Recent content by Scratch and dent

The main factors I consider for replacement low beam bulbs: 1). Not getting obnoxiously bright lights that bleed light up to opposing traffic (seems like most aftermarket LEDs that replace halogen H11 do this). 2). A bulb that will last for a least a couple years 3). Cool temperature look (like...

The rubbing was on the front driver wheel well. The rubbing only happens when I am backing up, wheels cranked to the left, and on the brakes to stop before putting it in drive to move forward. I had the alignment shop push my caster forward as much as possible since I was getting a little bit...

New set of Cooper Discoverer Rugged Terrain tires. Here are the specs: 285 75 R17 P Rated (4ply) 60,000 mile treadwear 16/32" new tread depth 600 Treadwear (A) traction rating (B) heat resistance No 3PSMF symbol, but the cooper website says they are rated for it Purchased them for Big O for a...

Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo 3 review Really liked these tires. Swapped them out to replace the worn factory Dunlops. Chose these tires because of the large grooves which helps with hydroplaning. When I first started diving, I had a spin out on the highway due to hydroplaning which resulted in...

Is this T4R forum becoming challenging to use? I have noticed in the past year or so, this forum website has become slow to unresponsive every time I use it. This forces me to close my browser and restart it. I am using Opera for a browser, so maybe that is it. Just frustrating.

5th gen 4runner battery Stock battery: Panasonic 80D26L-MF 530 A CC Group size 26F 260L x 170W x 200H Lead acid flooded with individual caps to refill the water Terminals are reversed compared to US batteries. 26 is a common battery size. 26f is not common with the positive pole is...

H11 low beam bulbs (for halogen replacement) My long term review for the following 3 H11 bulbs: -Phillips H11LL 12362 LL (Long Life) -Sylvania Silverstar Ultra H11 -Sylvania Silverstar H11 1). Factory installed bulbs Phillips H11LL (Made in China) Temperature 3200k Output 1200 Lumens Lasted...

Oil change info Oil type 0w-20 Capacity 6.6 qt with filter 6 qt without filter change Torque specs Skid plate bolts 10lbs Oil filter housing 18.44lbs (I usuallt tighten all the way down, then back it off right before the tab lock) Filter cap bolt 10lbs Oil pan drain plug 30lbs Fumoto drain...

Building this thread for specs that I encounter while replacing or repairing: Oil capacity, filters, modifications Low beam bulbs (Long term review) Battery (stock size 26f and replacement alternatives)

285 75 R17 Bridgestone Dueler Revo 3 Just go some new 285 75 R17 Bridgestone Dueler Revo 3. Rubs on the front fender when reversing. Looks much better than than stock Dunlops. Got 70k out of the factory Dunlops down to the wear lines on three of the 4 tires.

Front OME Springs on stock shock absorbers The goal of all this lifting business was to try and level the front end similar to the rear. Why you ask would I spend hundreds of dollars to just make it level? Simple, I am crazy. But I feel less crazy when I see so many people lifting their...

Leveling the rear cargo area and gaining some storage space This the first generation of this project. I would eventually like to build a plate aluminum version. But a wood version is what this is and it works fantastic. Bought everything at home depot and Lowes. 5/8” fancy plywood 2 Piano...

The main reasons I wanted to do this project: 1) The damn factory push pins rattled and squeeked so much. 2) Mud and grime has flown up into my engine and makes me mad. I shopped around Denver and found a roofing supply store that sold rubber EPDM in 10’ widths. I paid 20$ and got 2’ X 10’. I...

Redcone Pass This was a great trail that was about as far as I would push my 4runner without any modifications or airing the tires down. The downhill only part of this trail was the best! Not for the faint of heart.

I have a warm insulated jacket, rain jacket, snow pants, some basic clothing, ratchet straps, first aid kit, and a bunch of other small stuff. The area I was able to gain access to by removing the cross member allowed me to fit the jackets, pants and few other things. I don't store anything...