Recent content by bill444

Hi Mike, I watched your video on adjusting the IMS coil seat height. Very helpful. For the case where you're doing the initial installation and thread cleaning is not needed to make a minor adjustment, do you expect the shock would need to be removed or springs compressed to make the...

All of the kits I see for the BP-51 front seem to have the same spring rating. Does anyone know if dealers can order a different spring option for the front coilovers?

I didn't realize there were adjustable ride height options. I guess this is because it's a coil over? Appreciate the info. I've only ever worked on suspensions with separate springs and shocks. This is my first coil over suspension modification. Thank you

Hello, I have a 2022 4Runner and would like to install the ARB front bumper with a winch. I would like to modify the suspension to support the weight but maintain the factory height. After I put a 2" lift on my 80 Series it started a very expensive path to make the handling decent again...

Thanks for the info everyone. I didn't think about the mixing process resulting in different shades. I was originally thinking of just bringing the fender to them but it sounds like having the old fender would help them match it... and doing it on the car would be best.

I've got a damaged 2022 4Runner fender and just bought a new replacement from my dealer. My plan is to bring the fender to a professional to paint it Lunar Rock and install it myself. For older Toyota trucks, I've been able to find Toyota publications listing specific paint manufacturers and...

Putting aside payload capacity, the issue can be the trailer pushing around the 4Runner particularly at higher speeds and on non-flat terrain. I think someone quoted the dry weight and GVWR for the 16' Basecamp and 16' Bambi. They're roughly the same and could both be within spec for the...

Yeah, side by side, the US market Land Cruisers don't buy you much over a 4Runner. I sure wish the 75 Series Troop Carrier was available other than a 25 year old import. That truck has a lot more space and a longer wheelbase. Good call on the Sequoia.

Usually, not until 15-20 years. There are two things to consider: excessive corrosion inside the cooling system and excessive heat in the engine compartment. What has the coolant looked like as you drained it over the years? Best case scenario: you've seen the coolant when it was changed...

Given what they charge for an oil change, using unbranded bulk oil is the most irritating. Most good dealers will use all OEM parts except for some of the economy Toyota YZZ stuff like brake pads and the SightLine wipers. I believe some dealers will offer the higher cost brake pads as an...

Never heard of the Walmart stocked Mobil 1 being different. Glad to know it's the same. I think the comparison was being made to Toyota's oil, made by Exxon Mobil, vs. the Mobil 1 product. The oil made by Exxon Mobil with the Toyota label has a Toyota-specific additive package. I don't know...

McGeorge and toyotapartsdeal.com are my go to US-based parts suppliers. They will probably have the highest discount levels. They are both regular Toyota dealers running an online business. For heavy parts, parts.toyota.com will list several dealers based on your zip code. You can select...

+1 on DIY for an oil change, using the Toyota oil, and everything else Mark said. I found that I can order the oil via parts.toyota.com for pickup at my local dealer at a significant discount. Not all dealers linked from that site offer the same discount so I had to use some trial and error to...

I would get it changed every 5K miles or every 6 months, which ever comes first. IMHO, oil is cheap and 10K miles is an unnecessary gamble if you intend to keep your truck for a long time. Even if you're only going to keep it 100K-200K miles, you're still reducing the odds of minor problems in...

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