Recent content by ColoCherokees

Just to add another possible solution to the original issue: My '98 (with the 3.4, now at 207K miles) would start, idle and drive just fine when cold. My issue occurred when I restarted it while still warm, or during extended idling (long drive through waits or the never-ending school pick-up...

This is the coolant I keep on hand for top-offs: https://www.amazon.com/Pentofrost-A1-Anti-Freeze-Coolant-Gal/dp/B003YLRV9K It's a concentrate, so of course use distilled water to dilute. No idea how it compares to Toyota OEM coolant price-wise, but I got it at my local O'Reilly's so it can't...

Started getting a hesitation/stutter accelerating from stops and while cruising on the highway, pulled the codes and saw a cyl #3 misfire. A set of NGK plugs and OEM wires and it runs great again. Just for anyone who might be curious, once your plugs erode to a 0.085 or 0.09 inch gap, you'll...

Vehicle background - bought in Feb 2011 from a dealer (no service history) with 160k miles, currently at 198K miles. I experienced a "stumbling" or occasionally an actual engine stall while either idling for awhile or trying to start it after a short trip, a few months after I bought it. After...

My '98 Limited has floor mats with the "4Runner Limited" logo on them. No idea if they're OEM, they were in the vehicle when I bought it in 2011 from a Toyota dealer.

I've had good experiences at Astro Automotive (near Alameda & Broadway - astroautomotive.com), and they have a good reputation on colorado4x4.org as well.

Best I've gotten of it so far.

265/75-16 Duratracs with approx 10k on them, on my stock '98. No rubbing issues.

Had owned a number of Cherokees over the years, one of which was my "baby" (lifted and littered with my blood and sweat, etc). But then I had two kids. Having the driver's seat all the way back left no leg room for my daughter in her booster seat, so I needed to find a new vehicle. I didn't want...

Actually, no it hasn't. I've only had it since 2/11/2011, and put about 3000 mi on it. Plus, it's only May, and it'll still be awhile before trails here are clear of snow. I am truly excited to see how my factory installed E-locker functions, and simultaneously unsure of how the IFS will perform...

Being against vandalism/hit-and-run "justice" isn't being high and mighty. And thanks, I kind of liked my second post. As I start to repair/maintain my new-to-me 4Runner, I hope to be able to contribute pics/tips to the forum. First up could be the aftermarket stereo install next weekend (if...

Passive-aggressive property damage for the win? I knew I wouldn't like the Toyota crowd.