Recent content by LoxRunner

Went to start my 2002 runner (173k) miles and it turned over but engine was "chugging" and very low rpms for a cold start (around 500rpm). Chugged for 30seconds and picked up to normal rpms, then engine light came on with trac and vsc lights. Ran to autozone to read the codes, got c1201 and...

Got an odd question, but Tim (or anyone else) any chance you could show how to remove front passenger fender/quarter panel? Mines dented and I would like to avoid paying $600 at a body shop for a new one

Had 2 occasions on cold mornings recently (about 40 degrees) when I started my 2002 4runner (170k miles) and after turning over just fine, the engine seemed to "chug". Idle was at normal range for a startup, around 1100, but engine was sounding sluggish and chugging. This lasted for about...

Any updates on this? Oil pan is my next guess at chasing down an oil leak (had rear main and valve covers done, the leak lessened but still prevalent)

Decided to bite the bullet and bring my 2002 into the dealership to have the leaking rear main seal and valve cover gaskets fixed. They did an inspection, said my assessment was right, and for $1300 theyd fix it. Picked the car up the following day, the repairs went without a hitch and I should...

My 2002 has a rear main seal leak (got it that way) but not too bad a leak. Add maybe a quarter of a quart of oil between oil changes. Been thinking of having it fixed sometime before this fall when I'll be leaving for college (want all my maintenance up to date by then) so I called my local...

Cant offer any help, but I remember when I was younger my neighbors dad took some nice leather car seats he got from somewhere and put them on the base of an office chair and it was pretty cool. Post some pics when the projects finished!

Instead of doing a whole driveshaft replacement right off the bat I'd like to at least try u joints first. Pretty sure this is the part I want-- UNIVERSAL JOINTS for 2002 Toyota 4Runner*|*04371-60100 I just need to order 2 of them since 2wd runners only have the 2 joints?

Looking to replace u-joints on my 2002 2wd. But can't find the part numbers for oem replacements. Anybody have them or a link to a list of parts?

Examples I don't like the sound of- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPhUepk4B4Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ew_Aw_rGu4 It seems to me a lot of the mufflers have deep tones to them, but also nasally raspy ones. Which I dont want any of... This clip of the flowmaster 40 series seems to be...

Been looking into adding a muffler for some better exhaust sound. Only problem is, it seems like a lot of options for our v6's make it sound bad to me (from what I've heard on youtube). I personally hate the sound of a "tuned" ricer. Can't stand the sound at all, sounds like absolute garbage to...

There was very slight rubbing I noticed with the front left tire when I had the wheel turned all the way to the right, like when pulling into a parking spot. That was before I had the allignment, when the front tires were tilted more to the right to begin with. Haven't noticed anything since...

Installed ome 880 and 906 springs with bilstein 5100 shocks on my 02 2wd t4r. After installation I noticed a vibration in the gas pedal when I take my foot off the gas pedal. Most of the threads I looked at had vibrations when the gas was being applied. I had a front end allignment done a couple...

Anybody have pictures of their red hose? Blue and black is sold out and I don't know how "red" theirs is. Would rather avoid potential pink hoses

Lift installed! Got my springs and shocks put on this weekend! The front is about 3/8 inch higher than the rear, but not that noticeable. The first pic makes it look worse for some reason. Overall I'm very pleased with it. The ride is way improved over the wore out stuff. To see how wore...