Recent content by gimlithepirate

Necro'ing this thread, as it's still the number one google result and wanted to add some details. Ebay recently had a sale putting the price of this down 460$. At that price I couldn't resist and took the plunge. The biggest thing you will need to add to make this work on the 4th gen is 4x...

The 5th gen bumper that fits the our 4th gens is on sale for 450$: Vijay Fit For 2015-2020 4Runner Rear Bumper With Tire Carrier and Lights | eBay There was a previous post on how to get it to fit: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/312173-5th-generation-rear-bumper.html

Oh I was looking for those pages. Have to step through it.

I've got the P0456 check engine light, but its not being consistent about it. I've replaced the gas cap (because that is 100% where you should start), and the issue has persisted. Finally setup my techstream tool and decided to watch the evap pressure levels... but it passed the evap test when...

This is easy enough to check. Take off the splash guard on the drivers side, grab the steering shaft, and give it a good twist. Any play should have corresponding play in the steering wheel. If there is any play on the lower end of the shaft where it meets the steering rack, it needs to be...

The Aisin kit above is one of the rare cases where "OEM" doesn't have to mean "Toyota." That right there saves a bundle. The other one that saves a ton is SLL vs Zerex Red. No reason not to do Zerex Red. The crankshaft seal I personally think is worth doing. Getting to it at any other time is...

Honestly, this was starting to blow up before you posted. They haven't been in stock on EBay since before Black Friday. The 4th gen just has so few options unless you spend serious dollars. I'm sure they will restock, or offer a 4th gen version, soon.

Thanks for the write up! This is great. I will probably pull the trigger in January/February time frame. I saw a Returned one on EBay for only 400 at one point, but didn't pull the trigger lol.... Not entirely sure what I will use for cutting my existing bumper. It is absolutely beat to shit...

I’ve got some kind of cyclical squeak happening right now: IMG_0851.mov - VEED It only occurs when going down hill, and I’ve eliminated brakes as the issue. Video was taken in 4th going down hill. Happens on smooth and rough roads. As soon as I’m back to flat pavement it disappears. It...

How did you trim up your bumper to match? Awkwardly hold it and do a bit of a time? My current bumper cover is beat to shit, so I think my plan is to take it off, pop the dents out, sand it and paint it with some matte VHT which should match the bumper decently well....

Oh man, this is exciting. How's the quality? What do you mean by "remove some things from the frame?" The only part I'm really worried about is my existing bumper cover is absolutely beat to shit -_- I will probably have to get a new one if I go this route. For 700 though, this is definitely...

I made my own sliding disconnects for the front. They are OK, not great. The gain from them is mainly a smoother ride off road. Can't say I'd recommend it unless your looking for a project. During the winter, I have some basic Moog ones I put on the front. They work well enough. For rears, I...

If you buy direct from the sellers website (company is called "vijay") you can get a version with a swingout for 700$. Just wish we had some more info on adapting to the 4runner, how it mounts, etc. My plastic bumper is super screwed up too... so I'm hesitating as I'd have to buy a new bumper...

Now this is interesting. Looks like it requires cutting up the old bumper cover... but at that price who cares? Wish there were more details on this.

Got to tell people where your at if you want us to know if we can come get it lol. Nice setup though, why are you moving on from it?