i'm newbie Toyota owner, is this normal? 70mph @ 3000rpm.

[ih8seals]

94 4Runner, SR5 V6, 4WD, 5spd. 31/10.5/15 tires. 128k miles. no mod, no lift.

i clocked the the actual speed using GPS, it matches the speedometer reading.

one more problem i need you guys' help. i know there's a recall on the steerling relay rod, according to Toyota, it was corrected in July of 2006. here is what i got now, when it's parked, if i turn the steerling wheel all the way to the left, then slowly moving forward or reverse, i could hear a LOUD clunk. but, when i turn all the way to the right, everything is fine. could that be the same relay rod issue or something else.

thanks.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

The noise is probably the steering stops, they are on the lower A arm and look like little ramps, just give them a little grease and it will quiet down.

I had a 90 4Runner V6 Auto and that thing cruised on the highway in overdrive. 70 and 3k sounds about right. I don't know what the overdrive ratio is so I can't work out the math, but it sounds good.

And welcome to Mud! (Mud salute) If I missed greeting you!

 

[thefreqofnature]

My 88 V6 5speed with 32's does 70 at about 3100rmp. You're right in the ballpark

 

[ih8seals]

"mud salute" rat-bak-a-cha!!


got a picture of that steering stop thingy?

thanks.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

You know, I was thinking of taking some pics and making a steering stop thread.... I think someone posted some pics last time we were talking about them..... try searching....

 

[WristPin]

"mud salute" rat-bak-a-cha!!


got a picture of that steering stop thingy?

thanks.

it was your friendly neighboormud wristpin

 

[MarkReye1]

Aaron,

How do you grease them at home. You will be getting a letter this week.

mark

 

[WristPin]

I dont grease them. Cause the noise dosent bug me, and I usally dont turn to full lock.

But if i was to grease them, I would use Bigfoot MP grease.
cause it is VERY tacky, and is difficult to remove.

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