Recent content by aparker81

For what it's worth, I had the dealership perform an oil change and looped in an A/C check to get a second opinion. It turns out that my system was at .19lbs of freon and needed to be at 1.35lbs. This was performed and tested to spec. The services cost just under $150 altogether. I spent $75...

Just this season, I've experienced cold air only coming from the passenger side's vents. The driver and rear air vents blow warm. Symptoms - A/C system pressure tests okay as performed by professional mechanic - Freon level tests okay as performed by professional mechanic - A/C thermostat...

There is a hole big enough to stick your finger in to feel the loose nut. The nut is most likely so rusted, cutting it off is the best way to remove it. Both front bolts on my brackets have done this. I wish to keep the sway bar on and want to find a way to hold the nut in place while...

Just replaced my XREAS system last month. Rear shock were leaking and fronts provided little support as I seemed to skip while driving on asphalt. I cut out the XREAS lines and replaced it all with Bilstein 5100s in the front and rear. The fronts were set to compensate for the height lost...

I ended up having a mechanic replace the parking brake shoes and hardware. He stated the sound/condition still existed. In my case, it turned out to be a rotor out of spec. It was more oblong than circular. Both rear rotors were replaced and the condition no longer exists.

I am currently experiencing this as well. It occurred after I performed the 2010 T4R brake upgrade with new rotors and calipers. At first the thought was the parking brakes were grabbing the painted surface inside the rotor where the parking brake shoes engage the rotor. With that thought, I...

I installed this one (https://amzn.com/B004HKBY8G) over the summer. I took out the original head unit so the wires were fresh. The wires did appear to be coming from the driver's side. Regarding the colors, I followed the guide...

Hey bdp1978 - Thanks for the response. - From what I'm reading, it doesn't seem like the XREAS will be repairable. Hopefully after the rear install and alignment things will feel better and tighter so I can properly gauge the feel. Perhaps complete removal and new shocks are in order in...

Thanks for sharing, luke87gt. I installed the front spacers two days ago and took about 7 hours. Most of this was understanding and learning how the process went as it was the first time for me to get inside my '06 sport in this regard. I have a few things I'm wondering if you can respond to...

Regarding the XREAS line that connects to the passenger front strut, I mistakenly cracked open the bolt, had fluid come out then closed the bolt after seeing this. What is the impact of this action?

I ditched this method and tried what was listed a few posts back. I'm currently stuck doing the Daystar install. I have the three nuts removed from the strut housing. I have the spindle disconnected from the lower control arm. Do I leave the bottom strut bolt in place and attempt to lower...

How did you remove the upper ball joint? Is a ball joint removal tool needed? I thought i read in one of the many threads that it isn't needed, but I can't see how I can get the bolt out without applying compression.

Irvington here. Planning on installing the Daystar lift and, hopefully, replacing passenger side cv shaft this weekend though I may be in over my head.

I searched the site for "headlight film" and read this thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/214250-headlight-film-recommendations.html It has links to InvisibleMask - Paint Protection For Your Car and Lamin-x Protective Films : Headlight, Tail Light and Fog Light Protection