Recent content by tpdietz

Crikeymike Is there any reason someone wouldn't want the MRA59-A574 Extended Travel over the MRA59-A700? I don't know much about suspensions and trying to read up. From what I've read, having longer struts is preferable as long as they can compress small enough. Both struts compress to 420mm...

Admittedly it’s a nice 3rd gen. But IMO trading a lc100 for a 3rd gen 4Runner… eh, idk that I’d do that unless there was something particular to the 3rd gen you really like. I’d imagine you could turn the lc100 into a pretty comfy and capable off road rig if that’s what you’re after. I have...

Installed my Rough Country 9500lb winch! Also got stuck and had to use it today and it WORKED! :)

Help! So I just did my valve covers. Now I have a CEL - P0340 which is "Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Bank 1". I guess I'm looking for advice for next steps. Is this just a coincidence that this CEL came on? Or is it possible I messed something up. From a quick google, seems like the...

By hand? That’s hardcore. I usually have to use my teeth to break these nuts loose.

Wow, that’s one heck of a deal! Sounds like you’re basically getting assembly for free with that combo. For example, srq has 5100 with 880 here for $647! 4Runner Bilstein 5100 Front Shocks Pair (96-02 ) | SRQ Fabrications

I haven't heard of too many folks on here running Moog coils so I can't speak to that, but the Bilstein 5100's seem like a tried and true solution that many people run. I've heard many people say having the coils pre-installed is very convenient if you can swing it. This is the route I went...

BUMP! Going to tackle this today and hopefully apply some new aluminum colored engine paint on the valve covers and plenums. Shameless bump in hopes someone knows the answer :)

Soooo I'm doing my valve cover gaskets, etc. I got everything off, and I'm about to deep clean the plenum and valve covers. This hose is giving me trouble on the upper plenum. It also doesn't look quite like the other hoses, so I'm hesitant to yank harder in an attempt to remove it. It...

I recently installed a dobinson's lift on my 2000 sr5 5 speed. Inner boots on both CV axels started leaking (boots aren't ripped, I see grease spraying out but nothing is torn). I've been limping along like this. However I've noticed some problems. When going slow and taking tight turns...

I finally replaced my rusty bumpers! Installed an ARB front bumper. Installed rear face and both rear side's with pre-primed black replacements from Replace® from carid.com (re-used all other parts from existing bumper). I plan on leaving the primer on for now since it doesn't look half bad...

I took some time off of work to give my new-to-me 3rd gen 4runner some Christmas love. What we did together: Dobinsons 2 lift kit Rear diff love: diff relocation mod (fabricated at home), drain & fill, replaced both plugs with new OEM Rear hatch struts Lower ball joints Driver's Passenger's...

Howdy! Just trying to understand the significance between a one way valve and a two way valve in this application as I am no expert in this. Does a one way valve make re-locating your diff breather redundant? I would imagine if the valve is up high out of harms way, one way/two way valving...

Yep, like others have said it's the same as the brakes. You can make this a simple 5 minute job if you opt to install a speed bleeder Speedbleeder for Clutch Slave?

I just did this yesterday. It's the same as the rear brakes. I can confirm it made the job a very easy one person task. I ordered this part: Russell 639560 Speed Bleeder Amazon.com: Russell 639560 Speed Bleeder : Automotive