Recent content by drake3988

Hey Guys, It's been about 2 years since I had to sell trade my 4Runner in for a gas saving car. I just recently got a new job and now have more financial freedom to look to get back in the 4Runner game(for good I hope). I am looking for a 3rd gen first but wouldn't mind a 4th gen. I would...

well I took it to Toyota and had them do a diagnostic test. My 4runner has a clogged and cracked radiator. They also recommend the thermostat being replaced with the radiator. I was a little concerned with what else they told me. The mechanic said that my engine sounds like a diesel engine. He...

It is losing coolant but not sure where. No smell of it either. I did get a check engine code but it was for a cylinder 4 misfire, but that was because of a spark plug issue and is now fixed. I will try the idle test and maybe also i may need to flush it myself. I will keep all those things in...

I have a 97 sr5 and the last month he has been acting up. The temp gauge rises to red when sitting still and takes awhile to level back out once I am back to driving. I took it to a mechanic today and he sad he is unsure and said he would start with the radiator cap and the thermostat. I had my...

Yea i just checked them out, they look good, i went for the flat black without gloss but either way the black rims make it look great.

yeah once i have the time, the bumpers will get some kind of change. The lug nuts are a lot better then i thought, i was about to just buy black ones but glad i wanted because i like the lugs that way against the black.

I did my rims and about 20 for paint/primer and sandpaper. not to bad to do, just have to prep well and then wait for paint to dry ha

yeah man thanks again for the wheels, they all came out pretty good, makes a big diffrence

yeah same here..i used rustoleum self etching primer and rustoleum flat black paint...3 coats of both after a few hours of sanding and other prep work, but it was worth it.

yeah, i might just take off the running boards and that would take some chrome out but leave the bumpers the same, i really just want like an ARB bumper but don't have the cash for that, but thanks for the opinion!

thanks for the reply's...I never really thought about color matching my bumpers, that would be cool to, either way i want the chrome gone...hope to get on that in a couple of months

They came out nice IMO, but now just want to get the chrome bumpers black and take off the running boards next, What do you guys think?

thanks for the reply...helps me out al lot...i will check out the 3.2

I have a 97 sr5 and i have been searching for awhile and have found some useful information but want to clear some things up before i make a purchase on things. What all is needed to replace stock suspension with similar parts, looking for same ride height just time to change them.(185,000...

i run denso plugs that i get from the dealership and i got ngk plug wires, i like the blue under the hood :thumb3: