What did you work on tonight? (2 Viewers)

[pappy]

Then went home and found the source of my ticking/knocking 5vz

Pretty sure this is 285k on the original belt, new parts in and no more knocking

Is the truck a rocket ship now?

 

[5speed addict]

Is the truck a rocket ship now?

Still just as slow as it’s always been unfortunately but quieter at least

 

[subatomic]

Sitting on the floor with @nab856 in a circle deliberating on how to coax the bushings to pop the bolts out.

 

[pappy]

Sitting on the floor with @nab856 in a circle deliberating on how to coax the bushings to pop the bolts out.

Did the Dobinson's come with shackles? Sawsall if they did. I don't know about the 60, but on the mini-trucks the rear frame mount has a metal sleeve inside the bushing. It rusts to the bolt and the only way to get the bolt off is destruction.

 

[subatomic]

The sawsall wasn't powerful enough; we ended up angle grinding the bolts off. I'll take pics when I get back.

 

[nab856]

The sawsall wasn't powerful enough; we ended up angle grinding the bolts off. I'll take pics when I get back.

This job is a serious undertaking. The interweb makes it look easy, but it's not. Finally figured out an approach that got a leaf spring out, and didn't need a welder to add metal back. Rolling up the sleeves and getting dirty again today.

 

[Dumpolina]

This job is a serious undertaking. The interweb makes it look easy, but it's not. Finally figured out an approach that got a leaf spring out, and didn't need a welder to add metal back. Rolling up the sleeves and getting dirty again today.

My day dissolved. If you need more hands I can probably get away. Check your DM

 

[NyNomad]

 

[subatomic]

Lots of things have happened. I will try and do a write-up on a separate thread when everything is done. For now, some pictures.

 

[marcfj60]

I've had my 100-series for 16 years. I know the feeling.

 

[Dumpolina]

Lots of things have happened. I will try and do a write-up on a separate thread when everything is done. For now, some pictures.
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@subatomic you're a true gravel-in-your-guts cruiserhead. You're getting done in less than ideal circumstances and not looking back. Well done!

 

[nab856]

I replaced the load-sensing proportioning valve for the rear brakes of an '87 Toyota 4runner. I purchased a rebuild kit for the rest of the system and will install the boot and arm next. Hydraulics
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Finished the LSP valve install and bled the brakes.

I can use my grocery getter again without swapping paint with a vehicle in front of me!

 

[alia176]

One of my A/C line got rubbed and opened up a tiny hole. It was completely my fault for not noticing it, but replacing this line was comical due to the amount of effort it required. The front bumper needed to move 1/2" forward so that a bolt can come all the way out! Luka just hung out on the back of Beastie while giving me moral support.

 

[nab856]

Busting out the tools and getting dirty! Great afternoon endeavor. No refrigerant for my old Toy's. I'm jealous.

 

[alia176]

Busting out the tools and getting dirty! Great afternoon endeavor. No refrigerant for my old Toy's. I'm jealous.

I horde R12 at every opportunity so keep an eye out! My DD is still on R12.

 

[subatomic]

We are so back!! Brakes bled and driving around. Now to write a novella about the last week...

 

[Montijo505]

Cleaned the throttle body on my 4th Gen 4Runner. Easy enough. 195k and had probably never been cleaned.

Replaced and bled the steering fluid too, again 195k and never changed as far as I know. Unfortunately I used WS instead of ATF so I gotta do it again.....

 

[alia176]

Nothing like a roadside fix while getting home from the lake! Turned out that the 430,xxx mile old radiator cap died. Top radiator hose blew off due to high pressure buildup while making a huge mess everywhere. I took the Tstat out in case it was sticking, then added water and kept on going. At home, I tested out the Tstat and it's fine, and a new radiator cap is on order. The cap from the 80 wouldn't work in the 4runner, unfortunately. I'll swap out the radiator, hoses, & Tstat at the end of summer. Interestingly enough, the 80 cap is 0.9 bar, while the 4.7 cap is 1.1 bar.

 

[alia176]

Cleaned the throttle body on my 4th Gen 4Runner. Easy enough. 195k and had probably never been cleaned.

Replaced and bled the steering fluid too, again 195k and never changed as far as I know. Unfortunately I used WS instead of ATF so I gotta do it again.....

Funny, I did the throttle body cleaning thing too since I was in there already with the thermostat swap project. Mine was quite dirty, and I don't know when I cleaned it last.

I've also fallen into the habit of sucking out the PS fluid on every oil change and replacing with fresh ATF. Same with the transmission ATF as well, and it's such a cheap insurance against a failure.

 

[Montijo505]

Funny, I did the throttle body cleaning thing too since I was in there already with the thermostat swap project. Mine was quite dirty, and I don't know when I cleaned it last.

I've also fallen into the habit of sucking out the PS fluid on every oil change and replacing with fresh ATF. Same with the transmission ATF as well, and it's such a cheap insurance against a failure.

I "swapped" the ATF a few years ago and haven't checked it since. It had probably 150k on it when I did it. About to hit 200k soon.

I still need to pick up some ATF and take out the WS I put in the steering system. What kind do you use in there?