Recent content by Bigtalljv

Hi, Newbie here. I have spent a few days reading up on the topic of strut replacement but haven't found a concise answer to what I need. I have a new to me 2000 with 235K miles. I'd take a wild guess that its got the original shocks and struts in it. Every bump you hit feels like it's...

I'm on my first 4runner but it all my years dealing with drum brakes from the 60s and 70s american cars I would just replace the pads unless the other bits had issues. Cylinders leak to let you know, other than that I never replaced the other bits. Of course I am in dry CA so rust is just a...

This is my big question. What do most people do, reuse the old parts or buy new? If so what parts are needed? It sounds like the OP reused parts with the sharpie marking. Jason

i looked specifically for a 2wd 4cyl. Found a 2000 with 235K miles for less than $3K. Runs like a top. First car for my teenage son but I've been driving it for the last few months while I have the engine in my other vehicle rebuilt and the 4runner has become one of my favorite cars of all...

I'll chime in with another vote for the 1up racks, super cool. I got one since I just needed a single and didn't want the unused rack up in the way. The Kuat rack is nice in that it also has a work stand built in for those on site repairs.

What other parts do I need to install bilstein 4600's all the way around? any other small parts? I'm not replacing springs or anything, budget constrained, but my shocks have no give. I assume they are the originals with 200K+ miles on them. Used truck new to me. Thanks, Jason

me too. post #2, only 18 to go ;-)

2000 Base model, new to me feb 2017, 237,000 miles Jason