Recent content by gRunner3

I had some issues where the headliner would sort of vibrate while I was driving, didn't matter what speed. It was driving me crazy so I pulled the interior lamp down and shoved pieces of cardboard in the opening in all directions to fill the gap between the headliner and the actual roof. I do...

The dealers have room to operate. I bought a Highlander for my wife about a year ago and the finance guy initially told me I was approved from Credit Union X for 4.6%. I had previously applied for a Capital One Auto blank check for 4.25% that was on its way in the mail but I had not received...

I have a 9 month old black lab mix (don't know what she is mixed with, came from a shelter, but she looks mostly lab to me). She doesn't mind getting into the 4Runner, but she slides around it the whole time I'm driving. Even well after I make a turn and the vehicle is travelling straight...

Results May Vary I tried calling him at the first of June but he must be pretty busy because I had to call on about 5 different days before I caught him. When I did finally speak to him, he took my info and credit card number. Based off previous posts, I was expecting paperwork in the mail...

I just purchased the Nuvi 350 from Amazon on Monday for $254, free super saver shipping so it won't get here until next week. Both family vehicles have integrated navs, but am looking forward to using it in rental cars and when walking the streets on vacation looking for POIs... I'm going to...

I have never had a V1 but do really like the idea of the directional arrows. I do have an Escort 8500 and can tell you that I don't think I'd want a radar detector more sensitive than it (as some people claim the V1 is). The Passport falses less than any Bel I've ever owned, and so far is...

I've had a different experience with USAA. My father was military long ago, so I can get coverage with them and did use them until I was about 23. I started shopping Progressive and Geico along with USAA at that age and ever since USAA is always at least $200 more per 6 month policy (usually...

A little bit of a stretch of the topic, but what about hitch balls. Mine is only a few months old (cheapo one bought from Auto Zone) but it is already rusty. Do they make hitch balls that don't rust or are more resistant to rusting?

Not sure if you saw my writeup on installing mine... (http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?threadid=28405&highlight=parrot) ... but I've had it for quite a while now. I originally installed my mic where you have yours, but too many people complained of horrible background noise so I...

Thanks for the feedback. I think I was forgetting that the 3/4 of a turn was after the intial contact is made versus 3/4 of a turn past the point of getting it hand-tight. You'd think I'd know that by now, but I guess when I only do it twice a year the process gets a little fuzzy. Thanks guys!

I recently changed my oil and for some reason the one-size-fits-all oil filter wrench I've used before without problem couldn't get a good grip on the new filter, so it only got screwed on as tight as I could get it with my hand. I have since picked up a good filter wrench from the Touota Parts...

I haven't noticed any difference in shift timing, but I do think the car is running a tad quicker using 93. I have been using 87 for the entire first year and half I've had my car and just recently (about 3 months ago) switched to premium after crunching the numbers and realizing how little the...

Take a look at my thread... I just did this install like a month or so ago. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28405

At least you got to spend some time in Tahoe... I love that place. But it sucks about your car. A friend of mine recently was driving his truck and accidently swiped a parked truck as he was trying to park. It didn't dent the guy's truck, but it did put a scratch in it. He went inside the...

Finally, if you are on the fence as to buy this or not, I'll give it a quick review. First, the sound quality in the 4Runner is awesome. I hear the people I'm talking to crystal clear. The volume is easy to adjust but for the most part you really don't need to. My voice as heard by other...