Recent content by scottyb

Thanks for all the comments everyone. J-money: Do you have any pictures of the lightforce 170's in action? They actually sound like a good option and then I could retrofit them with HIDs if I'm wanting more light. Also I took a look at those LED bars and it looks like they use 3 watt LEDs for...

So I'm having a hard time deciding which lights to go with. I'm wanting some strong fog lights and am pretty set on the Rigid Industries Dually D2 ambers. At $379.99 they're pricey, but I think they will be worth it. From what i've read all over the internet, the Dually's leave more to be...

I just wanted to say thanks to Lotus for making these. It's great to see our aftermarket expand. I honestly don't think $500 is too much. It's a small batch, niche market item. That's just how it goes. You take all the 4runner owners, then you take the small percentage that wheel them, then you...

I was wondering why they loosen up as well. My hypothesis is that you first tighten the bolts, but after the engine has it's heat up and cool down cycle for a little while the rubber on the washers breaks down a little and then you end up with loose bolts. Either way though, you just need to...

I don't have any experience with a higher pressure clutch but here are my thoughts anyway. The only thing that I can see a higher pressure clutch being useful for is higher horsepower applications. Basically all the higher pressure clutch will do will clamp the clutch disk to the flywheel with...

Check this site out: TrailDamage.com - All Trails Here's the trailhead map link with all the trails from the same site: TrailDamage.com - Map of Colorado Trailheads There's lots of good trails everywhere. For mild trails I'd stick to maybe a maximum rating of 5. Most off all the high elevation...

The cv's sling grease once you put a lift on due to the new drive angle. Your cv's have been at the same angle for 138K so they're just adjusting. All you need to do is put some big hose clamps over the clamps that are on there and clean up the grease. You don't need to replace your cv's unless...

Yeah, you need that torx socket. Like Rockdawg84, I damaged the torx bolts trying to get them out with 12pt sockets... Had to go get the right tool and hammer the torx socket on the damaged bolt. If I remember correctly, you just need to take out 4 of the torx bolts. And obviously you need to...

That's awesome. Free e-locker=). Now if I only had enough cash for another 4runner... Out of curiosity, did the buyer ask why you were selling?

Huh, I guess I'll have to give that a try next time I do the timing belt. And as far as the pin, you can really use any pin if your tensioner didn't come with one. I've used small allen wrenches in the past. If it's a new kit, I'm sure it has a pin.

I had to remove the a/c compressor and bracket. Mine is a 4WD. There wasn't any way around it as far as I could tell. Maybe the 2WD and 4WD are different. Either that or Nashvegas34 is a magician. And if you do need to compress the tensioner for some reason, you can use a vise or a c-clamp...

I agree. I'm getting real tired of how weak everything on the front end is. I have a hard time spending 750 for a front ARB when every time it's engaged it's going to snap cv's at the slightest binding. The cv's break easy enough as it is. I figure you might as well put that 750 in the SAS fund.

Put me down for number 3. It was on Hackett Gulch a few weeks ago trying to get up a rock with lots of loose dirt. Right as I was pulling up the rock, pop. No pics unfortunately. I have developed quite the appreciation for Napa's lifetime warranty though

I bought 2 Napa CV axles with a life-time replacement. They were 130ish a piece I think. Mine have held up well with no boot tears. I just broke one a few weeks ago on Hackett Gultch. I was trying to get up a rock with lots of loose dirt and gravel. Just as I was pulling up the obstacle it must...

Gotcha, 20 degrees then. Good to know. As far as the tube doors, which latches did you end up using? And are they snug or do they rattle at all?