Recent content by 3x4runnerOwner

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated!

Ive got a 2010 Trail with about 95K miles. Recently I've been noticing a strange noise when I press the brake, not the normal squishy sound from the pedal, this was coming from under the hood somewhere in the ABS assembly. No lights ever came on to indicate anything was wrong. It did seem like I...

Wow, small world! Ive got a silver 2010 TE, it's stock for now because I'm in the process of launching a new biz and don't have funny money to play with. PM me when youre in town. That Firebird is sweet, I see it every day I leave for work.

I was hoping they would bring back the light blue color from the 2nd gen: Speaking of 2nd gens, i have lived in my building for almost three years and there are two 2nd gens parked in my garage, both are 2-doors and both are lifted and modded...I have never seen them move in three years. I...

Im going to check for rubbing tomorrow morning, just seems odd to have rubbing on a stock vehicle.

Thanks for the link, but I think that is different issue as there really is no noise associated with my issue, it just feels like im backing over a small rock. There has to be some rubbing when the wheels are locked in one direction thats the only thing I can think of. I am going to have the...

Yes it happened again today, only when turning and the steering wheel is locked to the right. I have stock tires on a 2010 TE, no lift.

I just started noticing something strange when backing out of my parking spot this morning. When I back out with the steering wheel locked to the right, I felt a small bump like I drove over a rock, it repeated itself twice while I backed out. Obviously I checked for a rock or something else in...

Actually, I think there is a note in the manual about using one of the other pieces in the tool kit to loosen the screws...I read that after already loosening them with a phillips.

Yeah, i know I should have a flashlight in my vehicle at all times, but i had taken mine out a couple of weeks ago because I couldnt find one in my house. Long story short, if you've never lowered the spare, you should practice it once, because trying to figure it out in complete darkness is no...

I always thought the trunk carpet in all the 4runners I've owned (2nd and 3rd gens and now a 5th) was just tucked under the plastic side panels? Ive had small issues with every vehicle...my 2nd gen's automatic antenna use to break if I didn't keep it greased. I think I went through 5 antennas...

Ah, makes sense now that I googled some info on rolling resistance with A/T tires. I am thinking about upgrading to A/T's, but if I am going to lose 15% on MPG's I am seriously going to reconsider. There seems to be some conflicting information on decrease in MPG with A/T tires just from...

The stock Duelers weigh about 40lbs...if he is running 265 Destination A/T's, they shouldn't weigh much more than stock I would think.

Weird...I can only get 18 if I'm driving into a very strong head wind. Normally, I average about 21 on the highway at 75 mph. I also live in south Florida so our driving conditions are exactly the same. Stupid question, but I am assuming you are resetting he MPG gauge while driving on the...

Here's a pretty entertaining thread by this guy...starts out asking whether to buy a 4th gen or lexus for his kid, says he ended up getting him an Audi R8. Pretty funny even for a troll: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/109848-1st-post-2009-v8-4th-gen-gx.html