Recent content by marmotan

Gobi rack fairing rubber strip I just installed my Gobi Stealth and put the fairing on. Since the fairing brackets are fully-adjustable, I'm considering removing the long rubber weatherstrip from the fairing altogether, raising the fairing a bit, and just leaving a half-inch or so of space...

I'm actually liking the no-running-boards, no-mudflaps look. I think the more you surround the tires with the smaller they look. Flat Bajarack to come. Bike mount is Yakima Swingdaddy. OEM bug shield. Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires, 265/70/R17.

This whole setup looks really flexible, allowing you to mount whatever you might want on any given trip. I can't tell from the pics, but what is your security solution? I know the Yakima locks up, but what about those black cargo boxes and straps? I'm leaning towards the flat Baja rack for my...

Security? I have spent way too many hours researching bar-and-platform style roof racks for my new 5th gen. I keep coming back to security. Most of the time, on camping road trips, you will always be passing through urban areas to visit friends, load the cooler, etc. Is it really enough to...

Yeah, it's a mystery. Just want folks to be prepared before they tear apart their dashboard!

On my 97 runner, the climate control bulb is not a 74. It is a 2723. I could not read the print on the OEM bulb, so I tried both. The 74 is too large, and the 2723 fit perfectly. Auto parts store guy says that the 2723 is common on Toyos, Hondas, Subys, etc.

Give this a try: http://www.toyotapartsbarn.com/parts/2001/TOYOTA/4RUNNER?siteid=215411&vehicleid=1375163&section=BODY%20HARDWARE&group=LIFT%20GATE&subgroup=LOCK%20%26%20HARDWARE&component=Lock%20assy

I agree! But it is nice that the new assembly comes with everything - all you have to do is plug-and-play the new part into the door. This thread is reminding me that I should go back in and re-lube everything on the inside of the door. Living on a dirt road gums up those moving parts real quick!

Thanks for the input! I think it's still totally relevant - now that these tires have been on the market for a year it's good to hear updates. I have been seeing more and more of them on trucks in my town. It looks like they're catching on.

It's easy to get into a progressively more expensive downward spiral with exhausts... I had to replace my cat last year (cracked internals = buzzing sound) and tried Walker parts. Had a heck of a time 'cuz RockAuto kept sending me pipes that didn't fit. I ended up going to a non-chain muffler...

The 'black cloud' appeared over me last summer: a thunderstorm pelted my runner with golf-ball-sized hail. I decided to just live with the minor dents (I can hardly see 'em), and took my $1,500 Allstate payout and did some upgrades. If you live in a severe-weather location, you might want to...

Hey, no thread too old around here! Upon all 4runner owners a busted latch will eventually fall... I really don't know about 2nd gen latches working for 3rd gens. You could probably ask someone over on the 2nd gen thread who maybe had the same issue. You might also be able to check part...

Nice! Those are slick. Your custom painted rims help the overall look too :guitar3: I'm really close to getting a set of these - but the Firestone Destination A/Ts still have my attention, and they are a bit cheaper than these Coopers. Thanks for the pics!

Awesome, thanks! Did you get the 4 or 6 ply?

Yeah, the reviews seem to suggest that they are good all-around tires, especially for those of us who use our 'runners as daily drivers. If I get them I will update this thread after break-in.