Recent content by pdx-97runner

hmmm. well thats a lot of good info. I will ask a buddy of mine if he is up to the challenge but since I havent done anything like this before, i am afraid i would have to call a tow truck to get it to the shop. in any case, I appreciate the help. Thanks!

Siagon, is that price for them installed? I got a quote from firestone for about $800.00. I dont think i want to pay that much to have them installed. I understand that the rear shocks should be easy to replace but the front ones arent. I have a friend with a newer 4runner i can determine...

I recently purchased a 1997 sr-5 4runner with 75k miles. currently the back bounces around a bit and when i step on the brake the nose dives down a fair amount. It just doesnt feel "tight". I am hoping someone could help me out a bit. 1. should the suspension bounce much after 75k miles...

rebuild Sorry for the lack of detail. the 167 was for a rebuilt starter and installation. I also got a 5 year warranty. It starts every time now. I'm glad it wasnt electrical.

fixed Ok, i didnt want to mess with it so i took it to a local starter fix it place. $167.00 but it works nicely. actually now the door locks lock when the ignition is turned on. so its better than before.

similar problem - intermittent starting I JUST (today) got a 97 4runner sr-5 that is experiencing the same problem. occasionally when I attempt to start the engine the starter does not engage. This problem may occur once or twice but the engine usually seems to start after a few turns of the...