Recent content by ColMntDad

This is part technical and part judgement. For some reason my 97 4Runner has grown on me. It has grit. My son drives it as his first car. I daily drive my 5th Gen. When we got Auzz, the idea was to restore it and use it to start teaching basic mechanics to my boys. Mods, Colorado and...

Thanks for sharing your experience. I will give it a go again this weekend with a bigger bar. Having a spare on hand may be a good idea though. I will be doing the fluids from now on.

Thanks, I do have the Motiv MX2320 and a 64mm x 14 flute type with the slots. It is really tight.

Thanks for the guide. I have been using the dealer for all of my changes, up to now. My dealer is so booked that it’s almost half a month away for an appointment. I do all of my oil changes on my diesel, so not new to changing oil. Well that is what I.said before doing the 4Runner. I was...

Found a set of Canvasback covers for my 3rd row SR5 premium off of Craigslist. Perfect fit and a great price for a slightly used set.

Over in Erie

Installed invisible hood, mirror and door handle protection. Then new AVS vent visors. New Slee step sliders in the garage awaiting install.

Took the new 4Runner out for a shake down and introduction for the entire family. Just the reason I went for a 4Runner with 3rd row seating. Mild drive up Old Flowers Road. Learned a few things about the controls and built my confidence in the vehicle. Family had a good time and we really...

Drove Old Flowers road west of Ft Collins. First trip for runner. A couple of stream crossings and steep grades. The road goes through the High Park fire burn area from 2012. The fire opened up the views a little. It is a good trail to check out the different controls and figure out the...

I didn't mean to start a tire war and I do appreciate the responses. Tires will most likely be first. I just will take more time evaluating my options. Durability is important but having a solid platform is important for both dirt and snow. I still need to take the kiddos to school and...

I have had a 15 SR5 Premium with the 3rd row for one week now and just love it. I'm putting together my list of "firsts to do." I have already added Weather Tech's to the floor. I never used them before but was impressed with their fit. My intention is to make this the family adventure...

Congrats. Wife and I just replaced the van with a SR5 Premium as well. I am looking at sliders now to have some sort of step.

Thanks! I parked next to a 2012 trail edition this afternoon at Walgreens. Rack, hidden winch, toyotech lift, etc.... Great example of what it would be and what you can do.

I have learned a couple of things along the way about my wife. Yesterday, it was that she is a better negotiator. We work well together. Here is her Runner with his garage mate Big Red. Big Red does okay in mountains but he is my tow rig and kitchen sink hauler.

New to the forum but have been reviewing posts for awhile to get research done on the 4runners. Thanks everyone for your posts. It mad a difference. Today was a good day! I just got a new 2015 SR5 Premium with the 3rd row home today. (The boys already named it Runner). I took my awesome...