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Old 04-06-2004 | 08:51 PM
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SoCal Wrenchathon

I need help installing Daystar spacers on my 03 4runner. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ofcourse food and beverages will be served.
Old 04-06-2004 | 09:02 PM
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glad to see you going this route! wish i lived closer to join you guys.

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Old 04-06-2004 | 09:31 PM
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When? Where?
We could go mall-crawlin' afterwards!!!!
Old 04-06-2004 | 09:37 PM
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Sat 4/10 Alhambra (next to Pasadena)
Old 04-06-2004 | 09:43 PM
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Crap.
This Saturday I have a 5 hour long meeting with all of my employees. I guess I'll have to catch you all another time
Old 04-06-2004 | 09:55 PM
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Whereabouts? I live in da 'Hood... but I don't get off work until 5pm though.
Old 04-06-2004 | 09:58 PM
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If you know where Alhambra is, I'm write off of Granda/Main next to a Nissan Dealer. I can email you more detail info if you want.
Old 04-06-2004 | 10:02 PM
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If you know where Alhambra is, I'm write off of Granda/Main next to a Nissan Dealer. I can email you more detail info if you want.
Yo, Biff, PM me.... I live off Glendon and Atlantic. I love the smell of exhaust coming off I-10 in the morning!
Old 04-06-2004 | 10:17 PM
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I'll be there bright and early PM me your 411. I'll try to bring my travel tools
Old 04-06-2004 | 10:29 PM
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biff,

i'd like to make it if i am not too busy. can you email me your address?

bobkim@4runners.org

bob
Old 04-06-2004 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5
biff,

i'd like to make it if i am not too busy. can you email me your address?

bobkim@4runners.org

bob

Bob, I sent you the directions.

Thanks
Old 04-06-2004 | 10:39 PM
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Don't forget the spring compressor O yeah don't forget the pitman arm puller.
Old 04-06-2004 | 10:42 PM
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Don't forget the spring compressor O yeah don't forget the pitman arm puller.
Victor, I think you can rent a set of the spring compressors at Chief Auto Parts, but as for the pitman arm puller
Old 04-06-2004 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Good Times
Don't forget the spring compressor O yeah don't forget the pitman arm puller.

Spring compressors (check)

pitman arm puller (check)
Old 04-06-2004 | 11:25 PM
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=36865

that's the kind of pitman arm puller you'll want -- I would warn against using the pickle fork type that you linked to in your PM ...

make sure you have the right size socket for the spring compressors ... the ones I used were Craftsman and required a 15/16" socket...
Old 04-06-2004 | 11:38 PM
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Well guys enjoy!! Post some pics before while working and then obviously partying to celebrate afterwards.

Bit far to drive for a day for me

I am waiting to get my kit in and my pullers. Factory manual will also come in soon. Will then only need some little tools and sockets (will get cheat sheet from 4route). Maybe do a Nor Cali one as well in a couple of weeks.

GOtta show those Texans they might even want to fly in
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=36865

that's the kind of pitman arm puller you'll want -- I would warn against using the pickle fork type that you linked to in your PM ...

make sure you have the right size socket for the spring compressors ... the ones I used were Craftsman and required a 15/16" socket...
I broke that one trying to take out my old pitman arm. I got one from Napa for about 35 bucks...works great. still have it .....I'll see if I can get it to you somehow. I go to Alhambra a lot. I grew up there. My mom still live on 9th street just south of Valley Blvd.
Old 04-06-2004 | 11:41 PM
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yeah ... any are fine, as long as they aren't the fork kind. those are the devil.

show us texas folks? oh yeah? them's fightin' words!
Old 04-07-2004 | 12:04 AM
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What time are you starting? I'd like to drop by. Can you PM me your 411 also?

I'm in west covina. Planning to lift mine with Revtek by next month, and like to practice on sombody else's 4runner :smile:
Old 04-07-2004 | 12:20 AM
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i might want to stop by. it'd be cool to learn the process of putting in a lift for a runner and to meet the guys. you guys should set upa mini trail run after to test out that lifted sucka.



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