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Andy Belej

"drew" <gr8fld…@yahoo.com> wrote in message

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> greetings toyo truck gurus – just found this newsgroup and
> thought I’d float my first question at y’all.  It’s probably
> a standard & obvious one, but anyhow –

> Just bought a ’94 4runner with 120k miles. LOVE it. Only
> possible problem I’ve noticed is:
> when the weather gets down to 0 degrees, the front left
> wheel makes a rubbing noise when you start driving, and
> especially when turning a corner.

> Is this just a worn out universal joint or boot?
> Should I take it to the dealer? Or is a local mechanic ok?
> Or can I inspect & replace it myself?

> thanks

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Andrew Belej wrote:

> Hi Drew!  Sorry I can’t give you an answer, but my ’94 4Runner makes the
> same sound you described.  And it also seems to do it during freezing
> weather.  If you happen to find the cure please let me know.  I’ll do the
> same.

> Thanks!

> Andy Belej

> "drew" <gr8fld…@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3A5242FE.437EB1A0@yahoo.com…
> > greetings toyo truck gurus – just found this newsgroup and
> > thought I’d float my first question at y’all.  It’s probably
> > a standard & obvious one, but anyhow –

> > Just bought a ’94 4runner with 120k miles. LOVE it. Only
> > possible problem I’ve noticed is:
> > when the weather gets down to 0 degrees, the front left
> > wheel makes a rubbing noise when you start driving, and
> > especially when turning a corner.

> > Is this just a worn out universal joint or boot?
> > Should I take it to the dealer? Or is a local mechanic ok?
> > Or can I inspect & replace it myself?

> > thanks

I posted the answer. Any of you folks interested in building your own
spindle bushing lubricator? I made one for our shop, I can post a
materials list via the web and a illustrated drawing with all specs,
this saves a ton of time, cost is under $10
—

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drew wrote:

> greetings toyo truck gurus – just found this newsgroup and
> thought I’d float my first question at y’all.  It’s probably
> a standard & obvious one, but anyhow –

> Just bought a ’94 4runner with 120k miles. LOVE it. Only
> possible problem I’ve noticed is:
> when the weather gets down to 0 degrees, the front left
> wheel makes a rubbing noise when you start driving, and
> especially when turning a corner.

> Is this just a worn out universal joint or boot?
> Should I take it to the dealer? Or is a local mechanic ok?
> Or can I inspect & replace it myself?

> thanks

Cold weather is the key, sounds like you need a spindle bushing lubed.
—

                          *** Rick Jones ***

          Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician/ASE Master/L-1
  Personal webpage— http://pweb.netcom.com/~ssauer40/webpage.htm

*********************************************************************
          What it takes to be a modern day liberal democrat!

You believe that the AIDS virus is spread by lack of funding; trial
lawyers are selfless heroes and doctors are overpaid; you believe guns
in the hands of law abiding Americans are more of a threat than nuclear
weapons in the hands of the Red Chinese; global temperatures are less
affected by cyclical documented changes in the sun and more affected by
SUV’s; you believe business creates oppression and governments create
prosperity; the military, not corrupt politicians start wars; there was
no art before federal funding; the NRA is bad because it stands up for
certain parts of the constitution, while the ACLU is good because it
stands up for certain parts of the constitution; you believe Tubman,
Chavez and Steinem are more important to American history than
Jefferson, Washington and Edison; you believe conservatives are racist,
yet think minorities couldn’t make it without your help; you believe
socialism hasn’t worked yet because the right people haven’t been in
charge yet; self esteem is more important than actually doing something
to earn it; and finally, you are against capital punishment, but for
abortion on demand, in short,you support protecting the guilty, while
killing the innocent!