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Subway4X3 Shameless Copycat Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Subway4X4, Nov 7, 2016.

  1. Jul 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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    uurx

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    cool stickers and a baseball card With clothes pin, sounds awesome ! wicked
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    HOLEY CRAP it's got to be an imposter
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    I’m for real. Trying to fix my busted front suspension
     
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  6. Aug 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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  7. Aug 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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    Subway4X4

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    Message me. I need front suspension stuff. Make sure I don’t head in wrong direction.
     
  8. Aug 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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    I gotchu
     
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  9. Aug 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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    @AShive92 may have a set. He also might be able to do the pink cerakote
     
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  11. Aug 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    I’m still banned from the NJ thread.
     
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  12. Aug 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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    For why though?
     
  13. Aug 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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    Subway4X4

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    I have no clue
     
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  14. Aug 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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    Subway4X4

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    Hey @cynicalrider - I’m still banned from NJ thread.
    Who’s the NJ guy that does front wheel bearings again? I bought a couple from him many moons ago. Need another.
     
  15. Aug 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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    Yeah we don't recommend them anymore. They used to be good friends of ours but their quality went to shit, had issues with customers not getting hubs etc. Their "hubs" caused a great VT dual sport trip with @Chux into a wrench on truck trip on the last night. :mad: And he almost lost a wheel on the highway again coming home.
     
  18. Aug 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    IMG_2129.jpg CV Axle seals.

    I didn’t want pay the ridiculous stealership prices. The National Seals are made in Japan.

    Knuckle Toyota OEM 90316-A0001
    AKA Wheel Seal (Rock Auto)
    National or Timken seal #710573

    CV Axle Toyota OEM 90304-A0001
    AKA “Axle Shaft Seal” (Rock Auto)
    National or Timken #710595 Pass Side
    National or Timken #710596 Driver Side
     
  19. Aug 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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    Subway4X4

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    Steering arm boots or “bellows”

    I ordered several sets from Amazon and none fit correctly even though Amazon says “Exact Fit” for my ‘05.

    RockAuto came to the rescue.

    I hope Beck-Arnley is a good brand.

    IMG_2129.jpg
     
  20. Aug 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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    Subway4X4

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    I wanted new shocks but since I’m now on a fixed income, I have to make do with my current Bilstein 6112’s. The shock exterior looks rough, but no leaks. The lower shock bushings were well worn, so needs to be replaced.

    I looked EVERYWHERE for replacement bushings with zero success.

    Finally shot an email to Bilstein and they sent me four. They’re not off the shelf bushings, and they don’t normally sell them. They made an exception to their normal process.

    Part number is E-GV02-0000043

    IMG_4780.jpg
    IMG_4779.jpg

    IMG_4748.jpg
     
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