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    V8 Dobinson snorkel into a AFE cold air intake?

    Anyone had sucess doing this? Its for the 05 V8 thats with the son in NC. Of course the stock housing is in the box here is MA! Thanks Eric
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    v8 doug thorley headers who has had them installed in the northeast?

    Have the totally stainless long tube headers new in the box from the group buy. Other than Jason down in PA, anyone had sucess in the northeast getting a set installed? Thanks Eric
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    URD MK3 Full 304 Stainless TIG Welded Exhaust & Y Pipe V8 4.7L

    Over two years on mine, great product! I've had the cat back urd system on my 08 v8 since Mayish of 2019 when my over the axle pipe broke.....it instantly made it fun to drive. Likely the best update I could have done. You do notice it when your towing a 24 foot trailer, it helps with MPG a...
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    2014-20 LED bulb wit fan Headlight bulbs causing ABS/VSC, any LED's that work???????

    2016 TRD PRO, put the same auxbeams that work great in my 08 4runner and now we are getting the C0226, C0236, C0246, and C0256 codes on the techstream as per the TSB T-TT-0597-20. Anyone have this same issue, AND find some LED's that work before I just throw some updated halogens back in the...
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    2006 Sr5 V8 Towing w/ Electric Brakes

    Not too tough on a v8 4runner, we can send you pictures, etc if you need. On my 08 v8, I use a reese brakeman, circa 2008, works fine, its got a quick release plug, so I throw it in the console when not towing I also have P3 for the 05 V8 and the tacoma. I have towed well over 50,000...
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    WTB 2016 era TRD PRO front springs

    Son broke passenger front spring, likely speed bump jumping. Anyone upgrade their springs and have a set laying around? PM me Eric
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    Group buy for Doug Thorley PREMIUM VERSION headers, need 20 people!

    Thanks Jason for putting this together! My 08 will also be seeing some more time down the 1/4 mile this year.......its been down it I think over 1,000 times over the years and is likely the only 4runner in the world which has competed at a National Drag Race(it the the 08 IHRA National event in...
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    Group buy for Doug Thorley PREMIUM VERSION headers, need 20 people!

    My headers, y etc rolled in on Saturday, just before a snow storm.....good timing! Just need the titanium hardware and then see about install. Bruno and Belle approved the box. They wish the dakota had headers this nice! Eric
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    MPG of a V8.. I know...

    I am a original 08 v8 runner owner. 184K now. Best mpg ever was with original factory tires, cruise at 78 from Indy to Mass 22.5 computer.....best towing a 20 foot trailer 14.7 from bristol Tn to MA with a challenger DP race car in 2010, yes original tires. When the front wheel bearing...
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    Trouble with brake controller harness

    3040-P Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Toyota and Lexus 2 $12.40 3040-P Installation InstructionsINSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE FOR MORE VIDEOS/PRODUCT INFO EXPERT ANSWERS Tekonsha Brake Controller 3040-P Review Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2004 Toyota...
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    V6 vs V8 Towing Capacity

    Another realworld consideration is the tonque weight of the trailer.......the shorter car trailers I have towed, 18 foot and 20 foot have had much higher tonque weights and haven't been as easy to tow, its total distributed weight that matters for towing. The more I think about it if the tonque...
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    V6 vs V8 Towing Capacity

    I have towed over 50,000 miles with my 08 v8 sr5 I drag race all over. Been as far as Florida, Indiana more times than I can remember, etc. All car trailers, up to 24 feet long enclosed 7,000 lbs plus on just about all the trips longest was my Ma to bradenton FL trip this january. The WDH is...
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    ATF Temp check...ScangaugeII versus jumper method versus infrared thermometer

    Just tested this on a 05 V8, and a 08 V8 with the 5 speed sealed trannies. 32 degree day. Used the Fluid Temperature check procedure by connecting CG4 and CG13 per the factory procedure. You know the deal, hook up the jumper turn off all the power robbers, fire it up, move it from N-D 4 or...
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    FS: 2016 Quicksand TRD Pro 12,500 miles-Boston MA

    $43,500 I bought this new. Really enjoy it, but have too many nice toyotas and cars in general. I can text pictures etc, just send a email with your cell. You can fly in to logan and drive home. Thanks Eric Merryfield [email protected] Keeping the 08 shadow mica V8 4runner and...

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