Recent content by mjfrank

As far as the stereo goes, I kind of agree with you, I don't know if it's worth the effort for the few extra dollars I might get. I may still do the exhaust though, I was getting tired of the noise myself. The level of effort for either of these are not high, maybe an hour for exhaust, and 30...

Despite the 4R performing admirably, after seven years and 78K miles, I'm finally ready to move on to something new. So I'll either be trading(most likely), or selling outright, my 2004 4R SR5 4x4 with a V8. My question comes in regard to the extras that I've added over the years. I've...

Thanks for the advice. I'll have to check with them on the provider, since I'm not sure yet how they will handle this. I have to go get a couple of estimates and fax it to the company's office. I guess they will then decide whether or not they will turn it over to their insurance, or just pay...

Hey all, I haven't been around here in awhile, but I need some opinions. This past Saturday, I was turning left into my subdivision, and an ice cream van turned left out of the entrance and right into my left rear quarter panel. He hit basically dead on the rear wheel with his bumper, and his...

I'm not really interested in mail ordering them in. The tire store I go to is pretty good about getting close to mail order prices, and they treat you much better if you are buying the tires from them. Plus, if there are any problems, they are right down the street. Thanks! --Mike

Well, I originally planned on getting Nitto Terra Grapplers, but can't find them in my area. (St. Louis, MO) According to my tire dealer, we are a Toyo town, and since Toyo owns Nitto, they don't allow both brands to be sold in the same region. He only sells the Toyos, but would love to offer...

You missed nothing, they just talked about the 4Runners stock capability and features, and how it's a good platform for a build up. --Mike

4 Wheel Drive and Sport Utility magazine is doing a build up on a 2003 4R V6. In the last issue, they installed an All-Pro suspension lift kit, and a front skid plate for an FJ. They said the skid plate fit up perfectly. http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=93...

These are stainless, that's the only model he has in stock. He said they were a special order item, and isn't something they normally sell/stock. Sounds like there are a couple of other places that sell this brand on ebay, but none at this low of a price.

Just placed an order for one with Dean, he still has a few left. Nice guy, awesome buy. Just a note too, I don't know if Dean is with Car-Mic or not, but the 717-569-3472 number posted on page 2 or 3 in this post is not the correct place. I called that number after I got a busy signal on...

I second the Garmin 76CSx. This is my second receiver, having had a Garmin Etrex Legend previously. I love this unit, infinitely expandable, just buy more or larger microSD cards, quick sat lock with the SiRF, and stays locked even under fairly heavy cover. The screen is color, and pretty...

The 2001 Ford Expedition had an aluminum hood. I found out about that when it was hail damaged, and the hood had to be replaced, rather than repaired. Once dented, aluminum has too much of a memory for the dent to be pushed out. Our 2005 Expedition is the same as the 2001. The rear...

I can't tell from the picture, but is the dust only stuck to the plastic body cladding? If so, my hunch is that the dust is sticking due to an electrostatic charge, built up as the dry air (Arizona) passes over the plastic, and the places that it isn't sticking are the metal mounting...

Step away from the Turdbirds. :D Interco makes a number of good tires, but the Thornbirds aren't one of them. They have horrible wet and snow traction, and they wear really quickly. The Bridgestones, Toyos, Coopers, BFGs, and Nittos are all much better choices. If you want Intercos, look at...

As you can see in the above pics, one of the biggest advantages with solid axles are that when one side goes up, it forces the other side down. (to the limits of articulation, of course) That works better for rock-crawling, because you can keep the tires on the ground for traction. That...