Recent content by Andy in Pa

Interesting, I did find this page. I assumed that I would have to buy a backing plate AND the badge for my 99 4R though, which seemed like it was quite expensive. Now that I am re-reading it though, it looks like the 99-00 comes with the backing plate. I was able to re-use my original by...

Does anyone know of someone offering these 3D printed or anything? The screws on my original were rusted in place. Had to drill them out.

Anyone close to me looking for an aftermarket bumper? A bit of grinder work and paint, and the bumper will look great again. Price is OBO... A.

I am selling the rear bumper off my 99 Toyota 4Runner. It is very heavy duty and is actually quite strong. The design of the bumper makes it high clearance too, which is nice for trail rigs. I bought the 4R with this bumper installed, and did not design it. It needs a good cleanup, but the...

Thanks again, I am still new at using LED's, but did some more research and found the resistor modules needed. Most LED companies offer them as well at this point. I'll have it fixed and working properly this weekend. Rgds, Andy

Excellent, thanks!! I think I understand how to fix this, but I'll hit you with a PM... A.

Looking for some help with identifying the wiring for my fog lights and headlights. I switched the headlights to LED's, and now my fog lights (also LED's) will not come on. When I try to turn them on with the switch on the stalk, it actually turns on my high beams now. They worked fine before...

High lift jacks are just not a good idea anymore with so many better options out there. They look cool on roof racks and mounted across hoods and such, but the rust it accumulates makes it hard to use reliably. They are very unsafe on a lifted vehicle anyway, and are a pain to store inside...

Huh, ok. Its been so long since I took mine apart I don't remember anymore.

Yes, the link is too short. You have plenty of stud on the top of the link, so I would remove all hardeware from the upper link, run a hex nut all the way down to where the stud meets the link body, then put the washers/bushings back on. Should get at least a 1/2" longer just doing that.

You have an extra sway bar washer in there, you know that right? Should be washer/bushing-FRAME-bushing/washer. And correct, If I had to guess, I would say the links are too short on the OP's rig.

Not really, it will ride a little stiffer until the heavy bumpers are installed, but watch your tire pressure and you should be fine. A.

One thing I want to mention in this thread is, you can buy the factory LCA's with the bushings installed already. When I was looking at doing this job, I did not like the look of my LCA's anyway, so just bought whole new ones. Get a set of bolts with the cams as well while your at it, and the...

Those vent tubes don't even need a vent cap on top. If they are run somewhere protected by the elements (as in, no water can get in) they can be left open. I have bent a small piece of tube and clamped it at the top of breather tubes before too. They should be free-flowing no matter what.

Since you said the front struts only have 25K, and the ride is getting more harsh, I have a tendency to believe its bushings somewhere. Either your lower A arm bushings, or it could be the uppers too. It could also be the bushings on the coilover mounts. Creaking is a sign that bushings are...