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I did not see it mentioned, with a vehicle that new you should have an OBDII scan tool with you. I would also carry some misc toyota specific relays. For my 80 series I have the fuel pump relay and the EFI one in the toolbox.
 
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Corbet said:
I did not see it mentioned, with on a vehicle that new you should have an OBDII scan tool with you. I would also carry some misc toyota specific relays. For my 80 series I have the fuel pump relay and the EFI one in the toolbox.
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Good ideas... I'm getting a computer monitor that plugs into the OBDII port and I'm pretty sure it tells me trouble codes but I'll have to check. Thankfully Toyota is the main manufacturer in Central America so getting people to work on them if needed shouldn't be that big of a problem "fingers crossed". :D

-Daniel

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itsstellerbluepearl said:
Take your bestest most handy 4Runner buddy too!
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Wait... Isn't that you!

-Daniel

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cody c said:
do ou guys want some alone time on here?
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What da... NO!!!

-Daniel

EDIT: HECK NO!

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Use the receiver and a small platform for vice mounting, as well as a generator or even a step if needed. If one isn't installed mount it to the passenger side of the unit. small vice is a necessity for a lot of stuff....
 
For your 4runner the weak link and first thing to break when wheeling anything difficult is the cv shaft. You should definitely bring a spare & the necessary tools to change it. I have seen a hitch mounted vise in the back of Toyota 4wd owner magazine. I'll look it up and send you the link.
 
I mount a smallish 4" quality vise on the ARB. I have an extra tab welded to mimic the antenna mount. The vise bolts down on that. It provides plenty of room around the vise to work on things and is also at a decent work height and close to the batteries for 12V power tools. A small weather resistant bag can protect the vise from the elements and can be left permanently mounted.

I had the 'smart idea' a while back to purchase 12V power tools on ebay that have missing batteries. Picked up a very nice cordless 12V dewalt for $25 shipped (brand new). I removed the battery receptacle area and replaced it with a 12V connector. Then I have a 12V powerpole lead that can reach around the vehicle and provides 12V to the cordless drill etc. No need to worry about expensive custom battery packs failing or running flat.

I use to take a hand drill in my tool box, now I have a 12V drill instead. A decent drill with good quality drill bits is very handy when out in the bush - even for repairing camp gear etc.

cheers,
george.
 
These are great ideas everybody!

-Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.
 
Check out this vise might work for you. It's called mac's trail d-vise Macscustomtiedowns.com
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chill will said:
Check out this vise might work for you. It's called mac's trail d-vise Macscustomtiedowns.com
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That's pretty cool... Thanks for the link!

-Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.
 
I just caught up to this thread, and I am ordering that MAC vise tomorrow! I'm gonna weld a 2" receiver piece to my shop bench. First off, it won't take up that huge space they always do on top of the bench. Second I only have to buy one vise, and I broke my last vise trying to press a u-joint in!
Thanks!
 
cruiserpilot said:
I just caught up to this thread, and I am ordering that MAC vise tomorrow! I'm gonna weld a 2" receiver piece to my shop bench. First off, it won't take up that huge space they always do on top of the bench. Second I only have to buy one vise, and I broke my last vise trying to press a u-joint in!
Thanks!
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Please let us know what you think about it once you get it. Thx!

-Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.
 
Bogo said:
You need one of these: Amazon.com: OTC 7249 Ball Joint, U-Joint and Brake Anchor Pin Service Kit: Automotive The kit I got had a few plates and sleeves for domestic vehicles, I have yet to use any of the sleeves, but the discs I have used. I just use suitably sized sockets for most of the pressing chores I've done so far.

I'd throw the c-frame and plates into a trail kit.
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I've used one of those on a friends 4Runner...very handy!

-Daniel

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Adventure Copan said:
I've used one of those on a friends 4Runner...very handy!

-Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.
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Gosh that was a pain in the balls (the ball joints I mean.)
 
itsstellerbluepearl said:
Gosh that was a pain in the balls (the ball joints I mean.)
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...and this was the friend. :D

Yes it was a HUGE learning curve, for me at least!

-Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.
 
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