01-01-2012, 06:28 PM
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Things I did today...
I did the deckplate mod (minus the deckplate cuz I live in SoCal). I also did the ISR mod. Everything sounds great. It feels more responsive. Cheap, quick and easy!
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01-01-2012, 11:06 PM
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Installed weathertech vent visors and tomorrow k&n intake kit!!
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01-01-2012, 11:27 PM
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Put it on the scan tool and found out that my CEL is on because of the Cylinder 1 misfire ....AGAIN! Looks like my coil pack is gonna need changing! I swapped the coil pack so I can see if the code follows to another cylinder.......Might fix it on Wednesday.
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01-02-2012, 01:05 AM
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I changed my battery today. It was an Everstart from Walmart and it was almost 5 years old. I had already killed it once by leaving the key in the ON position all night so I figured it was time. I bought an Autozone Duralast Platinum AGM. I haven't read to much about them online or on this site at all.
They started selling them at the beginning of 2011. It's a 34R and $138. Since Optima has been getting bad reviews lately and I'm not a fan of Sears so I didn't want to hand them $220, thought I'd give the Duralast a try. Unlike the Optima the Duralast says "Made in the USA" so that sold it for me.
I bought two of them, one for the runner and one for my Tacoma. So I guess if they turn out to be crap I'll find out soon...
Duralast Platinum/Battery (34R-AGM) | AutoZone.com
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01-02-2012, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by sprchrgd_4x4runner
well it wasnt all done today but it was recent within the past 2 weeks...
ISR mod, removed sidesteps, installed suspension lift ranchos rs9000xl, midland cb radio with 5ft antenna. made the hood scoop functional... tundra brake mod 231mm kind. also replaced the valve cover gaskets and painted the valve covers white lol it was the only paint i had left in the shop lol they are glossy and shiny with the clear coat. lol
future mods coming are the fj80 and trd tundra coils and making the pan hard trac bar adjustable.
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We painted our s/c through our shop, not for everyone but we like it . Kinda interested in seeing the valve covers painted, do you have any photos?
Regards....8sm
 
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01-02-2012, 12:33 PM
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I went Kayak fishing in the fog!
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01-02-2012, 06:02 PM
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Kball,
Let us know if it fails on ya. I have the Duralast Gold in all three of my autos now and really have nothing but high praise for Duralast batteries for the last decade.
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01-02-2012, 06:50 PM
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I just changed the spark plugs and wires for the first time in my life. I mixed up the wires and had to rewire them though. Very straight forward and a great learning experience. I also picked up 6 quarts of Valvoline Synthetic motor oil and will be replacing that tonight.
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01-02-2012, 07:21 PM
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Kball, I was about to pull the trigger on an Optima. What's going on with them that you decided against them?
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01-02-2012, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 8sm
We painted our s/c through our shop, not for everyone but we like it . Kinda interested in seeing the valve covers painted, do you have any photos?
Regards....8sm
Attachment 55462 Attachment 55461 |
Here is my valve covers I thought about doing the sc too but backed out in the end, but now that I see it, it looks nice.
 
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01-02-2012, 08:56 PM
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Finally managed to snag a set of factory 4Runner rims for my '97. Cleaned them all up today, and got 3 coats of semi-gloss sprayed on. Can't wait to get these mounted up (I have 265/70/16's waiting) and bolted on.
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01-02-2012, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by PitbullRescuer
Kball, I was about to pull the trigger on an Optima. What's going on with them that you decided against them?
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They used to be manufactured in CO. They got bought by Johnson Controls and now they are made in Mexico. I've read online that they have started using second rate materials but take that with a grain of salt. It's just online hearsay. I bought an Optima in 2000 and it lasted 10 years and I still have it as a back up. It was just getting weak during the colder months. I replaced it with a Mexico made Optima and it was fine until I sold that truck. I also bought a Mexico made Optima and put it in my wifes Mazda about a year ago and it's also been fine..? Lots of bad stories online though about batteries going bad for no reason. Thought I'd try I USA made battery this time so I went with the Duralast and they are only about $12 more than the Optima at Costco.
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60028 OME shocks, Goodyear Duratracs 265/75 -16
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01-02-2012, 11:56 PM
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plasti-dip adventure
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ignore the little gray lines under the toyota emblem (previous owner had sr5 emblem there) 
let me know what you guys think!
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01-03-2012, 03:15 AM
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put a new antenna in! such a pain in the ass
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01-03-2012, 03:23 AM
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put a new antenna in! such a pain in the ass
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dang..I still gotta get to that one day..
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