SoCal BS Thread

[WileECoyote]

Is changing the gear oil in the front diff and T-case fairly easy?

1998 Tacoma 3RZ-FE

I have been watching YT videos, but would also like for advice on what to look out for, if any?

One guy in one of the vids suggested to remove the filler plug first to make sure that works okay and then remove the drain plug. Which makes sense.

Finally, is it really that rudimentary when checking for proper fluid level by using your finger?

 

[4runner DOA]

Is changing the gear oil in the front diff and T-case fairly easy?

1998 Tacoma 3RZ-FE

I have been watching YT videos, but would also like for advice on what to look out for, if any?

One guy in one of the vids suggested to remove the filler plug first to make sure that works okay and then remove the drain plug. Which makes sense.

Finally, is it really that rudimentary when checking for proper fluid level by using your finger?

If you're on a flat surface, you can fill until it starts to come out the fill hole. That's how I've always done it anyway.

And definitely remove the fill first. If it's stuck and gets stripped, but you already drained, you're in deep shit unless you have a second ride.

 

[WileECoyote]

If you're on a flat surface, you can fill until it starts to come out the fill hole. That's how I've always done it anyway.

And definitely remove the fill first. If it's stuck and gets stripped, but you already drained, you're in deep shit unless you have a second ride.

Thanks Danny!!!

I can't work on it where I live... just nowhere flat here.

My sister is gonna let me work on my CV axles at her place... She has a flat driveway.

I'll be doing the gear oil change too.

Other than that, just about any other work, within reason, I can do where I'm at.

 

[Bigbarlo]

Free exhaust (cat back). Taken off at 60k miles. Good shape. Little surface rust. In Laguna Beach but I am all over OC for work and could meet somewhere.

 

[Bigbarlo]

2gen 4.0 ^^^ ac/dc

 

[HavingaGoodTime4x4]

Happy father's day people's

 

[4runner DOA]

Happy father's day people's

Back at you brotha.

 

[4runner DOA]

Fucking hot today. Ready not ready for the heat.

 

[madtaco461]

Fucking hot today. Ready not ready for the heat.

It was no joke. Taylor and I went to the San Diego Fair yesterday. At least the beach was still cool. But summer is here now

 

[4runner DOA]

It was no joke. Taylor and I went to the San Diego Fair yesterday. At least the beach was still cool. But summer is here now

Yeah, it was just a matter of time. Hotter today. Fml.

 

[madtaco461]

Yeah, it was just a matter of time. Hotter today. Fml.

It's hot but there is a breeze today. It's a pool weekend with the dogs.

 

[PermaBan]

It's time to level the 4 runner.. what do you guys recommend haha

 

[4runner DOA]

It's time to level the 4 runner.. what do you guys recommend haha

Leave it stock.

Mall crawling or dirt?

 

[PermaBan]

Leave it stock.

Mall crawling or dirt?

They lady wants it level with tires n rims .. we do take it when we go hiking . That's the only time it will see dirt

 

[4runner DOA]

They lady wants it level with tires n rims .. we do take it when we go hiking . That's the only time it will see dirt

You could probably do 5100s in the front and 5160s in the rear. The metal tech 2" LT coils for the rear always handled really nice for fire roads and handled the extra weight of camping gear, but were comfortable on the road empty.

I wouldn't get a spacer lift if you can avoid it, things will get real stiff.

Obviously the real answer is coil overs in the front for adjustability, 2.0s and coils for the rear.

All depends how much you wanna spend.

 

[HavingaGoodTime4x4]

Yup

 

[4runner DOA]

I really gotta pay attention to when the rockets launch. Saw the trail and then actually got to see the booster separation. Just randomly checking the sky because it's already a warzone of fireworks tonight..

 

[madtaco461]

I always catch it 2 minutes into flight after the first stage.

 

[SlashX]

Hi

 

[Mike_taco4x4]

Thinking about selling my truck. What should I start the bidding at$$???

2014 6 speed manual 4x4 130000 miles
Camburg 3.5" long travel kit
Front King 2.5 coilovers and 2.5 triple bypasses
Jd fabrication lower arm pivot kit
Howe steering pump upgrade kit
Custom hid headlights with rgb halos
Rear DMZ spring under kit and bedcage
2.5 16" triple bypasses
Toolbox in bed with battery relocated inside
ADV fiber glass fenders
Arb compressor under hood
Arb front locker
SPOD HD switches
Prinsu cabrack
Brute force rear bumper. I have tire swingout for it
TRD quickshifter
New clutch at around 90k
Clazzio leather seat covers
SCS fake beadlock 16" rims. Rock crashed
Toyo 35s. Need a new set of 4. Brand new spare
All kinds of lights. China 40" bar and rear bumper pods,bajas pods on bed cage, 4 rigid pods front bumper, rock lights, led flag and whip
Probably a lot more shit