Recent content by Sprungmonkey

when you say that looks to be one of the metal AC lines should there normalley be two metal lines? I read that on the 3rd gen key less entry is optionalle 1.can anyone buy a 3rd gen FOB and program it themselves or must a dealer do the programming? 2.do the 3rd gens have keys w/ a chip in them...

I just read that AC airconditioning is optionale w/ the 3rd gen so doe's this engine appear to have a AC compressor? Thanks

need writeup on cylinder head gasket replacement lot's of good infor here. Doe's anyone here have a writeup on cylinder head replacement? cylinder head gasket instructions these instructions don't have images like a detailed write doe's http://www.fme-cat.com/Docs/1425.pdf cylinder head...

Eventualley this maintance will be done so I’d like to prepare myself w/ parts And the knowledge before hand. Still waiting for responses to ?s 1,2,3,4 and a detailed write up. Thanks

I thought the 2000 3rd gen 3.4 V6 had a metal timing chain? Apparently it’s a rubber belt. 1. I’m assuming it should be changed every 90K miles? RockAuto Parts Catalog More Information for GOODYEAR GTKWP271 now to do a complete inside the timing cover job I read that starter contacts are a...

yes I agree google is fine (thats where I found shrockworks) however the whole point of a forum is disscussion. I see a couple of 1st gen Tacos here are the bumpers that fit 1st gen Tacos interchangable w/ 3rd gen T4Rs? or are all these bumpers for Toyotas trucks interchangeable? edit: the T4R...

OK I’m starting to understand what a E locker is, it electricalley locks the hubs. Where back in the olden days you would have to get out of the vehical and Lock the hubs w/ you’r hands. So if I see this piece (circled) on the 3rd member there will be a switch on the dash For E lock?will there...

I searched all over the net did'nt find a full sheet of plywood in a T4R I did read a little discovered that a full sheet will fit on top of the wheel wells and like you say stick out a couple of feet. so all gen 3 have the 8" diff. correct? is that just the rear diff. or also the front diff...

Please recommend a aftermarket front bumper for 3rd gen I’m intereseted in a street legal metal front bumper upgrade please provide Weight,price,can it hold a winch and how hard it is to install. exspecialley the sensors for the SRS airbags. Links and images would be nice. edit a detailed...

I'll have to read up on the scan tool SW I would prefer a SW that I could scan and also change the tune w/. Yes I've read about the brakes being weak on the T4R even the though the rig I'm towing is half the T4R tow capasity the trailer will have a surge brakes. couple more ?s 1.Will a 4’x8’...

do high milage 200K + T4R still get decent Milage MPG? or doe's milage drop off w/ engine wear? Thanks

I was just checking out you 4.7 V8 engine swap (not the whole thread yet) impressive swap. 1.what type and size of differial doe's this 2000 4x4 5 speed, T4R have? is it 8" ?a limited slip? or Posi? 2. did you ever concider a 500 HP Chevy LS1 engine swap? edit: I quote you here "It will...

couple more ?s for right now 1.could this 2000 silver 4x4 possiabley be a 4runner sport (first highlander)? 2. notice the gap inbetween the back bumper and the back fender should this gap be this size it appears to be a tad big, I'm thinking there should be no gap at all? 3.doe's the front...

just added the image of the hitch. what type of scanner do you Guy's use? Thanks for advice

Concidering on obtaining a 2000 4runner 4x4 5 speed manuel as tow vehical There’s a few things I like about the older Toyota relieability, it’s not a huge SUV. it’s not extremely heavy, seams to be a popular model so replacement parts will be available from a non dealership parts store...