[Devbot]

Originally Posted by Devbot

Not front vs rears, both are labeled as fronts and rears wouldn't have a cutout for calipers
We'll find out soon enough anyways, I ordered the cheaper ones because why not? I saw them for sale on eBay with a review saying it fit their 3rd gen 4Runner, so I figured there's at least some chance they'll fit mine. If anything one could trim them up as needed

Update: just from a quick comparison, 35091 (the cheaper ones) are an exact match and completely identical to what's on my truck currently

[octanejunkie]

Originally Posted by Luke2004

It is 2WD and has had regular maintenance. I know the guy who is selling it and he has taken Good care of it. The seats have 0 rips. The only thing that makes me sad is it’s 2WD

Wait for the right truck. JM2C

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[son_of_vajk]

Question for y'all who are in VA.
I'm going to be moving to Alexandria soon and I need some work done on my '96 2WD 4Runner. The list of current issues is:

• Horn non-functional
• emergency flashers non-functional
• center air vents non-functional
• parking/emergency brake sensor will flash on while driving even with brake down
• open door sensor flashing on and off with all doors sealed

I'm looking to get all of that fixed and also general maintenance, before getting into more serious modifications once I have some cash.
If anyone can suggest good mechanics in the Alexandria area, or if y'all have ides regarding those issues I would greatly appreciate it.
Cheers,
Vajk

[yvonne]

Hi all,

I'm brand new here so I hope I'm doing this right.

Story time: I bought my brother's old 2001 4runner that has been sitting in my dad's driveway for about 3 years. Before I picked it up, we had it serviced, new battery, new brake pads and fluids, etc. Managed to pass smog and get the registration renewed. While driving the car from LA to SF, all the dash lights started flickering, tape deck was acting wonky, and then the car completely shut off while we were turning a corner about 45 miles away from home. Thank god we weren't on the side of the I-5 in the middle of nowhere. Got it towed home, thinking it's the alternator, bring it to a shop and sure thing they replaced with a new Denso alternator.

While I'm at the shop to pick it up earlier today, they mention that an aftermarket security system was installed, and they took the fuses out so the horn would stop honking all the time. They say I have to press this little red button while I start the car to get it to start. Before I drive away I notice the door open light is on, so I make sure all the doors are closed and in the process hit the door lock button. The locks go down and then instantly pop back up. Door open light stays on as well. I guess its not a HUGE deal but I felt weird about it, so I asked the guys there to take the security system out and put the wires back to how they should be originally.

I guess my question is: Will taking this security system out fix the electrical issues? Or is removing it a mistake?

Sorry for the long winded post but I just want to get this car running reliably and not have to worry about kill switches and whatnot. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all so so much in advance. (and thanks for listening if you made it this far) Looking forward to hanging out here

[octanejunkie]

Originally Posted by yvonne

I guess my question is: Will taking this security system out fix the electrical issues? Or is removing it a mistake?

Welcome aboard and congratulations on your new rig.

If you have the aftermarket alarm system properly removed it shouldn't be a problem, but I would have the door and seat sensors/circuits checked at the same time.

Take a look at this starter thread
3rd Gen Informational Threads --- A MUST READ For New Members


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[yvonne]

Thank you!

Alarm system is out, and all appears to be fixed.... we'll see how she runs in the next few weeks.

[Devbot]

Originally Posted by yvonne

Thank you!

Alarm system is out, and all appears to be fixed.... we'll see how she runs in the next few weeks.

It's funny, when I first got my 4Runner I noticed the immense mess of loose wires under the dash and was super intimidated by it... then I realized all of them belonged to some $25 alarm the PO installed - or tried to, rather - he must've spliced in 20 different wires yet all but a single ground cable were snipped and tucked away because he couldn't get it to work right
The upon removing it I found this remaining "ground" connection was actually live, so it was never wired up properly to begin with God knows what problems that caused when he started it up the first time

[camelyk]

Does anyone know where I can find all the inner diameters of the evap system hoses in the rear of my 01’ sr5? I’m going to replace my charcoal canister (diagnosed the circuit within the canister to have failed), fuel filler neck, and all the hoses that connect it all. I’m thinking of going with nylon tubing but before ordering I’m trying to determine the diameter without buying a micrometer, pulling a line, measuring, ordering, and waiting for shipping if at all possible. Tia!


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[SRFPLGN]

What's the difference in performance between upgrading my '00 from stock to..99 tall coils and 4runner 5100s...in front Vs...Tundra Coils & Tundra Bilsteins?... I'm trying to get a more controlled, smoother, less "feel every crack/bump" type of ride. Thanks.

[Bad Luck]

If you are stock weight in the front end then the 99 tall coils will give you a softer ride vs tundra springs due to the lower spring rate

[Spiker Engineering]

I'm noticing a squeak from the rear brakes when I back out of the driveway first thing in the mornings. Doesn't happen when driving forward, or on subsequent times when I back out.

I plan to pop the drums off, looks inside, and clean/lube everything. Anything I should be focusing on specifically, given that it only happens in reverse and only after resting for awhile?

[spartacus]

Originally Posted by Spiker Engineering

I'm noticing a squeak from the rear brakes when I back out of the driveway first thing in the mornings. Doesn't happen when driving forward, or on subsequent times when I back out.

I plan to pop the drums off, looks inside, and clean/lube everything. Anything I should be focusing on specifically, given that it only happens in reverse and only after resting for awhile?

Greasing the spot where the shoe meets the backing plate should help.

[octanejunkie]

Originally Posted by SRFPLGN

What's the difference in performance between upgrading my '00 from stock to..99 tall coils and 4runner 5100s...in front Vs...Tundra Coils & Tundra Bilsteins?... I'm trying to get a more controlled, smoother, less "feel every crack/bump" type of ride. Thanks.

4runner 5100s and 880 springs or 881 if you want to lift it some. 99 tall coils are meant for 4WD and will lift and stiffen a lighter, 2WD weight, truck. Tundra stuff is too stiff for stock weight sans aftermarket bumper, winch, etc.

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[Toya!]

Would anyone know why my 99 limited has an intermittent CEL for P0300, P0301, P0303, and P0305? The light comes on every 40 miles or so and off just as frequently. I’ve been fighting P0172 since I got the 4R and have done almost everything to fix that. I’m at my wits end!

[octanejunkie]

Originally Posted by Toya!

Would anyone know why my 99 limited has an intermittent CEL for P0300, P0301, P0303, and P0305? The light comes on every 40 miles or so and off just as frequently. I’ve been fighting P0172 since I got the 4R and have done almost everything to fix that. I’m at my wits end!

Well, what have you done?

Under what kind of driving conditions does the CEL come on, and then go away by itself?

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