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1996-2002 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner
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Toyota 4Runner Tacoma 8" V6 2wd 4wd differential rebuild and assembly - Part 5
Click Photo to Launch Video Do as I do at your own risk and make sure you have adequate ventilation. Do your own research to verify parts...

kauffmansgarage
May 91 min read


1996-2002 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Rear Differential Removal and Rebuild Part 4
Click Photo to Launch Video There are a few steps to this, and you need to pay attention to the tone ring location if you have an ABS...

kauffmansgarage
May 91 min read


1996-2002 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Rear Differential Removal and Rebuild Mistakes
Click Photo to Launch Video Luckily, I caught this and didn't just plow forward with assembly!

kauffmansgarage
May 91 min read


1996-2002 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Rear Differential Removal and Rebuild Part 3
Click Photo to Launch Video In this episode, we cover the disassembly of the differential in preparation for new bearings. Keep an eye...

kauffmansgarage
May 91 min read


1996-2002 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Rear Differential Removal and Rebuild Part 2
Click Photo to Launch Video Removing the diff was super easy overall other than fighting with a cramped work area. This 4Runner had a...

kauffmansgarage
May 71 min read


1996-2002 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Rear Differential Removal and Rebuild Part 1
This is the start of a multi part series Watch Video Here

kauffmansgarage
May 51 min read


1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner sway bar link replacement
Pretty easy process. If yours is rusty and you cannot get the nuts loose, you can simply cut them off. Parts we used Watch Video Here

kauffmansgarage
May 51 min read


Check your air intake hoses! They are old and can crack 3rd gen Toyota 4Runner 3400 V6
Compare yours before buying because the style does vary with different model years. The one we bought on Amazon is no longer available...

kauffmansgarage
May 51 min read


1996-2002 Toyota 3rd Gen 4Runner 4wd Front Strut Replacement
If yours is 2wd, make sure you're purchasing the correct version. This is a very easy job only requiring simple tools you likely already...

kauffmansgarage
May 51 min read


1996-2000 Toyota 4Runner ABS Delete for Off Roading Overlanding 4x4 4wd
After numerous failed attempts at bleeding our brakes, we decided to dump the ABS unit. It worked! This is not a recommendation to do...

kauffmansgarage
May 31 min read
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