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Well changed my own spark plugs

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Ctreg, Dec 13, 2024.

  1. Dec 13, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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    Ctreg

    Ctreg [OP] New Member

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    Lost a 12mm socket in the engine somewhere. The 4runner engine bay/skid plate eats parts. Cost 78$ plus one 12mm shallow socket much better than the dealership heh.
     
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  2. Dec 13, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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    cuse93

    cuse93 Ice Station Zebra

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    that happened to me with my Polaris Ranger a few years ago.

    Screenshot 2024-12-13 5.13.58 PM.png
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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    nimby

    nimby in the drink

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    How was the job overall?

    I need to do mine and just accumulated all the necessities.
     
  4. Dec 13, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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    alittleoff

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    A shot of rust release penetrating fluid on the secondary air injection tube nuts (at the exhaust manifold) helped me out a lot.
    Everything else is pretty much straightforward.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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    Ctreg

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    Driver side is tight but manageable with extention mix and matching.
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2024 at 5:04 PM
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    Charlievee

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    Eibach stage 2, load lifter kit, Maggie w/ OTT tune... Other stuff.
    Check the top of the lower control arm... Drop the skids and shine a light around. I've gotten good at finding them, no way i could deal with it rattling around.
     
  7. Dec 13, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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    Charlievee

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    Eibach stage 2, load lifter kit, Maggie w/ OTT tune... Other stuff.
    I did my plugs, then decided to do a super charger and had to do the plugs again. Lol.
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Be happy you didn't loose the 10mm Socket. Usually the sacrificial one that you need.
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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    chedd7

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    Good info, about to do mine, thanks for the input.
     
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