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When I was changing out spark plugs a few months ago on the V8. I discovered oil on the top of the plugs. I figured it was probably the valve cover seals that go around the plug tubes. So I ordered a valve gasket and seal kiit. I looked up how the seals for the tubes attach to the valve cover...

Both the fronts seized on my 03 for the first time last winter when I was doing the brakes. Didn’t know it was a common problem so I didn’t have a clue what was wrong when the pistons didn’t retract enough to get the new pads in. I thought the new pads were too thick or something. Owned lots of...

I notice when I select the vent controls to the foot area or foot area/front defrost, that the airflow that comes out from underneath is very weak, despite having the fan at it's highest? Anyone else notice this on their unit? I tried to stick a LED scope up the vents earlier this year but did...

Nothing to be concerned about. It’s the oil that has bled out of the galleys during long periods of sitting. You get some play in the bearing clearances when you go back to start it because the oil pressure is still building from refilling all the drained galleys. There’s enough residual oil on...

Pennzoil conventional (PYB) on short OCIs of about 1500 miles. I wouldn’t bother using synthetic as a “clean up oil”, short OCIs on a good conventional will clean out without denting the wallet too bad.

luiz, that looks pretty minty. Probably the best indicator of overall frame condition on a 4th gen is the lower rad support. If that is rusty, then it's probably bad news for the rest of the chassis frame.

I've been trying to track down the cause of my sudden onset of poor fuel economy on my 03 V8 for a lengthy period, been 2 years come to think of it. Although I only drive my 4Runner in the winter and occasionally in the summer so I never dug too deep into the issue. Before the decrease in...

I'll jack the back end up tomorrow and double check how much droop I have vs the current height. Maybe the 5100s are hitting their maxium extension. If I get longer shocks, wouldn't I require limiter straps to prevent the springs from possibly popping out? I thought the shocks act as limiters...

Long time since i've been on here! Anyways... I've been running All-Pro 3.5" springs with Bilstein 5100s in the rear of my V8 4th gen for the last few years. Ever since i've had issues when going over a drop-off on the road or coming down off speed bumps etc. The front end rides over nicely...

For as long as I had my 2003 V8 4Runner, the parking brake has never been able to provide any stopping power while in motion. I thought that maybe they were worn out or had an issue. Last winter both the parking brake cables seized due to our snowy and salty winters here. I finally got around...

Everyone says the driver side spring is taller, but when I set the 2 together they are sit at the same height :confused: One as blue/yellow markings and the other has blue/orange. Anyone know? Edit: Found out blue/orange is passenger side.

+1 for Yakima Fatcat 6

Does anyone know or have a stock front spring sitting around for a 4th gen, to get a height measurement for me?

I noticed today that the FPR(I believe it's the FPR anyways) is connected to the intake tube and not the manifold like most cars? Just curious of why is this? Because there is little to no vacuum in the intake duct, how does this work?

Is there any front diff drop kit available that can drop the diff more than 1"?