Recent content by 2001 Limited 285K

Casio G-Shock. These things are basically the 3rd-Gen 4Runners of watches. Simple. Functional. Reliable. Easy to maintain and last forever.

Finally got around to the Tundra Brake Upgrade (TBU). Used the 231 mm calipers. I needed a brake service anyway so this was a two-birds-with-one-stone activity. My OEM stock brakes were making a lot of noise and vibrating horribly when I was coming down the hills on road trips. I added a tow...

Added a CURT Class 3 Hitch to my 2001 Limited. CURT Model # is: 13087. Pretty easy install except for one thing: The CURT Instructions show M12 bolts as the bolts for use in the four bolt holes in the frame, but there were no bolts in those holes and off-the-shelf M12x1.25 bolts didn't work...

2nd Gen but close enough. White one. Nice tires. In the Aerosmith "Amazing" video around 5:20. Driver fails to notice Alicia Silverstone and rolls right by: Aerosmith - Amazing (Official Music Video) - YouTube

It was easy to make and is very functional from a "security" perspective. Meaning that the black color, along with the tinted rear glass, makes it impossible for anyone to see what's back there from the outside. It's not retractable and the PVC lengths that I used are super tight fits, so...

Had a similar situation a few years ago. Ended up making a black one that has turned out to be quite serviceable. Total cost was about $75. Materials list here: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/104161-what-did-you-do-your-3rd-gen-today-2193.html#post3677880

New hard brake lines for the front (both sides) after the (original) passenger-side hard line busted on a brutal shot from a pothole. Part numbers are: 4731435330 (passenger side) 4731635250 (driver's side) Parts were about $16 each from my local stealer. Got them next day via "Special...

Their website labels this product as "SR5" but does anyone know if these will also work in a Limited? The image at the link below looks like it is from a Limited. 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (Gen 3) OEM Replacement Leather Seat Covers | Ridies.com

Replaced the original Heater Control Valve (HCV). Part number is: 8724035070, "HVAC Heater Control Valve." Easy job, even for a relative newbie. Hose Clamp pliers helped a lot. The original HCV's plastic had broken off and was stuck in the hose, to I had to beat on the hose to get all of the...

Heater Control Valve Gone Bad? Any ideas what might be causing this? Someone told me they thought it might be a Heater Control Valve gone bad ...

Replaced original fan clutch. Easy job although it's a little tricky to get to the bottom nut of the four. Watched the Timmy video for background before I started. I got the AISIN FCT-013 part from Amazon. Original vs. new looks like this ...

Installed Spiker phone mount. The magnet that's included with the mount isn't quite strong enough to hold an iPhone 12 with case and MagSafe wallet (total weight = 8.845 oz) but there's an easy fix: surround the included magnet with neodymium kitchen magnets and you should be good to go. Note...

FS posting is in the classifieds here, octanejunkie.

Just replaced these with 4 new OEM caps. Part Link: 42603-35760 Sold as a set of 4 only. $80, includes UPS shipping to anywhere in lower 48. (New retail is about $90 EACH) These are the originals off of my 2001 Limited. Replaced them today as part of my tire rotation. PM if you would like...

Tire Rotation, including spare, and four new wheel caps. (Wheel Cap Part # is: 42603-35760 Type C). Will post the old (original) wheel caps in the For Sale section, along with pics. I'm sure they could be refinished nicely by someone who has the tools and the time.