Recent content by birchy

Yeah, I'm pretty jealous. :boxer: My wife and I will be in the market for a "newer" 4Runner next year - but there's not much chance we'll be able to afford a 2010. They're so sweet! We'll most likely be looking for an 05-06ish.. I can't get enough of Toyota's promotional videos for the...

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Gotcha. I'm in the minority as well then..

You're a heart breaker man! Are you saying that the locker is only available on the manual tranny's? Or was that just a plug because you prefer manual tranny's? :)

Just called for a quote.. keep in mind this is in Canada.. $5.67 per plug.. and $113.88 for the "Cord Set".. Does that sound about right? I did NOT expect to have to pay that much for the wires!

For anyone that has these seat covers already.. any difference with how they look in comparison to a Limited? I.E. - a Runner that's SUPPOSED to have leather seats? I guess what I'm getting at is.. do the leather seat covers look out of place?

Yes, thank you.

Dude.. I hate to break this to ya.. but your 4Runner is no where NEAR shiny enough! :p

I wish I had the rear locker.. but no. I did a quick google search and some person made this comment about the traction control: "The benefits of a 01-02 are: 1) AWD system. Allows you to engage 4WD on dry pavement, unlike 96-00 (Except 99-00 Limited). 2) VSC system. (traction control). I...

Just wondering if there's any major differences I should take into consideration. I understand 2001 was the first year they introduced the traction control system? I can't find that guys website that lists all the changes by year... What kind of implications does this have for off-roading...

It might be just me, but I don't think "looking over a vehicle before you buy" usually includes removing the valve covers to check for sludge.

Exactly. Makes me nervous.

Looking at this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370054250664&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123 Not sure about the quality versus say.. a Manik. Anybody know?

99 SR5 - 171,000km (about 107K miles)