Recent content by charlier180

Wow, I guess I must have subscribed to this thread years ago when I owned my 4Runner. Back then (and now) I use the Reese, Straight-Line, Weight Distributing Kit with Sway Control. Depending on your towing needs you might want to consider this same kit but with the heavier trunnion bars. That...

Both Manuals have been SOLD! Thanks guys!

You have to do what you think is right. I can honestly say that I used these mirrors several times a year for 7 Years and they did not damage the rubber gaskets at all. Be advised that I never used them in the winter because I do not tow during that time of year. I also tried to not leave them...

Have been running Blizzaks on my 4Runner for the last 6 years and cannot complain in the least. With last year's 1-2' snow they proved themselves once again. Will probably get one more winter out of them before they are retired from winter use. Then I may just run them year round until they are...

Taken directly from Toyota Agreement: "For a Vehicle Service Agreement which is a NEW or CERTIFIED USED Plan, the AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE is the date the vehicle was first placed in service as a new vehicle, even if that date is before your VEHICLE PURCHASE DATE. Miles are total vehicle...

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You might find some answers here: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/98161-how-do-you-remove-roof-racks.html

Just in case those thinking about Toyota Extended Warranty don't know, one does not have to purchase it when you purchase your 4Runner (unless Toyota has changed the rules since 2007). I purchased my extended warranty about one month before the standard 36 month warranty expired. I found a...

Cannot complain about my Blizzaks at all. This will be the 6th winter I am running them and no they are not bald. Running soft rubber tires in warm temps will shorten their life. That tends to be the BIG mistake some people make who say they don't last. When I bought my Blizzaks I found a set...

TW, thanks for enlightening us that do not have Equalizer style hitch as to it's lack of links for adjusting and how it generally works. Since the Equalizer style hitch WD adjustment is done at the head (ball mount) am I correct in thinking that the proper height of the ball mount is important...

Just thought I would include a side view of my rig with the WD & Sway Control Setup. As you can see there is very little, if any, sag in the rear. Also if you look close you will see that with the stock height of my 4Runner, I have the WD shank pointing down and not up like 4runninSD's. For my...

I agree with webby. From the photos it does look as if the trailer is tipped back slightly. 4runninSD you might want to double check the drop/rise on the Weight Distributing Shank you are using. If you are not sure how to check the drop/rise you can find some information on that at: Trailer...

Just wondering if those forum members with 100-200K+ miles on their 4Runners have had any "wear and tear" issues with their rides? Personally, I like this feature when I am towing in mountainous areas. Even though my trailer and 4Runner both have good brakes this feature comes in handy. BTW, I...

Interesting thread with a lot of good ideas/info. When dealers use the word "Flush" I personally wonder what they actually mean. Are they using a machine that vacuums out the oil fluid and pumps new fluid in under pressure? Does the machine vacuum out the oil fluid, pump a cleaning solvent...

Had my Front Pass Side caliper replaced yesterday at the dealer under the extended warranty. I had a Corolla loaner overnight. Driving to the dealer yesterday in the snowstorm was fun. No ground clearance + all weather tires + automatic transmission + other jerks on the road = PITA drive. The...