Recent content by Stereww

The issue was indeed a nicked unlock signal wire grounding out to the body. It was under the bottom plastic trim in the driver door jam (where you step your feet to get in and out). The wire had been hit by the screws holding the trim down.

Yeah, I've got one. It says on the driver window "VIP" (Vehicle Intrusion Protection). Either installed in the factory or at the port I'm not sure. It's under the driver seat. It doesn't have all the taps, one of my other 3rd gens has that. If I unplug the connectors to the VIP module under the...

1997 4Runner, SR5, 3.4L, Significant Modifications Probably a year or so ago I started noticing that when I came back to my 4Runner after going in to a store or something, ALL the doors would be unlocked. At first I chalked it up to my forgetfulness, but the more it happened, the more I was...

I'm doing some work for University research. I am designing aftermarket parts that are only possible to install with a body lift, just curious what percentage of 3rd Gen owners have a body lift installed. The survey link is below, thanks! Does your 3rd Generation (1996 - 2002) 4Runner Have a...

Looking to get rid of the stock hitch and bumper for clearance and aesthetic reasons. I tow with my 4Runner quite frequently though, looking to keep that capability. I was wondering if anyone has ever found an off the shelf hitch that can be slid into the end of the frame rails in and installed...

Looking for roughly 1.25in wheel spacers and 1 - 1.5in body lift for 1997 4Runner. Thanks!

Thanks for your reply and that diagram, I'll be sure to check it out.

Thanks for your quick reply, I really hope it's not that. Do you know if I would have to remove all of the drive belts to get to that lower timing cover? In this video of a Timing Belt job from Timmy it looks like the water pump was leaking pretty bad, but doesn't look like it was leaking over...

I have been chasing coolant leaks ever since I bought my 4Runner. It had strawberry milkshake when I bought it. The previous owner wasn't aware of what that was and thought a new radiator would solve the problem, it didn't obviously, so I had to put a new tranny in it. The lines to the rear...

Looking for an aftermarket grille option. Would ideally be from SRQ. I am not too picky about the options selected. I'm in Kansas City, MO if you happen to be close. Link for reference... 96-02 3rd Gen 4Runner Flush Grille

Thanks so much for replying Timmy! Your videos have helped me immensely. Looks like I will be investing in a press, the puller tool, and some new parts. I'm really glad you noticed they were pressed in farther than they were supposed to. Any insight as to the second seal I talked about on the...

My 1997 4Runner failed inspection about a week ago due to the gear oil contaminating the passenger side brake drum, a tell tale sign of a bad axle seal. I was aware of this, but had been pushing it off. I began work to fix the problem yesterday morning and was able to quickly get everything...

As the title says, just curious if anyone has some of these laying around. Live in Kansas City, shouldn't cost too much to ship. Thanks

Just put a roof rack on my 3rd Gen. There is a 1.5in - 1.75in gap between the rack and the body on the front, I can adjust the distance slightly. It looks fine, but I thought it would look really good if I could fill that gap with a slim light bar. I don't like the look of the large light bar on...

Just bought 3rd gen Bilstein 5100s all the way around, got them from SRQ Fabrications. Removed the front two coilovers and then went to assemble the new ones only to discover that no replacement bushings, spring isolators or washers were included. Sure enough on SRQ's website it just said to...