Recent content by Booboo12

thule with a Hullivator makes it easy to load and unload. The rig lowers to the side of the truck... recommended if you have a heavier kayak...

I went ahead and used Valvoline SynPower and a motive bleeder... The stuff that came out was brownish reddish in color, the stuff going in was golden... Brakes still work but now aren't squishie anymore- (wooohoooo)... thanks!!!

Stopped by the toyota parts dept but they didn't have any brake fluid and said just pick it up at the auto store... So the question is which brand is better to use? Valvoline Dot3\4 http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=51 or Pennzoil Dot 3 super duty...

I think I got it... I was going over the top when measuring - should have been going to the side...

I picked up the recommended NGK dual electrode spark plugs for my 97 4runner. (NGK BKR5EKB-11) I also confirmed the recommended gap is supposed to be .044 (or .043 - no biggie)... While I understand that single electorde gaps is pretty easy to figure out, am I correct in assuming for a dual...

Thanks!!! I did take it in to get the driveshaft replaced. (last time I had the u-joints replaced - it didn't work out all that well - it just changed the vibration point...)... Now the truck drives smooth... Good news was once it was up on the list the tech showed me some of the basics - auto...

It's my second vehicle... also not looking for another car payment... I'm starting to look into doing the majority of the work myself. Spark plugs, fuel filter, handbrake tightening should be pretty easy. If I can get the parts, I've got a few friends that shoud be able to help provided I supply...

Would like some opinions - appreciate any input: I have a 1997 T4R SR5 6 cly 2wd. It doesn't get driven too much anymore, but has been well maintained and single owner... I got the shimmy shake when driving about 500 miles ago, had the driveshaft u joints replaced, but all that did was change...