Recent content by tony_4r

Something new that I can add to this thread is what happens when the alternator fails. Driving down the road all the sudden the instrument panel looks like a Christmas tree, the speedometer needle went crazy up and down, and the final pointer was when I looked at the voltage in my radar detector...

I had to replace mine two weeks ago while on a family road trip. Mine is a 2008 V8. My alternator was behaving suspiciously so I had already purchased a spare one about 6 months ago. Luckily I was traveling with it plus the 100 lbs in tools I always take with me. I was a 1,000 miles from home in...

I know this is an old thread, and I also know I have not written in this forum for a long time. However, I still read it. I just wanted to quickly add a few things from my experience. I just did this job two nights ago. It took about 3 hours. I thought it was relatively easy. -First of all, I...

I have a '08 V8. Here are my numbers after the upgrade: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/78933-4th-gen-all-whove-done-fj-swap-11.html#post1430314 I have not measured it since, but after 1,000 miles my lift was 2" in the front with the 1.75" setting. Edit: My 4runner did not have...

Try these: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/147887-my-experience-tips-install-front-billstein-5100s.html http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/78933-4th-gen-all-whove-done-fj-swap-11.html#post1430314 FYI, I have not yet installed the spacers or the air bags. They are still...

I am runing 32s. My setup rides awesome. However, i didnt get 2" in the rear. You can read my details earlier in this thread. I dont remember the exact measurements. 1971 M-code Mach 1

It may sag a little afterna week or two of use 1971 M-code Mach 1

Make sure tou install the headers while you install it[emoji1] I read somewhere that Toyota is working on a diesel for the next 4runner revision?

Are you guys using any kind of balance pipe, like H or X? Or thats what the dual muffler sort of does.

There is a tuner from BullyDog for the V6. They seem to have cracked the code, but it also seems that they are not fully tuneable. Rather, you use preset tunes. In any case, if they have been able to crack the code for one engine at least is doable. I wonder if cracking the V8 would be similar...

You'll think they will figure out another supplier. Shouldn't be that hard. On the other hand, maybe there is not enough demand to justify them being aggressive about it.

You are not likely to get 2" in the rear just with FJ springs. The front will be easier with the adjustable Bilsteins. In the rear you most likely need the fj springs plus a 1" spacer. However, keep in mind that everyone is getting different lifts depending on years and engine.

Can you weld flanges to the 05-09s?