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    2nd Gen tire carrier

    i'm wondering that too as i picked up a rear carrier off a 2nd gen at the local pick n pull for $40 :) looking at things...the carrier can be massaged to fit but,the inner mounting stucture where the 2 main outer brackets/hinges bolt onto-thats where the problem maybe,the second gen has...
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    FS: Yakima LoadWarrior Basket

    pm sent...local buyer here:)
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    Lift + 265/75's on Stock Wheels = Narrow Stance?

    i feel you man... i didnt take any pics on mine as i didnt like the stance at all...too narrow as a mofo sp when looking at it from behind :) had stock 5 spoke wheels,265/75/16 and 3in lift-it looked silly narrow from the back-my friends even noticed it driving- so took care of it for now with...
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    80 Series LC Rims

    did the same thing with guy couple post up...sand,primer,paint using rustoleum gun metal(metallic). held up in 3 snow storms,ice and salt.... bought wheels in the same cond't as OP... btw: if you upgraded to the tundra 231 brakes you'll need to grind very little material off the back of these...
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    Best option for replacing block on 96 V6? Lost compression on one of the cylinders

    depending on where you are...i have my old short block w/ 180k miles in good condition-just swap over your oilpan,pump,heads etc...its a good start. its off my 2000 4runner limited
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    LC Wheel question

    the LC wheels fit perfectly and as mentioned,will move the wheels a bit further from the A arms and would sit flush with the flares on the limited....it gives a perfect stance specially when you're lifted... i'll be fitting the 285 75 16's terra grapplers too sometime in the future(running 265...
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    Tundra Brake Upgrade, info needed

    got all my parts at advance autoparts...231 calipers(13wl stamping),rotors and pads. best mod ever-night and day difference b/n braking power. total was in the low to mid $400's...just used my old calipers as cores :) gl
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    Wheel Opinions --

    maybe some landcruiser wheels(16x8) off a 92-95? with the 285 75 you have, it should sit nicely w/ the flares on the ltd. picked these up last weekend in your neck of the woods(reston,va) for 200 (craigslist)and painted them smoked metallic...now i wish i had 285's ... btw: if you're running...
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    Atlanta's Heaviest SNOW in 17 years !!!

    +1 had a co worker w/ a rear wheel drive only 4runner and the look on people's faces seing slipping and slidding on the snow with nearly bald tires was " :wtf: "
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    Locked up brake, help diagnose please!

    had this problem with the passenger rear brakes locking up-problem started 2 weeks ago. i replaced the brake shoes and brake hardware(all locks and springs) available from autzone at the start of this weekend. lubed the cables and mechanisms(cranks and levers),cleaned the brake adjuster threads...
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    Those of you that are scared to tow in your 4Runners

    here's my 2k ltd towing my 16ft trailer....upgraded to 231 tundra brakes,3" inch lift,external tranny cooler...should be a lot better now:)
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    Tiny Speakers on front bumpers? WTF?

    those are like air chanelling vents on the bumpers that like,direct fresh air into the cabin via tweeter grill/air channeling ports....those are like ultra rare and like very sought after-only works like above 105 mph. havent like seen them in person.....can you kindly like post a picture? and...
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    Newbie with Engine Swap question

    replaced my motor just last year in my little carport-not too hard of a job-took me just about 4 days by myself and really took my time. while the motor was out i replaced all seals(i replaced my cam(x2),crank,valve cover,main seal and oil pan gaskets) also did replace the timing belt and...
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    Question about spring lift

    hi, just finished my install yesterday w/ daystar front lift(2.5) and 4 month old OME 891 in the rear...truck sits levelled as i was expecting a slight rake...the combo is perfect in my book:) try to post a pic... going for an alignmnet today
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    FS: 3rd gen sport fender flares/misc items

    yes all fender flares as seen on pics less mudflaps.... i'll do $200 shipped for the fender flares to the lower 48 via usps or fedex grnd...

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