Recent content by tx_shooter

Oh yeah, I have no complaint considering everything that they did. The dealership even use my 4Runner as a chance to the new techs how to work on the older rigs. They found a ground problem on the 3rd brake light and fixed it as part of the training. Now five years later the 4Runner is still...

You are coming through this about $1,500 cheaper than I did three years ago. The transmission on my '01 went out and nobody would touch it or warranty it because of the supercharger - except Toyota of Fort Worth. They did everything for $4,800 and gave me a loaner car for the week. The good...

I have messed with a few seat issues before - not a fan. I might call around to see what a shop would charge for putting them on. Appreciate the info.

So how bad is the install? I need to do something with my seats as they are showing wear from daily use the last 5 years.

Never had an issue with leaks and like Bad Luck I put a dab of silicon around the bolts when installing. The biggest difference between the mounting for the Prinsu and Sherpa is the weight distribution. The Prinsu mounts are molded and braced as part of the sides. The weight load is spread to...

So has anyone relocated the shocks outboard and not had to run spacers on the wheel hub?

I have ran both the Sherpa (was their previous company name at the time) and the Prinsu rack on my 3rd gen. Their statement about the not utilizing the track system is hilarious. The Prinsu rack uses all five bolt holes per side for mounting that the stock rack does. Contact point to contact...

I have around 15k miles on my Kings right now. I wish I had bought them sooner. I have the extended travel with adjustable remote reservoirs in back. On road they are great; even my wife comments about how smooth they ride. Off road the adjustable settings in back are great. I have had them on...

I have been using GMRS for a couple of years now without any complaints. I can pass out cheapo handheld FRS radios that are compatible as needed to other rigs. The range and clarity make CB radios look like toys from Toys-R-Us.

Is this grinding only when the 4R is in gear or even when stopped in Park? Does the grinding sound speed match the RPMs or wheel speed when moving?

I had something very similar to this when my front clamshell gears were damaged. But I broke the gears wheeling the 4Runner pretty hard (stupid hard). If you cannot find anything else I would drain the diff fluid and look for small pieces of gear teeth. If the gears are going out it will show up...

Sadly another example that it is not the best products that succeed but the best people at business. Good communication seems to be a commonly horrible thing in off road businesses.

+1 for tapping / setting up grease fittings. I wish I had taken the extra time last year to do that last year. Also +1 for Whiteline.

If this had all been done with one driveshaft I would say to check the u joints - specifically the rear u joint. Even though you have swapped them out I would still recommend checking the u joint. They go bad easier/faster with lifts. The RPM specific vibrations are a common symptom of a u joint...

Sadly "bad out of the box" is not too uncommon.