Recent content by Lil' Bob

Good to know. :thanks:

Thanks! OK, I'm not real clear on the difference between a grille guard and a brush guard. But as you pointed out, the brush guard is not what I'm looking for. Any thoughts on a guard that might work?

Hi all! Think I need one of these after a recent encounter with a mule deer in the Bears Ears of Utah. I knew the front had a lot of plastic but I was shocked at how frail my 4Runner's front end was. Thankfully I had insurance (it was over $8,000). I'd like to find one that doesn't cost an arm...

75 Colorado 2 yr degree in protesting 2013 Trail Edition GPS and Michelin A/T tires

Thanks for the input! Sounds like either the driver door lock mechanism is broken or the keys are worn to the point that they only function in the rear hatch door for some reason. I'm taking it in later this month to have it checked out, so I guess I'll see what they have to say about it. I'll...

Finally made the from 2000 3rd Gen to this. Looking forward to enjoying long road trips in this sweet ride! At this point I'm reading the manual, trying to figure out what's what. My 1st roadblock to that end is the keys. The vehicle didn't come with a "Smart Key System". I haven't been able...

Thanks for your input!! I'm severely lacking in automotive skills other than maintenance, but your posts made me look at this from a different angle and I'm blown away seeing what I should seen right off the bat. Unless I'm getting bogus info it appears that the 3.4L has 183HP & 217 lb-ft...

I've been towing a 3,000 lb trailer with my 2000 4Runner since 2015 and am looking to upgrade for more power. I'm leaning toward getting a V8 4.7L but they're hard to find at a reasonable price and with less than 200,000 miles on them. Wondering how much of a boost I'll get in ease of climbing...

Michelin Defender I'm on my 2nd set of Defenders and have no complaints. Don't get the advertised miles but my tire dealer always gives credit for the difference. Mostly highway driving, quite a bit of dirt roads and a little off road but nothing too knarly.

Parked it in the garage After a 6,000 mile road trip to Key West and back!

Just had it done at the dealer here in Fort Collins, Co. for $780. My T4R is a 2000 6 cyl.

First of all, I like to say thanks for all your thoughts. I've been on a few forums over the years and have never had a response like this!! Fern-I would agree that if I pursue it, I would offer below the asking price. Juicy-Didn't realize that it was 9 years on the belt-food for thought. It's...

Hi all, just got past the newbie post min. and have a question about upgrading. I'm thinking about replacing my 2000 V6 4R with an 8 cyl 4Runner. Found a 2005 with 35,000 miles on it priced at $22,500. Sounds too good to be true though the price seems high for a 13 year old vehicle. Looks like...

Ok, I'm planning to do this big trip in late March. Colorado to Key West via the Gulf Coast and then back via the East Coast to SC then through the Smokies and whatever else is in between. We'll be pulling our little Casita trailer with our 3rd Gen 2000 T4R (Lil' Bob) and hoping everything...

Welcome!! I have the same year, limited as well, with 173,000 miles on it. Have had it for 14 years, best vehicle I've ever had!:clap2: Godd luck with it!