Recent content by ricerulz

As much as I like all of the traction control off mods I feel like that is treating a symptom not the cause here. I also get traction control triggering when taking a corner through a dip too aggressively (there is also a heave in the road on my way to work right where I have to brake that can...

This is the easiest part I have yet to install on my 4th gen 4runner. Everything fit absolutely perfectly. Only thing that makes me sad is that it didnt come with a DRKDSS decal to add to my roof rack. P.S. the updated install video has torque specs. I think its was 125 everywhere.

There isn't a lot of compression between full extension and ride height (with the weight currently on it) so scrub isn't going to change it a huge amount. I also have most of the alignment bolts loose so that could be causing all sorts of weirdness. There's still a lot of steps between where...

I don't really want to contribute to this needlessly inflammatory post but there are some simple facts missing here. These trucks disable a lot of the Traction Control and ABS systems automatically if an engine code is detected to protect it, because those systems arn't exactly gentle on the...

It does seem like your door switches are ok because the courtesy lights are functioning but it only takes 1 bad switch to control the interior lights. That includes the hatch which doesn't have any courtesy lights to check. I wouldn't jump to an internal issue with a body control module...

I had picked out a Dobinsons lift before I found this post. I havn't finished but I put it on the ground to check the tire clearance to the front reservoir and I don't have the rear panhard attached. It is a bit taller than I had anticipated but maybe my factory springs were sagging. <a...

Ramps weren't tall enough I borrowed my dads old ramps to test the flex stock and the ramps weren't tall enough <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/196073737@N07/52933042044/in/dateposted-public/" title="Ramps werent tall enough"><img...

They are expensive but my garage is so short I don't have room to swing a jack handle. As far as using them sideways: It works, I don't like doing it because the truck is front heavy and doesn't rise evenly. I did it that time because my SUV extensions hadn't arrived yet due to getting lost in...

ARB Skids <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/196073737@N07/52927534273/in/dateposted-public/" title="Arb skids"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52927534273_9d5df69370_b.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Arb skids"/></a><script async...

Big Brakes <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/196073737@N07/52260917646/in/dateposted-public/" title="brake upgrade"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52260917646_9f99a02090_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="brake upgrade"/></a><script async...

To-Do plans Lift: I am leaning towards Dobinsons MMR but other systems have their pros and cons (switched from OME BP-51 dreams because of reservoir hose to spring perch clearance concerns and the Dobinsons sound just as good if not better for a little less money) Armor: -4x4 labs DIY rear...

Today it's still blue but someday I'll get around to fixing that. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/196073737@N07/52567164446/in/dateposted-public/" title="Sandwash basin muddy"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52567164446_9cfeb404d5_b.jpg" width="1024"...

I'm glad I am not crazy. Most of marlin crawlers videos are their manual tacoma. I know it can/has been done to auto's but nobody seem to talk about them much. Note to self: Use 60:1 not 150:1 for hill decent.

I know I am weird but MPG? This sounds like such a great modification for all of our 4runners. I am curious about 2 things though. In theory adding some well lubricated unloaded gears shouldn't have a significant impact on daily fuel economy but I would love to see proof in the real world...

Big three? I think my alternator is on the way out so I'm looking to upgrade not just replace it. I saw a couple mentions of "big 3 upgrade" but searching for that hasn't gotten me anywhere. Pretty sure I get the idea but I would love to have a guide to follow and some pictures to help along...