Recent content by Dondell

the guy at the store tested the battery twice, cuz he couldn't believe that a two year old battery held that much of a charge. I suspected starter..tapped on it and it worked...so i got a remanufactured one for 100..swapped it out, and everything is good. I went to advance auto parts, as they...

the guy at auto zone said it was the alternator? Does that sound right?

my breather went bad too..and the axle seal leaked on one side...I'm kinda strapped for cash, so i put in a new breather for 15 dollars, and cleaned up the rear drum with brake cleaner...it stopped leaking, and its been doing ok...fingers crossed...I have been driving quite some time like this...

Hi...my 96 Blurple 4runner is having trouble starting...seems if i turn the steering wheel, and find the right angle..it will start. Otherwise, it just clicks until i move the wheel around. Its getting worse. Whats wrong?

so…will 96-02 headlight fit?…thanks..

got in a little fender bender and need a passengers side headlight…looking for the cheapest solution…junkyards around here have nothing for a 96.

any info on where to get the plastic bracket that holds the headlight in place?..my search has turned up nothing...

yes…I know that these trucks get poor mileage…i don't think that you understand actually how cold its been here. And..I do know how to drive..thanks. The situation is…the fuel indicator dropped by more than a quarter of a tank after only a few miles…seems like gas is just pouring out. Maybe...

its been very cold near chicago lately…my mileage seems to be awful…what gives?…I have done tune up, fuel filter, cleaned maf ….

ya…except..my passenger side upper is wonky. so it has to be replaced. I would like to replace all four, and never have to worry again...

I need to replace my ball joints. Lowers look easy, but the uppers seem more difficult. I'm thinking about taking the (upper control arm?) off..and taking them to my buddies to have him pound out the ubj's out and new ones in….does this sound like a good idea?….also…who has the best deals on...

yup…got my tools..difficult to find shop space for me, but i try to do all my own work. I love my truck, and I realize that it is old…. I was just cry babying about typical maintenance i guess. Money is tight, so its hard to swallow big repairs. My plan is to prioritize a list of things...

96 sr5….with @ 155,000…..new/remanufactured trans cost about 2500..including a trans cooler…what a freeking nightmare. I bought a toyota because I wanted a solid-dependable truck….damn. Rear axle seal blew out, as the rear axle breather valve was faulty. So heres my list of things I need…...

got the milkshake a while back...new trans. what can i expect to go wrong now?

ok..maybe silly question..but i'm having trouble....what size are the bolts for the skid plates on a 96 4runner?...i cant seem to find them...