Recent content by PWGUNNY

The hullivator gets the job done well, but its pricey. A low cost option is the Reese Canoe/kayak loader. You need a hitch receiver to use one, but it works and it is inexpensive. I use it on my 4th gen to load my Hobie Compass onto the roof. I use a trailer for local fishing, but if I go...

Simple solution for canoe/kayak loading Buy a Reese Canoe/Kayak loader from Amazon for about $30. It attaches to your trailer hitch. It has an upright bar attached to a T-Bar that swivels. You simply load one end of boart onto the t-bar. Secure this end to t-bar with bungee cord provided...

My v6 '04 has 197,000 miles. This truck continues to amaze me with its reliablity and CAN DO attitude. LOL I've always used 5w-30 synthetic oil. Usually Mobile One, but not too committed to brand.

I do lots of road trips. My 4Runner was up and down the east coast 2 years ago when I was moving from NY to SC. My truck had 160,000 miles on it and I did the 10hr drive several times. Only stopping for food and gas. I now have 178k miles and no problems. The important thing for long trips...

Interesting thread. I've had a Gen 3 and then bought a Gen 4 2004 V6 Sport new from the dealer. My vehicle now has 173k miles on it. It runs perfect, I love it, but the wife is saying time to upgrade. I've been thinking to buy a used 5th Gen in the near future, and sell my beloved '04 Sport...

That's Clemson country. Nice views. Good luck with the house. I'm in the Charleston area.

Update: After the initial shock of seeing my temp guage shooting up. I was not able to visibly determine what the issue was. I drove the truck locally for 3 days while keeping an eye on the guage. When I eventually saw the guage spike again, I parked the truck and finally saw some coolant...

Truck looks nice and clean. I have a white truck also and I think I'll look for black rims next.

Add me to the list. I just changed the calipers out to the 5th gen and also upgraded my pads and added braided brake lines up front. So far so good.

Yes. You are correct. My mistake. I took the car out at lunch and the 12 mile drive to the store it was ok, coming back to the office the temp guage spiked 3 times but came back to normal within a few seconds.

I don't think I replaced the cap, as it wasn't on the invoice. I likely used the original cap. The thermostat was made by STANT. Details: OE Exact Water Outlet Assembly seal included; 180º (1-11/64" x 1-7/16" x 3-holes) w/Jiggle Pin, Seal Jiggle pins and check valves for air venting...

I don't remember if the cap was replaced. The thermostat was likely OEM, but I will go back to my purchase history to see. The cap? Could this be that simple?

My 2004 V6 sport has been very good to me since I wheeled it out of the showroom 11 years ago. I just passed 140k miles on it. The temp gauge has never moved past the middle in all these years. About a year ago I had a small leak in the radiator, so replaced radiator, water pump, thermostat...

My Pointer loves to ride in the 4runner. I cover the rear seat with a towel and I wrap his leash once around the center head rest. It won't pull off, and in the event of a sudden stop he may slam into the back of the front seats, but he won't go any further. I leave enough slack for him to...

Well I ordered my front braided brake lines today. For the past 2 months I've felt that my brake pedal was mushy and requiring more force to get the truck to stop. Brakes are about 1 year old. I'll post up after the install.