Recent content by Fernandina4runner

Does the aluminum oil filter housing have the drain feature on the top like the plastic one?

From what I can tell from talking to a buddy that had his honda's bag replaced. They put the same inflators back in the car and in 5-6 years it will need to be recalled again. That's why the newer ones aren't on the list, they will get added as they age past the 5-6 year degradation window for...

I'm at a loss, other than the emblem treatment it looks like a lot of the builds I see on this forum. I can't tell the difference. It's definitely not my taste, but my truck is stock.

I use a paper towel. I pull the dip stick out and hold it against the paper towel and the oil transfer shows up on the towel. I like to keep it simple.

When I changed mine the second time I just loosened the bleeder valve nuts on the calipers to allow the fluid to escape instead of getting pushed into the reservoir. You can loosen the fitting with just a box wrench. It's better to bleed the calipers when you push the Pistons back in. The fluid...

The curt hitch should fit. The front end of all the fifth gens should be the same except for the plastic trim. the version that came out for the 10-13 models were dropped lower so you wouldn't have to take the lower airdamn off. I have an 11 and use the hitch for the Tacoma and the 4th gen...

I have had that happen several times with mine. It has happened several times when I have pulled off the road trying to slow down. It has also happened when I went to cross over a bumpy paved median to pull into a driveway. The brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes didn't function. I...

I have the RAM laptop mount in my truck. I love it, but my wife and any passenger hates it. It stays out of the way and holds the laptop very securely. It takes up a lot of room in the passenger seat. The good thing about it is when you need space you can pull the desk part out and leave a...

That doesn't suck, I've got you doubled. 160,600 miles in 56 months.

I'll be glad to swap out my 4Runner for you to keep in a shed and I'll be more than happy to make sure yours gets plenty of miles while your away.

Nothing that wasn't fixed under warranty. Dealership replaced the transmission and the drive shaft under the TSBs. I've only ever done regular maintenance of oil and filter changes, brakes, spark plugs and fluids.

My 2011 SR5 just rolled 160k, I bought it new in December 2010.

I've had that little annoying squeak for about 120,000 miles. It doesn't get worse, it does seem to go away when you get over about 20 mph. I've never taken it to the dealer for it, I usually get the "that's normal" answer anyway. I always suspected that it was the brakes dragging, due to...

I'm not sure if anyone is still interested in this anymore, but I thought I would give an update on my current situation. My truck just rolled 142k and my old friend the driveline shudder is back, and worse than before.. I think this new shudder is what the FJ guys have been dealing with on...