Recent content by onthejob

I've had my '15 TE for a month now and I freakin love it. I had an '07 Limited previously for 6 years. After reading through some of the complaints or suggested improvements I agree with having a full time 4WD. I didn't have that on my last limited but I did on my '99 Grand Cherokee V8 and...

I just picked up my '15 TE last week and I was disappointed to see the full size spare was mounted on a steel wheel so you can't do a 5 tire rotation without buying a 5th matching alloy rim. What a waste of a full size tire if you just leave it there for an emergency. Tires have expiration...

The ones that came from the kit on ebay were plenty bright. They equaled the stock solution but were very white IMO. I'm sure there are brighter ideas out there but this was a very compatible swap.

'15 TE LED from ebay I just did my '15 TE with the LED kit from ebay and came out great. It was much simpler because I don't have the puddle lights. I too had to work that larger bulb in the dome carefully. My kit had back ups lights included. Make sure you test the bulbs before you...

Move on. I had the same struggle. I had plans on running it for another 100k but I love my '15 4Runner TE. Nothing squeaks or rattles. I feel confident and safe driving long distance. I had a '07 Limited with a V6. Rust was killing it. Exhaust. Brakes. Bearings. Rear hatch latch...

Great info thanks.

I completely agree. It's the most asinine and obnoxious display for any larger non-hybrid SUV. How did the dealership shut off the idiot eco bar on the display? It does not appear to be covered in the manual where it should be. Imagine that. Rhetorically speaking, would it be hypocritical...

What about the stupid flashing "ECO" light? No it's a manual set. One button for the hour and for the minute. I just bought a '15 TE this week and to me the MOST annoying part is the flashing green "eco" dash light. Is there any way to disable this? I didn't buy this truck because I was...

After installation I hit the whole mechanism and chain with PB Blaster, just because that's what I had right there. I like the idea of the lithium grease. The chain is a much better solution than a cable. The chain feeds down through where the center cap would be so it doesn't touch any of...

Yes factory replacement still sealed in the bag. Here is a pic of the label.

It was an auction from what appears to be a private person: richardcooper1985 on eBay The original listing is unavailable. looks like the only one he had. I see other random parts.

I finished it up today. The one thing I learned from this I'd like to pass along to the next unfortunate guy that takes this repair is remove (I drilled them out) the two outer most bolts first. This frees up that useless guard or guild, not really sure what it does, but once that is out of...

I agree on heat shield. I've been without a heat shield for 3 years and no issues.

So as my on going battle with the salt continues the next part to fail was the spare tire carrier. It wasn’t an epic failure, just getting my free tire rotation and the tire guys were not comfortable putting the spare back up on it. After further review, they somehow kinked the fraying cable...

2007 with 90k in cold climate and still original battery. Thinking of replacing before it strands me.