Recent content by PA 4Runner

Not A Good Weekend Lost half my weekend as I took my 03 4Runner to my local shop for a siezed front drivers side piston; driving home from that repair noticed a pull and shaky steering - so I go back the next day and I'm told the passenger side had siezed. $800 later all is alright but I still...

Stockers were the 265/65/17 Dunlop Grandtrek AT20's, changed to 265/70/17 Yokohama Geolander AT-S at around 30K and am now much happier.

:confused: Tundra & 4Runner similar? in weight, engine displacement (well we know its .7 litres) but the big difference between those two is coefficient of drag x frontal area. The Tundra is much more - draggier with a larger frontal area so a huge chunk of engine power is going to try to...

I believe that number includes the Hilux pickup/Tacoma.

Keeping in mind that in 2004 U.S. & Japan sales represented 60% of total sales & the U.S. imports 40% of all Toyota exports. RAV4 70,314 U.S.(2004); 12,025 Japan (2004) Since 1994

You mean there is a world outside the USA? :D Obviously per the link I was referring to US sales.

It's still Toyota's #2 SUV in sales.

103,830 -8.8% http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?id=TYT2006010484765

Have to agree with Mica. Don't have the spreadsheets to back it up but going by the trip computer (and compared to sharp, I have a longer commute with much less traffic) been able to achieve an indicated 22.5mpg (-10% = 20mpg). Once we start to use the 4WD more regularly it doesn't take long to...

Although I like the hoodscoop, I can't say that was the reason I chose a sport. I wanted a sport for the bigger brakes (better performance & safety)), XREAS suspension (better performance & safety), color keyed trim, upgraded interior, rims & I take comfort in knowing this model has been to the...

Upon further review After studying the article a bit more I have determined that: 1. The 4Runner, Touareg & Jeep were penalized for not having a third row option, where the Explorer was given an additional 8 points & the Montero & Pathfinder an additional 4 points. 2. Despite their...

Work is a measurement that describes the effect of a force applied on an object over some distance. If an object is moved one foot by applying a force of one pound, one foot-pound of work has been performed. Torque is force applied over a distance (the moment-arm) so as to produce a rotary...

It shouldn’t be that surprising, the difference in displacement is less than 1 liter; and considering the old V8 something like 130lbs heavier (& 205 lbs more on the 05 V-8) than the V6 (& all of it over the front axle). In addition the listed torque difference is something around 40 lbs-ft for...

A. 1GR-FE 4.0L 60° V6 1. available ~90 days after product launch 2. DOHC 24V 3. Very long-stroke high-torque design: a. bore X stroke = 3. 70" X 3.74" (94 X 95 mm); b. prev 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 = 3.68" X 3.23" (93.5 X 82 mm) c. 10:1 compression ratio 4. 245 Hp @ 5,200 rpm: 283 ft/lbs @ 3,400 rpm...

:dunno: To each his own. I have no problems keeping my hands on the wheel of my Accord that has them. I like and prefer the cruise control on the steering wheel. It seems kinda weird that my 4Runner has the audio controls on the wheel and a row of blanked out buttons on the other side of the...