Recent content by e46fan

me too. please share!!

First off - thanks for responding! I really appreciate it. Secondly, I got it resolved. For those that may need this info in the future, here is what I did. 1) Freaked out, felt hopeless and lost, called Crutchfield (where I bought the HU 4 years ago). Dude, they were amazing. The tech...

Well, I'm already committed now so I guess I'll just keep documenting my troubleshooting for others out there - you know, to help others that have issues. Went to auto parts store and got a fuse to replace in head unit. The old fuse was a little "brown" around the leads but the bridge was in...

Continuing my troubleshooting. For grins I hooked up my old (stock) head unit. It worked like a champ. I'm guessing this means that the fuses in line are all ok? There is a fuse on the back of the new HU but it doesn't appear to be blown. I'll replace it anyways when i get out today.

Head Unit is Pioneer AVH-x8500BHS if it matters.

I apologize in advance if I come across short, I'm not in a good state mentally. I've been prepping my 4th Gen with 150k miles for sale and have gotten all the little nagging fix-it items complete over the last couple weeks. I was ready to list it, however I wanted to have my buddy do one last...

gshadow325 I got stuck in a rabbit hole of all your mods. I am definitely going to tackle some of the lighting ones. Thanks for the help, I'll let you know how it goes.

I just replaced the HU in my 2006 Limited w/ JBL (no nav). Everything went great due to the fine people on this forum. My question now is, I'm getting ready to install the backup camera and I have a question about how to wire up the power. Most places have it tapping in to the reverse light...

I just completed doing a HU upgrade to a Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS and I will say there is a ton of info out there. When it comes to just the wiring harness you will be looking at the Metra TYTO-01 Amp Interface. If you are retaining the JBL system it is the only "wiring harness" you will need...

I'm getting my 8500 in next week. Anxiously awaiting your pics/install notes. :) Thanks!

I'm getting the 5600 installed next week. The shop recommended the below trim kit. Amazon.com : Metra 95-8210 Double DIN Installation Kit for 2003-2007 Toyota 4Runner Limited : Vehicle Audio Video Accessories And Parts : Electronics

Well, I would like to keep it close to $1000, but judging by my first look at prices it looks like it may be up to $1300-1500 with the spacer installed. I am not really handy with automotive DIY so I may just pay my shop to do it when they put the tires on, since they will have to align as...

My bad, stock on T4R Limited in 06 is 18". I looked at your price and about jumped for joy, until i realized the same tire in 18" was 180.

Awesome, thanks chaz. Are the spacer installs difficult or is that something I would need to take to my shop. For reference I'm somewhat handy but not great at automotive work. I can change oil but usually don't. :) -D

Yeah I read about the Revo2s, that is some great insight though. Definitely puts them at the top of the list. Thanks! -Derek