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    What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

    Had a stmumble then a misfire then angry lights last week right before I went out of town. Got everything ordered and did maintainence today. OEM plugs, ngk wires, amazon coil packs. PCV valve and k&n intake (my old airbox was ruined since I bought the truck and the local yards want over 100...
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    How much would you pay this mechanic?

    What does book say hour wise for all these jobs added up? If you dont want to or cannot do it yourself then go to someone who does it for a living. I am a mechanic, not on street cars but race cars. People will always tell you that you can get something done cheaper elsewhere. Is this your...
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    Crazy brake problem.

    Ok if the abs does not engage do you still experience this issue? Abs should not activate or step in under normal driving conditions. Could be worn suspension but I feel like that is something you ought to notice. Perhaps the pump is clogged.
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    Crazy brake problem.

    What did you change in the upgrade, pads and rotors? You could have a stuck piston or two, there could be crap in a brake line, worn out suspension, faulty abs, any number of things. I would purge the brake fluid and make sure the pistons are all free before getting too crazy. When you have...
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    Rock Sliders: 4X Innovations vs. Addicted Offroad

    I have the AOR sliders and they are beefy. The legs do not come welded to the sliders and mine did not come with any gussets or mount plates so had to source that elsewhere. The legs come pretty long so you choose how far out they sit and cut to length.
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    SoCal 3rd gen bumpers, fenders, running boards, hitch, flares.

    Some nibbles but no takers yet. Bttt.
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    SoCal 3rd gen bumpers, fenders, running boards, hitch, flares.

    Yes still have them, trying to sell them complete, had some offers on just brackets but want them gone as a whole.
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    SoCal 3rd gen bumpers, fenders, running boards, hitch, flares.

    Replaced them with ebay pieces from china, perfect fit and under 40 each in satin black primer.
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    SoCal 3rd gen bumpers, fenders, running boards, hitch, flares.

    Possible sale pending, if it falls through then pics shall arrive
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    Link: stuff for sale in socal

    http://www.toyota-4runner.org/sale-t4r-items/213140-socal-3rd-gen-bumpers-fenders-running-boards-hitch-flares.html Got some odds and ends up for grabs after getting my new bumpers and fenders. Would prefer the local SoCal group to grab em before someone ponies up for shipping or they wind up...
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    SoCal 3rd gen bumpers, fenders, running boards, hitch, flares.

    Parts are all from a fat lip 2001 3rd gen 4runner, black. Located in SoCal. I have replaced quite a few parts and the originals are now taking up space and want them gone. Local pickup very much preferred exception being the flares. -Tow hitch, PO back into something and put a minor bend in...
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    Recovery Gear Options Without a Winch.

    I have a hi jack lift. Folding shovel. Some heavy duty ratchet straps from mcmaster carr. No winch yet but bumper and wiring is prepped for it. Portable flooring, search kiwi tile, race deck, garage flooring, swisstrax, or just the 12" x 12" squares you can find at most "aftermarket" shops...
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    Greater SoCal area junk yards

    Hello there all, I have a laundry list of odds and ends to replace on my runner for various reasons. Certain items can be had via ebay or amazon but there are others that will have to be Toyota. I called a few spots (Japanese auto dismantlers & friends), downtown and Gardena area but some of...

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