Recent content by contradan

1. Is that wiring kit you bought meant to use the factory Toyota amp ? Yes- custom for the 4runner premium sound system, BUT- it does say on the harness instructions that a peripheral device (SVEN4) may be needed - maybe its needed to bypass the factory amp? 2. Your JVC has a built in amp...

Hi All, I recently bought a 1999 SR5 to replace my aging 1995 SR5. I am trying to swap my JVC deck into the 99, but it uses the "Premium Toyota Sound System" and I can't figure out how to hook it up. I purchased the new proper wiring harness from Best Kits, and it links up, I get power, but...

Hey Guys, For my '95, the cable is whining so bad in this weather its giving me ear problems. I've tried all the lubing suggestions but it keeps coming back. I must replace it, but I'm pretty reluctant to pay the 150$ + from the dealer for a new speedo cable. I found some Dorman 03205 cables...

Thanks for the help guys! I went to Canadian Tire for my first test, Im sure they cut a few corners there. I will look into that product you can pour in the engine. One thing I forgot to mention, which has more prominent recently, since its been cold enough to visually see whats coming out...

Any Ontario drivers out there? My 1995 4Runner just failed the manditory Drive Clean emissions test for Toronto. Ive had the truck for almost 2 years, and it had passed the test when I bought it, so I have no idea what could have changed to make it fail. The results of the test are as...

I dunno about 100$, last time i replaced the muffler and pipe on my Cherokee, it was 400 for the exact same parts that i need now. Whats the deal with putting a muffler from some other V6 truck, maybe a GM or something on my Runner? Any implications, or is it basically gonna run the same?

My 1995 4runner's muffler is pretty much done and the pipes are rusted away, and im thinking about hacking an old muff off from the junk yard to replace it with. What is the best method to reattach the new exhaust pipe to the current pipe ends? I was thinking about using a hose clamp..would...

thanks for the help. I was hoping for a positive response like that. what exactly does a center punch look like? What tool would I use with it?

might try the easy out thing if i get a chance. My main query was how bad is it to keep on driving without that center bolt/washer? It doesnt seem to have direct function, more like a backup.

After swapping out my passenger side CV axel, while putting the hub back together, I accidentally overtightened and broke off the Hub center bolt that threads into the end of the axel. It appears that the bolt and washer combo function to keep the axel from moving medially. I weighed my...

Bought a new set of shocks to replace the worn out bilsteins on my 1995 4wd 4runner sr5. while removing the bils, I am having problems unfastening the upper nuts. there doesnt seem to be anywhere to hold the stem while twisting the nuts with a wrench. there appears to be 2 flattish sides to the...

Bought a new set of shocks to replace the worn out bilsteins on my 1995 4wd 4runner. while removing the bils, I am having problems unfastening the upper nuts. there doesnt seem to be anywhere to hold the stem while twisting the nuts with a wrench. there appears to be 2 flattish sides to the...

among other problems, the keyless remote entry does not activate the trunk latch release, nor does the key being turned in the keyhole. however the trunk key does raise the rear window when turned to the right. is the problem mechanical or electrical? how to fix? id like to be able to open...