Recent content by monmendoza

this is even more aggressive than other radical body mods that i have seen. :)

What parts do I need to buy My 1998 4Runner has logged 87,000 miles and I don't have a manual. I read it here in the forum that the manual recommends a timing belt change every 85,000 miles. I want to do it all at once. So what do i have to buy ? 1. Timing belt 2. Tensioner bearings 3. Water...

Thank you chandlerdoom for the info. My 4Runner will be very excited. :)

Chandlerdoom, thank you very much for a very informative lead. I guess OME distributor in the Philippines is just playing it safe. I I lift it 3" using 883/890 combo, what else do I need to do with it? Will have to relocate the brake lines? drop the differential? relocate the panhard? etc...

Beautiful looking 4Runners. I am also planning to lift my 1998 4Runner using OME springs and shocks. If I aim for 3" lift using 883 coils in front and 890 coils at the back, aside from replacing the springs and shocks, what else do I need to do? Do I have to relocate the panhard, extend the...

I'm ready to lift my 1998 4runner and I'm glad I saw this thread. I have other lifted vehicles and I guess 3" lift would be just about right for me. I plan to slightly increase my tires to 265/75/R16 (31.65"). OME is also my prefered brand because it is available in the Philippines. 4 days ago...

Have you tried removing the battery for about 5 minutes? My 3rd gen T4R would have the check engine light turn on for no apparent reason. If I remove the battery and re-install it after about 5 minutes, the light would turn-off. The check engine light would be off for about 3-8 months, then the...

after more searching today using a microphone, we were able to determine that the sound definitely comes from inside the cabin, not from the engine hood. Tomorrow we will check the brake booster assembly.

anybody?

Good afternoon, This is my first post here and probably in desperation. Im from the Philippines and the Toyota 4runner was never sold here. I decided to buy an imported 1997 4runner Limited for the Mrs.. But since I bought it, it is producing this annoying whining sound at 1,800 rpm. I have...