1st Gen 4runner Starter rebuild | Click no Start fix| Works on most Toyotas!

[@Shed-To-Beach]

Awesome video mate and really useful info. I would have never thought to rebuild my own starter until I watched this vid, I would have just bought a cheap replacement. Now I know I can rebuild them I will be doing that from now on 👍

[@AGFreedom]

Thanks for watching!

[@southernsaabaru1232]

Man this is exactly what i needed! Was planning to order a rebuilt kit and figure it out myself!

[@AGFreedom]

Sweet I’m glad I was able to help!

[@TyrantPanda]

Awesome video my guy! A reminder that I need to start working on mine. 🤙

[@AGFreedom]

Thanks for the feedback and watching. Always love encouraging people to keep there rigs on the road!

[@skunkbomber08]

you will still have the same issue down the road, install a starter relay. 1st gens didn't come with one. All Toyota from this era have this issue. Ignition switch gets worn out and starter just clicks. The real fix is to replace the ignition switch , add starter relay, and rebuild starter which you did.

[@AGFreedom]

Yes I am aware and you are correct. My truck is from California and is pretty original so I have really no issues. Someday I make need to make that repair though. Still an easy fix all in all!

[@chefrobertcaldas]

love your vid i have a 87 toyota pickup im having same issue but mine is a autozone starter wish i kept my old one, should i get a denso remanufactured?

[@AGFreedom]

If you have the time and money I would run OEM.

[@edwardfern4359]

Thanks for the vid! On a side note, is that a TG rear bumper modified with a tire carrier? I have an 87 4runner and was going to build a rear bumper with swing out but like how yours protects the rear panel behind the tire. Thanks!

[@AGFreedom]

Yes it is a TG. I built the tire carrier with some scrap metal I think I show it in a previous video!

[@edwardfern4359]

@@AGFreedom I'll look for it! Thx

[@liveoak7838]

I don't know why you removed, uh, "deleted" the inner fender splash guards. They were there for a reason. Now you're just going to soak the starter and everything else on both sides every time you drive in the rain.

[@AGFreedom]

When you do an SAS that’s part of it. Also those components get wet either way and it’s not an issue. Trucks been that way for 8 years. Thanks for the consideration though

[@mattlevault5140]

OK. You got results from your "rebuild", but that's not the problem. The trouble is in your ignition switch which has been carrying cranking amps for 35+ years and is simply worn out. It's a poor design from the factory and was never intended to last 30 years. There are tons of vids and advice in the yota forums on installing a separate ignition relay to solve to problem. I did mine 5 or 6 years ago and never looked back. My 22rei fires on the first crank because I bypassed the ignition switch to send 12V (and cranking amps) directly from the battery to the starer when I turn the key. It isn't hard or expensive and you don't have to remove the starter. Do your homework and leverage the experience of those who came before you.

[@AGFreedom]

I already addressed this in a few comments thanks for watching and your input.