ChefYota4x4's 1987 4Runner Build-Up Thread
02-11-2011, 11:19 AM
#1381
YotaTech Milestone-Two Millionth Post
Mark....just "subscribed" to your channel via Joe's channel on YOUTUBE.....(something-mermaid) so don't get alarmed......hehehehehe
02-11-2011, 11:22 AM
#1382
Registered User
Now that right there is sig material. 
J/K.
02-11-2011, 11:28 AM
#1383
>>>*Well. Now you have the same problem we have with our z06 Corvette.
*It's so clean we can't drive it because it might get dirt on it...*LOL**.
Wish I had me a dime for every email I got about noisy chains that turn out to be pumps, clutch fans, loose flywheels, tailpipes rattling, on and on. Best one was the whiskey bottle half full under the front seat, that one only made the noise when turning left! (True one there although it was a Chevy pickup with a brand new 454 in it.)
Of course once you do fix something, you can't hear the noise it made before but you CAN hear the...other noises that were there before.
Plus of course NOW everyone is listening closely worrying about which bolt they forgot to tighten.
Do like me. Plug in Bob Segar and turn up the volume, all fixed...When something falls off, then fix it....Hey, pretty job there, Chief!..Congrats!!...*EB
*It's so clean we can't drive it because it might get dirt on it...*LOL**.
Wish I had me a dime for every email I got about noisy chains that turn out to be pumps, clutch fans, loose flywheels, tailpipes rattling, on and on. Best one was the whiskey bottle half full under the front seat, that one only made the noise when turning left! (True one there although it was a Chevy pickup with a brand new 454 in it.)
Of course once you do fix something, you can't hear the noise it made before but you CAN hear the...other noises that were there before.
Plus of course NOW everyone is listening closely worrying about which bolt they forgot to tighten.
Do like me. Plug in Bob Segar and turn up the volume, all fixed...When something falls off, then fix it....Hey, pretty job there, Chief!..Congrats!!...*EB
02-11-2011, 11:34 AM
#1384
I really appreciate that. It's crazy though... people on here seem to give me grief for having a clean motor with such attention to detail...
hahaha. Actually, to be honest, WHO CARES! lol. I actually think, if you look at the beginning of this thread..... IT LOOKS A LIL BETTER, NO? hahaha. Don't worry, guys, it'll get FILTHY once I get the suspension done and am able to get out there. But, for now, why not get it clean and lookin sexy, right? I mean, if it doesn't wash off after wheeling, whatever, I'll consider it 'racing stripes', haha. But, still doesn't change the fact that I wanted to work on a motor, for once, without being COVERED in grease, ya know? haha. Oh, and yeah, looking sexy w/out much more than a can of paint or two....not a big deal, ya know? Also, those who think my sexy motor is silly, ....you'll be happy to know that I tore the paint of half the oil pan to hell! hahaha. Jk, guys.... thanks so much for all your help! And yes, ALL HAIL 'THE TED'! lol. Tod's quite the Guru, himself.... but haven't seen him commenting. Probably no time! lol
02-11-2011, 11:56 AM
#1387
Hahaha, .... I guess I've seen that, but never really paid attention, haha.
Any ideas from anyone on that spring/squeaking/stretchy noise when flexing the body out? Please don't say 'frame damage', lol. Could it be my torsion bar on the driver side just so worn out that it's making a racket? Or, is it more likely something within the IFS components?
Jerry, btw, I don't think I have the Diff drop located giant washer thingymadoers in wrong, nor the diff/crossmemeber mount....and done to torque value, as well.... MAINLY because, this sound has been there for quite a while.
Any ideas from anyone on that spring/squeaking/stretchy noise when flexing the body out? Please don't say 'frame damage', lol. Could it be my torsion bar on the driver side just so worn out that it's making a racket? Or, is it more likely something within the IFS components?
Jerry, btw, I don't think I have the Diff drop located giant washer thingymadoers in wrong, nor the diff/crossmemeber mount....and done to torque value, as well.... MAINLY because, this sound has been there for quite a while.
02-11-2011, 12:03 PM
#1391
Not a stupid question, Brandon..... actually, as I was saying though, ...It's only when coming up a driveway or, in other words, over a bump enough to leave a large space from center of undercarriage to the ground. For instance, when going up a hill, when the center is furthest from the ground, or when coming up on a large speed bump, I hear it clearly in the suspension. Could it be a T-bar? Or maybe a bent or cracked A-arm? I just don't know where to start looking, ....thanks for any input, man.
02-11-2011, 12:07 PM
#1393
I was thinking maybe my sway bar.... But, when you say 'fittings'.... anything more detailed for me? hahaha. If you tell me what section to look at in the book, on some threads, whatever, I'll hit it up. You don't mean the zerk fittings, right? I keep all my drive line all lubed up well.
02-11-2011, 12:13 PM
#1394
Registered User
Yes, I mean zerk fittings. Don't forget the upper and lower ball joints too. I think the lowers have em, I know the uppers do. Which reminds me been a while since I did mine haha.
Don't forget the upper and lower ball joints too. I think the lowers have em, I know the uppers do. Which reminds me been a while since I did mine haha.
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02-11-2011, 12:14 PM
#1395
Registered User
Sway bar...You don't need no stinking sway bar!!!
Maybe find someone a bit short for their weight and have them gently push the bumper down while your under it. Sway bar bushing very possible.
Maybe find someone a bit short for their weight and have them gently push the bumper down while your under it. Sway bar bushing very possible.
02-11-2011, 12:34 PM
#1396
YotaTech Milestone-Two Millionth Post
you shoulda heard all the racket in my truck those 2 days I took my wife back and forth to work an hour each way .....talk about wishing I had a radio to turn up....SHEESH!
02-11-2011, 12:43 PM
#1397
Thanks, Brandon, Lumpster, Jerry....
Yeah, I'm replacing all 4 Ball Joints, soon.... and I'll be sure to try that before, just to see. However, it just seems more like a long screeching squeak, like a bed spring but for a longer period. It just sounds like something is REALLY under stress, ya know what I mean? lol. I can hear the Zuk's all on their own...that noise is different, ya know? Similar, but more deep and throaty of a squeak... this is higher pitched but very noticeable/still loud.
Thanks again, guys, for hanging in there with me. Hopefully, I'm good to go for a while.... pardon my hesitance in proclaiming long term victory, right now, ok? lol. After all I've been through..not sure I EVER wanna do that again, ahaha.
Yeah, I'm replacing all 4 Ball Joints, soon.... and I'll be sure to try that before, just to see. However, it just seems more like a long screeching squeak, like a bed spring but for a longer period. It just sounds like something is REALLY under stress, ya know what I mean? lol. I can hear the Zuk's all on their own...that noise is different, ya know? Similar, but more deep and throaty of a squeak... this is higher pitched but very noticeable/still loud.
Thanks again, guys, for hanging in there with me. Hopefully, I'm good to go for a while.... pardon my hesitance in proclaiming long term victory, right now, ok? lol. After all I've been through..not sure I EVER wanna do that again, ahaha.
02-11-2011, 12:45 PM
#1398
I'm around 230#, Lumpy...... and I can jump up and down but don't really hear THAT noise, ya know? My front end and truck in general is pretty quiet. I'm not really complaining over the noise....just don't wanna let something go that is about to tweak out and snap off, lol. Yeah Lumpster....more like I only hear it on inclines or descents where the whole body underneath has tons of travel.....making sense at all? Sorry, I'll try to get it on video, lol.
02-11-2011, 01:04 PM
#1400
Sweet, thanks, Outsane! lol.... You know, those 'things' that stick in your head throughout the day, when you can't think of a name of a singer/actor(whatever), or you get info and you're not sure what the person means.....but then don't hear from them again for a while, ahhaha. Does that happen to anyone else? lol.
OH, btw, I took Paul Sjolund out to dinner the other night.... He's a fairly famous Composer/Conductor.....what a cool experience that was, and MAN, the stories from an 80 year old that's led a life like his? We went to this event where people flew from all over the world to sing under his command! hahaha. People were bowing to him and stuff, hahahaa. He kept saying, "Please, get up, you'll get your pants dirty bowing to me and then I'll feel obligated to get your dry cleaning...plus, I think God might take issue with it, hahaha". Great evening, man! His brother was an astro physicist, also an auto master.... and he would get cars from the Junk yards, fix them up for ppl who couldn't afford em.....and sell them to them for even less than it cost him to fix them. 488 TIMES HE DID THAT! I'm trying to get the link to his brothers story.
OH, btw, I took Paul Sjolund out to dinner the other night.... He's a fairly famous Composer/Conductor.....what a cool experience that was, and MAN, the stories from an 80 year old that's led a life like his? We went to this event where people flew from all over the world to sing under his command! hahaha. People were bowing to him and stuff, hahahaa. He kept saying, "Please, get up, you'll get your pants dirty bowing to me and then I'll feel obligated to get your dry cleaning...plus, I think God might take issue with it, hahaha". Great evening, man! His brother was an astro physicist, also an auto master.... and he would get cars from the Junk yards, fix them up for ppl who couldn't afford em.....and sell them to them for even less than it cost him to fix them. 488 TIMES HE DID THAT! I'm trying to get the link to his brothers story.
