Recent content by 880surfer

i think i'm going to stick to the timing belt, water pump, thermostat, belts, radiator/engine/tranny flush (or cycle through till clean), plugs and wires, pads/rotors, shocks/struts (b/c i need 'em but still don't know which to go with when trying to get a nice smooth forgiving ride). if the...

Awesome! Thanks Nunya you've been super helpful.

right on. thanks for this. i think i'm going to follow this pretty closely except i don't know when/if the ball joints were done?? and going to upgrade the pads and have a look at shocks/struts. been looking all over the boards for suggestions on pads/shocks/struts but they seem to be all over...

Yo everybody! Just looking for some people out there who have done their 150,000 service. I bought mine between 100k and now and she turned 155k today. So I figured now is as good a time as any to do the 150k service. I know what the dealer suggests to do at 150k but wanted to see what people...

2001 with 157000 and runs like a champ!

Thanks AWilson. I googled it up and don't think it's worth reactivating. Seems to be exactly what you said it was, just a cheap-o dealer security system that's barely that. Thanks again!

i just popped the little circuit board out. it has 765, 312 and R1 stamped in gold and BBT in green. other than that there are no serial numbers or anything on the little guy...

i know right. bahaaa!

Nope, no aftermarket alarm or remote start. Just the stock alarm and keychain remote for the door locks. The "Enemy of the State" in me thought it was a tracking device of some sort but I doubt it because of it's conspicuous location. I have no idea what a brake booster is.

I bought my first 4Runner (2001) several months ago. I love it and am having an awesome time doing cool stuff to it (thanks to all the helpful people on this forum). This little thing was mounted next to the hood pop. I have no clue what it is. There are wires (twisted purple, black and red in...

do you know if you have to use the mast that is provided or can you use any aftermarket screw in antenna? i've read in other posts on the forum that after installation the antenna appears "bent" in because the taco assembly doesn't fit quite right. any truth to any of this?

Do those antennas that come with the whip mods screw to the base after install or are they fixed antennas?

dude. you may be my doppleganger! i also just picked up an '01 runner with 160k, drove it a little over 100 miles back to my house, super smooth ride and quiet as all getout. looks exactly the same and had the same antenna issue except mine shot out like a missile, teeth and all after turning...

thanks for the info and pics. i've read some not so great stuff about the motorized units like the motor failing and they stop opening and also that they get in the way of the shifter. that being said if you guys love your unit i'm assuming this isn't an issue. pics don't look like it's in the...