Recent content by jsmith21

Me and a buddy welded it up and then grinded it down and painted it. Never realized how much work went into these things... I see why the pre fabbed bumpers are so expensive!

Been a while since I’ve been on here, finally gave it a much needed face lift. Needed a new grille and headlights real bad. Oh yeah, and I added a Coastal Off-road bumper a few months back. Really happy with how it looks again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Think I have this going on on one side, what’s the best way to install the new seals? I’ve heard they’re very fragile. When I had new cv’s installed about 30k ago I didn’t change them like an idiot [emoji18] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Man I know. It pisses me off, but Toyota isn’t going to do anything for an 11 year old vehicle so I guess it is what it is. It still really pisses me off though. Wonder if they did the same thing with the 5th gen? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I’ve known I’ve had this problem for a while now, decided to look into it today and here’s what I found. Sucks; this is the only rust on my whole truck. I have a spare liftgate that needs to be painted, but was curious if the original could be saved. I’m gonna say no. Sent from my iPhone...

Not sure I’ll be able to pull the trigger yet, just running through ideas... I agree, that’s one reason I’m hesitant to do it. Because once it’s monsta lined there’s no going back haha. Thanks! It’s just old. Been plastidipped for like 5 years, my Toyota emblem either fell off of it or was...

Did you take the sticker off? Mine is doing this as well. Have a spare hatch waiting to get painted just haven’t had it done yet. I had the rust fixed a few years ago but it came right back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s been a while...clear coat is chipping off the tops of my fender flares, grille needs replaced, just a lot of little tlc items need done to get the truck back it top shape. Still running great though. Considering monsta lining the whole truck midnight special (dark blue). Thoughts?

Went to start it up this morning, turned the key, and nothing happened for about 3-4 seconds and then it fired right up as usual. It didn’t have any issues starting up once it started cranking, but the cranking was delayed. I noticed it do this once last week as well but it didn’t replicate it...

Sorry for taking so long to reply, I just now saw this. This is the kit, I haven't gotten it yet, but will eventually... https://www.powerstop.com/product/z36-truck-tow-brake-kit-with-calipers/#y=2008&mk=TOYOTA&mo=4RUNNER&ss=Models%20with%20338mm%20(13.30%22)%20Front%20Rotors&p=Front

Cool, thanks for the help. After a little research, I found this kit that I can do for nearly the same cost ($350 for calipers, pads, and rotors) and it's powder coated. Not crazy about the red but it'll look sporty :nod:

Nice, did you do the inner seal as well? I plan on buying from the MarionBumper2Bumper auto guy as people talk highly of his assemblies. And yeah, I've even seen a few people talking about seizing 5th gen calipers too now...so between that and the fact I can get the 4th gen ones painted from...

Yeah, I have an impact and luckily have no rust so hopefully everything comes off easily. I'll spray everything with PB Blaster before I start. And as far as painting the calipers, that's an option, but I feel like the finish will last a lot longer if it came that way from the factory rather...

So I'm in need of replacing both front wheel bearings, but in a crunch time wise so I figured I'd get it quoted at a shop just for simplicity sake...$1000. Looks like I'll be ordering the hub assembly and doing it myself. I plan on replacing the hub assemblies, and the inner seal as it seems...

Do yall have good reviews for Marion bumper2bumper's hub assemblies? I need to replace both of my front wheel bearings so I'm researching all of my possible options. There's cheaper routes, but wheel bearings isn't exactly a place I want to cheap out and get crappy parts. Also, do you need the...