Recent content by Dreadnaught

Hi, Looking for a 4th gen 2006-2009 4x4. I'm in NorCal but willing to travel for the right vehicle. My ideal: dark grey or silver with a mild build and in order of preference; Limited, Sport, SR5. Looking for a v6, since I wont be towing anything and my 02 Sequoia already has the 4.7 v8...

Thanks, it was a long time coming to be sure. I'll definately have new coolant when I do the timing belt / water pump. As for for fluids - go with both differntials, oil/filter, what other reccomedations? Thanks.

I suppose I'm confused by that on the ball joints. If Toyota's are known to fail, why would we go back to them?

After a LONG search I finally picked up a 99 Limited 4x4 and its bone stock. The seller owned it for the past 16 years and before that his Uncle owned it who bought it new from the dealership. I checked multiple VIN history sites and verified, so I’m officially the 3rd owner. 224K on the...

I've been washing engine bays for years...okay decades. I agree with leftyguns21, dont get to close with whatever you're dispensing the water with be it a garden hose (my choise) or high pressure car wash. My formula = spray Simple Green, let soak 5-10 mins, rinse with garden hose. If you...

Hahaha... funny question. You buy the Runner to keep from going broke and spend your extra cash on mods. If you've ever owned a Dodge, you spend all your money keeping it rolling until the next expected break-down. BTW, I've never owned a Chrysler product.

Nice! I like that black grill, it fits well with the wheels and roof rack. One sweet looking ride...

So at this auction, you didnt get to see it first? We're you remote? I cant imagine buing site unseen unless it was some crazy collector car with a billion pictures. Live and learn I guess. Sorry to hear it.

Good advice, thank you. I never thought about asking for a cold start video, excellent idea. I found most Craigslist sellers in my area (NorCal) to be either clueless on what maintenance they have done..really???... or just people who drive them until they are nearly dead. I'll keep the...

Very nice. How long were you looking before finding "the one" to build? I only ask becuase I'm looking for a 3rd gen and having difficulty finding one at a decent price that someone hasnt already abused.

Just joined, so much info here...fabulous! Looking to buy a 3rd gen, going to soak in all this knowledge goodness and after 15 posts share somethat I've gained over my many revolutions around the sun!

Very and I mean Very impressive guide. I'm looking now for a 3rd gen and this is my new bible. Thank you so much.

Very impressive! Just throwing it out there, I do like the roof rack but it seems a little lack-luster compared to the rest of that great build.

Thank you Noobe here... to this forum anyway. Not a noobe to excelence in maintenance. I'm looking ot buy a 3rd gen too but have been reluctant with long distance sellers. I'll go pretty far for the right vehicle though. Your discussion was reassuring in that there is a chance. Any...

Wow! Took me 20 minutes to read about this beauty. VERY impressive!