Recent content by beklemmung

I have new coolant (is red, staying red) and transmission fluid ready, and yes my brother says no problem to mount and balance the tires in an hour or so (he replaces a lot of tires). I think by the time we get to the outer tie rods and LBJs we should have a decent idea of how doable the front...

Wow, I really appreciate all the replies. Lots of good reminders and ideas, and I've always thought it seemed like a lot for 2 days unless everything goes right. We have a few things in our favor: it's an AZ/SoCal truck with virtually no rust, we won't lack for any equipment, and 2 days isn't a...

Thanks for the input, I appreciate it. Sounds like it might be a good idea if I work on the timing belt project while my brother works on the bushings to make sure we can get through it in 2 days.

I'm going to be meeting up with my brother and spending a couple days working on my 97 SR5 with him, and would appreciate estimates for how long this work will take. We have two complete days and I'm hoping that what I want to do is feasible in that time. For reference, he has a well-equipped...

Hijacking a semi-recent semi-relevant thread with a noob question of my own (1997 4x4 SR5). I'm in the process of replacing my worn out stock suspension with 5100s front and back, with 906 coils in the back and reusing my stock 4x4 springs up front. I bought a pair of new front strut mounts from...

Spoke with the shop again. They're claiming that when the cat was previously replaced the mounting bolts for the O2 sensor were stripped for whatever reason, and instead of fixing it correctly the spacer was added to allow the O2 sensor to still be installed. So the estimate is to remove the...

There's just that one pic I posted.

I'm going to talk to the guy again in the morning, I couldn't hear him very well when he called me today. Will try to get some clarity - thanks again all for your help.

Thanks for the input! I guess the previous smog shops that gave me a pass for the inspections were being less than diligent...

Background: the catalytic converter was stolen off my 1997 4Runner about 7 years ago when the previous owner had it. Since then it has passed 3 smog tests without issue (2 for the previous owner and 1 since I got it). Recently had it tested again to renew registration and it passed the computer...

The only two parts you replaced are 81130-35320 and 81170-35300, correct?

Here's an option, and you have a choice on what length you prefer (and I think the thread has some pics of all the choices): Inexpensive Full Length Roof Rack (Curt Rack)

More than the highest option in the poll (I didn't look at pics, just went by the description).

Did you end up getting a harness from Susquehanna? I'm in the same situation as you: a 97 SR5 without DRLs or fog lamps. I got the 99+ TYC complete headlights from Rockauto and higher wattage bulbs, but like others here, the driver's side is bad. I'll need to either try to fix it with a...

Did you spend more than 8 seconds looking around? https://www.toyota-4runner.org/for-sale-vehicles/