Recent content by Ju1cE82

Hey T4R, I have my 05 Sport listed on CL right now: 05 Toyota 4Runner V8 Sport 4WD Other than scammers and low ballers there has been little serious action. It is priced a little higher than I will take, because craigslist people. I would be interested in a partial trade for an older 4wd...

Thanks for the info guys, never opened the the little cover but saw it when shampooing the carpets. But yeah why not make it big enough?! I would have disassembled the unit and replaced the pump (3rd or 4th pump "assembly" I would have done this on, typically just held together with plastic...

Drop the tank? The access panel under the left side rear seat won't get me there...boo/hiss

Any one out here done a fuel pump on your 4th gen? How many miles did you have when it needed changed? Any recommended brands to look for or avoid? I have 190K on mine and have a 3kish mile trip coming up and need it to 100% reliable during this trip (business related) Any other...

Thanks guys, This is all kind of what I assumed. The light load on the trailer and bouncing is a concern, I'm tempted to pull the smallest leaf. The guy at the dealership told me the suspension should be rated right around 2,000 (with the 900# trailer that keeps it under the 3K that requires...

So still don't have 1,000 mi on my 4R yet but am getting ready to do a job 420-ish miles away. Will be towing a trailer (900 lbs, 5x8 enclosed, V-nose, no trailer brakes) with about 600-700 lbs of electronic gear. This electronic gear is the heart and soul of my new company, I intend to drive...

Just replaced my radiator while doing my timing belt last week when I found some evidence of leaking. I went ahead and pulled the drain plug on the trans, measured quantity that came out and added an extra 1/2 quart. I agree negligible quantity will be lost but why not and it gets 3ish qts of...

didn't read the whole thread so if this has been covered please disregard. For ride quality and budget concerned: Monroe OESpectrum are really nice when ditching X-REAS. Bought mine from Rockauto, great price (currently a rebate too) simple bolt in, rides nicer than my jetta (1.5 drop on...

Curious how much damage.... I just bought an 05 V8 Sport with 186k with slight damage on the side, needing a bunch of maintenance and more rust than I wanted for $6300 out the door (will be a little over 8k when it's ready for service ...I hope)

One better is one of these: Amazon.com: OEMTOOLS 27145 Block Tester: Home Improvement Most big box auto parts store can rent it to you, ask for their book chances are they have never heard of one. You will have to buy the liquid but it is cheap. The liquid will change color if exhaust gases...

Well not all today but within last the 100 miles: 4 calipers 2 shocks 2 struts 2 axles oil change drive line drain and fill (including trans D&F) Key off phone charger headlight polishing HCF filter removed Next week: Timing belt kit w/ water pump Serp belt kit Alternator and A/C compressor...

Got the truck on the road, pedal feel is fine and stops good. The accumulator pump does run for 2 seconds every time I step on the brake pedal, again no idea if it did this before...I am going to do a drive to my buddy's shop after the timing belt and have help me bleed it with his fancy...

Thanks for the clarification BlackWorks. Last night I installed Monroe OESpectrum on all 4 corners and recently installed Moog sway bar bushings. Ride quality is awesome for a truck this size, smoother than my DD, granted that's a hammered Jetta on FK springs and Koni orange. I am already...

Replaced all four calipers on my new rig seem to been having a few issues. First question: @ 185K do I need to replace brake hoses? If this was a domestic vehicle I would, if it was European I wouldn't because old OE is better than new aftermarket. But this is my first Asian vehicle and...

Thanks Ron! In my world the front suspension dampener (on these trucks) is a McPherson strut, wouldn't be a coil over until there is adjustable height threaded collar....but I digress. I will go-ahead and dig into it but I was an ASE tech in my former years. Agree not for the weekend diy'er...