Recent content by scheme56

Even though you mentioned not doing it, if you are considering headers for your 4runner, I would recommend you look into a supercharger first. IMO, installing a supercharger with a 7th injector is much easier than installing headers for this rig. You'll get a big boost in HP and you'll still...

i'd imagine the labor hours would still be the same since they still have to disassemble the front strut to either add new coils or to add the spacer and extended bolts. you should call around local shops in your areas to get pricing. my guess, on the high side, would be $85/hr x 2-3 hours...

you should always do your water pump when doing the t-belt since it's basically the removal of the same parts. spend the money now rather than doing/paying for double labor when the pump goes out.

your stock shocks may be old, weak and could be bottoming out... do they make the same sound going over potholes? you also may want to check your suspension and steering components for any loose parts.... make sure all bolts are tightened to specs.

i think we have more 3rd generation mall runners than 4wheel drives in hawaii. left the 4wd badge on to represent.

sorry, don't have one but i've used this website to buy my boost gauge. price for the tensioner is $256 plus s&h. http://www.trdparts4u.com/MC-BD-CAGB.aspx you may want to confirm the part number. good luck.

what about tucking it in the passenger seat, rear pocket? it's an arms reach away = easily accessible. won't work if you have seat covers tho.

i'm running an alpine dvd unit connected to an alpine 5x50w digital amp using the oem speakers. (i bought infinity ref speakers but got lazy and haven't installed them yet) although the factory speaker sound quality is not the greatest, the speakers can handle the added power and plays very...

comes with trd graphic stickers which adds about 20hp...

not much people can or want to afford adjustable coilovers. big price difference, spacers vs. coilovers. i would've loved to go adjustable but hawaii's reconstruction law had banned adjustable coilovers.... but then i found out they had revised the law to allow this after i had purchased my...

sprayed graphite lubricant and the squeaky sound went away.

yes, you will need spring compressors. would recommend bringing your strut assembly to a repair/suspension shop and have them do the work. they have the heavy duty type spring compressors- it takes no more than 10 minutes to add in a spacer or swap out the coil in the strut assembly. i've...

i bought my '00 4runner from a friend with about 120k milies. i was hesitant to slap on a sc this late in the game but i'm soo glad i did it. also bought a urd 7th injector kit which stopped most of the high gear/low rev pinging and also bought a urd 2.2 pulley (which made a huge difference)...

had a similar issue with my sc300. troubleshooted for a month, tried everything (i.e. tune up, clean the maf, check fuel pump, check relays, check vacuum leak). on a longshot, we finally decided to swap out the ecu and the car worked fine. we diagnosed the ecu and found out hte fuel module on...

you may want to check the pointed grommet a little bit above the base of the brake foot pedal. it usually cracks and breaks off causing the brake switch to be constantly on. the replacement part should be under 5bucks.