Recent content by jamiemac1

I also had apprehension when going from my last 4Runner. Mine was much older, but had a v8 and ran very good. It took me a few years to pull the trigger because I really didn't need a new car (even though it was an 04)! Got a TRD Pro Cement a few months ago... love - love - love it!!! I've...

Just wanted to say I love these pics! 4Runner looks great!

I test drove new one the other day, and noticed that none of the knobs were back lit. It was very dark at night, and I was thinking it was a terrible design flaw. Are these buttons actually back lit? The sales guy was clueless.

I just wanted to say many thanks for this post!!! I saved a ton of $ and installing this way was not bad at all. Purchasing the bearing and hub pre-assembled is definitely the way to go! The first side took almost 3 hours (I'm a first timer)... the other side only took an hour (b/c we...

I've performed a search and have been unable to find a thread on this... I have the GPS with the back up camera in my 2004 4th gen. Since the day I have owned it, the lights behind the buttons haven't worked. Strangely enough, I didn't realize they were lit until one day they were dimly lit...

If you find out what this sound is, please share... You are describing exactly the same situation that I am in right now.

+1 for the destinations as well. I've had my Destination AT's here in Michigan winters and they're great. I am, however, planning to give the 285/17 Duratracs a try soon. My Toytec Ultimate lift arrived today along with racing UCA's and 1.25" Spidertrax, and I'm looking for something that is...

Ordered! Much appreciated!

Nice! I'd really like to see a side shot. Trying to decide b/w 285 Duratrac and Firestone S/A's.

Once again, thanks for the replies everyone! It is great having a resource like this to get experienced opinions. bt216: I think I'm going to go for a package deal with Toytech. Price is right with discount code. Thanks though!

BTW darkie: your ride is sick!

Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'm going to bite the bullet and put the racing UCAs on. I'm a little OCD about my steering alignment, noises, etc. Therefore, it's probably worth the extra few $ to avoid potential irritation with the upgrades. Much appreciated!

If any of you experts out there are willing to chime in, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm getting ready to have a Toytech Ultimate lift (3"/2") put on my 4Runner and was wondering how pertinent it is to replace the UCA's? I was told by Toytech that it helps with the alignment and the camber, but...

Just putting a bump out there for this question. I noticed the same low humming noise about two weeks ago. Only there when in motion (even when in Neutral). Need to have it checked out soon. Any ideas for cost?

Thanks for the tips... still not sure what I'm going to do yet. It looks like I'll be dropping about $3,K when its all said and done. My current system has the XREAS, but with a little over 100,K miles now, it probably needs an upgrade anyway.