Recent content by Daretofish

Replaced bulbs, still won't work Hey guys, this worked for my 4Runner, but my buddy's is still not working after bulbs. I used the Toyota OEM, he used #74 as mentioned on another thread. any Ideas?

tip for opening cage On my "98 the cage has a tab on the far side, opens very easy once you move the tab in the right direction.

Good info! This helped me big time! I want to buy you beers! *one thing to avoid is the center bulb socket on mine ("98) pushed through the housing when I was installing the bulb, some very careful work got it back without pulling everything out.

Thanks Boudin, that would keep me away from changing! what do you attribute the loss of MPG to? tire design??

So no balance issues? our 3rd gen uses lug-centric, I assume the newer ones do not?

I'm always around 20-22 MPG and don't want to reduce it if I change wheels/tires. the Michelin I run are supposed to be the mileage winners.

That is a clean 4Runner! looks great! any change in MPG?

Did the newer rims eliminate the issues with balancing the older 6 spokes? that is my motivation to change to a modern OEM wheel.

Thank you bkw!

So it looks like 3 choices, OEM, Rebuild, or Strongarms

I got rid of my old OEMs, so I'm looking for another aftermarket brand that will last longer and perform better than the Strongarms.

The Strongarms get great reviews but started getting weak the 1st cold days and now I'm noticing they have slowed in 60 degree temps.

Updates on the lift struts? Looking to replace mine again, the Strongarms are letting me down. Any updates on the other brands? Thanks!

I went with a nylon bushing. found the right OD, drilled to get the ID needed.

Hello blarchitect, the left end has a smooth dent, about 1/4 golf ball right in the corner, the right has a line, not scratch on it, not much rust anywhere, the vehicle was garage kept entire life. price $95.00 thanks!