, I've been in the market for a 100 series TLC/LX470, but have been avoiding the 2003-2005 LX470s because of the integrated, bumper hitch. I plan to pull side-by-sides 5-10 times per year on a large flatbed trailer that will be around 5000-5500 pounds. I've been searching through the...