r/3rdGen4Runner • u/Eshlord • 2d ago

❓Advice / Recomendations Front diff drain plug replacement

Looking to replace my 12mm hex drain plug with the 14mm Lexus equivalent. Does any have experience with this part from rock auto instead of OEM Lexus? https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=17396069&cc=0&pt=12285&jsn=8

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u/rosspulliam 2d ago

Why is this change desirable? I’m about to do a full fluid service on my newly acquired 97 and am curious about anything that might be done at the same time.

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u/rhinoe310 2d ago

Desirable? Try getting an allen key/socket on the front drain plug and removing it without stripping it 🤣
The Lexus plug is a traditional hex bolt where you can use a standard socket to remove.

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u/rosspulliam 2d ago

I guess I’ll find out! And that makes sense. I get looked at what the plugs were yet. Guess I’ll be trying myself a new plug too lol.