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    Time for new brakes. Input wanted.

    Thanks for the list. Just ordered everything (including 4 new rotors) from Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories: Official Online Store | Autoparts.toyota.com Yes, free shipping and major Memorial Day discounts.
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    Lug nuts - 13/16" vs 21mm...

    I didn't have any sockets bigger than 19 mm in metric, so I bought a set of 12 to 27 mm deep impact sockets (yeah Craftsman). In my 2016 4Runner SR5, bought in America, my 13/16 inch sockets fits better and is snugger than the brand new 21 mm. Apparently 20 mm socket is a rare breed. I'll be...
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    What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

    Baby got a new pair of shoes Michelin Defender LTX M/S 265/70R17. PS: Oversize is boooogus! And Pics are a pain on this forum.
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    HOW-TO: grease your drive shaft

    Done at 30,000 miles. Opps, missed the 15,000 mile interval.
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    Drop in Primary Battery

    My 2016 SR5 is now a Die Hard machine. I installed it's 1st battery. Die Hard GOLD 24F-6. 750 Cold Cranking Amp baby. Original tray and battery clamps fit perfectly for the install. Now it starts like a champ.
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    Battery size 24F vs 27F?

    My 2016 SR5 is now a Die Hard machine. I installed it's 1st battery. Die Hard GOLD 24F-6. 750 Cold Cranking Amp baby. Original tray and battery clamps fit perfectly for the install. Now it starts like a champ.
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    What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

    My 2016 SR5 is now a Die Hard machine. I installed it's 1st battery. Die Hard GOLD 24F-6. 750 Cold Cranking Amp baby. Original tray and battery clamps fit perfectly for the install. Now it starts like a champ.
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    Need some battery advice...

    Years ago, I used the "craps out on the road" criteria to select Sears brand batteries- Sears is everywhere. But looking back on 5 decades of Sears batteries, How many times has my car battery crapped out on the road where this criteria would have "saved-the-day"? ZERO!! I can almost always...
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    Roof rack crossbars:factory vs aftermarket

    I got three steel LFD cross bars. A bit of noise, but I like them.
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    What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

    Get freeware: IrfanView - Official Homepage - One of the Most Popular Viewers Worldwide
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    My $5 mod in 5 mins.

    Which "T" harness did you get?
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    4Runner photo game

    ... sorry about that Chief. How's this for a challenge? Your 4Runner in a water crossing.
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    4Runner photo game

    AtlasObscura Patuxent Research Refuge LAUREL, MARYLAND On the Brink A haunting exhibit in a wildlife refuge center highlights threatened species and the conservation efforts needed to save them.
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    Where my engineers at?

    BS Physics MS Electrical Engineering Optical Scientist for DoD for decades. Built lasers for DoD. Can model anything with a photon in it.

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