Recent content by Mako

thanks! That's great info--thank you!

bump Bump...no one with a 1GR-FE equipped 4Runner out there? Help a brotha out? :-)

I have a V6 2004 4R. Ordered two volumes of the FSM for 2004 Volume 1: RM1001U1 and RM1001U2. Open to check and engine part replacement and it's essentially all for the 2UZ-FE! Can someone point me to a 4Runner FSM part # that covers the 1GR-FE V6, or do I have to buy a 2005 Tacoma FSM? Thank...

any info Does anyone have actual information? I would have the ECM from a 2005 for the swap, or ref lash my 2004. (Dealer says they'll do it). Questions like will the A750F from a 2005 bolt up to the 1GR-FE in the 2004, or did bolt patterns change. Then fitment, will the 5-speed fit where...

Looking to maybe swap in the first gear from a 2005 V6 (3.5 ratio) into my 2004 (2.8 ratio). Anyone done this? Or, can a whole 5-speed from a 2005 V6 be swapped into a 2004 without the dash christmas tree lighting up? Thanks in advance, Mako

Stock on the 4.0L engine is 1.1 bar. TRD makes a 1.3 and 1.5. I have the 1.3 on my 2004 Limited 4.0L. Reason, FWIW, is higher pressure means liquids boil at higher temps. Net says a 1.3 versus 1.1 means about 9 degrees more before coolant boils. Figure the 1.5 adds still more before it boils and...

Hi all, I put '06 factory LED tails in my 2003 Limited. Plug and play, everything was good, no hyper flash. Now, six months later, one side only is hyper flashing. Checked all bulbs on that side (passenger), front and rear, all are fine. I even bought new bulbs and replaced to be sure. All are...

wrap? Very cool! What did you use to "wrap" the bottom edge of the bumper, where you trimmed it? Thanks, Mako

Bump for help!

I should add that yes, I'm removing the JBL HU and amp and sub and replacing all. Hence, where does the Metra fit into the setup?

I put in all new speakers already, utilizing factory wiring. I plan on keeping speaker wire in place, not running new wires to all the doors.

This may be the biggest nOOb question of all time but... I don't understand where the two plugs of the Metra 70-8117 harness go. I have an aftermarket HU and separate amp coming and will be removing the factory JBL Synthesis/RDS HU and amp entirely. Could someone please be so kind as to...

Yeah, the rears are better but clearly way underpowered. The fronts are better but not tons better. It is not a DD yet so I can live with it for now. For the cost for speaks on amazon, and not even the need to buythe Metras, it's a good upgrade. I think the 6x9 TS-A front Pioneers were $52 and...

Got some Pioneer TS-D 6.5's in back. They did not QUITE line up perfectly with the frame mount holes, but close enough. Done and dusted ten minutes per side. Used the Metras; I had 'em so why not use 'em versus cutting and crimping and all. Sounds better, maybe not incredibly better but way...

Zopperman, I don't want to steer you or anyone wrong but, according to other threads the system is setup so that the tweeters above get high frequencies only and the 6x9 the low freqs only. It makes sense because the OEM JBL 6x9 is just a driver; it has no midrange or tweeter. I know there are...