Recent content by Allen130

Thanks a ton. This is exactly why this forum is the best thing on Earth for a 4Runner owner. T4R rocks.

My friend and I attempted to change the rear shocks on my '97. They were definitely the originals and didn't provide any protection. I bought OEM replacements from the dealership. In attempting to get one of the shocks off, the bolt head at the bottom of the shock sheared off. When using a tap...

My center brake light bulb was burnt out when I first got the 4Runner back in Sept '13. I replaced a bunch of bulbs all over the vehicle, including that center brake light under the "spoiler". The light is out again in only a couple months... it was replaced with an OEM 921 bulb. Has anyone...

The linked hardware is legit and works with Dash Command. It's a pretty cool program, although it's going to take some tinkering to get rid of numbers that don't mean much to myself as a non-mechanic. One question for the crowd: Is that ODBII plug always hot? When I plug the device in, the...

Obdii After reading all your 3-week+ shipping times, I found this wi-fi (and therefore non-jailbroken iPhone compatible) ELM327. I wouldn't even have known to look at that if I hadn't read it on here. $19.99 with Amazon Prime 2-day shipping. Amazon.com: Panlong ELM327 WIFI Wirless OBD2 OBDII...

I guess it all comes down to personal and family experience. I know plenty of friends who swear by Jeeps, have owned them for years with no problem. The one Jeep I owned totally shit the bed within a year; I never even got a chance to mod it, just had to keep it running. I'll never own another...

30 million listings from 1981-2010... and the 4Runner is 4th on the list, one of only three foreign vehicles. Well that breaks a stereotype. Top 10: Which vehicles will last 200,000 miles? Thing is, I have never heard of iseecars.com. Has anyone ever used this site before? I question the...

Yeah, I'm not going to justify blowing the wallet out for a $100+ battery. In my case, I don't have all the extra power components (onboard air, massive sound system) that I've read about on these forums. My 97 wouldn't start last night... Got the multiple clicks when turning the key, no...

4x4 in the snow Finally got to use the 4x4 in the snow... 25 mi in the snow, zero problems. After driving an '03 Tacoma for 10 years, I can honestly say the light truck back end makes the vehicle less capable in the snow than the 4Runner. It was a great truck, but having all the SUV weight over...

Just curious... why did you mount the buttons on the roof instead of in the overheard compartment to the right of the sunroof controls? I like the mod, I've seen pictures of it done both ways. My 97 Limited doesn't have a pre-cut slot in either area, but I'm very interested in doing this mod...

Pulled off most of the ugly, flaking gold badges with some Goof Off, fishing line, and my fingernail. I like the minimalist look.

Did most of the debadging on my 97 today. The overall paint condition of the truck isn't great... I don't have delamination, but the oxidized layer all over the Natural White truck is a dirt/road grime magnet. I discovered a good technique of applying some Goof Off over the badge and letting it...

If you still have the tail lights, can you pls PM a picture/asking price? Thx.

Sept 2013, Spokane, WA: 1997 Limited, 4x4, 174k mi, had aftermarket Flowmaster muffler, K&N cold air intake & front grill guard. Sticker was $5999, negotiated to $4700.

And just for a data point for you... the 97 I bought had a windshield sticker of $5999. I looked online and discovered that in excellent shape (which this one was not), is was going for $5300. I subtracted the known parts/labor from my mechanic and we settled on $4700. I look back and think I...