Recent content by MoonshineV8

I picked up the new idler from Toyota and got it installed. Sure enough, it is working fine now and pivots around the 10mm allen bolt/cylinder exactly how it should. The OEM part number of the idler I'm talking about is 13505-0F010 (this is for a 2009 with VVT-i just in case it may be...

I'm 99% sure now that it is a casting/machining defect in the bracket. It looks like the bracket of the idler is a little too thick...and I'm talking maybe a few hundredths of a millimeter....so instead of the washer tightening against the allen-head screw with the bracket floating/pivoting in...

I am really hoping someone on here can come to the rescue. I am right in the middle of replacing the timing belt on my 2009 V8 and I am having issues with the replacement #1 idler pulley (it's the one on the passenger side for the tensioner held in place by the 10mm allen head bolt/sleeve...

My 4Runner has been one of the best I've owned (and for the longest) but here is my list: 1981 Toyota Tercel (1.5L good for an awesome 60 hp)(First car in high school) 1994 VW Jetta (2.0L 5-speed manual) 1991 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (still in the family with only about 200,000 miles) 2003 Mazda...

Thanks Mike! I had an extended weekend and the timing was perfect to get it all put together. The ride keeps getting better and better as things settle in too.

I received everything from Exit Offroad early last week (fast shipping!!) and was able to install everything at home this weekend. The pics and measurements below are after about 30 miles of driving so things could still settle a bit. Here is the list of goodies: FRONT: GS59-220 struts (1"...

I wanted to post up and express my thanks to Crikeymike for answering my billion questions about setups. He always responded quickly and addressed everything I needed to know. I just hit the "Place Order" button at Exit Offroad for a full Dobinsons package to replace my tired Bilstein/OME...

Thanks!! I love this rig. Owned it since 2014, saved it from being auctioned by a Toyota dealership.

2009 V8 Limited 4WD 275/65/18 BFG KO2's Bilstein 5100's (front and rear) OME 885 (front) Toytec Superflex (rear) JBA High-Caster UCA's Spidertrax 1.25" spacers