Recent content by blakkbox

Hey guys, After putting it off for awhile I went and got some professional diagnostics done for my P0441 (incorrect purge flow) & P0455 (large leak) codes. Mechanic told me the VSV on the charcoal canister itself was stuck open (not the one under the hood), and that the entire canister would...

Today I installed new backup and license plate LEDs from auxito.com. I'm sure I'm not the only one who they offered free LED's in private messages, but I figured why not give 'em a try. They sent me new LED backup lights and LED license plate lights in exchange for a review, and I gotta say...

Okay after resetting my check engine light for the umpteenth time I'm getting a little annoyed. Fixes for P0441 & P0455 that I've tried: 1. New gas cap (old one actually for sure didn't seal correctly, but this didn't fix it) 2. New hose clamps replacing rusted out ones coming out of...

Built a slide out drawer / table & side pocket system over the last few days (don't worry, gonna find a way to properly mount / reuse old cargo netting and tie down jerry can, just was sitting in there at the time):

Thanks for the reply. I'm wondering if there is any way to determine if I'll run into any problems just by looking at how my axles / suspension components are sitting in the pictures I provided? I've found it difficult to get any type of precise measurement from center of hub to fender as...

Man I had tried this too, and it wasn't working in the post previews... somehow you got it. Thanks a bunch! I appreciate it. I wasn't using the direct link it appears when trying to use the img wrap.

Edit: Skip first few posts regarding suspension for update on EVAP codes. Hey guys, So earlier this year I got an '06 4Runner V8. It came sitting on 285's with Bilstein 5100's all around, but I had some rubbing issues during sharp turns in the front. I've solved this by doing a body mount...

Stopped by another 4x4 shop after work today since I was in the area. They'd never heard of the body mount chop and said they wouldn't do that job, but also recommended trying taking the wheel spacers off. He said he thought the JBAs were less likely to rub than stock, but I'll give that a shot...

wow, thanks for the thorough explanation man! You're correct the body mount rub got a little worse with the JBA's. Not a ton, but a little for sure. I would also say the handling on highways / overall responsiveness is better with them. So that adds up per your feedback on them. I wish I...

This was my worry. Interesting. One way to find out! I assume if spacers come off the front they should probably come off the back as well? I might just pull one off on one side of the front to test it out.

Interesting, didn't realize this might help... figured they were put on for a reason. Might have to try this out real quick!

Just spoke with a local 4x4 shop. They recommend doing the body mount chop and recommended the Toytec 620# springs (112-620-P - Toytec Front Coil Lift Springs). They said the stock spring rate was 500#, so these would be quite a bit stiffer. Are those the same springs you have? I meant for...

I was thinking along these lines as well, what spring rate would be ideal? From some of my research Old Man Emu 886 springs sounded good at 650# spring rate but I wasn't sure how well they jive with 5100's. I'm not sure I can do a body lift without getting some kind of fabrication done with...

I need to find a mechanic who is willing to adjust mine this high! Planning to take her to one of the offroad shops in my area soon that has capability to do alignments, after taking her to a generic tire shop I was left feeling they didn't really get what I was talking about and weren't willing...

what seam weld does this refer to? interesting idea with the bump stop...