Recent content by bkw

Does anyone know if anyone makes a stainless exhaust kit that isn't loud? I just got all new exhaust parts, * Magnaflow stainless cat * new o2 sensors * JBA stainless cat-back Well the o2 sensors and Magnaflow cat are fine. The Magnaflow cat is smaller than stock, so I don't know if it...

Just to reiterate, these things were $24 each and I do NOT expect them to last. I'm only saying they do pop the hatch all the way up pretty strong *today* when they are only days old still. I'm hanging on to my originals, and looking for a US based rebuilder, or if I never find one then I'll...

I'm in Edison. When can I come look at them?

First, get the window into the parked position however you can, or as close as you can. Expose the motor (pull the headliner off). Pull the motor assembly off the track, leave wires attached. Reconnect the switch panel to the hanging wires. Use the tilt and slide buttons to run the motor and...

Well now I know what to say after I rob a bank and they pick me up based on the vehicle description. ;) I live around the corner from Pantagis diner. I go to that new coffee shop down the street from there a lot. Actually, I have a yellow saturn sky with black 777 on the side, so I was...

Anyone in NJ, or neighboring parts of PA or NY, with 285/75R16 tires, may we meet somewhere so I can borrow one of your wheels just long enough to check fitment on my truck? I just got this truck a few weeks ago and it has new 265/70R16 on there now, and it looks like there is enough room to...

I like that google doc spreadsheet. I would maybe add flare nut wrenches, but then I guess in the interests of avoiding 150lbs of unnecessary weight, you can usually get by with regular wrenches, vice grips, or pump pliars for flare nuts if you have to and if you're careful. Maybe not worth...

Put it on the 5 speed and sell the auto. Hello? No brainer. ;)

That 2723 is what I used. The various references say #74 bulbs, and AutoZone had #74 also. But 2723 has the same size and base, but the 2723 are almost twice as much watts == brighter == also probably burn out faster. ...(yep, now looking at the web site, it actually lists lumens there. #74 9...

Is there anyone in the US that does that rebuild? I suppose shipping to canada and back isn't too much worse than domestic really, but it would be nice if there was a US guy somewhere. I just got strongarms myself, specifically the version with extra charge for cold climates (I'm in NJ). They...

Is it just me, or does putting rusty parts back in feel like putting on dirty underwear to anyone else? Soiled dirty underwear. :)

Yep. My fault. Taking a closer look at my receipt, the part description says RWD. And it said so in the ebay ad too. So, this one's all mine. On the hunt for proper arms now. Or maybe I'll put my old ones back in and have these converted to adjustable. I doubt I'd be able to sell them or...

Well they went in more or less ok. The shock mount pegs are off angle slightly as I expected, but looks like it might not be a problem at least for a short while. I think I still better find correct arms sooner rather than later.

Well this is FFFFF cute. This is a Rocar rear upper control arm, supposed to fit my 96 4runner, next to the arm that I just pulled out of said 96 4runner. I'm sitting here in the damned middle of the night with my truck all apart in the driveway debating trying to put them in anyway. I have...