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    Fuel Tank Strap Replacement Tutorial (60+ Pictures)

    Is it safe to still drive around with the rear strap rotted thru? Is it still ok to fill the tank all the way? Just checked mine and saw at least the rear strap totally rusted and not attached. I have been filling up for few years now and never really checked until now and the tank hasnt...
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    1977 Celica Liftback Build

    I cant wait to see how this turns out. I'm looking for one of these as my next project. That color is going to look awesome.
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    What did you do with your 4runner today?

    what size rims and tires you have there? Looks nice
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    Aftermarket exhaust manifolds

    If you have the V6. good luck. Mine cracked and well more like just rusted and fell apart. I couldn't find any nice aftermarket ones and just got ones from Rock Auto. I posted this on another thread a guy asked about replacing the cats The replacements sound just as bad as the leak did. I...
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    Anyone replace their cats with aftermarket?

    Yea my 03 4runner smelled like rotten egg/sulfur smell upon acceleration. I heard a rattle in resonator and lil leak on a rusted flange. Heard some rattling in resonator if i tapped on it. Replaced that with Magnaflow overland catback. Turned out the pass header was cracked and leaking. They...
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    Back to OEM brakes?

    I have Centric Rotors and Akebono pads Upgraded the fronts to 2010 rotors, calipers and pads. Rear was still above but 2003 ones 4 yrs in - front rotors warped. Lasted 5 years (around 40k miles) and back pad snapped in half? On year 6 - front rotors feel warped again and caliper sticking i...
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    ExpeditionBill’s 2003 4Runner SR5 4x4 Build

    replaced headers, Y pipe and full exhaust - Magnaflow expedition then a week or so later replaced the Ko2s (had 5 years and 50k miles)
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    Dobinsons 4th Gen 4Runner Snorkel - In Stock

    Any pics of the oem part that goes into fender that you need to cut off to attach to. check out this video I found. I have it starting at the part in talking about. He mentions to just cut it off. Just wanted to know exactly where to cut it. dobinson snorkel installed on my 4th gen 4runner -...
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    ExpeditionBill’s 2003 4Runner SR5 4x4 Build

    After years away. I'm back. :yo: Updated pics and mods coming tomorrow. I will also put the old pics back up I took down a few yrs ago. Thought I was selling it a few yrs back. Mods / Issues since I have been gone... Weather tech Window Visors Back brake pad snapped in half? Seized...
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    What did everyone pay for their 4th gen?

    That sums up how I feel about mine. Got it mine for $7000 6 years ago with 132k miles from original owner. Put about $7-8000 into it over the years in mods and maintenance (Most in 1st year only bc I started to mod it and things were rusted and broke. Just did my exhaust recently). My...
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    What gen is the best for off-roading?

    the one you are driving?
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    ExpeditionBill’s 2003 4Runner SR5 4x4 Build

    The OEM Lugnuts you will need for the TRD rims is Nut Part # - 9094201058
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    ExpeditionBill’s 2003 4Runner SR5 4x4 Build

    When they did the ball joint on the upper control arms...finally noticed 2 years later I had the wrong type of lug nuts. Been using FJ TRD lugnuts which have the acorn bottom on the flat rims which ruined the rims when it sits. Toyota replaced the 4 rims with brand new rims and the correct...
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    ExpeditionBill’s 2003 4Runner SR5 4x4 Build

    The driver side upper ball joint on the SPC/Light Racing Upper Control arm went. Covered under warranty. They replaced them with the new version for free. Had to pay $100 core charge but got it back. - 25002 - SPC/Light Racing Replacement ball joint (pair)
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    ExpeditionBill’s 2003 4Runner SR5 4x4 Build

    Let's see... Driver side wheel bearing went. Had to replace Hub (from Toyota) as well since it was rusted/seized on there. Replaced Passenger side wheel bearing. Alignment...again. WARNING to any North East Toyota's...everything under you 4Runner is most likely rusted/seized. If you are...

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