Recent content by dmccarthy

Just replaced my front left sway bar bushing on my 08 4runner with the prothane greasables that were recommended on one of the threads here and looks and fits great. Only problem, when I tried taking the right one off I snapped one of the bolts as they were all very rusted. I used PB breaker...

Thanks for the info, will definitely pick up some anti-seize...if I get them off

Anyone know of any pictures or videos on how to remove the front skid plate on a 2008 limited V8? Is it 2 pieces? I can't seem to find any youtube videos specific to a 4runner. I am trying to change the left front cv axle due to a torn boot and and I want to be able to get at the front...

Thanks, I will do that

I have an 08 V8 Limited with 118,000 miles and it still rides good, however I do notice that when I hit some bumpy roads, manhole cover, pot hole, etc., there seems to be a little more play in the steering wheel and the front end seems a bit noisier than I would like. Things just do not feel...

Ok, so it has been a few weeks now and I replaced the gas cap with and OEM from the toyota dealership and so far no more lights coming on. One thing I noticed is for the past few years my truck ave MPG has been around 17.5 on my V8 4Runner and since I changed the gas cap it has been registering...

can I erase them by disconnecting the battery to reset? I bought a OEM gas cap and disconnected the negative battery cable and the MIL, VSC, Trac lights are off now. Do I still need to have someone reset the DTC's or did I do that by disconnecting the battery? Sorry, probably a stupid question...

can I erase them by disconnecting the battery to reset? I bought a OEM gas cap and disconnected the negative battery cable and the MIL, VSC, Trac lights are off now. Do I still need to have someone reset the DTC's or did I do that by disconnecting the battery? Sorry, probably a stupid...

ok, I will start with your suggestions and see what I come up with. Thanks!

ok, so I went to autozone and they did the free scan, however I am not sure the code reader they had could do ABS DTC's as you recommended. I believe it was just a OBDII. However, the codes that came up were: P0455 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak) P0441...

ok will do, thank you

Thanks for the advice. I have not had any work done recently or disconnected the battery. I will take it to an autozone and see if they can do a free scan and see what code is being thrown. I will also try and tighten the gas cap or get a new one if necessary as I seem to have read that has...

have an 08' 4runner limited with 117,000 miles and VSC-off indicator light just went on along with check engine light. I thought my wife may have hit the button by accident with her knee, but when I got and made sure the button was not engaged it did not seem to do anything. Is that a sensor...

Thank you for your responses. I was able to get the rotors off (with some difficulty) when I replaced them a while back. You are correct, I have not adjusted the parking brake pads through either the expander between the shoes or the cable under the console. It looks like from the responses...

I have a 2008 4runner V8 limited and my parking brake pedal almost goes to the floor. How do I tighten it? I have seen videos online on how to use the adjusting nut through the rear rotors, however last time I took the rotors off the pads seem to be ok and I don't want to expand them further...