MattJakobs
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Stinard's my manager now haha. Where are you going to school, I'll be at ODU next semester.
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Stinard's my manager now haha. Where are you going to school, I'll be at ODU next semester.
Brian757
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I'm graduating next semester. That's funny Ryan is your boss. That kid was a clown when I worked there. Mention me when you see him. We did a lot of pranks back in the day.
MattJakobs
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Next time I'm in, I'll mention something to him.
What do you think of
Cars for Sale: 1999 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Limited in Portsmouth, VA 23701: Sport Utility Details - 321478996 - AutoTrader.com
and installing this lift
3" Lift Kit with front, rear OME coils for 96-02 Toyota 4Runner
Brian757
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That's a definitely good deal. I would ask about the timing belt/waterpump and inspect it. Check the frame for rust or accidents(Bends in the crash plate or frame rails). Check the battery for the sell by date sticker(They typically last 3-5 years). Keep in mind that they don't like to haggle, so if you notice the TB/WP hasn't been changed, maybe ask if the processing fee can be waived or something. (That'll save you at least $200). But for $5,600, thats a good deal. Leather heated seats that don't look beat up, about 160K miles. Not bad.
I've personally never heard of the posted website for the lift kit, as I'd probably go with ToyTec, but call the number provided on that site to see if they're real, and go from there. I just know nothing in terms of their customer service or legitimacy.
Brian757
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So I'll update my old thread. I replaced my 6-year-old Optima Yellow Top with a DieHard Platinum Group 35, not the PM1...
I originally did a partial "Big Three" upgrade, by upgrading OE wiring. Then I wanted to clean up my battery area a little better.
I also got rid of the wing nuts, added wire sleeving and terminal covers.
I originally did a partial "Big Three" upgrade, by upgrading OE wiring. Then I wanted to clean up my battery area a little better.
I also got rid of the wing nuts, added wire sleeving and terminal covers.
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96 ToyRunner
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Anything new ????
HOE_RUNNER
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where in va are you from?? i just picked up a 5th gen
Brian757
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Life has hit me in the past year. Acquiring a career, buying a house, getting married and planning for another child has slowed my build progress immensely. However, I just finished using the Runner today for the kayaking trip.
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I'm in Virginia Beach area. What about you?
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MattJakobs
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Since you're back on here, quick question. How do the 35s feel around town with your gears?
Brian757
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The 35s feel great. The biggest change was going from a mud terrain tire to an all-terrain tire. Also, I noticed that I haven't posted my gear ratio anywhere on my page but I'm currently running 4.88s (Nitro Gears - ECGS). It's still pretty perky.
kishanSR5
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What all was involved with the regearing for your truck? I'm looking to get 4.88's with a detroit locker sometime in the near future.
MattJakobs
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Ah, yeah I didn't realize you regeared. Did you do the work yourself?
