Recent content by ThePerfectK

Impressive resurrection of an old thread... I don't drive this 4runner anymore, my brother in law has it... crazy how the years fly by. The funny thing is that just last weekend, I helped him move, and I found myself standing under the rear gate on my old 4runner, digging out boxes... and I...

I should probably point out something I didn't make clear: With the Monroes, after I get 'em up to 80% or 100% (however hard I feel like fighting with them), they do not fall down. That's a major improvement over my dead OEM 1999 originals. In other words, it frustrates me that I have to push...

Not impressed Yeah, I meant to post some more scientific data here, but basically my opinion is this: The Monroes are ok. They do lift better than my completely dead original 1999 lift arms, however that's not saying much... At first it seemed like they lifted the gate all the way to the...

Old thread - just moved to Maine and stumbled across this... I'm from the west coast desert and never had to worry about salt on the road. I'm talking to a shop about cleaning up the undercarriage and coating or painting it - what do you folks recommend? I've got a 99 that's in rough shape...

Wow.... Quality work does not suck... I have to say great work, Rick! All the retrofits you posted are eyes-wide, wow kind of stuff... I love finding people who do quality work (or as I like to say those who "don't suck =) You, sir, definitely do not suck at this headlight business...

Now I'm excited, I would definitely consider a custom rebuild if it does not suck... keep the info coming, and thanks MountainBiker (et al)! :drummer:

Always have a backup.... like this guy and his vespa :lol:

Trying to find "the best" I just ordered the Monroe 901446, hoping they work well in the cold (mixed reviews from what I've found). Amazon.com: Monroe 901446 Max-Lift Hatch Lift Support: Automotive I'd really love to find "the best" product out there, if anyone has any more recent feedback...

Just to add another voice here, 3rd gen is the BEST gen ever made, imo. I highly recommend picking up a 3rd gen over 2nd (or even over 4th, 5th etc). The body style is awesome and everything else is awesome. I think I'll keep a 3rd gen in my arsenal forever... maybe I'll have to learn to...

Good catch! I've been slacking on checking my pressure lately, excellent reminder.

Hello all! I've finally taken the plunge to register, I've enjoyed the forums on and off for a few years now. I'm in the Seattle area now, moved up from Las Vegas a couple years ago. I'm on my 3rd 4Runner over the past decade, I just love 'em, I s'pose. I recently "gently" rolled my '99 SR5...

Hello all! I just gently rolled my 4Runner onto the drivers side... long story, but no frame damage, vehicle is still driving OK after some work I had done, just need some cosmetics to fix it up and keep the rain out. Sooo... I'm looking to buy black doors to fit my 1999 SR5 4wd. Power...