Recent content by yourrealdad

What is a normal cycle? I feel like mine is going pretty often. BTW I am pretty sure that the surge I am feeling is indeed the AC. I really appreciate all the help and suggestions. A new PCV valve and spark plugs never hurt anyone.

It has brand spanking new rims and 4 new tires. When you say "loose" do you mean nuts and bolts are loose, or bushings are worn, or say play in the steering?

So I think this meets your criteria? https://www.yakima.com/railgrab $284 for 149.91 lbs. I will be putting this on my '06 with 66" crossbars. On everyone of my 3rd gens I have had Yakima, but a different style system. I had oversize crossbars at one point they were 78". I have put at least...

Awesome, thanks for all the feedback. It was super windy again here today and hot (probably not as hot as Fort Worth) so I didn't get to test the AC theory as well as I wanted, but I am leaning and hoping towards that. I will keep testing it this week and report what I find. Thanks again...

Could be caliper, but my mechanic when I had it checked out said brakes looked good. Would a stuck caliper cause this? Bearings seem good and no noise or leaking fluid. Tires were just balanced and while not perfect do not make noise. I will try the AC today, because I had it off this morning...

I just bought a 2006 V8 w/ 126k. I don't know how to describe it, but it almost feels like the transmission is downshifting, or the brakes are quickly and gently tapped, or getting hit with a blast of headwind. That being said I notice no difference in speed according to speedometer and maybe...

Yeah it was off. Thanks for the replies

Well whether it runs smoothly is another question that is separate from TB. I did the MAF and TB as well so I will probably just reset the ECU. Just wanted to see if I messed anything up

I just got my first 4th gen 4Runner after having 3 3rd gens and a taco. I cleaned the TB the other day and manually opened the butterfly to clean it. Now I have read that is not good since it is electronic. Did I mess something up and how will I know if I did? Thanks

Just ordered the kit so I will post a picture when I get it in. Thanks for the help, I am reading that same forum post right now on yotatech

Thanks for all the replies. So if the tensioner comes "locked" and then I just have to remove the pin, where is the pin coming from? Should I have it in the kit? Sorry just kind of confused on that. Thanks again

I have to replace the timing belt and all the good stuff that comes along with it. Should be a test of my skills. I bought the Aircabinman kit on ebay and the kit says it comes with a hydraulic tensioner. My question is do I need to buy the tension compression tool? I read somewhere that if...