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Thank you for the replies! Flipty - That sounds like a pretty big job! I don't mind turning some wrenches but the amount of rust might make it beyond my capabilities at home. I did replace the brakes but not too long ago had a shop replace the rear shocks. I read that some toyota trucks had...

Oh that's not too bad actually. I have to ask - how do you know, did you get it fixed? and did you sell your 4runner?

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Hi everyone, I have a 96 4runner, sr5, with 240,000 miles. the frame is rusted out pretty bad but it is still intact, but otherwise the shocks, brakes, valve cover gasket, and exhaust are pretty new. In addition to the frame being rusted pretty bad, one of the main components attaching the...

wash me someone please wash my 4runner! this is what happens in new england... salt

I'm gonna have my timing belt and water pump replaced soon because it's been about 100,000 miles since the last time. What else, if anything would you guys recommend having done while in there? I have noticed a slight smell of burning oil at times and I found that my valve cover gasket is...

Thanks for the help guys. I think I'll get the timing belt and water pump done. Eventually I think ill have to do the valve gasket because it's dripping some oil on the exhaust up near the engine and it's starting to get some oil smells in the truck. But I think you guys are right. The...

I'm looking for some advice. I have a 96 Runner SR5 with 220,000 miles. My daily commute is a total of about 65 miles or so. Everything on the 4Runner is pretty good, relatively rust free too. However, it is due for a timing belt and water pump because it was done about 100,000 miles ago...

Thank you guys after comparing the pics and looking at mine I was able to figure out what to do. For anyone trying to do this in the future it can be confusing looking at the hoses in your truck. The two that I switched are easy to find because they are the only two with "normal" clamps that...

Hi everyone, I know that this is a topic that is brought up often. For a few weeks I have been trying to figure out where my coolant was leaking. I bought some UV dye and added it to my radiator and finally found the leak in the rear heater line under the passenger side door. I read that we...

Haha wow that's insane almost a million miles. But yeah I wasn't sure if more dust would go through and I'd need an oiled filter but I'm gonna stick with paper

Awesome! Thanks for the advice

Is it necessary to get a new air filter for the deck plate mod? Also do any of you guys have HIDs with the mod? If so, where did you mount the ballast so it doesn't get sucked into the air box?

yes, they are dimmable

that's true, even just hosing it off once a week or every other week helps. But one other thing I usually do is clean the battery off with baking soda and then apply some vaseline over the terminals to protect them