Recent content by dsandman87

Thanks for the tip on the borescope, iBison. I looked in cylinder 6, and sure enough there was a small, slow drip of coolant right up front. I'll be calling Toyota tomorrow, and very firmly yet politely requesting as much assistance as they can give (can't hurt to ask, right?), though I'm not...

Ugh, I think I may be starting to see this too. I've got an '04 V6 2WD 4Runner that I bought in 2010 with 89,000 miles. I've babied this truck, performed oil changes, coolant flushes, etc. on schedule and no abusive driving, never overheated. Now at 185,000 I'm starting to experience some...

I agree with (most) everyone else: a Wrangler Rubicon is the best stock vehicle I've ever had the pleasure of driving off-road. It's the on-road experience that kept me from buying one :roadkill:

I'm right there with you... I've only ever owned manuals until I got my 4th gen, and I miss them dearly. Looking forward to seeing how this thread develops!

Thanks! I majored in Chemistry/Biochemistry and am going to grad school to get an MS in Biomedical Science, and then on to Med School... lots and lots of school...

Looks like a blast! I've always liked the look of a good 3rd gen off-road; what roof rack is that?

Diving? Man, I'm jealous... BTW, Congrats on graduating!

I just graduated, and I agree; the 4Runner was AMAZING for moving out of the Frat house... I'm in living limbo right now, but when I move into my next house (in a few weeks) I'll be sure to take some pics of it packed to the brim!

Awesome trip! I love taking my 2WD out to a nearby farm with plenty of hilly trails... Lots of fun getting there, lots of fun there, and lots of fun when we're done! (Great Fishing, Hiking, and Eating!) YouTube - Paradise!

That's awesome! Probably going to be my first mod on my new 4Runner...

^It's true! Welcome to you, sir. Awesome looking 4Runner; can't wait to see pics of it in the bush!

I've had a bad history with USA vehicles and a great history with USA weaponry, so I think I'd trust this bicycle more than most anything else!

The same thing just happened to me yesterday... I was able to remove the entire lock/latch assembly by just removing the two screws you mentioned, so try giving it a little wiggle. All of the components necessary to latch the box up are behind the handle you (and I) ripped off, so...

Ha ha! That is very true, and half the reason I traded mine in... I'd love to do a lot to the 4Runner, actually, but with all the school I've got coming my way (read: all the debt) I'm going to have to hold off on really having fun with it. Plus, I'm enjoying it so far as-is; MS doesn't...

Depending on the occasion, I either carry a Case Sod Buster Jr. or the Kershaw Vapor II I've had for 8 years... Both are very excellent knives!