Recent content by jkruer01

I am looking to purchase a good OBDII (OBD2) tool for a reasonable price ($150 or less). I don't want anything that is phone based (i.e. iPhone or Android) and I would prefer something that can hook up to a PC to get updates and/or give additional information. There are all kinds of products...

Tonight I replaced the spark plugs and spark plug wires on the 4Runner. All in all it was a pretty simple task. I also cleaned the throttle body while I was at it. After I accomplished those two things, the stutter was gone that I was experiencing at idle and during hard acceleration. My...

And the saga continues...I was looking at the 2nd o2 sensor (i.e. air/fuel meter) and I took a peek at the first o2 sensor........what do you know.....the incompetent morons at Midas who change my catalytic converter never pluged the first o2 sensor back in!!! :behead: What morons! This is the...

Well, the code for the "MAF" was actually code p1135. The folks at AutoZone told me that the code was for the Mass Air Flow Sensor. Tonight I got home bought a can of MAF Cleaner and soaked the SOB after stripping both screws trying to get them out. I let it dry and put it back in. I...

I have a 2001 Toyota 4Runner V6 2wd with 175,000 miles. The check engine light came on with error code P0420. I replaced both 02 sensors and then got a cat from AutoZone. The bolts were completely rusted and I couldn't get them to budge. I took it to Midas and they got it replaced for me...

Thanks for the info! Jeremy

What is the difference in towing capacity between a V6 4Runner 4x4 and a V8 4Runner 4x4? I am considering getting a 4th Gen 4Runner and I would like to be able to tow a 2 horse trailer with 2 horses in it. Would a V6 be able to handle this or do I need to go with the V8? Would the V6 be...

So would you then just have a muffler shop make up a straight through pipe? What about the post O2 sensor? I think, but am not sure that it screws into the same pipe that the 2nd cat is on. Jeremy

My state doesn't do an emissions test. Although I wouldn't want to drive around with a check engine light on because then I wouldn't know if something else goes wrong. Jeremy

There is a post cat sensor. Jeremy

Thanks, I appreciate it. I just called Midas and they will replace all shocks and struts for a total of $350+tax! Plus they have a $30 off coupon on their website for any service over $300. $320+tax for new shocks and struts! Woo-Hoo! They use the Monroe Sensa Track shocks and struts that...

I was wondering if it was possible to remove the 2nd catalytic converter on my 50 state legal 4Runner? I don't live in California and we don't even have smog tests here. Does anyone sell a straight through pipe that would eliminate the 2nd catalytic converter? Would this mess up anything...

Hey Everyone, I have a 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2wd. The motor on the antenna is dead (no noise or anything when you turn it on and the dealer confirmed it needs a new motor). Instead of spending a couple hundred bucks to replace the motor I was just going to replace the antenna with a...

Since you have experience with both, what is the difference in feel between the Monroe and the OEM? Thanks, Jeremy

I called Sears and they said for Monroe Struts and Shocks installed was $461.28. That is getting better price wise. Jeremy