Hex1

Heard a bad clacking while making a U-turn today so I think I need to just replace the whole thing. First time I’ve heard it so it’s only at full crank, I think it’s only the outer joint - can actually feel it through the floor board. But the consensus Is there’s no good new options available? Is it worth it to get OEM axles at the junkyard?

Good thing I read this before putting in an order. I have two torn boots so I guess I will replace those only. Though the chassis has 300k so it’s likely not OEM axles?

Would you use the same 4Runner front struts and springs on a 4wd Loyale? Or the same struts you used but with taller springs? I don’t want to lose that 2 inches on clearance.

Noticed today how the rear sits higher, possible that someone did the struts with the shorter 2WD fronts already? It doesn’t exactly ride like it has plush suspension

Okay so just perpetually top off the oil and let it mark its territory, got it No rust! The PNW doesn’t salt roads. Cities just shut down for 10 days a year when the Snowpocalypse rolls through and panic shoppers clear out the aisles

How are the springs and struts working out? None of those images loaded for me

I’m picking up a gen 3 Loyale wagon 5spd 4wd. 375k on the chasis and 150k motor from a wrecked 2WD. It’s been driven daily by the owner for the past month since the motor swap. My plan is to get it ready and reliable for driving up Mt Hood and snow this winter. I mean it already sounds decently reliable while the guy’s been taking it down logging roads solo. But I’d rather work on things now while the weather’s decent to work outside and the lifts aren’t running. I’ve never had a vehicle at this mileage before. Seems a lot of things can wear out in 375k miles. What are some good preemptive measures and maintenance to should take care of? What are some things that could shockingly live forever without touching? Maintenance that’s likely to have happened by 375k? (Not that there’s any way of really knowing) Leaks some oil but seems fine if it stays topped up. How concerned should I be about the head gasket? Motor is only at 150k. Power steering is out but still drives okay. After reading some threads it sounds like some people just drive it and don’t bother fixing. Probably want to avoid any Austin Powers parking scenarios. The struts could be better. It looks like replacing them with stock KYB will raise the rear end. Any remedy here? Or it’s a non issue? Not too worried if that’s an advantage when loaded down. Otherwise it starts, handles, and stops fine. Should I replace springs? Seems like that isn’t a common thing to do around here The A/C works so that should take care of defrosting. Even the rear window defrost works. The heater functions but could be better. The 4WD works. Love the light up display when you hit that Fire Torpedos button! Has (used) snow tires on it already. Debating on buying newer snow tires or all terrains. Eventually I want to do a 2” lift, auxiliary battery, extra lighting. That is, if it doesn’t blow up before I can get to any of that. Priority is to get the thing reliable for the mountain. I have tools but haven’t done any serious car work in a long while and only worked on motorcycles for the past few years. I’m capable but compared to bikes I have a feeling this thing will be more ...involved. So what should I get to work on?