Recent content by cmpcmp123

Hi all. I am well aware that the center diff lock actuator can seize up and is a costly replacement. But, mine seems to work sporadically. Sometimes it will engage/disengage easily and repeatedly. Sometimes it will take a while, like 20 blinks of the dash light, before it engages, and sometimes...

Got it out this morning. Broke up the ice around the tires down to the pavement. It sunk down into about a half inch of ice because of the tire spin. Probably have to get some tires next season.

Not sure, haven't checked yet. What tire pressure should I be using? No, less than a year old. Yep, was making all kinds of noises without the diff locked when I was revving the engine and wheels were slipping. Good to know this is normal, still didn't sound good though.

Locking the center diff also disengages the VSC. Tried that, still no luck. VSC OFF means the traction control is disabled, right? I still got the slip indicator light flashing while the wheels spun. It doesn't seem too icy, hard to tell with the slush and snow on top, but there has got to be...

Hey all. Finally bought a 4th Gen: '06 Sport V8 with 106k miles. I live up in Alta, Utah which is one of the snowiest places in the lower 48. Driving up the canyon yesterday with about 1" on the ground and ice I could feel it getting a bit squirrelly. That's okay I thought, especially without...

I am planning to buy a '06 4runner tomorrow; V8, 4x4, Sport Package, 105k miles. I am having a mobile mechanic service check it out in the morning. It seems like the only big possible problem is the exhaust manifold crack. Are these easy to see upon inspection? Would I be better taking it to a...

After reading this thread (and others) over at candlepower forums Fog Lights Revisited it seems that... 1) HIDs in fogs are not a good idea if you truly plan to use them in heavy fog and snow, especially in a reflector housing. I have also read that HID light is inferior to halogen light for...

Rancid, I too am in the market for a 4th gen 4runner. Here are a few quick things to keep in mind, you can get a lot more info by searching for any of these topics as well. 1. 2006 was the mid-cycle refresh. You can see the changes here: Toyota 4Runner History 2006 I think for $17k or above...

From what I'm reading there really are no good non-HID options. I've heard poor reviews of the yellow-tinted halogen bulbs. The other option is lamin-x vinyl covers, which also seem to get mixed reviews. Anyone else have HID fogs with experience in fog and snow?

Do you notice a lot of glare? The more I read, the more I am turning away from HID fogs. I use my fogs but it is still just a fraction of the time compared to low-beams. Might not be worth the price. Have also read that HID light is not the best for fogs, even in the 3K kelvin range. Maybe a...

Beginner Question, what does this get you over stock? I ask because I am in the market for a 06+ 4th gen 4runner. While the JBL is nice, most of the used ones I'm finding don't have it. So lets say I have a stock 06+ radio. I already plan to get a $100 Garmin, and probably a pro.fit mount...

I am looking to buy an 06+ 4th gen 4runner and would like to do an HID conversion on the low-beams and fogs. From what I am reading, the low-beams are pretty straight forward. Although they are halogen projectors, HIDs seem to work well especially with the squirrel finder mod. My question is...

So I might be good till 9 years?

Cost is certainly an issue if I'm going to buy it then put $1k into it. He wanted $18k, went down to $17k pretty quick. Maybe I can get him down more. It is a 06 Sport Edition 4WD V8, w/ side airbags. Needs new tires soon though.

My search for a 4th gen continues! I found a 06 V8 w/ about 67k miles. I was wondering about the timing belt. How much is age a factor? Should I change it because it is 8 years old? I also ask because I am only likely to put 10k miles a year on this, so it could be a while if I wait for 90k...