Recent content by K.Hunz

Yup - the harness in the glove compartment plugs right in behind your drivers side kick panel. You will need to wire that harness to the harness (supplied with your brake controller) that plugs into your brake controller. Wiring instructions should come with your brake controller. The...

Yup, oil the crush washer before install. Also should oil the gasket on your filter before spinning it on - makes for a better seal and easier removal 5k miles down the road. I did do an oversize drain plug mod in a Solara after a friend stripped the threads out. pretty easy, although...

Usually the doors, when closed, are important to the overall structure of a vehicle. Removing them and driving may not be the best idea. Our 4Runners are body on frame, so this may not be as big an issue. I'd certainly do some research before losing the doors and taking it off road.

nothing? update - it hasn't happened yet today...maybe keeping the battery disconnected for 5 hours did the trick?

This happened twice yesterday evening and again at about 2AM this morning. Here's what happened. Locked the doors with the keyfob and went inside the house. A few hours later, my alarm went off. Figured I bumped the panic button. I used the unlock button on the keyfob to disarm, A few...

I checked out the Hitchrider Hitch-Vise. Looks like a great little clamp. I think I will make my own version next time I find the time to get in the shop! Thanks for the link Here's the Hitch-Vise: Hitch stabilizer: no wobble, anti rattle device for hitch accessories I was concerned about the...

Anyone have any suggestions for modification? What do you use for a hitch rack - likes/dislikes?

Wait...I have side mirror defrosters?

Political Economy - Results of probe of Toyota acceleration problems expected today Yup.

Hi all, been lurking since I purchased my 07 V8 Limited about 9 months ago. I built this hitch rack last summer to haul firewood when camping and coolers when I play in volleyball tournaments. All steel construction, with an 8" rise from the hitch for more clearance. It works as intended; my...

I received my full set (fronts, one piece rear pass, and cargo) a few weeks ago. The black gets and stays visibly dirty, but I couldn't be happier with their performance. I got them to protect my carpet and they do an excellent job of that. The cargo liner, specifically, is equally good...