Recent content by mtkey1121

Today, my rig got some well-deserved rest after a 1,000-mile trip this weekend around the Southeast. Pics (which I sure hope are attached lol... damn forum size requirements) are from an impromptu Lake Guntersville stop I made on my way home as the sun was setting. I know this would be more...

I had long tubes installed on my rig a couple months back. They eliminate the first set of cats and bolt directly to the stock midpipes, which it sounds like is your end goal. I live in AL so I don't need to worry about emissions either. Unless you're lucky, you'll get CEL codes (mine still has...

Got under there just now and realized I was looking at the midpipe diagram the wrong way- only 4 O2 sensors down there, not 6. Makes a lot more sense now that I think about it hehe. CEL and other lights are still on. Ordered an OBD II scanner from Amazon since it was 40% off. Once that comes in...

Header Woes Well, I've had my long tubes on for a few weeks now. Local shop did a great job with the install. The headers have about 150 miles on them now and the dash is finally lit up. I have P0420 and P0430 (as expected), so I got spacers from Burtman Industries and put them on the O2...

Written 4/28/22 Edits: 0 Last night, I installed Rigid D2 Driving Lights (model 502313) in my fog light housing location. Here's how I did it. My rig is out of commission getting long tubes put on, so I will take more pictures and upload them once it's back. Also, this is my first time doing...

My DT long tubes are getting installed on my '07 later this week. I will not be running those first two cats. Not tryna weld in any, and I live in Alabama where emissions testing is a foreign concept at best! I haven't ordered any O2 sensor spacers or foulers. Based on this thread (amazingly...

I'm on my 7th car at 20 years old. Got an 04 Limited V8 4WD 4Runner for my 16th bday, shoulda kept it but I sold it. In that time I had a Mazdaspeed Miata for two years, sold it. Found a '94 NA Miata as a project car. Kept that for about a year. Got cash and an 03 Corolla for my 4Runner... sold...

Following as well. Just picked up an 07 with mild rust, all surface as far as I can tell. The only worrying spot I've found is the front shock towers. The structural portion facing the engine bay looks pretty bad... black coating is chipped and flaking, and I can pick off small pieces. I'm not...

This is what's UP! I had the stage 3 non-adjustable setup on my 04 for about a year before I foolishly sold it. Loved the setup and found a pretty solid shop to do the work for me. I dropped the 4Runner off about 5AM on my way to work with the parts in the back. Half an hour to clock-out I get a...

I picked up an 07 V8 4WD this weekend with 5100s on it, going to get it aligned and balanced at Firestone this Friday. It sits level and the spring perch ring is at least one above the lowest setting. I'll let you know Friday which level it's set to and how well it aligns

sorry for the revival I am having the exact same problem! I'm gonna play around and look at the different components to see if I can spot anything visually wrong. Did you ever get this resolved? p.s. if no one replies I won't be surprised :) after all, it is 6 years later!

Hello everyone, I need some help! My 4Runner just passed the 175K mark and is still going strong... for the most part :) . About 600 miles ago, an odd noise/vibration started coming from the front right CV-axle area. My dealer concluded the right CV needs replacing, but a second opinion wasn't...

sad day An update for everyone: Long story short: I didn't get it in time. I wouldn't be surprised if another turns up locally. It'll have to wait until next year, though, as I will be gone and busy for the holidays. Thanks to all of you who gave advice; it has helped me make the general...

A couple 2nd gens for sale but no other first gens. I think if I wanted to restore this to its full former glory, then yes it would take a lot of work. The seller sent a video of him starting it - it starts no problem, just as well as my 4.7 actually. I just want it to be mechanically reliable...

I've heard mixed reviews about this iteration of the V6, and the 3.0L in general :). What would I swap in? The 3.4L in 3rd gen 4Runners and other yotas? A 350 crate engine? haha :zoom: :crazy: but seriously. Thanks to you and the other guys who have given advice. I may be checking it out this...