Recent content by turbofreak

The most I could get on the highway is about 21mpg. I have a 1998 4runner SR5 w 16" wheels 4x4.

Have you tried to tighten it first then loosen it? I know it sounds crazy but it has worked for me so many times. When I say tighten, I mean just try to snug it tighter just to see if the nut will move. KROIL is good stuff.

I put new tokico shocks about 5k miles ago.

Guys I have a 98 4runner SR5 4WD. The rear coils appear to be shot. It seems very sensitive to load and the drive is horrible especially over bumps. I called my local Toyota dealer and they told me there are no open recalls for my vin. I use the vehicle for everyday use, no off-roading. So...

I agree the handling is much better than with stock 150k mile shocks. I have about 4k miles on the shocks but my problem is the rear springs. As soon as I put a little load (3 passengers) the 4runner behaves totally different over bumps and not in a good way.

I have brand new Tokicos shocks on my 98 SR5 4wd but I think my rear coils are shot. I was thinking of just going with OEM rear coils.

I have a 98 SR5 4wd that is out of the vin range mentioned. I have new tokico shocks and I noticed that when I have passengers in the truck it drives completely different over bumps then when I am alone. It just seems like the rear suspension is lost when going over bumps. Is this the main...

I had a 2000 Audi S4 :bash: and sold it to buy a 4runner.

Inspect the seals. If leaking replace the seals otherwise, if it ain't broke don't break it.

I just replaced my fuel filter with a new OEM unit from Toyota. I believe it was the original filter since 98. My advice spray the fuel line threads with a penetrating oil before you try taking them apart. During install snug the threads in and mounting bolts, then tighten down. My 4runner feels...

If I remember correctly there is tiny hole in the body of the T stat that is suppose to be clocked in a certain position. The hole is suppose to be towards the 6 o'clock position. I heard from two master toyota techs that if it's not placed in the correct position that you may have a hard time...

That's about right. I get 15/16 city and have gotten best of 20/21 highway (65mph). The 21mpg could have been a fluke but that's what it came out to. BTW this is with a 98 4runner sr5 4wd 151k miles.

Turbo Diesel 4runner :tongue: What are the power ratings on this engine? Is it Pump Line and Nozzle, Common Rail???

Remove the throttle body from the engine. Yes there are two coolant lines going to the t body but you can use pinch off pliers to keep coolant from spilling. Clean out IAC passage/t body again and cycle the throttle body open/closed several times manually. Let it slam closed. I had the same...

Just purchased my 98 4runner SR5 with 148000 miles. It still had original timing belt, water pump, t stat and possibly spark plugs. I changed all of the mentioned and she's running like a champ.