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1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Full Set of OEM Fender Flares Good condition, Includes original mounting hardware $300 Plus Shipping to lower 48, approx. $70 shipping

With or without Gasket, never had a leak with Black Silicone Gasket Maker! I always degrease surfaces just before applying silicone. I've done dozens over the years. If you choose to use gasket do silicone both sides like said above.

The transfer case switches can be pretty difficult to R&R in the rig. Fabbed up a tool that made it much easier for me. I cut off the hex part of a socket about and inch long and welded the end of a M8 bolt to it. You can get this over the switch connector and position it where you can use a box...

While not my first choice have 20K and 8 years on a set of FelPros. Used Mahles on another overhaul and that engines still going strong. I think the Mahles are OE. On both engines I took a light skim cut of 3 thou on the heads and on the Mahle I also skim the cyl decks.

I've used both the original denso, I think they go under a different brand now adays and the FelPro multi layer steel with no problems. Definitely go with a multi-layer style stamped steel/stainless steel gasket.

If you do find a broken wire in the door wiring, pull an extra wire or two through when making the repair. I had a second one brake soon after repairing mine. Had to go through the entire process again. Mine broke where they flex the most, close to the hinge point. Inside the rubber boot if I...