Recent content by 04_4runner

My 04 V8 has 172K now. I love it but I can't decide if I'm going to do the 180K maintenance (timing belt, water pump, etc) or sell it. I have kept up with all the recommended maintenance. Everything works and it runs fine. My concerns are the sealed "lifetime" transmission and the overly...

I wish I could get some too I really like the look. My problem is that they don't make a set for a 4runners with the 3rd row. The second row is configured differently so only the front seats are the same. I emailed Clazzio and they confirmed that they don't have anything that would fit a...

consider wireless I went with a Yada Digital Wireless Backup Camera with 4.3" Dash Monitor. I got mine from Costco for about $100 but Amazon and other retailers sell them too. I mounted the camera just over the receiver, on the silver part of the bumper cover. It needed power, ground and...

replace with the chain version The cable on mine was all frayed. When I went to remove the spare, the mechanism bound up and when I torqued on it the few strands left broke. I put it off for a while and then had my Toyota dealer replace it when it was in for other service. They used the...

I've been happy with my BlackVue DR600GW-HD. It was a little pricy but the quality looks good and the images are great. I think it is cool too that you can open an app on your cell phone and see a live view or recordings on your phone without taking the micro SD card out. If I would do it...

Put a couple of good coatings of wax on the passenger side mirror and buff it with a microfiber cloth between coats. My SR5 mirrors are glossy black when I do this. This works for the roof rack as well.

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Consider a battery discharge prevention device When I installed my dash cam I also installed a battery discharge prevention device. I used the Power Magic Pro Plus by Blackview. I have it set so that the dash cam remains on for 4 hours after the vehicle is turned off. This gives me peace of...

Volley, Please take a look at the sticky - 4th gen suspension options / FAQ by ARK_SWAMP_RIDER. Per the FAQ you may need a 1 inch lift with that size to prevent rubbing. These are not absolute, just recommendations. I ran 255/70R17 with no lift and no issues. Last year I switched to...

You still can. The smart stop program doesn't cut the throttle unless you are already moving. It kicks in somewhere between 5 - 10 MPH for me. And throttle is restored instantly when the brake is released. No delay.

Thank you for the quick reply.

I just had an oil change and the service guy advised me there was a safety recall on 4runners and Tundras dealing with the brake system. All he knew was that the computer needed to be reflashed with a new program. I tried to look up this service campaign and could not find out too much...

Interestingly enough, my drivers side rear cover went missing sometime over the weekend. I noticed it Monday. I'm in the city too, one state north of the OP. I don't really want to pay the $80 either. I checked ebay and a local salvage yard, no 4th gen 4runners. So... I would like to know...

Now if the TRD Pro came with the 5.7 liter V8 in the 4Runner, I'd order one in a heartbeat. One can dream. Sigh.

Remember to take out the fill plug first. Imagine what would happen if you got the drain plug out and then couldn't get the fill plug out.