Recent content by ZJumper

Can't go wrong with a GX IMHO. I sold my 2011 T4R and got a 2007 GX470 just for a bit of added room. The only thing I don't like on the GX is the rear barn door vs flip up gate. Things to check: With that mileage, has the timing belt/water pump been done? If not it needs it. Use that as a...

You're correct. Pull usually is to the side of the least caster. I was 180 out on my thinking. Anyway. Looking closer at your specs, what gets me about it is the rear settings--before and after. On T4R and 99.99% of all (unless you have rear steering) solid rear axle vehicles, adjustments...

Yeah. No. Don't do this. This is a ghetto band aid fix for the real problem. Problem is the measurements aren't symmetrical. Have the shop get the caster on both sides exactly the same. Many times the vehicle will pull to the side with the most positive caster. Additionally, have them...

The range may seem "large" but when the vehicle is on the rack it doesn't take much to go from "in the green" with a +.05 on both sides to a -.15 on one side and a +.15 on the other side. It may drive straight when it's actually not. Usually when it drives "horribly" after an alignment is...

If someone straightens your steering wheel using this method (and without actually aligning it) I guarantee your readings will be out of spec.

I'm not trying to get into any sort of argument. Just stated that I've only seen the .pdf for the Lexus TSB referenced in the Lexus/FJ/Prado/Taco threads concerning it. When was the rack and calibration updated? Never heard of that. Heres the reason for asking: 1. I had a 2011 T4R that had...

That was a Lexus-only TSB and never applied to the T4R's or FJ's that had the same issue and have virtually the same steering rack.

High Speed Shimmy on 2015's ?? Back when I got my 2011, myself and quite a few other forum members battled a high speed shimmy of sorts ranging from 60-70 mph. Some were able to rectify the issue with repeated tire balances or new tires. Mine was a case of new tires and one shop that can get...

The factory crossbars will work but they aren't rigid and will allow a box move around a bit. I use a railgrab with yakima crossbars on my 4runner and the wife's 4Runnee. Also have the wind fairing setup on both vehicles. No noise when carrying the box/basket/ski racks etc IMHO the stock...

The parts in red contradict Toyota's HP claim. I do understand if this info was a cut/paste from Wikipedia or source like it as accuracy can be suspect.

So after reading these posts I'm a bit confused as Toyota's website (since 2010's came out) has always had the 4Runner 4.0L listed at 270 hp. Tacoma 4.0L has been listed as 236. So what's correct?

+1 on what he said. If you're still packing twig and berries, simply tell her "NO." If you communicate with a woman on an emotional level they win. When they win you'll be shopping for antiques and watching chick flicks next weekend.

You ha d a TDI too, huh? I had a 06 Jetta TDI. Great engine and excellent fuel economy surrounded by POS German engineering that VW techs would fix and screw something else up in the process. Example: XM radio module crapped out. Take it in to get it replaced, and after it was all said and...

You are probably experiencing is the engine compensating for the A/C compressor cycling on and off. Even if your A/C button isn't on, the compressor will cycle when in a setting where the defrost is activated. With engine running--Turn the HVAC off and see if it does it. Then turn the A/C...

We have 2 T4Rs in the household I've got a 2010 SR5 and my wife has a 2004 Limited. Both vehicles are used for the below listed things. No issues with either gen. 1. Tow 20' ski boat (3500 lbs loaded)--no issues towing it. 2. Tow 8x10 trailer with Yamaha Rhino, Honda RC-51 sport bike or...