Recent content by Cruiser_Air

Just 6 years old, it's looks prety new. I think if the drivetrain and main frame was not damaged, the truck is still in a goos shape. get a quote to see how much to fix the damage. Good luck.

Do you think that will be true? There are lots of changes. Look at the engine size, it's looks like go back to the 4th generation.

I'm not sure if it's true. Based on the information by the link below, there are lots of changes. 2012 Toyota 4Runner | Car Reviews | Consumer Ratings

For spending $37K, almost close to $40K, why you don't think to buy a new 2011 or just waite for 2012. I heard 2012 will be some update for the problems. The question is you don't know how they drived for 5300 miles on it.

It's all depends on the overall condition on your 4runner. If your 4runner still in a good shape, it may be worth to spend several thousnand dollar to fix it. otherwise, if you feel doesn't worth to spend that much to fix it. then go to buy a new SUV. I don't know what year of your 4runner. I...

toyota using thiner material on the frame and sheet metal everywhere, that's why 4runner's frame rusted out faster then other SUV frames. If you check 4runner frame with ford explorer, then you will understand what's the difference on frame thickness between the 2 SUV.

Power = Rotation_Speed X Torque at low speed, can get higher torque, at higher speed, torque drops. Enginer horsepower is the basic engine capability for generating power from burning fuel. one of my co-worker explained to me, that US standard is to measure the wheel axle horsepower for engine...

Thank you very much for you information. One more question. I heard that US standard measure the engine horsepower & torque on the wheel axle, but Japanese standard measure on the engine shaft. is that true? If it is true, then that is a big different. Anyone can help me to get the answer...

When we look at the manufacture specification sheet, one of the major parameter for evaluating the vehicle is the engine horse power & torque. But who knows what is the definition of the engine horse power & torque. Or exactly to say, where the engine horse power & torque measured? Measured on...

The interesting thing is that when I compare the specification with each manufacture. the 2010 ford explorer and 4runner has the similar weight. I just wandering where the weight coming from 4runner with that thin sheet metal structure everywhere. When I changed oil today, the mechanics tald me...

Yes, I'm saying the 2010 Frord Explorer. It still have a frame. The 2011 Ford Explorer changed to be unibody structure.

I'm a new member to this forum, and I have compared 4Runner(2011) with Ford Explorer(2010) and Nissan Pathfinder(2011). I compared on the weight and material thickness of these three vehicles. Basically the three vehicles are all have a similar weight. but I find Explorer have the most thicker...