Recent content by G.I.G.

Well I checked each spark plug last night, and they were all in there pretty snug. I was able to get maybe an 1/8th of a turn more on a couple of them, but none of them were what I would consider loose. I haven't driven the car since, but I doubt that was my problem. I may change the PCV...

Interesting. You have me thinking now. When I changed my plugs last Fall, there was one that was loose and was easily taken out using my fingers only. That coil pack had quite a bit of carbon on it, likely from blow-by coming out of the spark plug hole as it had backed out, but was otherwise...

MAF stands for mass airflow sensor. It is part of the emissions system and measures airflow coming through the intake just behind the air filter. It is screwed into the air intake with two screws and has a plug going into the back of it. It is recommended that you clean it periodically with a...

This happened to me several years back as well. I was offroading with my cousin when I still had my OME lift and I was too lazy to air down that day. We were playing in some rock gardens and big puddles, and were bouncing around pretty good. When I got back onto the road, I noticed that the...

It's been a while since I posted here, but I was hoping to get some help from the T4R.org crew on something that has been bugging me for a few months now.... A few months ago, I began to notice that my '07 V8 4R would start to vibrate when I was sitting at a stop light. Normally my engine runs...

I've been running Mobil1 5W-30 in my '07 V8 since my first oil change at 5k miles. I now have 172k miles and have no problems. My 4R doesn't burn or leak any oil, and runs great. I wouldn't be concerned about switching to synthetic in a high mileage car. There was some misinformation...

I wanted to get everyone up to date on my situation and where things stood with my warranty claim with my Icon's. My timing seemed to be kind of lucky, as Icon just started working with a guy locally here in the Denver area who can rebuild and repair shocks. Icon put me in touch with him, and...

Nope, still no problems! As others have mentioned, it's not like going to HID's. But it's much simpler and less expensive that upgrading to HID's. It's a noticeable or worthwhile improvement if you don't want to go to HID's.

I think you hit the nail on the head on all points. I was frustrated to have two failed shocks in such a short amount of time, but I also realize it is just the matter of changing a few failed components. I hadn't read many bad reviews on Icon's (one of the reasons I chose them) but there...

Thanks. Yeah, Slee has always been great to deal with. Thanks for the ADS link. Yes, I remember hearing that is who builds the Slee branded coilovers. When I asked a while back, they weren't making them for 4th gen 4Runners. I was also looking into the new OME coilovers but at the time...

Ugh, I'm having the same issue. I purchased a brand new set of 2.5" Icon's with remote reservoirs in September of last year from an authorized Icon dealer, Slee Offroad, in Golden, CO. Slee also did the install. At the time, my '07 4Runner had 130k miles on it. Currently, my 4Runner has 136k...

Stealth Customer Series Wheels + Duratrac's It was coming time to replace my Goodyear Silent Armor's and because Goodyear doesn't make the Silent Armor's anymore, I had to consider other options. The Silent Armor's where the first tire I've ever owned that I would have definitely bought twice...

RCI A-arm Skids It's been a while since I've updated this thread but I've added a few upgrades over the summer.... The first was set of A-arm/lower control arm skids from RCI Metalworks. The fit and finish is great, and it only took about 20 minutes to install them.

Sorry to hear that you took such a big hit on MPG's while towing. My wife and I recently purchased a Livin' Lite Quicksilver XLP that weighs 1,500 lbs dry and will be taking it on our first road trip this holiday weekend. Wish us luck!.... I have a couple of observations. First, I've noticed...

Cool. Good to know. There seems to be a bigger difference on my 4Runner between the driver and passenger side in the rear than there is on the front, so I'll probably end up doing both. I was also thinking about doing a gas tank skid at some point which will put even more weight on the...