Recent content by maine runner

Try cleaning the screen with the correct cleaning solution and material. Do NOT use paper towels or something that will scratch. If the screen still does not respond, ask her, nicely to explain when it stopped working and what operation was being done. Speak in a non-blame voice and choose...

I read a thread a few days ago in this forum about just adding spacers to level it out. Do a scroll through the threads.

I have owned my 1999 since 2001 and it has really low miles, just hit 118K after 1k mile move. I did the water pump and all belts at 89k and 10 years due to my piece of mind. I also replaced the rear shocks too. I say replace them.

Congrats on the move! I reluctantly just moved from Portland (ME) to KY after 12 years. Originally from NYC. Skip that candidate, price low, sketchy. I see decent 1998-1999 Limited 4x4's with less than 200K going for ~ 5-6K. Look way outside NYC, Southern NJ, CT and Hudson Valley of NY...

I have been keeping an eye on '10-12 Limiteds and have learned a bit. You need to check multiple sites like cars.com, edmunds.com, toyotacertified.com I also look at the toyota dealer websites directly since most don't list on the national sites. Trail's are the least available model due to...

Take a look at the slow motion footage (starts at 34 seconds) and note the dummy head hits the airbag close to center. This is good since other models tested have the steering column shift to the right and the dummy head hits off center. Note the side airbag extends forward and there is only a...

Having moved from Maine to KY in July, I actually liked the cold spell (-5 to -13), felt like home. It rained the night the temp dropped 48 degrees so all my doors were frozen shut in the morning (43 to -5). I poured warmish water on the top seal to melt the ice. The water froze before it...

For those with fitment issues, two suggestions: #1) Immerse the liners in HOT water then quickly dry and install. Add weight and let sit for a few days. For weight, use a 5 lb bag of sugar (wrap in a bag), pet food, cat litter ect. #2) The positive side of velcro tape, installed on the...

Actually, you can do a factory order. It is a lot harder. You can only get the options available and not cherry pick items inside a package. Many dealers will say you can't do a factory order or will refuse to since is reduces their vehicle allocation from date of order to delivery (many...

I own a 2010 Jetta TDI and a 1999 4Runner and would love a diesel option. A few pages back a member posted costs using the average of 20 mpg. I think that is too low. In mixed driving 70 % city/30% highway, I average 35 mpg. With a 6 speed I often use the low end torque range for...

I second the GY Wrangler Silent Armor's. Not cheap but do well in 102" annual winters. Sorry to say I'm not getting the benefit having just moved to KY.

The search feature can be hard to use so I found the link to the write up for you. The "Taco" Whip Antenna Mod

While I can't speak to off-road performance, I can tell you the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor do great in all kinds of snow (powder, wet et al) and pretty good on ice. We average 60+" of snow yearly but we have had 90+" a few years I have had these tires. FWIW, I had a Goodyear retail store...

For information purposes, what is the posted speed limit for the road traveled on where you recorded the videos? What PSI are the tires? While some of those corners look a bit sharp (based on your steering input), and your speed a bit high, the video does not truly reflect the conditions.

Having read dozens of threads on special "preference" requests, the bottom line is you have to find a decent dealer to work with. It takes patience, details and communication. The failure stories are depressing with people getting the run-around for months, lies, misstatements, vehicle...