Recent content by mountainair26

Has anyone done this any experienced any problems over the longterm? I know some plastics/rubber materials don't play well together and can cause the other one to melt/degrade over time if miss-matched. Did the silicone lube degrade the rubber or did anyone else notice excessive wear or anything...

I swapped in H9's in the lowbeam with the same phillips bulbs in the previous Amazon link and have no issues for about 8mos now, but I don't drive at night more than the average guy. Maybe a few hours a week, if that. I also did the high beam swap to 9011 and no problems there either, except...

Like-new TRD intake airflow accelerator. Wanted to install on stock box on my T4R but never had the time. Would probably takes some creativity and fabrication to work it onto stock box just from eyeing it up, but not sure. Obviously it fits the TRD box. Located in Louisiana if local pickup is an...

Any specific type of line/hose to look for? It seems hard to find the right kind of hose with the correct temperature rating and ability to not collapse under vacuum.

Thinking of doing this to my SR5 that sees a lot of highway mileage. Looks awesome, but seems strange to me that no mileage increase with less drag on the roof. Nobody noticed improved MPG? interesting

Will do, really appreciate the offer and the info.

I clean the MAF about once a month because I drive from New Orleans to Baton Rouge pretty regularly, so keeping low mpg is a priority. Thanks for the advice on looking up the service record with the VIN. I'll use that to plan my upcoming maintenance at 150k. So far I'm planning to: clean the...

I'm Located in BR as well while I'm in graduate school, but I'm from Nola. Thanks for all this good info. @ Lester Lugnut, I've already changed the coolant, oil and filter, air filters in engine and cabin. Wondering If I should mess with replacing the brake or power steering fluid since they...

Many thanks for the reply. The question shows what a noob I am, and I appreciate the info without ripping me a new one. I'm in Louisiana too, I'll check out redline or get Toyota OEM. Thanks

I know, the search feature is my friend. I searched a ton and couldn't really find the answer I'm looking for, so forgive me if this is a repeat topic. Basically, there are a lot of good write-ups about changing the differential fluid and and transfer case fluids for 4x4 4runners. I have a...

I understand the reasoning for going with OEM fluid of course, but there seems to be some posts on here and bobistheoilguy claiming benefits of Amsoil ATF instead. Since they generally make great synth fluids, and the claims of gained mpg and other benefits seem legit, does anyone have any...

Just to follow up. I added the fiamm free-way blaster set and am pleased with what I wanted to accomplish. I just used the stock harness split into two without cutting anything. I made a small harness that clipped into the stock wiring, but spit into two connections on the horn + end using good...

Considering I'm not really having any symptoms, I just want to do it for maintenance, how crucial is dropping the pan? After I do the first round of the flush and get ~2qts or however much out, will I be able to look at it and judge based on how dirty or burnt up it looks to see if the pan needs...

Thanks, so you just did the back half of the floor area basically? None of the rear hatch? If you happen to have any pictures of how you did the wheel wells I'd appreciate it. I'll probably do something like what you did but with a thicker than 10mm material just in case. Thanks for the tip

Mine's a daily driver 2wd SR5, but the tire's it came with I believe are Michelin and have something about reducing gas-mileage in the name of them. I'm just wondering if popping all four door covers off and using a roller to get 8-10sq ft of the deadning material on the door metal is going to...