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Which main bearings do I buy?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by VenturesDream, Jan 18, 2023.

  1. Jan 18, 2023 at 11:24 AM
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    VenturesDream

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    Hey guys! I am new to the forums and I need some major help. I am rebuilding my 5VZ-FE oil pan to intake and I ordered "Standard" OE bearings across the board however after plasti-gauging my tolerances I am off pretty bad. I only recently learned about the markings on the block and crank which supposedly tell you which bearings you need? If any one knows what I need to order or how to figure it out it would be such a huge help! Thanks - M
     
  2. Jan 18, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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  3. Jan 18, 2023 at 11:51 AM
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    Thank you brother! I didnt know a nice catalog like this existed. However I can't find my truck it only lists the 2.7L and 3.0 1KZ turbo diesel as engine options?
     
  4. Jan 18, 2023 at 11:54 AM
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    I used the manual search just now and I think I found them however nothing explicitly says "4runner 5VZ 3.4L"
     
  5. Jan 30, 2023 at 3:57 PM
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    SnowBunny56

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    Toyo tires with Fuel wheels, Carhart seat covers, getting started with some suspension mods
    Can't go wrong with Clevite bearings, in over 20 years of drag racing I never had a failure
     
  6. Apr 25, 2024 at 6:12 AM
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    stuff done: 3" Lift, 1.5"wheel spacers. custom fabricated running boards, fenders. 52" roof mounted light bar with corner flood. new brakes, including lines, in the rear. new 2nd gen brake lines up front, 2nd gen rear sway bar links up front. Corrosion and rust removed, frame repaired and repainted. ToDo: Custom fabricated bumpers, rear gate and dual spare tire mounts. Full 5VZFE rebuild with supercharger. Manual gearbox rebuild. lightweight axels. etc etc etc etc.........
    i perused that website and got no where. at this point, reaching out on the internet in the hopes of some substantial assistance is a crap shoot. i think im gonna pull the 5vz, strip it and have it blueprinted. that way i know every single size and tolerance.
     

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