Recent content by Billf6531

Thank you for the suggestion, however I'm interested in a response from someone that has actually installed this hitch, and can indicate if it does or does not prevent the removal of the skid plate when an oil filter change is required.

I have a 2024 TRD Off Road Premium with KDSS. Has anyone installed a Draw-Tite 65074 front hitch on a KDSS 4R? Does the hitch interfere with removing the skid plate to access the oil filter? Many thanks for any actual facts. Bill EDIT: ... and the answer is: It does NOT...

It is. Please call me at 403-233-0644. Thank you. Bill

I have one of Kliv's kits for sale. FS: VSC mod for 4th Generation - NEW, Calgary, AB

I have one of Kliv's kits for sale. FS: VSC mod for 4th Generation - NEW, Calgary, AB

SOLD SOLD SOLD Kliv's VSC OFF mod/kit - new. I bought it for my 2005 Limited, but never installed it, and upgraded to a 2024 TRD ORP. The package has Kliv's board and wiring, a LED, and a momentary push button. Link to discussion: New fine-grained VSC OFF Mod for V6 1GR Link to instructions...

My suggestion: Drive it for awhile until the oil is again half-brown, then change it to 5/30 synthetic and a Toyota oil filter.

Save yourself a bunch of aggravation and just pump some grease into the fitting. Above all, avoid the stealer that thinks a code reader will identify the problem.

I did two rounds of grease on my 2005. Haven't heard a sound or felt a thump in 8 or 9 years. It's your vehicle and your choice how to fix the issue.

If you're mechanically handy, crawl under the side of the 4R and pump enough grease into the drive shaft slip joint until a quarter-inch of shaft appears. You'll see what I mean after 5 or 6 pumps. Otherwise ask the stealer to do it.

I picked up a set similar to this at a local Jeep joint. Prothane Greaseable Sway Bar Bushings | Prothane

New sway bar bushings fixed my problem. Later the noise came back, but a shot or two of synthetic grease (I installed aftermarket brackets with grease fittings and neoprene bushings) killed the noise again. Quiet ever since.

Replace the coils or wiring when they fail. I haven't heard of any failures. A drop of synthetic oil on the threads and some dielectric grease near the bottom of the plug boot to keep out moisture is all I've ever done.

Yes, the 100K Iridiums. When you install them, put a couple of drops of synthetic oil on the threads before you install them.

If the engine is not consuming oil between changes, keep doing what you've been doing. Check the air filter, and pull a spark plug and check it. That may be the cause of the hard starting. I suggest Iridiums if you change plugs.