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What have you done to your 4th Gen 4Runner today?

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by wnelax04sr5, Apr 7, 2014.

  1. Jan 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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    Irving Zisman

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    Pulled the 3rd member out today. Taking it down to a shop to have Yukon Grizzly locker installed.

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  2. Jan 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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    When I changed mine to blue I bought red LEDs, I went back and forth between red and blue for about a week and decided blue. While I did all of mine myself it was a time consuming process. I really like the blue and even during they day the gauges still have blue back lighting.
     
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  3. Jan 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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    “Deep” Satoshi grille | X-REAS delete / TRD Offroad front springs & Bilstein 4600 shocks + FJC rear springs | Weathertech front & rear mats | Tinted front windows | Floor Armor cargo mat | TPMS bypass | LED interior, tag, & reverse lights | BlueSea Systems console USB power ports | Gentex 453 autodim mirror w/Homelink & compass | Kenwood DDX373BT HU + Audiovox backup camera | Fumoto F-103S | Bazooka tube subwoofer | Kenwood speakers & KAC-M1804 amp | Philips H9/9011 headlight bulbs | Rexing V1 Gen3 dash cam | Map light mod | Breather mod | Off-road Nav Setup | Power Stop Z36 brakes | OBD Fusion diagnostics
    Did some heavy offroading over the weekend. Crawled under to check my new Asfir aluminum skid. All good there but this is the driver’s side where the axle meets the diff. The diff seal? Doesn’t look like axle grease.

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  4. Jan 21, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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    Irving Zisman

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    That is indeed the axle seal. Good news is that it is a cheap part and easy to replace. There are several good youtube vids out there on how to replace this.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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    Tips on properly seating it to avoid leaks would be appreciated.
     
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  6. Jan 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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    Irving Zisman

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    I used a Harbor Freight seal puller to yank the old one out, then pressed the new seal in with my fingers, and used a brass punch to seat it in the rest of the way. If I remember correctly, you just seat it flush with the outer diff housing. Its been a while since I last replaced one, so I apologize if any of my information is incorrect.
     
  7. Jan 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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    BassAckwards

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    Installed a RedArc brake controller today
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  8. Jan 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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    Irving Zisman

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    3rd member back from the shop. Yukon Grizzly locker installed. Just finished up putting it back in the axle housing.

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  9. Jan 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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    BassAckwards

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    Nice! What did it cost you to have them install it? Ive been wanting a truetrac lately
     
  10. Jan 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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    Irving Zisman

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    $350 for the labor. I didnt think that was too bad. I paid $580 for the locker so less than a grand all said and done.
     
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