Recent content by slayman

My old 3rd Gen is now with my son in Lakeside. He's needing some service so I thought I'd ask if anyone has a trusted independent shop in that vicinity? TIA

Well, that's some input.:) To answer the serious question, yes it will pass PA state inspection no problem. Specifically had the mechanic look for anything else needing to be fixed when he did the rear shock relocation. And I'll ask him to have another look in a few weeks when the AC gets fixed...

I've got a 99 T4R Highlander that my son is interested in. He moved to Montana earlier this year and is looking for a vehicle. His Chevy P/U didn't make the trip. So while I could just gift it to him where's the life lesson in that? Thoughts on a fair market price? Black, all stock except for...

Thanks Oldman. 4R(probably) and trailer will be stored at a HS friends "ranch" in Steamboat. Riding a Ninja 1000SX so mostly paved. I'm not opposed to a few miles of well maintained gravel. Looking at at least 10 days of riding. Clockwise-ish: CO, UT, ID, eastern OR and WA, ID, MT, WY, CO. I...

What an informative thread. Thanks to all who have posted. I was considering a GX to replace my 253K mile 99 4R. I was hoping to get to 300K but the 24 years of PA winter roads is going to mean some costly mitigation work. I say "was considering" because of the tail gate on the GX. Does the...

Very nice and just down the road. Unfortunately recent motorcycle purchase means replacing my 99 T4R will have to wait. GLWS

Watching with much interest. I'm in PA with 235K miles (going for 300K) and have had to do a frame patch. The shop also said the upper shock mounts look iffy. I found the SRQ site and that looks promising. But I don't off road other than an occasional two track in the mountains. Would I need the...

Also have a 99 Highlander. Replaced rotors this past weekend. There's a thread on page 4 or so with "Power stop" in the heading if you're interested. Here's my summary: Follow up: I did not do the TBU. Why, well, I don't tow much other than an aluminum trailer with yard stuff and perhaps a...

Update: Follow up: I did not do the TBU. Why, well, I don't tow much other than an aluminum trailer with yard stuff and perhaps a motorcycle, this is a first time project for me and I didn't feel like getting into caliper replacement. So, I bought an EBC kit from Auto Zone. GD rotors and...

Thanks, everyone for the replies. Many options and opinions. Sounds like there's not one path to brake nirvana. Honda PC, Autozone doesn't list the Duralast Gold for 16" wheels?

I've got 223K on my 99 and yeah the rotors have been wonky for a while. Here in PA with state inspection rules the garage wanted to install new rotors, saying they really shouldn't pass. I said I'd get it done before this year's inspection is due end of March. Does anyone have experience with...

Thanks for the input. Sitting at the shop now to have them check for leaks in the AC system since they put the die in. Since the lines are now capped, I'll just leave them like that unless I think there is an issue. Love this forum!

210,000 miles and the lines rusted through. Where's the quality? Just kidding. Happened to me this week and for now I've plugged the lines. Is there any reason to do the bypass instead of just plugging the hoses where they connect to the steel lines under the hood? I seems like a bypass might...

And now the hatch won't open....These things happen at 208K and 20 years old.

Has anyone found an instructional video showing servicing the regulator/motor? Mine is getting slow on the up motion. I don't want to trash the 20 year old plastic bits when I remove interior panel....if I can help it.