For anybody getting stuck with the balljoint nut where Paul says "if this doesn't work you'll have to remove the CV axle from the spindle and use an impact wrench". The balljoint stud is tapered, so if it starts to spin with the nut, you can compress it from below with a jack, and you can thus get usually enough grip to unbolt it. Just don't raise the control arm too much and tip the car.
Wow, that's a nice 97 Rav 4. Thanks for letting us know that there's a definite difference between using a cheaper after market part and an original more expensive Toyota part. Using the Toyota part and applying the correct mechanic skills means that those cars will last forever.
Thanks! This RAV4 was a whole lot worse when I bought it. It took a lot of work to make it nice. I used to not really appreciate the difference between Toyota parts and cheap replacements, until I realized the Autozone CV axles I installed were making my car a clunky POS. Can you imagine fixing your car for 3 years and it still sucks anyway? That was me, before episode 33. ua-cam.com/video/-Z0DZOtxCy0/v-deo.html
Oh God don't get me started bro. I bought some cheap China ones and they sounded okay for a week and then they felt and sounded wayyyy worse than the oem
I got this Paul. He is saying the following: "The world needs more people like you, it is admirable how you give care and maintenance to this vehicle, greetings from El Alto - Bolivia". (I just spread the word on Hispanic RAV4 owners.
I e watched most of your videos on the rav. All awesome btw. I’m just flabbergasted that the quality of Toyota late 90s is still better than todays aftermarket quality. That’s sad. Really cool to see the differences
Спасибо за информативное видео.Я тоже очень люблю своего Равчика,но чтобы довести его до такого состояния как у вас,ещё надо очень постараться! На вашем примере видно что есть к чему стремиться.
Sounds like a lot of work. If you're buying one, try to get a RAV4 without rust. You'll have to fix EVERYTHING because the car is too old, but at least you'll be able to unscrew stuff.
@@LabCoatPaul The one I guy is in museum condition. Nothing is wrong with it at all. Old lady owner for 20+ years, b4 it was a toyota showcar. Ill post it on the rav4 forums soon and link it to you
Great to know how to do this now. Im thinking of buying a 230k mile 4d 4x4 manual with a rebuilt engine. The guy says it drives great and does fine on long trips. He hasn't told me if he replaced the struts ball joints or hub, so defintely hasn't touched them, and Idk how long he has owned it yet. But he said that it drives it as a daily, and has taken it on multiple 4 hour trips; and that it drives perfectly. What are some questions I should be asking or things to look for and or expect to be replacing on this guy? And If I buy this I will be driving it 15 hours back home, so will definitely be interesting If I go through with this lol. Thanks!
At 230K miles, you can expect a lot of things to be worn out. If they did a good job rebuilding the engine, you might have fewer oil leaks in the car. Usually oil leaks from every seal. The power steering rack and pump will probably leak. Ball joints, tie rods, bushings, and wheel bearings should all be inspected. They don't need to be replaced if they aren't loose. The CV axles on these cars last forever as long as the boots don't get torn and the dirt stays out and the grease stays in. I made a big mistake by replacing my good CV axles with shitty quality ones from Autozone. I ended up getting used axles from the junkyard and installing new boots to make my car stop clunking. Shocks and struts typically wear out after about 60K miles. Check for oil leaks from the shocks and rock the car back and forth to see how long it takes for it to stop moving. If it has the original springs, they need to be replaced. 25 year old springs are dead and will bottom out on small bumps in the road. A first generation RAV4 can be one of 2 things: 1. A POS beater car that has many problems but runs 2. A restoration project Manage your expectations. It will never be a new car. It will never ride as smooth as a new car, and it rates "marginal" in crash tests. Don't crash the first gen RAV4 because you will get injured. If you want it to be perfect, you'll end up spending too much money, and it will still be a junky old car. I know because I did it.
I haven't tried the moog ball joints, but I have moog control arms and they seem to be just fine. My guess is the Moog parts will be equal or slightly worse than Toyota, but better than cheap Autozone parts.
@@LabCoatPaul totally forgot you did that during the suspension. Thanks for your videos, im going to be doing my timing belt swap on my 97 rav this weekend and your timing belt video is my reference. Keep on wrenching!!!
Looks like I'm responsible for this one Paul. The translation is as follow: "It would be nice if you put subtitles in Spanish friend". I guess he is one of the many I've recommended your channel. A la person, soy mensajero, el de RAV4world. Paul sabe mucho y sus videos son sensacionales.
Adding subtitles to the videos would take many more hours, so I don't do it. In the lower right corner of the video, you can select automatic subtitles. They're not as good, but there is also an option for youtube to translate the automatic subtitles to Spanish.
For anybody getting stuck with the balljoint nut where Paul says "if this doesn't work you'll have to remove the CV axle from the spindle and use an impact wrench". The balljoint stud is tapered, so if it starts to spin with the nut, you can compress it from below with a jack, and you can thus get usually enough grip to unbolt it. Just don't raise the control arm too much and tip the car.
It’s like you know exactly what my RAV4 needs repairs on 😂
I'm psychic.
Wow, that's a nice 97 Rav 4. Thanks for letting us know that there's a definite difference between using a cheaper after market part and an original more expensive Toyota part. Using the Toyota part and applying the correct mechanic skills means that those cars will last forever.
Thanks! This RAV4 was a whole lot worse when I bought it. It took a lot of work to make it nice. I used to not really appreciate the difference between Toyota parts and cheap replacements, until I realized the Autozone CV axles I installed were making my car a clunky POS. Can you imagine fixing your car for 3 years and it still sucks anyway? That was me, before episode 33. ua-cam.com/video/-Z0DZOtxCy0/v-deo.html
Oh God don't get me started bro. I bought some cheap China ones and they sounded okay for a week and then they felt and sounded wayyyy worse than the oem
El mundo necesita mas personas como tu, es admirable como le das el cariño y mantenimiento a este vehiculo, saludos desde El Alto - Bolivia.
I got this Paul. He is saying the following: "The world needs more people like you, it is admirable how you give care and maintenance to this vehicle, greetings from El Alto - Bolivia". (I just spread the word on Hispanic RAV4 owners.
That's great! Thank you. Greetings CD R from Salt Lake City, UT.
yeah, my 2004 rav4 calls for 106lbs torque. i never got a click lol, i stopped because the nuts felt like they werent having it 🤣
I e watched most of your videos on the rav. All awesome btw.
I’m just flabbergasted that the quality of Toyota late 90s is still better than todays aftermarket quality. That’s sad.
Really cool to see the differences
Best ball joint video ever……..!!!!
Спасибо за информативное видео.Я тоже очень люблю своего Равчика,но чтобы довести его до такого состояния как у вас,ещё надо очень постараться! На вашем примере видно что есть к чему стремиться.
Once again good sir, you are a life saver.
Always know its a good day when one of your vids come out!! Thank you!!!
I'm glad you like them, and thanks for watching!
Like always Paul, you're awesome. Below I translated some comments from Spanish to English.
That's great! Thank you.
Im about to get back into the rav4 game :o
Also, great vid as always
Sounds like a lot of work. If you're buying one, try to get a RAV4 without rust. You'll have to fix EVERYTHING because the car is too old, but at least you'll be able to unscrew stuff.
@@LabCoatPaul The one I guy is in museum condition. Nothing is wrong with it at all. Old lady owner for 20+ years, b4 it was a toyota showcar. Ill post it on the rav4 forums soon and link it to you
@@1PvP I can't wait to see it. Also, a bit jealous. It would take another $10,000 to make mine look perfect.
Maaaan I wish you were my mechanic!
I already am. Use the videos, and you'll do a great job on yours.
@@LabCoatPaul yes you actually are! Wish I had more space!
Thank you!
super saludos desde Bolivia..!!
Hi! Thanks for watching!
Great to know how to do this now. Im thinking of buying a 230k mile 4d 4x4 manual with a rebuilt engine. The guy says it drives great and does fine on long trips. He hasn't told me if he replaced the struts ball joints or hub, so defintely hasn't touched them, and Idk how long he has owned it yet. But he said that it drives it as a daily, and has taken it on multiple 4 hour trips; and that it drives perfectly. What are some questions I should be asking or things to look for and or expect to be replacing on this guy? And If I buy this I will be driving it 15 hours back home, so will definitely be interesting If I go through with this lol. Thanks!
At 230K miles, you can expect a lot of things to be worn out. If they did a good job rebuilding the engine, you might have fewer oil leaks in the car. Usually oil leaks from every seal. The power steering rack and pump will probably leak. Ball joints, tie rods, bushings, and wheel bearings should all be inspected. They don't need to be replaced if they aren't loose.
The CV axles on these cars last forever as long as the boots don't get torn and the dirt stays out and the grease stays in. I made a big mistake by replacing my good CV axles with shitty quality ones from Autozone. I ended up getting used axles from the junkyard and installing new boots to make my car stop clunking.
Shocks and struts typically wear out after about 60K miles. Check for oil leaks from the shocks and rock the car back and forth to see how long it takes for it to stop moving. If it has the original springs, they need to be replaced. 25 year old springs are dead and will bottom out on small bumps in the road.
A first generation RAV4 can be one of 2 things:
1. A POS beater car that has many problems but runs
2. A restoration project
Manage your expectations. It will never be a new car. It will never ride as smooth as a new car, and it rates "marginal" in crash tests. Don't crash the first gen RAV4 because you will get injured.
If you want it to be perfect, you'll end up spending too much money, and it will still be a junky old car. I know because I did it.
Lekker Paul!
Y para cuando un video de remplazo de soportes de motor
Do you think moog ball joints are any better or worse than an oem Toyota one?
I haven't tried the moog ball joints, but I have moog control arms and they seem to be just fine. My guess is the Moog parts will be equal or slightly worse than Toyota, but better than cheap Autozone parts.
U r the best
Hey paul, can you make off road vids with the rav4? I love this series by the way thanks for posting.
Yes. I'm planning on going off road soon. It's time to do something fun with that car! Thanks for watching.
Dang paul.. I had no clue.. autozone wth....
You can save a couple bucks, but it's actually not worth it, because then you still have to go buy the Toyota parts.
Quation please is toyata Camry and RAV4 same spare parts like those you are changing now thanks
No. The RAV4 is more similar to a Corolla than a Camry. There may be a few parts that are similar, but most of them are different.
Can you make a video on replacing Rav4 1996 U joints please.
Yes, at some point I'll work on that.
I want your rav4 bro 😍
It looks better in the videos. My RAV4 still has a lot of mechanical problems.
@@LabCoatPaul Me too but it refuses to die *crossing my fingers*
Rav4!
You wouldnt be willing to do wheel hub bearings next 😂
I've already replaced my hub bearings. Check out my suspension video: ua-cam.com/video/c1gi9hoCpEI/v-deo.html
@@LabCoatPaul totally forgot you did that during the suspension. Thanks for your videos, im going to be doing my timing belt swap on my 97 rav this weekend and your timing belt video is my reference. Keep on wrenching!!!
@@Jon_98 Excellent. Remember to use Toyota parts so you don't have to re-do the timing belt later. It's a lot of work.
Estaría bien que pusieras subtítulos en español amigo
Looks like I'm responsible for this one Paul. The translation is as follow: "It would be nice if you put subtitles in Spanish friend". I guess he is one of the many I've recommended your channel. A la person, soy mensajero, el de RAV4world. Paul sabe mucho y sus videos son sensacionales.
Adding subtitles to the videos would take many more hours, so I don't do it. In the lower right corner of the video, you can select automatic subtitles. They're not as good, but there is also an option for youtube to translate the automatic subtitles to Spanish.
Puting piston ni block enging
I have always used Toyota parts for mission critical components. Never buy the Autozone or Oreilly junk.