Recent content by damengr

Here in PA it rains enough that taking it off every time after a rain would be a pain so I left it on. I did always take it off to wash the car and that is when I noticed the impact on the paint finish. At that point I felt obligated to keep it on to hide the dull paint finish. The car was a...

Just a possible warning. I purchased a similar mask for an 86 mustang back in the 80s and after only a short while the body paint underneath became very dull likely due to moisture buildup in the fabric underneath the vinyl which rested against the paint due to condensation/rain. After...

TenmileTim, I finally installed the crossbar system and separation screen. I was waiting for responses from several requests for translating the install instructions to English and since was I not getting anyone to respond, I studied the instruction diagrams (more like poorly drawn cartoons)...

Can anyone in Japan help me with providing an English translation for two pages of instructions for installing a crossbar system and separation screen in the cargo area for a 4Runner/Hilux Surf? This accessory is normally exclusively sold only in Japan and therefore instructions are only in...

First, sorry for the continual postings with no pics yet. I laid out all the contents of the shipping box and noticed only 2 crossbars. It appears that the instructions are only showing various options for the crossbar which is why I initially thought there were 3 bars before I opened the box...

Cabelas sells a liner that covers not only the bottom but the sides too. It's made out of nylon and is meant for hunting dogs and protects against mud and water from dogs. I had something similar for a Ford Explorer and I thought it was superior for anyone carrying a dirty dog in the back.

Update: Screen arrived last Thursday. Surprised at number of pieces involved to install crossbar system including drilling four small diameter holes (two each side) for screws for the mounting brackets in the plastic molding above the rear cargo area window where the molding meets the...

Try Crutchfield in Charlottesville, VA

Carson Toyota provided tracking number. UPS says it will be at my home this Thursday. Once it arrives, will take photos of screen before and after install which I plan to do this coming weekend.

I have found other US Toyota dealerships that claim to carry Toyota Japan accessories but found that they do not carry the full line of accessories like Carson does. As I mentioned there is a Japan-based website (forgot address) that also carries the screen but english is poor on the site and...

I have one on order from Carson Toyota and am expecting to receive it within 1-2 weeks. Carson is one of very few dealerships that sale Toyota Japan Accessories. There is also a website based in Japan but was leary of dealing with them in case of a problem. I ordered the cross bar and the...

Supercliff, Looks like the photos were taken in Rancho Bernardo, CA??? Are you from that area? I lived there a number of years ago. Nice place, nice people. Great looking setup for your bike.

I have these tires in the stock size (265/65/17) and I think you will be pleased with performance, even in snow. I lost about 1/10 in tread depth for every 6,000 miles at 32 psi. When I had an Explorer, the guys in that forum had a good rule of thumb in setting tire pressure. They suggested...

I used a thin plastic film made by Eddie Bauer and purchased from Target. The film does distort your view when looking outside but figure not an issue with my 17 month old son since he doesn't know what he's looking at anyhow. By the time he knows what he's looking at, we won't need the film...

When you say modified, is it different from the picture shown on the first page of this thread? If so, do you have a picture? Assuming by message that it is for sale at $200. Can you PM me prices for all your skids? - Engine Skid Plate: - Transmission Skid Plate: - Transfer Case Skid Plate...