Recent content by dylanc

For sale are the factory running boards from a 2004 4runner limited edition. They are silver and have lights at either end. They are in good shape and would be great for anyone interested in dressing up an SR5 etc. I live in Santa Barbara, CA but am often in other parts of California for...

I though about that, but theres 2 issues with that. 1) I would have to run A LOT of wire. I really dont want to have to replace the ~12 speakers including the ones in the very back. 2) I would still have to get the OEM wiring harness that would plug into the back of the non-JBL unit. It...

I am trying to install a "Factory Look" aftermarket Nav unit in my 2004 4Runner. I really love this unit for the following reasons: OEM Look NAV -Price: $400 for an in-dash Nav/DVD/Media Player/Bluetooth cant be beat! -OEM look -Plug and play, no need to get extra adapters to get things like...

I ditched my stock 100W inverter setup and put in my own 800W system. I put the aftermarket inverter in the engine compartment, and ran some 6 AWG wire to it. I took the inverter apart and disconnected the on/off switch. I then extended the wires for the switch and ran the wires to the OEM...

I have the exact same issue, with a similar setup. Try this: sit in your car, arm/lock it. hold your key up to the ignition, without putting the key in. Now press the remote start button. When I do this, everything works perfectly. I literally just ordered the 556-U thinking this would...

If you want to buy a pair of lighted running boards I have a pair for sale. Dont know how much shipping will be. Anyways, theyre sliver and came off my limited

Hey so I was just about to purchase a set of the bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks, both to give me a better ride and get an inch of lift (lift is adjustable from 0-2.5"). Then I came across a similar product from Rancho. For the same price, the Rancho Quicklift shocks offer similar lift...

Thanks Chaz, for replying to both my posts. So for the rear, are you suggesting I do a 1" spacer and the FJ springs to get the ~2" Im hoping for? I guess I could see that as a compromise to all spacer or all spring lift.

Im looking to add 1.5-2.0 inches of lift to the rear. Im considering spacers such as the daystar 1.5"/cornfed 2", or the Toytec superflex 2" coils. Assuming the small price difference is not an issue to me, which will ride better? I understand that the longer coils will allow more travel, but...

I currently have the Daystar topout spacer that gives 1.5" of lift (really more like 2"). Im planning on putting a spacer in the rear and lifting the front another 1" or so. Rather than getting the daystar preload spacer and thus having the complete 2.5"/1.5" Daystar lift, I was looking at...

Im not sure seeing as they came on my 4runner when i bought it (used). I can grab some calipers from my work and go out to take some tread depth measurements sometime.

If youre looking to save money I have the Cross Terrains on my truck right now and am planning on getting bigger tires soon. The only reason I havent added more lift and gotten bigger tires yet is that the Cross Terrains have performed so well (if it ain't broke dont fix it). Anyways, Im in...

Theyre a decent tire at a really good price. I had them on my old pickup and found that they were terrible on snow. My truck did better when it had stock AT's on it than before I lifted it and threw on the Geolanders. I also found that they didnt wear well, but then again my truck did have...

Interesting find. They look legit, theyre hub centric, and made out of the same metal. I'm happy with my spidertrax but some advantages to the ones you found are: Silver finish instead of blue, 3 different sizes available, and theyre cheaper. Give em a shot and let us know how they work out!

Oh man......... I fully encourage you to do this project, and sometimes the best way to learn is the hard way. HOWEVER, your proposed plan is incredibly dangerous. DO NOT attach anything like this directly to the battery. There is no need, and it is extremely dangerous. You could come back...