Recent content by JerryT

Two of my friends recently had their catalytic converters stolen off their 97 and 98 4runners a few days apart and both vehicles were parking in a descent area of town here in Vancouver. I guess the drug addicts get $50 for it. This is costing one friend close to $400 + and the hassles...

Thanks to all. I will follow up by sending a few emails to these guys. Ok, thanks again...... Jerry

Just wanting to replace my rear bumper (no spare carrier needed) with a custom metal bumper. I have a 99 4runner V6 4wd. Rock Ware or Bruce TS bumpers? Is there a company or individual that is making them without having the truck in their shop? And ships? Thanks for your help. Jerry In...

One more Black 4Runner

The book is called "The Four Wheeler's Companion" the off-road guide to Southern BC third edition by Mark Bostwick. I purchased a used copy in excellent condition from Amazon.com for $8.00 and approx $11.00 for shipping. This is the newest version revised in 1995. Not sure what has changed as...

Hey Guys, BC is Beautiful and I can't wait to start exploring some of the back roads. Just picked up a book called Four Wheeling BC that is a must have for back road expeditions. The author rates all the roads and details where to find them using maps. Slowly building my 99 4runner and...

Thanks, I like the LC wheels too and they were very difficult to find. I had to drive a few hundred kms to get them, but well worth it. These are more offset than stock rims and 8" wide instead of the stock 7". I will be keeping the chrome strip fenders in case I sell the truck and the new...

Finally installed my fender flares from Bushwacker. Not that difficult to install and over-all I am happy with the fit. I had them primered and 2 coats of black and 2 coats of clear coat. The color match is perfect. Original With Fender Flares

UPDATE: ok I know that a few weeks have passed but here is the update. I purchased a Flowmaster 50 series muffler last week and had it installed yesterday. I have to say that I am thoroughly satisfied with the tone and the level of sound. The Flowmaster 50 series seems to be about 30% quieter...

That's a good question. I notice that there is a little difference with the 33" but doesn't seem to be problematic. Regarding the shift points? Not sure if this could be hard on the transmission. Might be worth posting this question on a new thread. See this site for tire size comparisons...

Sorry, yes North Shore off road did a wheel alignment after the lift installation. Thanks very much for the info. If the wheel re-balancing does not solve the problem then looks like the next step will be either the cv or the u-joints. Jerry

I just called the BFG dealer here in Vancouver where I had the tires installed and he said that he had not heard of the Haweka device, but they do have a wheel adapter that they will use to re-balance my wheels next week when I bring the truck in on Tuesday. (he did say that it takes a little...

Re: Re: Vibration starts at 80kph (50 mph) Thanks and I read the article, now I am a little confused. I understood the 4runner wheels to be hub centric and not lug centric. The spidertrax adapter that I had on last month were specifically for hub centric vehicles like the 4runner. But the...

Hi, I am experiencing a vibration that did not exist prior to the installation of the new lift (3" rear / 2.5" front), ome springs, procomp shocks and struts and new tires. Here is how the story unfolds: March - install new shocks, struts, springs and new Geolander AT 275/70 r16 balanced on...

Really? I have just assumed that it wouldn't so I better check into this....thanks!