A Little More Love For The 4Runner!

Doing a few more things to the 4runner! A differential drop and fixing up the brakes!!
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[@2endsformacircle762]

The transformation of this 4runner is fun to watch.

[@Ratchetanium]

Always enjoy watching the 4Runner getting worked on!

[@stevevice9863]

I was getting a vibration after I did a 2" lift on my 2000 4Runner, and adding the diff drop solved it. Nice Runner!

[@gewglesux]

This is my New GO TO channel for everything 4 Runner. I like the wheel/ tire combo... I might have to run the same thing if you don't mind.

[@austinniemela]

Absolutely!! Thank you!

[@gewglesux]

@@austinniemela I have a 3"toytec so hopefully i'll be able to run a similar setup. running Duratracs now.. need something less agressive.

[@nolimits4293]

Love the 3rd gen content, my 01 is getting new LBJ’s this weekend, tundra brake upgrade, and oil change. Wanting to do a lift soon.

[@druglord57]

I wish I knew how to work on my 4Runner like you do man. Looks like fun and there’s got to be something satisfying about doing it yourself.

[@alexandreemond7041]

Great content as usual!! This 4Runner is one of the best looking off road build I've seen! Keep up the great work, it's awesome!!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@archidgo97]

hello from Mexico! Love this serie!

[@CB-hr6zs]

Good video bro, will you be doing a exhaust system for the 4Runner or a new paint job next

[@idiotsdirtbikes3014]

Loving the inspiration for my runner

[@cmart9240]

Hey man, I'm a few months late BUT they make a "spill free kit" for brake reservoirs, similar to the kits they have for refilling radiators. You can buy them at harbor freight, amazon, local parts stores probably. Figured I'd fill you in on that info in case you didn't know about them. Saves you a few trips up front to check on the reservoir.

[@arthurmiller9434]

Greetings from Chiang Mai, Thailand. I recently discovered your channel. Love what you’re doing to the 4Runner and other Toyota products. Toyota is the leading automotive brand in Asia, but the 4 is not available in this market, so I drive a Fortuner. I’m upgrading the suspension and brakes now. keep up the good work!

[@diyjeff1838]

Nice work. These trucks should last forever.

[@bubbafringman1864]

Third gen 4runner are the best. Amazing how much owners still want for them with 250k miles on them.

[@thomasbeltran5417]

It has been fun to see all your vehicles the transformation has been fantastic. Very talented young man keep up the good work 👍🏾

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@carni6319]

Lovin the 4runner vids!

[@TheXzorot]

Damn, these updates are on the regular now 👍 Loving the commitment!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man!

[@dave01105]

Love this channel, always good content. keep up the good work man !

[@melidigitaki1475]

The 4runner transformation is so so exciting, subscriber from the first truck. I just love love all of the trucks. Amazing craftsmanship bro!!!!! Always looking forward to all your updates. Love from the Fiji Islands in the south pacific 😍

[@austinniemela]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pennington5355]

Low key the 4runner is my favorite vehicle.

[@SangTran-zn7lq]

Tundra Brake Upgrade. =D

[@mikaele7290]

More love please brotha!! Aloha 🤙🏼

[@NextAdventureYoutube]

Awesome stuff! Great video man!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks a ton!

[@Ashoud_Anobetah]

9:52.. when you install that adjuster rod, you can set the length with a small screw driver through a removeable rubber grommet thats in the rear plate. . i do this occasionally when inspecting the clearance between the shoes and the drum. the slight pull to one side you mentioned in the video during the test drive can be fixed with this adjuster... great video!

[@conservativeokie]

Awesome as always Austin, however... We’re really going to need you to line-x that rear chrome bumper!!! 😁👍🏼

[@austinniemela]

Yes yes I need to

[@MussaKZN]

The front bar you made for the 4R has to be the cleanest one I’ve seen on any Toyota, Nice work mate!! Rock Sliders next I would think!! PS I hate you I just downloaded Instagram So I could see photos!! I don’t like social media!!

[@dandorris8531]

Nice work, if your ever at Home Depot buy the mortar mixing pans. They make two different sizes. I bought one of each but find myself using the smaller one most. They make great catch pans for any liquids that run underneath the vehicle especially when cleaning brakes or for general use. They are durable and cheap. You will like these.

[@98ls10yfz]

Keep up the quality videos bro! I actually picked up a 02 4runner not to long ago

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mrdark969]

Hella nice man I'm planning on doing the same to my 02

[@PNWUpperLeft]

Love from the PNW, Great video Austin

[@austinniemela]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@fixcarchannellifediary5370]

Nice sharing thanks My friend 😍

[@MySunroofWorks]

Tundra 13WL front brake upgrade next! Still digging the channel buddy!

[@idiotsdirtbikes3014]

you should do the tundra disk brake conversion

[@oakleyjack7600]

You continue to impress Austin ! You might want to tag in emergency brake repair in the title for people looking for help & info 👍

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!

[@erikramosandmelody8774]

You should bring your truck anyone of them to Cali and hit some rock trails with the 559 yota crew. Coming from oakhurst/ bass lake Cali. Love the channel.

[@charlyvenom2002]

Love it

[@jo17osorio66]

All your videos fire 🔥🔥

[@arnelcoligado8713]

Nice car sir

[@luiscruz-no3ib]

Apply more toe in on right front tire that will helps

[@Manny-zn3zs]

Love the videos

[@odevious8081]

Man this is awesome

[@JoeMNPT]

Those look like harbor freight Jack stands. I had the same ones. There’s a recall and they’re telling people not to use them. You might want to look into that. Mine were one of the ones that were recalled so I took them back

[@wilsonk]

Nice sharing..

[@justinbatchelor2418]

Bro! I just seen that you are over 80 thousand subscribers. I think just a month ago you hit 50 thousand. Hell ya man.

[@austinniemela]

Yea man it’s growing like crazy right now!

[@packingbone1953]

Damn man it seems like just the other day you were at like 12,000 subs. Congrats on the success and hard work.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you man!!!

[@Robert-ko6wr]

Is the F Runner the family vehicle? You sir, do fine work!

[@sethrussell5649]

Get the dorman steering rack bushing instead of the energy suspension ones. The energy suspension ones are to soft and the steering rack still moves.

[@california199_7]

I replace brand new front and rear brakes on my 2000 Tacoma steering wheel shakes when I brake. I checked all the front end components nothing loose. Wii it be that ebrake line you took it and clean?

[@JEREMY120983]

Good. Even i prefer the pick up 😜 good job!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@jerryduffel3017]

Hey you should have put paint on them break part's while you had them ok 😁

[@tradeMark182]

Allright!!!

[@TheJcgaytan01]

Hello, I would like your opinion about modifying a 2019 Escape, to do something off road, it has slope assistance, 6 speeds, 175 hp and 180 torque engine, lever speed control, automatic transmission, to make it higher with more tires aggressive and rool bar with winch, fog lights, I already have a basket upstairs, and a good trunk space, on the subject of suspension, what can I do ... I hope your opinion since I see on your channel that adaptations can be made, I hope your honest opinion, greetings from Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.

[@nosequecarajo]

I wish i could do that to my vitara 96 diesel man!

[@FlynDirty1]

Paint the skid plate. Very visible with the new bumper and the way it sits high now.

[@nicholasallen4429]

Hey man! Awesome ride, I just found your channel and already learning so much! Quick question are those fender flares you got stock or aftermarket? My 3rd gen is silver with the stock black fender flares and I want to find some that I cant paint match that will look something like yours.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! These are factory flares!

[@92littlebluefox]

Would have been nice to clean and paint the drums with high heat paint.

[@justmakeit8688]

Who makes that master cylinder? After my tundra upgrade seems like my pedal travel and feel changed a bit. Even with SS lines

[@omarcaceres4162]

Nice truck dude 😁👍 I have a 98 4 runner limited already lifted 3” I want to get a from bumper like your Could you tell me where did you get it? Thank you so much 😊

[@michaeldouglasmason]

What's your plan with the back bumper?

[@truckstreestoys]

Badass for sure but why would you limit off-road performance and on-road comfort with those wheels?

[@jadonjanderson769]

Did it help your pinion angle as-well?

[@constantinegregory3440]

Are you thinking to put exhaust system on?

[@ksilva808]

Anti sieze would have been better for the E brake mechanism.

[@jrfuapapaqueen3225]

those rims looks sick bro nice! offset?

[@chulavistaracing8409]

I need some advice. How can I make my toyota pickup have a whip clouch . I did a conversion with mustang engine

[@hubswafford7775]

Are you gonna put a aftermarket exhaust on the 4runner

[@richardmiller5238]

Do you have to get it re aligned since the front dif drop

[@austinniemela]

No it does not affect the alignment

[@ALOHAAK]

Aloha from the Hawaiian Kingdom.

[@cstiffy1]

What was the cleaner you used? Is there a reason you didn't use Traditional "Brake Cleaner" CRC, etc?

[@austinniemela]

Just some degreaser!

[@CORNDODGER]

I got questions You know YOTAS I can get my hands on a 98 Taco I own a SWEET 90 4runner half built! If I swap the complete Drive Train into the 4 runner is it worth it or just do the 5vz swap? Is the Taco IFS stronger?

[@bobthebuilder6315]

Hay Austin don't waste your money on part's store brake pads and shoes factory Toyota's will out last them by at least 2-3 times and I also learned to use factory oil filters on Toyotas.

[@beso4247]

Man if I lived in Washington I would offer you 💰

[@michaelsalas5809]

Teach how to make a custom skid plate

[@smplyizzy]

Your should have your brother zinc plate that brake hardware.

[@iddddaduncan]

Needs R&P gears and a Super Charger

[@thembonesahh]

Are ya going to fab rear bumper. I think that's all its missing

[@user-ti4ot8gx3j]

Салам мне очень нравится такая машина ты класно ее сделал .

[@foresterboy2011]

Hello Austin, just discovered your channel. Two questions... 1st, are you related to Devin Niemela ? 2nd, is it ok to fit Maxxis ap2 allseason and an extremely close in tread pattern Maxxis that isn't an ap2 but has the same speed and load rating ? Advice welcome.

[@notesgarage3782]

What size wheels are you running and are you using spacers

[@austinniemela]

No spacers, they are 20x10

[@notesgarage3782]

Ok thanks the truck looks very good

[@jreg0028]

Its been 2 years, how is everything holding up?

[@austinniemela]

It has been amazing!!

[@levimonsen1006]

How stiff are the 883s? That’s my biggest worry

[@austinniemela]

I thought they were going to be stiff, but they are VERY comfortable!! I am impressed!

[@abpsd73]

Those e-brake levers are always problematic, especially when the previous owner doesn't maintain them.

[@slipi4648]

love this channel

[@bondurant_7781]

Задний бампер надо покрасить в черный цвет🤔

[@hasanabubakar6917]

Can I order for it here in Nigeria

[@iddddaduncan]

needs r&p Gears and a super charger

[@mishomishev3152]

check lbj

[@vinevictorioso]

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