Recent content by deckert4r

I am planning on installing 2 sets of lights of hella 500's and i have a 1200watt amp and 2 12" subs i plan on installing in my 98 4Runner. I am thinking i need to upgrade my alternator to do this. So my question is what is the stock alternator output and what output do you think i need? I...

I am looking into getting a more free flowing exhaust for my 98 4Runner and i was wondering about gas mileage. I am hoping to get 1 MPG better, is this possible??? I was looking at a 18" magnaflow. I read (and correct me if i'm wrong) that the stock piping is 2 1/4in. and i am not planning on...

I have a similar question. I have a 98 4Runner. My keyless entry remote has 3 buttons on it though, unlock, lock, and a green button (what does the green button do?). Also what does the red push button on the dash do? Is that for valet mode? I like my horn to beep when i lock or unlock the car...

I need to replace the timing belt on my 98 4Runner SR5 4X4 5 speed, and i was wondering if there is a recommended list of other parts to replace at the same time??? (water pump, tensioners, ect.) My friend has all the tools and everything so we will be doing it ourselves, so if you have any...

I checked the switch under the clutch and the little button is not stuck. Do you think it is that this switch went bad? Or does this mean that the actual CC went bad?

Well 2 questions actually first i got a free 3 month warranty with my truck (a 98 SR5 4x4 5 speed) and the warranty guy told me that there was a recall on the headgaskets??? He said he knew that applied to the 96' but he was not sure about the 98'. I drove my T4R about 300 miles today and loved...

I am looking at a 97 4runner sr5 w/ 135k miles. Its a 5 speed manual, 4x4, leather, sunroof. He wants 8900. Whats normal and whats a good deal? I am wondering besides price, what should i look for? Any warning signs should i look for? Any 4runner specific problems i should know about? Thanks...