Eimkeith Rear Control Arm Reinforcement Bracket Install (Lower and Upper Link Mount Reinforcements)

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In this video, we cover the steps necessary to install Eimkeith Rear Control Arm Reinforcement Brackets on a 3rd Gen 4runner. As a bonus, we install a set of Opt Offroad Rear Control Arms that are much stronger than OEM and they are adjustable.
*Torque Values*
Rear Lower Control Arm Bolt/Nut - 104 ft-lbs
Rear Upper Control Arm Bolt/Nut - 64 ft-lbs
Panhard Bar Bolt/Nut - 64 ft-lbs
Wheel Lug Nuts - 85 ft-lbs
*PARTS*
*Eimkeith Rear Lower Control Arm Skid/Reinforcement Bracket
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*Eimkeith Rear Upper Control Arm Reinforcement Bracket
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*Opt Offroad Rear Control Arms
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*Longer Bolts for Rear Lower Control Arms
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*Longer Bolts for Rear Upper Control Arms
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[@mtnshooter2487]

Its all good, I've seen poopy welding last for years !

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I'm hoping it lasts forever.

[@Opt.Offroad]

Appreciate you guys and the work you put in for the community! And thank you for the support 🤝

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Our pleasure Jason. We appreciate your contributions as well and the support you've shown us over the years.

[@VidalMetalWorx]

Nice! Definitely more challenging welding under a vehicle in awkward positions. Came out pretty good though and should hold up and do its job!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks!

[@christophergoodwin6846]

Lower link mount reinforcements are certified 🥩. Takes a bit to get them to fit up nice but they worked significantly better than my lotus skids that I previously had.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yep, I'm glad I didn't find out the hard way like you did that those Lotus brackets were worthless to protect the lower link brackets on the frame.

[@eimkeith]

Thanks Tim!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Keith. And, thank you for making these brackets for 3rd Gen 4runner owners. This definitely rates as a "Sic Mod".

[@-gnbuilders-6233]

I like to take scrap metal of the same thickness and create a rough mock up of the welds I'm about to do on my vehicle first. Then lay down several practice welds until I'm #1 getting good penetration and #2 happy with the aesthetics. Thanks for another great video guys. Always much appreciated!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That's a good idea.

[@stevenisacoolname2]

Nice work Timmy! I think this was an extremely advantageous pair of mods for me. I was lucky to have Tanner bless my rig with his weld porn.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@stevenisacoolname2 Thanks Stevo. You got the right man for the welding job. Tanner is an exceptional welder.

[@efil4kizum]

Hello, Timmy the Toolman!!! ... my favourite uTube channel

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Howdy and Thanks Bro!

[@jamesmeredith1694]

So clean under there! Would love to upgrade mine one day lol

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yeah, we're pretty lucky where we live. No rust from salting the roads because of ice.

[@MrCalifornia1234]

Good job Tim! Bring on the rubicon!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks! This rig ain't going to the Rubicon, but my 85 will make a return visit.

[@stco2426]

Nice vid. Great content!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@stco2426 Thanks!