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t4r has 10k miles on it. check engine, vsc, and trac lights are all on. dealer diagnosed as evap canister faulty. they will replace under warranty. just out of curiosity, where is it located on these vehicles? also, should they performa a zero point calibration on the traction control system...

any ideas? i was told by some that when the check engine light goes on it disables and/or trip the traction control systems and thus those lights. is this most likely just throwing some sort of an computer code? will disconnecting the battery fix it?

this is a common thing...my runner is 4 months old and the lens looks like someone hit it w/sandpaper...mind you when i clean everything on the inside i use the softest microfiber or terry cloth towels and products that contain the least amount of actual cleaning detergents...it just seems like...

also, the only thing i wasn't thrilled w/, unless i ordered it special, is that unless you step up to a trd pkg, all the tacomas come w/steel rims, not alloys...i need to make the steelies and those wimpy looking 245/75/16 tires disappear sooner that later. i know in the accessories book that...

vsc, limited slip, and trac is standard on 09 as well...also is satellite radio. some trucks may need the actually tuner, but the radio and antenna are more or less prewired on almost every truck. the pass seat does fold down completely too which is def cool, like uneek says a backseat rider...

i actually didn't get either trd pkg...mainly b/c of the fact that i liked options from both and couldn't decide so i got the "as loaded" as poss SR5 before jumping to the trds...i figure eventually i can build it up the way i want. as i said i will def post pics...i have always loved the...

Take a look at my sig, today we added an 09 tacoma to the fleet. this has been an expensive month, between vacation, buying wedding bands, buying a new truck...we'll be eating pasta for a month to recoop from our spending spree...i'm gonna have pics up of the two "toys" over the next couple...

thanks again, Chris. I'll keep you updated. I was thinking about putting an OME shock in back w/the stock spring.

as opposed to doing just the springs, i may have slee offroad pre assemble the 883's w/the corresponding ome strut for a simple install on my part. the more i think about it, the more i want to do it.

well vacation is here in t-minus three days...i just did my first oil change on the 4R at 3700mi, toyota filter, mobil 1 oil. we are heading from mass to wilmington, nc to check out mom's new house and prob spend a couple days in myrtle, only 45 mins away...nice. i can't wait to get on the...

i did see that table on 120. Thank you for the link to cruiseroutfitters as well. I am on the brink of ordering. I just don't want to be disappointed w/only a 1" inch of lift. I'm looking for as level as poss, 1 1/2 to 2" w/minimal rake. You always come through w/the good info Chris.

exactly my thought. i noticed that they were normally a 3rd gen spring, but it seems like they will fit the strut based on people's experience in the fj forum. i was just curious on lift height, spring rate, etc.

I know, I know...another lift type question... I have read that folks on the FJ forum have used the OME883's to lift the front end of their trucks, roughly 1 1/4 to 1 1/2". Is it safe to assume that based on CJ3flyr's experience with throwing FJ stock springs in the front of his runner and...

just ground the parking brake wire on the stereo harness, which allows you to watch only when technically in park or the p. brake is on, to any ground source...it is perfectly safe and does work.

i have this too when i hit unavoidable, substanstial bumps...but mine seems more from the front half of the passengers side of the car. it drives and rides perfectly fine and new otherwise...i havent figured it out...the seatbelts in my duramax do the same kind of thing where they will...