Recent content by Mudlovr

Sorry for not doing an exhaustive search before posting - I just found a post from a few months back on this topic. However, it gets more into whether this is a pandemic etc. and quibbling a bit on the details. I don't tow so I don't really need a external tranny cooler and was thinking about...

Hey everyone, I have a 1998 4 runner with 150,000 miles on the clock. It has the original radiator and with the many postings about the pink milkshake causing transmission death I am worried about the radiator failing, mixing the fluids, and causing major problems. My question is how often...

Thanks so much Brian! That is exactly what I needed to know. Anyone here running the TRD coil/906 combination? If so how is it working for you and how level are you sitting with or without using a trim packer? Thanks!

Hello all, I have a 98 4 runner with 147,000 miles and am finally getting new shocks and springs in the next couple of months to replace my worn out stock suspension. I have read the lift FAQ so many times I can recite it in my sleep and have searched countless posts in search of the best lift...

This is a great question and one I have been researching for the last several months on this site and yotatech. According to the Lift FAQ sticky and lots of other posts on here the 7 wraps will give you between 3 and 3 1/2 inches of lift in the rear (a few guys seem to have reported even more)...

Great question! I've been wondering the exact same thing. I want to get OME springs, but don't want to pay the high prices of OME shocks. I'm new to all this so I don't know if all shocks/struts for the 4 runner cost this much, but I figure there has to be something cheaper out there. I look...

I was snarled in the DC gridlock for 5 hours last night, caused by about 9 inches of snow dumping from 4PM on. What didn't suck about it was how capable my 4 runner was. Every other kind of vehicle imagineable was stuck or sliding on even the small hills - but I cruised right up every one (at...

You all make good points, sorry I wasn't clear about one point - I'm not comparing just adding the 265/75s at stock height Vs. the lift and 285/75s. Either way I intend to go for a lift - the size of tire just dictates how much. Therefore I guess for comparison sake I would be looking at a...

Hi everyone, first I'd like to say a quick thank you for all the help I have gotten thus far on the forum! You folks really know your stuff and I appreciate it alot! In reading through the forum I have read of many folks trying to fit 285/75s who have had to do a body lift, a suspension lift...

Hi everyone, I have a 98 SR5 4 runner with 146k miles on it. I have had no trouble with the tranny, but am quite nervous about the possibility of Pink Milkshake issues I have seen others mention on the board. I know one way to avoid this is to plumb in an auxilary tranny cooler in place of the...

Hello everyone, I have a 98 4 runner with 145k miles on it. I figured I was covered for the timing belt for a good while since it was last changed at 90k miles and wouldn't need to be replaced again until 180k. I was recently told that Toyota recommends replacement every 90k miles or every 72...

Hi everyone, I read the fantastic lift sticky which answered lots of my questions. I do have one question based on what was said on the sticky regarding spacer lifts. They were described as only good for aesthetics and not recommended for off road. Why is that? Would they fail offroad...

I have a quick question about how best to air back up after going off road. I have a good 1.5 gallon crafstman air compressor for home use, would it work well enough with a power inverter to air 4 tires back up for road driving? Or should I look into getting a compressor specifically designed...

Greetings all, I am a brand new 4 runner owner and forum member and I had a question for the uber knowledgeable folks here. I have been looking at aftermarket rear bumpers and have seen that many of them for the 4 runner include a receiver hitch. My question is, how much would you really be...