Recent content by INW4RUNNER

2004 SR5 V6. Original Owner. 230K miles. Still running on original alternator and starter. I have thought about preemptive replacement given the very remote places I go.

I will definitely consider refreshing the suspension parts including Bilstein 5100s this Spring before purchasing new tires. Running winter Blizaks right now No obvious cupping on those yet after 2 seasons. Looks like I will be passing your way next month when we drive down to Gardiner and...

Surprised you have made it to 320K with original water pump / cooling system parts.

Thank you for your feedback. It is appreciated. The shocks have about 40K miles on them. Replaced in 2017 around the same time the tires were purchased. I should have included that info in my original post. Sorry.

I am an original owner of a 2004 SR5 V6 with 230K miles. Stock configuration and suspension. I have been running Cooper AT3's. Cupping pretty bad with about 40K miles on them. Been rotated regularly at 5K. Trucks handles normal and smooth on the road. Just noise from the cupped tires. I have...

Thank you for your feedback. The technician said the shocks and struts are ok. They were replaced about 30K miles ago. Stock OEM not, Billsteins. Only issues found were small play in front LCA and Tie Rods.

LCA and/or Tie Rod "play" cause of Tire Cupping? Moved from Gen5 forum. I guess as semi-newbie forum member I have not posted enough to be allowed start a new thread. So, resurrecting this thread because it is closest fit to my situation. I am an original owner of a 2004 SR5 V6 with 230K...

I guess as semi-newbie forum member I have not posted enough to be allowed start a new thread. So, resurrecting this thread because it is closest fit to my situation. I am an original owner of a 2004 SR5 V6 with 230K miles. Stock configuration and suspension. I have been running Cooper AT3's...

As I said in my original post, I have diligently performed all scheduled maintenance as specified by Toyota. There is no scheduled interval for the water pump, although they are typically replaced on the V8 out of convenience when the timing belt is replaced around 100K. Mine is a V6 with a...

Thank you for your feedback. Risk management and "what ifs" are integral to all my activities, which in addition to remote off-road adventures, include wilderness backpacking and white-water rafting. In the case of taking my 4Runner on long distance remote adventures, the "what if"...

Thank you for your feedback. Yes, I have given thought to replacing the alternator and starter too. Just got to decide where to draw the line and what point it just becomes preemptive overspending for a false peace of mind. I mean why not the fuel pump too which means dropping the fuel tank to...

2004 Gen 4 V6 @ 230K with Original WP & Cooling System Parts I am the original owner of a 2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 with over 230K miles with original water pump, radiator, hoses and all other cooling system parts. Mine is at home offroad in the backcountry of the Northern Rockies and has...