Recent content by biederboat

Thanks, pretty much a verification I'll have to stick with an SR5. BB

So we have an 03 SR5, which my 6' 5" (36" inseam) has decent legroom. Since it got backed into, looking to replace it. I sat in an 05 Limited and, dang, with the front seat all the way back, it felt really cramped! Can anyone verify this is an issue, maybe also by year? The same dealer also...

This is more of an aftermarket stereo question but just thought I'd try here. We have an aftermarket Bluetooth JVC dual-DIN stereo with both an Android and Apple phone paired to it. Works great except for one VERY ANNOYING issue: when you get in and start-up, it rarely connects the media link...

Thanks, fortunately I have almost no hair so that hasn't been an issue! I think also that I'm proportionately longer on my legs so that makes my torso a bit shorter. Overall, I think the things I would miss in the 4Runner are a) it's "sportier" (less top heavy) b) fuel economy (ours has the V6...

I need a bit more towing oomph than my 2003 4Runner with a V6 can provide. Was hoping to go Sequoia but my wife, who mostly will drive the rig (I use it on occasion for hunting & towing) wants a smaller rig. The other thing is I need a more "upright" seating position as I'm about 6' 5" and the...

I put in a single DIN JVC stereo a couple years ago. Just got a double din. I bought the faceplate adapter but the stereo didn't come with any kind of support bracket. Is this a separate piece I'll need or should I be able to use whatever's supporting the single DIN inside (can't remember...

Except the hole that the crank rod passes through is a bit too big to pass the socket extension joint (the thick part) through; at least on mine anyway. Can anyone verify that slightly enlarging the holes will be fine? I just don't want to get a socket extension stuck in there. Thanks, BB

Thanks! BB

My 4Runner didn't come with any of the tools to remove the spare or change a tire (lug wrench, jack or jack/spare tire crank). I'd just as soon use a more stable/sturdier jack and a 4-way lug wrench (since I often two) but I still need to remove the spare. Looking at the owners manual, it...

It's the effort (force). Definitely seems like a lot. The travel I'd say is good (not a lot needed). The rig stops in a nice straight line, no vibration, etc. so unless there are two frozen front or rear calipers, I'm thinking it has to be somewhere up in the master cyl. Thanks, BB

Hey, fairly new to the whole 4Runner thing (love my 2003 so far!) but I'm fairly certain there's an issue with the brake boost system. The only "negative" symptom that I can tell is that there is a high pedal effort. If you push hard enough, the stop is good and short but it's way more effort...

Hi, I'm going to be faced with this soon. I tried the above link and get a blank page. Any chance you could repair or reload it? Thanks! BB

Now that I think of it, I'm pretty sure they are supposed to send me one (I recall seeing something about that on my order). I'll find out soon, as it supposedly arrived today. I didn't pay much attention since I had already ordered the one of eBay. BB

Hey guys, My first official question since I bought a "new to me" 2003 SR5. Has the factory (non-JBL) stereo so I bought a "single DIN" unit and associated adapter. The adapter arrived with a broken "tab" at the bottom front (hangs down below the storage slot created by the extra space). Not...

Well I did a newbie intro almost 2 years ago; thinking I'd be an imminent owner of a 4th gen 4Runner. It took until this week but we finally got 'er done. Most of the delay was due to the headroom issue (I'm 6' 5" with a slight proportion to the legs) but we finally drove an 08 SR5 with...