[DH4Runner]

Hello everyone.

Long time lurker, first time poster hoping to get advice and just say hello.

So a couple months ago my starter started doing the clicking thing so after a lot of research on here I found that it was possible to change the starter components and now it works like a charm. Thank you!

Shortly thereafter, my antenna started making a horrid noise so I decided to do the taco whip mod. Thank you!

Now, it seems my left rear shock (or is it strut?) is leaking all over the driveway. Also, with 175k on the odo it's time for its second timing belt change.

Anyways, some info on the truck... I got it back in 2006 with about 130k on the odo. As far as I know, it's completely stock. I've done some light wheeling in it and its performed great for what I've asked it to do. It's a third vehicle so it's only driven on the weekends or when I go camping /hiking.

So, a couple questions. I've been trying to find out how high stock 4runners sit as a couple of friends have told me they think it has a slight lift. From fender to ground with 265/70/16 tires it's 34.5" in front and just over 35" in the back. This seems a bit high for stock, yeah?

Although I'm not into the huge lifts I think some day I'll get some 265/75's and the 99 springs or something else that doesn't require the diff drop. I don't know, anything is possible! With that shock/strut leaking in the rear, it looks like I might be doing some suspension work sooner rather than later.... Although, the timing belt calls!

Well, after all that, I forgot most of my questions. So we'll just take this as a 'hello' post.

Oh and yeah, I know, ditch the boards and the gold package HAS to go!