CO 4runners

[Magnetnerd]

Looking to get an 06-09 V8 in the (hopefully) near future. I know that cracked headers are a common issue and was planning on replacing them (on a truck I don't even own yet...) with Doug Thorley headers. Does anyone know if I'd still pass CO emissions, or where I could find that info?

 

[MrSeth]

Looking to get an 06-09 V8 in the (hopefully) near future. I know that cracked headers are a common issue and was planning on replacing them (on a truck I don't even own yet...) with Doug Thorley headers. Does anyone know if I'd still pass CO emissions, or where I could find that info?

As long as you retain your cats, you will pass the sniffer test. OR if you are on 35" tires, you won't fit on the rollers to do the test, so they just scan your OBDII for fail codes.

On a side note, when originally released, the 4th gen 4Runners (even V8's) were listed as ULEVs!

 

[Magnetnerd]

As long as you retain your cats, you will pass the sniffer test. OR if you are on 35" tires, you won't fit on the rollers to do the test, so they just scan your OBDII for fail codes.

On a side note, when originally released, the 4th gen 4Runners (even V8's) were listed as ULEVs!

Sweet! Thank you for clarifying! Also interesting that even the V8's were listed as ULEV's!

Does anyone know why the 06's seem to be way more common than 07-09? I'm looking anywhere from 06-09, I've found 6 06's in my area and that's it (for the V8's). Weird, right?

 

[AuSeeker]

Sweet! Thank you for clarifying! Also interesting that even the V8's were listed as ULEV's!

Does anyone know why the 06's seem to be way more common than 07-09? I'm looking anywhere from 06-09, I've found 6 06's in my area and that's it (for the V8's). Weird, right?

T4R sales numbers started dropping in 2007 and then in 2008 and 2009 those sales numbers drop dramatically more each of those years, down more than 3/4 of what 2007 numbers were in 2009.

The sales numbers for all T4R Generations are posted in the following topic.

COMPLETED: Toyota 4Runner US Sales 1984-Present

 

[Magnetnerd]

T4R sales numbers started dropping in 2007 and then in 2008 and 2009 those sales numbers drop dramatically more each of those years, down more than 3/4 of what 2007 numbers were in 2009.

The sales numbers for all T4R Generations are posted in the following topic.

COMPLETED: Toyota 4Runner US Sales 1984-Present

hahaha of course, the economy was tanking and gas prices were surging. Totally makes sense! I was beginning to think something was wrong with the 06's which is why there are so many for sale. Glad that's not the case. Thank you for that info!

 

[Magnetnerd]

Does anyone have a shop that they'd recommend in my general area (Littleton CO) for a pre-purchase inspection and to do more labor-intensive work, such as timing belt replacement?

 

[Caldizzle]

Thanks for the data point! I ended up just sourcing the parts from elsewhere and getting close to Rock Auto's prices.

-5th gen Calipers - CariD; free shipping and offers core returns
-5th gen Rotors - Amazon; free prime shipping (no free shipping from CariD :shrug
-Pads - Walmart; free in-store pickup (no free shipping from CariD :shrug

You'll want to make sure you got 4th gen rear rotors; others on this forum have reported issues with the parking brake after installing 5th gen rear rotors due to the parking brake hat being a larger diameter. Besides that the rear rotors are essentially the same between the 2 generations, the big upgrade is in the front rotors and calipers. 5th rear calipers work fine.

 

[04rnr]

Does anyone know why the 06's seem to be way more common than 07-09? I'm looking anywhere from 06-09, I've found 6 06's in my area and that's it (for the V8's). Weird, right?

make sure if you go with bigger tires, you get a matching spare.... the V8 is full time 4WD (all wheel drive)

Just my .02 the reason so many V8s there really isnt any more power, with the V8 over the V6, Ive had them both...
Good lucj with your search imp:

 

[spartacus]

Does anyone have a shop that they'd recommend in my general area (Littleton CO) for a pre-purchase inspection and to do more labor-intensive work, such as timing belt replacement?

I do all my own work but people recommend the toy shop Inc, denver on the forums. the mobile mechanic come to your place and do a good job they also charge good prices for pré purchase inspections. plus you get a quote online for all the work and you can compare to other shops.
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[jacinda]

I honestly think its worth another shot, we would have to have some sort of rules, and they would have to be enforced for sure.
Every group or club starts out with great intentions but seems to let people slide and that in turn, turns people off and they start leaving or not being a part of the group anymore.
We had a small but great group years ago, a great group of guys that just loved wheeling, wrenching and modding rigs, that actually cared about our trails and we never left a trail with any empty trash bags lol. Most got married and started families, moved away or got other hobbies, so it slowly died out.
We was pretty open to who wheeled with us, but told them straight up, no drugs, no alcohol, stay on the trail and if you see any trash, just stop and pick it up..

Id like to get in another group like that, and Im willing to help get it going.

+1

 

[Schnalan]

Just a little north of you in Englewood. Happy to tag along! Won’t be much help on recoveries until I get more gear though

2004 Limited V8
2020 Taco TRD Off-road Suspension
Used FJ Coils
275/70r17 Gen. Grabber ATX

 

[USMCEngineer]

Broomfield

I'm up in Broomfield and enjoy light wheeling.

 

[Magnetnerd]

Just bought by first 4R! Got a 2005 Limited. I'm stoked!



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[ekoman]

I'm new to the T4R club but very interesting in a group like this as I look to do add a lift and various other mods. Just purchases a 2006 Limited V8 and very excited about it!

 

[sstyota]

Im in! I'm in Denver. I have a 2008 V8 limited but still have stock suspension

 

[Magnetnerd]

Is anyone around here running 265/70/17s with 5100s and different springs (not spacers)? If so I'd love to see your rig in person; there are so many options and I'm having a very difficult time deciding what to put on my new (to me) '05 V8 rig. It's going to be my daily so I'm more concerned with on road manners and looks than rock crawling capabilities.

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[Burt]

Might consider some light wheeling.. if allowed. This COVID-19 will get in the way this summer. Just a stock 2008 SR5 here in Sedalia area.

 

[MrSeth]

It seems like most of the folks here want to do some lighter wheeling.

I hope we can organize a trip this summer to maybe Switzerland Trail, Bunce School Road, Iron Clads, or T33-A. Pole Hill in Estes Park is fun, so are some trails off of Tiger Road up in Breckenridge. The spot in Breckenridge allows for some great camping, old mines, and mountain goats! opcorn:

 

[Jayson44]

I live outside of Black Hawk. went up Pickle Gulch the other afternoon. it's pretty open for a while. some snow still towards the top. But I'm down for some fun "easier" trails this summer.

also, wheeling is the ultimate social distancing activity! we are all in our own trucks, so no need to break the 6ft rule.

J.

 

[ekoman]

If anyone doesn't do the work on their trucks themselves, can you recommend a trusted mechanic in the Denver area? Or nearby. I have a few things I want to have checked out I can't figure out myself.