Recent content by mathlete

Thanks, everybody! Sounds like after 20 years it wouldn't hurt to check both the sunroof drains and the roof rack. All three of my kids are planning on learning to drive on this rig, so I've got to keep it in as good a condition as possible.

Thanks! I'll definitely look into the drain/drain line.

When it rains (and boy has it lately here in Georgia), water has begun leaking down from the headliner at the back driver side window. I'm assuming either sunroof or roof rack. Anybody have something similar happen to you?

Fantastic - thanks so much! Yep, I've got a ratchet armed and ready. The bolts are 10mm. And yeah, I'm kind of anticipating those clips being the bane of my existence for a bit. I appreciate the help!

A couple of weeks back we had a pretty intense storm that blue some heavy limbs down. One left a pretty big dent/gash in my front passenger fender. My body shop estimate was north of $500, which for an 18 year old faded Runner is a little more than I can swing. I mean, I love it, but dang. I...

Thanks for the great feedback, everyone. I appreciate it. I do have the 3.4, and it's an automatic. Sounds like I might be jacking it up today to see what the ratio really is. If nothing else, it's an excuse to show the kids how to do it. And I agree, the wheels need to go!

Been lurking here for years; finally decided to post something. Love my '99, but after spending years(!) reading through these forums, I'm kind of at a loss over what to do with it in regards to tires/wheels. I seem to have all the worst possible characteristics you could have when it comes to...