Recent content by mjosco

Fixed mine today. Just pulled out the Door Check strap and re-bent it away from the glass. Works great now with no interference. Also tightened up the outside glass weatherstrip while I had it apart. No more window rattle when rolled partially down now. Lubed up the window gears and contact...

The BD series is a very popular PNP switching transistor made by many suppliers: On Semi, Fairchild, ST Micro etc. Can you see any other of the part # on it? There are several versions of it depending on the voltage. BD 136, 138, 140 etc.

Are the GX470 manifolds any different? Anyone compare them?

I towed my cargo trailer with 4 ATVs inside with my last 4runner. It had Bilsteins all around and Toytec rear coils. It didn't feel nose light or squat in the rear much an probably carried 600 lbs tongue weight. Not sure you will need rear bags.

Wow! That's why I keep coming back, proven reliability

For a workable budget lift, just find a low mileage stock suspension takeoff from a newer 4runner and then add a spacer lift to it. I see these takeoffs on Craigslist for $50-$100 every day with less than 25K miles on them. Tacoma and FJ fronts work as well. Tiny bit of grinding on lower...

Yes, That's all there is to it.

If you are towing, most certainly choose the V8. I test drove the new 4R with the 6 and it does NOT have torque.

I added new Double Din DVD touchscreen headunits to my previous 4Rs. This time, I kept it simple with the Grom Bluetooth adapter hooked into the stock JBL system. Calls sound great as does streaming audio from my phone. I always thought it was a PIA to touch the screens on the radios while...

Welcome back too. We are both 4R retreads!

Well, this one is technically Momma's ride so she did not want an extreme build like I did on my last ones. She wanted it higher and wider with bigger tires, so mission accomplished so far. I have been the control arm/coilover/sliders/skids/bumpers route before on these. This one will be more...

Hey all. I seem to loose my mind and think there are better SUVs out there than the 4R. Well, now I am back again to my 3rd Gen 4. This one is an 05' Sport V8 in purdy Red. My last 2 were 05 and 06 Sport V8s in Silver. I've already spacer lifted it 3" and put on 32's and wheel spacers (to...