Recent content by freshedie92

Yes! Thank you very much for the information. Video is very informative. I didnt know what I was looking at in pictures but now I do! Info The center diff lock light does come on/off as I push the switch. I didnt drive it a lot like this as i didnt have off road, but it felt like it did engage...

Personally I had P0172, which is a code for passenger side. But mine had 400+ kmi according to carfax. I also suspected head gasket, and had it repaired. My fix was a $200 used oe intake manifold with cat. I went ahead and replaced o2 sensor but my research says that wasn't necessary. What...

Okay so heres the update. I have driven it about 200 miles in "4Lo". I have tried exercising the switch to no avail. It is either stuck in 2wd or 4hi though. I have not had a chance to jack up the front and see if the front driveshaft spins. I have not found a flat place to do the zero point cal...

Car: So I have a 2004 4runner v6, purchased with 160 on dash, actually 400+ on carfax ($3900). Ran great, but found out it had a slight exhaust leak into cooling (after lots and lots of diagnostics). Other prob too but they're fixed now. Rebuild: Purchased this thing for a road trip to Mexico...

If mpg isnt a problem, and you're towing go with the v8. I have a v6, an I like it a lot. But I dont have plans to tow and mpg is a big deal for me.

did you install that red boot over the old toyota one? You said it was CVJ brand? I think I mest up I swapped out the oe toyota one for an aftermarket one because of the bad boot. Good thing I havent changed the other one yet.

Very true, I never click on scotty, even though it looks interesting I know its click bait. ETCG is the best car youtuber, with chrisfix also making impressive content. I prefer synthetic simply because its a superior oil.

Thanks for sharing your build. I like the idea of an awning on mine, but I wanted to ask what do you use yours for? Also what do you use to sleep? A tent? I am starting out and wondering if a tent on top of the truck is worth it.

When I bought my 04 I thought it had tpms but it doesnt. o well. you wont miss it if you never had it

Wow again, amazing thread, love all the pictures and prices. Really well done. now i just have to save up for xmas

Wow thanks a lot for the sticky I was looking to do this and it has all the info i need.