F/R Diff Bolts stuck on 4Runner

[Kwando]

Tobi,

Any tips/tricks on getting both the front and rear diff fill plug bolt out on my 4Runner?

I've tried:

soaking it in PB Blaster (overnight). No luck.
1/2 Driver with 18" slide bar. No luck.

I haven't even attempted the t-case and tranny bolts yet...

I'm just trying to change the front/rear diff, t-case, and tranny fluids.

How much would you charge for that kind of job? I don't trust the local jiffy lube, etc.

[ryanman]

BIG FUCKING IMPACT.

[Kwando]

That is what i don't have... Tobi?

[HONDA GHANDI]

HTe bolt heads are really shallow and hte impact usually strips them off. For diff, tranny, and t-case fluid change Id charge about $100 for all 4. Dependingon how bad the bots are, new plugs may be needed.

[Kwando]

Do you have any free time next weekend? I can drop the truck off friday night and you can work on it if you have some free time. I'm in no hurry to get the truck back. I just want to get this done.

Since i got the truck i haven't even check to see if there was fluid in there. ;UgH:

The bolts aren't bad IMO. I'll let you work your magic.

[HONDA GHANDI]

Im already booked up for the next few weekends coming up.

[Kwando]

Weekdays?

What would work best for you? Talk to me goose!

Also how much to install a set of extended rear shackles like these...

http://www.offroadsolutions.com/images/products/suspensionandsteering/rearshackles4.jpg

They will be a greaseable set with new bushings.

[HONDA GHANDI]

I have tues,weds, or thurs this week.
THe shackles will be $60 as long as I dont have to bust out the torch to cut the old ones off.

[Kwando]

I might not be able to drop it off this week, but i will call you in advance the day i drop it off.

Lets just go with the f/r diff, tranny, and t-case fluid changes for now.

[HONDA GHANDI]

If you know what day you are coming I may need at least a days notice. My weeks tend to fill up at the last minute so the more notice you give me the better.

[Kwando]

If you know what day you are coming I may need at least a days notice. My weeks tend to fill up at the last minute so the more notice you give me the better.


Sounds good. I will keep you updated.

[HONDA GHANDI]

Wednesday is filled up now. So tuesday or thursday this week. Next week is still pretty wide open though.