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pmesfun · 03-19-2011, 04:57 PM

How can I get this off? This is my dad's car but they're all the same.
I got it removed from the knuckle, but I can't get this nut loose?
Thanks

pmesfun · 03-19-2011, 06:20 PM

Figured it out. Please Delete.

pmx007PL · 03-19-2011, 07:45 PM

It's not the way how internet forum should work.
If you figured it out, tell us how. What was wrong (a lot of corrosion, improper, too small/weak tools was used or there is left hand thread like in rear control arms)?

***fenixus*** · 03-19-2011, 08:30 PM

exactly, so what was wrong?

pmesfun · 03-19-2011, 09:17 PM

I had another DOH! moment and was tightening instead of loosening. Got the rack boot replaced now.

***fenixus*** · 03-19-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pmesfun

I had another DOH! moment and was tightening instead of loosening. Got the rack boot replaced now.

that's OK, I get lost with that too, all depends on perspective haha. so it is a normal right hand thread, lefty loosey (counter clock wise) righty tighty (clock wise)?

pmesfun · 03-19-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fenixus

that's OK, I get lost with that too, all depends on perspective haha. so it is a normal right hand thread, lefty loosey (counter clock wise) righty tighty (clock wise)?

Yeah it is, just from were I was standing it was opposite.

His car needs new tires, so we might get the Yokohomas at NTB that are part of the buy 2 get 2 free. Only catch is you have to get the 1 year($115) alignment policy.

***LynchburgCSI*** · 03-19-2011, 11:34 PM

Oh man. Been there, done that.

***fenixus*** · 03-19-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pmesfun

Yeah it is, just from were I was standing it was opposite.

His car needs new tires, so we might get the Yokohomas at NTB that are part of the buy 2 get 2 free. Only catch is you have to get the 1 year($115) alignment policy.

got caught by that soooo many times

now I always imagine first from which side the bolt/nut gets threaded on so I know which way to turn it

the classic example is the fuel filter bottom flare nut

gross of people turn it counter clock wise (while looking at it from top so it is upside down) twisting the fuel line and they don't have a clue why it sits on there so tight

last time I made that mistake when trying to loosen a caliper bleeder screw

I realized thankfully what I was doing just before I broke it...

buy 2 get 2 free? sounds like a steal

which Yokohama tires and how much per tire (perhaps they double charge hehe)?

I like Yokohama AVID Envigors, good rubber, have them in fronts on V6, did really well so far in all road conditions (except ice that is, but ABS helped on that).

***LynchburgCSI*** · 03-19-2011, 11:53 PM

Another good example... Rear bank, Sensor 1, O2 sensor on a 1MZ engine? Yeah, been there.

pmesfun · 03-20-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fenixus

got caught by that soooo many times

now I always imagine first from which side the bolt/nut gets threaded on so I know which way to turn it

the classic example is the fuel filter bottom flare nut

gross of people turn it counter clock wise (while looking at it from top so it is upside down) twisting the fuel line and they don't have a clue why it sits on there so tight

last time I made that mistake when trying to loosen a caliper bleeder screw

I realized thankfully what I was doing just before I broke it...

buy 2 get 2 free? sounds like a steal

which Yokohama tires and how much per tire (perhaps they double charge hehe)?

I like Yokohama AVID Envigors, good rubber, have them in fronts on V6, did really well so far in all road conditions (except ice that is, but ABS helped on that).

That's one of the last things I need to replace on my car, fuel filter. Its original, I imagine black fluids coming out.

Thanks for the tip.
Yeah, my teacher reminded us about the bleeder screw too, they are a fragile piece of hardware.

Yeah, I think my Dad said the total price will be around $600
My mom's quest has Yokohomas, don't know which ones, but they have good tread life.
They are the AS530s:
http://www.ntb.com/Tire-Detail/YOKOHAMA/AS530/8656
If he decides not to, I will just get the Bridgestone - Potenza G019 Grids from Costco and install them at my school. No way he will spend $200 each on the factory Michelin Energys.

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Originally Posted by LynchburgCSI

Another good example... Rear bank, Sensor 1, O2 sensor on a 1MZ engine? Yeah, been there.

lol, I am thankful my dad had the O2 sensors replaced a while back.

***fenixus*** · 03-20-2011, 01:05 AM

hey, just a side note on Yokohamas.

2 tires AVID Envigor cost me total $160+s/h (now $184+s/h) from tirerack.com in last Summer (205/60/16 92V 560 AA A) and installation and balancing was $30 (total) at local shop 5 miles away. as said, you may be paying double for that deal...

also, please don't get G019 (bridgestone potenza?)

I had them all around on 5s-fe, first Winter they were awesome, next one was getting slippery and third was ridiculous. dumped them all after 2 years into garbage and took a set of new Dunlop SP Sport Signature (460 A A or something, i'm using 94V 205/65/15 here) instead at similar price in tirerack.com ... and no more problems ever ... those Potenza tires wear out quickly too.

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Originally Posted by pmesfun

That's one of the last things I need to replace on my car, fuel filter. Its original, I imagine black fluids coming out.

Thanks for the tip.
Yeah, my teacher reminded us about the bleeder screw too, they are a fragile piece of hardware.

Yeah, I think my Dad said the total price will be around $600
My mom's quest has Yokohomas, don't know which ones, but they have good tread life.
They are the AS530s:
http://www.ntb.com/Tire-Detail/YOKOHAMA/AS530/8656
If he decides not to, I will just get the Bridgestone - Potenza G019 Grids from Costco and install them at my school. No way he will spend $200 each on the factory Michelin Energys.

lol, I am thankful my dad had the O2 sensors replaced a while back.

pmesfun · 03-20-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fenixus

hey, just a side note on Yokohamas.

2 tires AVID Envigor cost me total $160+s/h (now $184+s/h) from tirerack.com in last Summer (205/60/16 92V 560 AA A) and installation and balancing was $30 (total) at local shop 5 miles away. as said, you may be paying double for that deal...

also, please don't get G019 (bridgestone potenza?)

I had them all around on 5s-fe, first Winter they were awesome, next one was getting slippery and third was ridiculous. dumped them all after 2 years into garbage and took a set of new Dunlop SP Sport Signature (460 A A or something, i'm using 94V 205/65/15 here) instead at similar price in tirerack.com ... and no more problems ever ... those Potenza tires wear out quickly too.

I think the tire size,215/55R17, is what makes tires for my dad's car so expensive. The cheapest tire on tire rack is $100.

So no potenzas, I was planning on getting those as a future replacement for my car. Glad I didn't. I have the Dunlops SP Sport Signature on the front tires on my Avalon too. They seem great so far.

Cheapest on tire rack, good reviews except for people complaining about how poorly it performs in the snow. Don't have to deal with that here in Texas, maybe a week out of the year.
Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....g&autoModClar=

avalonshoe · 07-04-2011, 05:06 PM

PMESFUN, any recommendation for inner and outer tie end rods? I'll add it to my part number list for the avalon as well... how are they running for you?

pmesfun · 07-04-2011, 05:45 PM

I would get Toyota outer tie rods ends. Do you live in Dallas? Toyota of Richardson and Dallas offer 30+/-% off parts if you order online then pick it up. Toyota of Dallas is a little cheaper than Richardson.

For Inners, I got Deezas from RockAuto. They have no play, good amount of grease. Quality parts.