Recent content by john.diachenko

Man I really appreciate the response and feel like a butt for not responding until now. Your explanation was very helpful and now that I have a lot more miles behind the wheel it's become my new normal and I have trained my foot to ease into the throttle. I also catch myself listening for the...

Actually now that I think more about it, could this be a driveshaft noise? Maybe the U Joints? Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk

I had an Aussie locker installed on my 01 about 500 miles ago. Obviously new noises come with automatic lockers but there is a noticable clunk when I go from a coast to accelerating that seems to be out of place. It's like something is off just slightly and once things start roataing it will...

That exactly what I was hoping someone had done. Thanks, that looks great. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

That looks great. I was wondering about the latch but that seemed fairly easy. Do you have a close up of the hinge set up? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Has anyone incorporated a rear tire swing with Addicted Off-road's rear bumper? It is by far my favorite in terms of looks but I really like the tire swing look as well. I've searched for threads on the subject but no luck but I'm sure someone has tackled it. Thanks. Sent from my SM-G935V...

Was this a good size roll pin? Did you have to cut and grind any? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

This is a fun mod for sure Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Well I finally got around to installing the grille. Here's the final result sitting beside the original. Definitely a different look excited to see what it looks like Then I realize this project, like many others has one more curve ball. The inserts on the grille I bought are round and the...

Yes. Comes in a roll of way more than you need but it's like $5. I had tried it for actual gutter guards so I had some left over. Great for the grille...terrible as a gutter guard haha Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

So I drilled small holes around the edge on the back side. If you're looking straight on this hole is on the bottom of the grille The mesh is cut just slightly larger than the opening in the back I ran zip ties through the hole and through the mess. I drilled the holes as I went in order...

I'm using the Duplicolor color match spray paint and it's dry to the touch in about an hour. It says it takes about a week to cure but my 4Runner has a lot of chips on the bumper and on the hood so my grille will need a little "patina" to look right anyways haha Sent from my SM-G935V using...

I painted it last night so it's still drying. I'll try to get it back together tonight and send a picture. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Here's a rough draft. Still need to sand and paint so the mesh and emblem aren't permanently on, I wanted to see how it was going to look. That grille worked out nicely

So I've decided to do the satoshi grille mod on my 2001. I know I have to get a grille out of a 96-00 but is there a difference between the grilles on 4 cylinder vs 6 cylinder? The reason I ask is because parts geek has two listed. The 4cyl grille would work better since it's cheaper and I...