Recent content by vanderwiel

Hey everyone. 2002 4Runner SR5. I'm having issues with my 4wd system. For starters, I've been procrastinating changing out both of my CVs for far too long, I figured worst case they break and I have to fix them right away. Last week I was driving in a pretty gnarly snowstorm. The following...

Hey Clark, I ran red cone with my 02 4runner last summer. It has a 3 inch lift and at the time was running 255/75/r17 mud terrains (2 were pretty damn worn out.). No E-locker. Your rig should be fine. The worst obstacle is a big rock pretty early on in the trail. A spotter will help...

Well... i got around to doing the leakdown test. When I pulled the plug for cylinder 4 I found the threads soaked in oil. Pressurized the cylinder, bubbled out of the radiator. Oof.. didnt expect this at just under 200k!

No coolant mixed with oil, or vice versa. Intake gaskets have not been replaced since I've owned the vehicle (About 6 years and 70k miles or so) and not sure about its past maintenance. I have a leakdown tester I bought from harbor freight before I took off for vacation - had planned to do...

This morning my fears were confirmed. For the past several weeks my 02 (195k) has had a cold start misfire and thrown the p0300 code. I also noticed it was slowly losing coolant. I returned from a 2 week vacation yesterday, fired it up after sitting for the longest it has sat without running...

Heyo. Not sure how active you guys are anymore, but figured I'd post a reply anyway. I'm in Silverthorne and like to get out and play now and then. Just did Red Cone last weekend and Saints John/Deer Creek today. 2002 4runner, 3 inch lift, diff drop, bfg mud terrains. Otherwise stock. Be...

02 just turned 160k

I replaced brake pads and rotors, and installed 17 inch FJ cruiser wheels with 265/65/17 nokian snow tires. Scored 3 of the tires for free (basically new), bought one tire new, and the wheels for $150. Im pretty stoked. Will post a pic when the sun is up.

Hey guys. Ive been living in CO for about 8 months now, and ignoring some suspension noise for a bit longer. Im not in a living situation conducive to doing my own work at all. Curious if anyone could point me in the direction of someone who knows their way around these vehicles. Im in...

Just moved to Summit County back in December 16'. Just another northeast transplant! Really missing having a space to work on my runner already. Would like to get these running boards ripped off now that the snow is gone. Anyone in the area have some space/want to lend a hand?

Was going through a box of junk today and found the manual for my old 2nd Gen. Since its no longer of use to me I figured I'd offer it here for free if someone wants it. You cover shipping or pick up!

I will own a LC one day.. one day..

Found the source of the grinding sound coming from my front wheel. Turned out to be rusted shield rubbing on the rotor. Also scraped rust/hit my tow hitch with rustoleum, looks a bit better now. Moving on to the rest of the undercarriage soon. Also thinking about pulling the running boards...

Yeah, I had to replace the head gasket on it, and it was quite under powered considering the fuel consumption, but I still really liked the truck. Happy to be back in a yota for sure.

New to me 02 on the bottom. 4 inch lift on 31 inch duratracs. Probably leave as is for a bit, would really like to get a bumper with a rear tire carrier or maybe a roof rack in order to carry a full size spare. On top is my old 2nd Gen. Sold it 2010ish to cover some unforseen expenses. Miss...