Recent content by Billynath1988

Trusting a Ford was not on my list of things I ever thought I would do. So I also hope it works out. lol

After tons of research and test drives, and narrowing down exactly what I want/need from a vehicle for my circumstances, I ended up getting into a 2025 Ford Expedition Tremor. Thing is a beast, and the technology in it is pretty overwhelming coming from the 4runner. Some people hate that some...

Nothing yet, the wife and I dropped down to sharing 1 vehicle for the time being. Her lease, a 2023 Rav4 Prime is up in a few months and then I will be shopping a replacement. Unfortunately, nothing Toyota is offering has really impressed me enough to justify the ridiculous cost of what they...

Well, After 13 years and 100k miles, the time came to finally move on. I want to say a HUGE thank you to this forum and the inspirational builds that helped along the way. The 4Runner was sold to a former forum member whom I met through here. Thanks for all the knowledge and the memories...

New oem starter New Napa HD CV axles Oil Change 170,400K with Amsoil Signature

Please elaborate how you did that.. or any pictures.. I need to do this also the part number?

After about 13 years of perfect reliability, she finally had a breakdown. The Starter died while out running errands. Luckily only a few blocks from home. The drive pinion broke off from the starter, it never fell into the flywheel so nothing exploded. New starter installed and is on its...

I can hear the starter trying to engage but not grabbing the flywheel. It had made some weird noises beforehand, I brought it to the shop, which my local shop confirmed was the starter not disengaging fast enough and lightly contacting the flywheel.. Which is generally a sign that the end is...

Well after 13 years of flawless reliability, the starter died today while out running errands. 170k. What are some things that might as well get replaced at the same time as changing out the starter since it's pretty well buried in the engine?

I havent been on here in a while, but I thought id check back in... Just cleared 170k.... the 4runner has been used daily up here in Maine as a work vehicle now... 98% of its life on dirt roads and trails.. 2% pavement. I will probably ready for some updates soon .If you ever find yourself...

Glad to see this thread is alive and well and still helping out people. I can attest, it's been almost 10 years with slyfox75's kit, and Never had an issue again, and the way it works, I also never will. Save yourself the headache and just do this 5-minute bypass and be done with it. Pic...

I realized it's been over a year since I posted in this.. The truck is still running great. Just about 169k Annual full fluid film treatment done recently Drove her up north to Maine to get around during the winter months. If anyone is looking for a place to Vaca and loves the winter, I...

HOW TO: Replace Drivers seat bottom Foam- PIC HEAVY

yes, do not leave it alone.. get the kit from SLYFOX on here. See thread for secondary air pump failures. The fix is quick and cheap and DIY compared to thousands to repair if ignored.

TRD Pro Gun metal wheels wrapped in 255/85/17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT