Recent content by jamarns

Measured it today and I'm sitting at 23.5, which I quite like. The issue I have now is that I believe my shocks are actually topping out on large bumps. I think I'll drop it down to the bottom notch and throw a 1/2" spacer on top of the coil. My biggest problem now is that my spring compressors...

Thanks a lot for the response, that video was quite informative. I understand that lifting the vehicle will limit the down travel as you start from a higher initial position. What I’m more concerned about is that there’s so little down travel that the shock could top out over bumps. I know the...

So I'm scratching my head a bit, and I hate to beat a dead horse but I've searched everywhere and can't find a decent answer to my question throughout existing threads. My question is in regards to the Bilstein shocks that are specific to the 3rd gen 4runners. I installed my lift the other day...

In your last picture, just above the exhaust and to the right, is that a crack in your frame or just cracking rust flakes? I think I'd have a really thorough look at your frame if it is a crack, might be more work than initially looks. Hopefully not though.

The outer is mostly a dust seal, the inner seal is the most important one, it keeps the oil out of your bearings.

I didn't even have the special tool for the job, just used a bearing splitter for the ABS ring and top collar, then punched the 4 studs out and was able to push the bearing and second collar off from behind the backing plate, I was lucky to have a friend with a 20 ton press though. Luckily I...

I just had to do this, only to realize that the ring that sits against the seal was way too far down. So I'm guessing that either the previous owner or his mechanic must have put everything together wrong. Luckily I caught it the day after I'd assembled everything and pulled it apart (again!)...

Thanks guys, really looking forward to some warmer weather, I'd like to find some good trails that have camping along the way.

Hi guys, New to the forum, new to 4runners and new to 4WDing (that's a lot of news!) Just purchased a 99 model V6 Auto SR5 withh 233,000Kms on the clock (that's 145,000 Miles for those who aren't metric) Pretty stoked and looking forward to some new adventures. List of things to do in the...

That is such a nice colour! It looks sick.

Here I was thinking you were saying your bike is "unbreakable" ;)

Congrats on you purchase, hope she serves you well!

Is it just me, or do most used cars in Alberta usually need a new windshield when you buy them?

I nearly bought a 4runner that was advertised with 180,000kms (112kmiles) on it until buddy fessed up to me that it had that on the engine, everything else was 360,000kms (225kmiles). Ended up buying one with 233,000 kms (145kmiles), glad I dodged that bullet.

Nice photo's, I just purchased a 3rd gen 4runner and also live in BC =)