Nice man! Been awhile since I last autox mine, makes me miss it. If you wish to continue using it to autox then I would suggest getting some 20x9 or a litte wider and some nice summer tires for a dedicated set. And some lowering springs if you can find some. Other than that I'm happy I inspired...
This is how the 4runner currently sounds like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOkpfAih6p0
I have since purchased and installed the following.
URD catback
Energy suspension rear link bushings
POR15 rear and and rear links
NST water pump pulley
Hydro graphic valve covers
Another set of...
The 1gr does a good job at keeping oil temps down on its own, for normal driving. However I would install an oil cooler if you are going to tow or put a decent load on the engine. My truck with the oil cooler peaks at 240f during a 25-30 minute shake down. Much better than nissan vq engines I...
I felt better turn in losing 20 pounds in my truck switching to a lighter battery as it dealt more in weight distribution (since most on the weight on a 4runner is on the driver side). So I would feel that this would also be a improvement by reducing front end weight (depending on variables of...
Have you check your water pump and gasket? My gasket was bad during one of my track days and raced with the heater on to not over heat. I replaced both the gasket and the water pump as the bearing had a little play and both were original. BTW Toyota has a revised/updated water pump for the 1gr.
Just throwing it out there that a gentleman on tacomaworld is fabricating upgraded motor mounts for the 1gr v6. I'm interested myself for my truck and you can buy them for $475, $400 with the group buy.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2nd-gen-tacoma-v6-solid-motor-mounts-group-buy.380856/
Meant to throw these up if I haven't already. Got the Cusco sway bars on.
One thing that I was impressed with are these "lateral locks" implemented on the bar where my addco did not and would shift a small amount, but would still shift.
Also another note is that the Cusco sway bars...