Recent content by andrewbares

The door courtesy switch is SO EASY to replace, takes only 15 minutes! So hopefully if you have a faulty door open light showing up, it's because of the courtesy switch (the switch that detects whether the door is closed... if it's something further in your wiring, I can't help you there...

Ah wow, you're totally right. The RPM-to-MPH comparison using my dash instruments is going to be exactly identical unless I actually calibrate the speedo. Looks like I'm just an idiot who fell under the placebo effect! :D I swear the heavier tires must be making it feel dramatically different...

I've been wanting to upgrade to the 1" bigger tires, 32" tires - the largest that can fit on our 3rd gens without rubbing, and a flat finally prompted the upgrade. HOW DO THEY DRIVE? GAS MPG? More on that below the pics. I took before/after pics... honestly it's hardly noticeable in the pics...

Sounds like it's probably those Eibach springs causing your front suspension to feel harsh, like you're thinking. Because the Bilstein struts are usually a bit softer than the OME's according to most people, so I doubt it's the Bilstein's. Regardless, I like my OME 880 spring / OME 90004 strut...

habanero, is that Canyonlands in Utah, on the 4WD trail heading towards The Maze???

The ride is still the same as it was when first installed. When you have lots of weight in the vehicle (like when I moved to Washington), the back shocks feel much softer and actually absorb speed bumps (otherwise the back feels like it almost jumps since it's pretty stiff over speed bumps)...

Confirming that I have also filled up 17.104 gallons before (I let the pump auto-stop). I felt a slight stutter while going up a slight hill on the interstate and immediately pulled out to fill up with gas. That's the lowest I've ever drained my tank to. My gas gauge is also not accurate. It'll...

The front doesn't feel as harsh as the rear. It's the rear that'll make you say "whoa" on some speed bumps. That said, it performs great when the truck is loaded with gear. I just got back from a backpacking trip with 5 people total, trunk filled full with gear and some petrified wood... It...

So sorry for not replying sooner! Yes, they're the stock 265/70r16 tires, so 31" (or precisely something like 30.6") I'm currently on the verge of purchasing some 265/75r16's, did you buy those at all? I'm researching for opinions about moving up to that size! Toyota4life, good to hear...

Here's my update. I had the suspension installed WITHOUT ANY DRIVER SIDE TRIM PACKERS. The driver side might actually be a bit taller as a result! I used the 880/906 springs, and here are my measurements with just over half a tank of gas... Front driver: 35 3/4" Front passenger: 35 3/4" Rear...

When I bought my 2000 Toyota 4Runner, the shocks definitely needed replacing (160k miles, probably still original shocks!). So I decided to replace the springs while at it too. I wanted a small lift, <2". I thought about buying the Toyota '99 coils for a 1" lift, but OME was cheaper so might as...

Turns out no, the drivers side trim spacers were not necessary. Check my OME link in my signature for the full review after I purchased my kit. My shop didn't install the trim spacers and my 4Runner sits basically perfectly level. So I'm getting the OME springs (880/906) and I'm going to use...

I have the exact same issue (2002 4Runner though, different generation) I'll turn and hold the key for ignition, and there'll just be 1 click at the beginning and then nothing. (no noise) And then randomly, the starter will decide to trigger and the engine starts up. Also have P0335 and P0340...

My 2002 4Runner (I know, different generation) does a similar thing! I know it's not the sunroof, I know it's not the air recirculation or where the air flows like to your feet or to your head (tried changing all those options, sound still was there). I'll try sealing some gaps on the outside...

Thanks for the replies everyone! Here's the update: I returned the crappy Monroe's for the Bilstein 4600 series shocks. HUGE DIFFERENCE. The truck no longer bounces around after speed bumps or deeper bumps on the interstate. It's insanely better. Moral of the story: Do NOT buy Monroe shocks on...