Recent content by rct127

For the snow tires on my 2019, I went with aftermarket "cloneable" TPMS sensors. Since the toyota computer will only accept 4 sensor codes, rather than have to reprogram with every tire swap, the aftermarket sensors were programmed with the 4 codes copied from the factory sensors. A little more...

I was just looking at TireRack tire ratings as have been looking at 2019s to replace my 4th gen. The OEM GrandTrek and 684s are the two lowest rated all-season highway truck/suv tires on Tirerack reviews. Please avoid them. Best is a dedicated winter tire and an all-season or all-terrain. Look...

At that price, I would: 1. Try a private shop for a rebooting or rebult CV replacement quote. 2. Buy the axles on Rockauto and follow the DIY posts on here. 3. Get some split boots, cut the old ones off and put on the split boots in the driveway, pack them with grease and see how long they last...

I put the Kumho AT51's on my 4th Gen about 1200 miles ago. Better in snow than the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors I took off. 2 things to be aware of: they are definitely louder with more road hum and although good so far in snow, not as good as my wife's dedicated Blizzak winter tires. If...

Did the upgrade today Did the 5th gen caliper/rotor upgrade today on my 2007 Sr5. Drivers side backing plate easily bent with pliers in the few spots that would touch the larger rotor. Pass side was easier since it snapped off when pushed...must be the 10 years of Buffalo road salt. Bummer...

2007 4Runner SR5 bought new dec 06. 115000 miles. Outing in my 4th set brake calipers this weekend as a 5th gen brake upgrade. Waiting to see the next redesign to replace with 5th or 6th gen.:hello: