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Four Wheeler mag liked them. I'd call them an an aggressive all terrain, as opposed to a dedicated m/t. If you are looking for something reliable to take on the trail, but dont need a dedicated mud tire, this is a good choice. You'll also get a decent ride on the road. Nitto Trail Grappler...

wrong! fuel pumps turn on briefly prior to cranking to create line pressure. in the op's case it was the fuel pump

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Hows it going? I'm just 20 minutes North of Camden, so I'll probably see you around.

This is what I used when I worked in a shop. Using the 3M Stripe Off Wheel (eraser wheel) 2007.5 Chevrolet 2500HD Silverado Lifted on Cognito - YouTube Its called a 3M adhesive eraser. They run about 25-30 bucks but work very well. When you remove the stripe the area under the stripe is...

The majority of the protesters want MORE government, and they want corporations to be more regulated. Their frustration is built on a foundation of misunderstanding. More regulation can make it more difficult to do business thus making it more expensive for the populace. There will always be...

... but what else are they to do since they have no more money for weed??? we had protesters about 3 months ago regarding the bailout money... trouble is the bailout money was paid off over a year ago. get a clue you useless hippies! Dodd, Frank and Durbin are the the ones who should be voted...

Exactly. I know several dealer techs. They hate doing engine swaps - especially on new cars. Many times it is the first time they've worked on that particular model. Once the motor is swapped, there are bound to be other problems. When you think of all the systems that need to be...

If it is the manifold, it is covered under the emissions warranty. Which I believe is good up to 80k miles.

While you're at it, you should check to make sure the exhaust manifolds are ok. It sounds like an annoying ticking exhaust sound that comes from underneath the engine compartment. It goes away somewhat when the engine is warm. I've had both sides replaced under warranty. If not for the...

I agree. As soon as the new motor is put in, I'd trade it in.

This sounds typical of the V8 when you first start it and/or accelerate while the engine is still cold. The fan will be a little loud at first and the engine wlll idle high. Its normal.

is there enough film build to cover minor surface imperfections like pitting?

You'll probably have to contact an auto paint supplier, like a local ppg or dupont store. They have databases with lots of paint codes. I know that someone here had their wheels refinished by a mobile repair service. That may be the way to go.

sometimes my browser does not redirect to: http://www.toyota-4runner.org typing it in manually usually links through or try googling "t4r.org"