Recent content by BenjMN

I know this is an older thread, but thanks to Nova for taking the time to put this write up together, it was absolutely invaluable as I just completed the replacement of my failing xreas system on my '04 sport edition. I went with 5100's all corners with stock springs, new top strut mount...

I like it! I want to do the same to my '04 V6 too! So are you just using the stock coils with the bilsteins or did you up grade to the fj. Springs too? Looks like you didn't add a spacer lift to the rear either, correct? I was under the impression that one would need a spacer for the rear if...

Might also consider Cooper AT3's, 55K warranty, they have performed well for me so far, pretty aggressive looks, and rated at the top for a/t tires by consumer reports.

I guess it depends on what your needs are when it comes to tire decision. From the looks of it, the crosstek seems to lean more toward a highway tire, so I'm sure it would be more on the quiet side compared to the at3. I also have been pleased with my AT3's, but you might also want to look at...

I had a "clunk" in the front end of mine when going over bumps and potholes, especially at low speeds, turns out it was the sway bar bushings. It was an easy, cheap fix, and no more clunk! You can check this by parking the truck on a flat surface with the wheels straight, then crawl under the...

Haha Mike, yeah, I think that's the opinion of the majority on here....black out, but with a darker runner, I kinda like the white letters out to set off the tires. Might go black out on my next set. I do agree overall that the tires seem to be great, and we have had a VERY mild winter here...

Update I thought I would update my initial impressions on the cooper AT3's I have had these on now for roughly 400 miles, and any initial squirm is gone, as it seems that the tires have started to "bed in" (don't know if that's the term for wearing off that typical initial layer tires) We got...

same here opi, all this headgasket talk has had me considering trading in my '04 SE w/v6 w/98K for an '05 SE w/v8 w/about the same mileage (not that I hadn't been considering it before anyway). I guess we'll all just have to see how things progress on the boards here. It'll be interesting to...

Hi Kliv, I'm still planning on doing this mod, but had to invest in some new tires & do the 100K service, so I'm a little low on funds at this point. Not to mention, I think I'm going to have to get a front spacer lift for the front since I upsized my tires to 265/70/17's and there's a little...

Deed, do you have your front end lifted at all? If not, do you also experience the same symptoms I have at full steering lock? It's good to hear that your tires are holding out well. I can't imagine you've had much time with them in the snow, living in GA, but otherwise, have they lived up to...

Just got some new Cooper AT3's put on today. LT265/70/17, load range "C". Also got a bunch of 100K maint. stuff done, except for the front diff. as the plug was rusted in, so....a trip to the dealer to get a front diff drain plug is in order for me, and it's likely the plug will have to be...

Will do K. I won't be putting too many miles on 'em till after this weekend, so I'm sure they'll be a little squirrely till they wear in. But I'll give some first impressions when I get it back later today. Went with 265/70/17's load range "C" I was giving the destination a/t's a close look for...

I'm getting some Cooper AT3's mounted up today. Can't wait to try them out! Unfortunately there's no snow in MN (hasn't been all year) to play in.

Thanks guys! It's no problem to wait until after the 10th of Jan or so, it's likely I won't be quite ready to get it until then anyway. Hopefully, the weather here around that time that will be condusive to putting in the mod. Otherwise, I'm going to have to find a buddy with a heated garage...

Hi All, First post and new member here. Just got my first 4runner this May. Mica gray 2004 Sport edition, V6, sunroof, aftermarket heated (not working at this time) leather seats. I'm extremely pleased with everything about the truck; except for, as many have deemed it, the electronic nanny...