Recent content by MacGyver1979

added 50 HP

Iv not seen those tail lights before. and iv looked. Any info on them, no amber just clear and red. I had ordered some clear only covers for mine with the intent of using colored LED bulbs. The clears I ordered looked correct but couldn't be adapted to fit. And that front bumper looks nice...

no I removed the intake boot and used throttle body cleaner and a tooth brush. My wife also complains about it drinking gas, dont know the MPG, no speedo.

yes, I cleaned the throttle body, worked the throttle by hand and lubed everything. where is that egr vac modulator located?

My wife's 89 3.0 runs like a scalded dog. The idle was set way too high when we got it, and I turned it down after replacing the TPS. It starts fine, runs fine. The problem when only applying a little gas at the peddle constant pressure the engine RPM's surge up and down like if you were tapping...

I put a set in my 88 land cruiser, and as soon as I find another set ill be putting some in my 87 4runner.

Id recommend BMW seats from 96-06 from a 4 door. The reasons for this are comfort, size quality and simplicity of installation. Many seats are too wide or tall for our needs. BMW is perfect Both tracks and mounting points are square and level with each other, so simple fabrication of brackets. 2...

Well its my DD, Iv decided to do the swap with as many new and upgraded parts as I can, and to regear. I want to do the swap first to see the power difference and then regear. I think most of the oil is burning, It leaks from every orface but not a big puddle. I did the rear main when I did the...

I took a torch to mine, 33"s rubbed way to hard before the 3 inch body lift. it was Budweisers idea. I probably cut more then I should have, and had smoke coming from odd places. It can be done properly but with precision and welding a flat plate back in to cover the void. mine holds mud and...

lube the power lock cylinders when you can. make sure they are getting proper voltage and ground

my 87 passenger door does this sometimes. start with some silicone spray, in the key hole, the pull knob, and push the spray straw in the door jam and give it a soak from inside and out. work the key like you are trying to pick it, helps to have a new cut copy key, they somehow work better...

I know my motor is sludged, from when I pulled the valve cover, it had crusty stuff a scraper wouldn't take off easily and gelatinous goo that was just nasty. I spent a day with harsh chemicals scrapers and brushes to clean the inside of the valve cover, even put it in the dish washer ( almost...

Im comparing it with my 89 3.0 that people call a 3.slow and its like driving a sports car. They are nearly the same setup other than motor, and the 89's tires are slightly smaller. and its an auto. my 87 already has cold air intake and stainless headers new 5 speed trans and clutch. the black...

My 87 has over 410,000 miles on the original motor. On 33's It will do 0 to 50 on about 4 minutes 0 to 60 not without a hill to roll down. My motor is wore out. Iv found a shop that sales rebuilt 22RE's for $900. they say everything is machined and new top end. And they will install using my...

I don't see the need for a clear coat. I can wash it and add another coat maybe once a year and keep it bright and fresh. It's a $1000 4runner with a $100 paint job. And it makes my wife happy. My other first gen is rattle can black.