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[DizzyDoyle]

Bell Mountain

A few guys also decided to ride a harder trail so I tagged along as a "photographer." Here are some of my favorites...

 

[DizzyDoyle]

Here are a few more that I have thanks to GreenBowCounty. These are of my 4runner on the trail up Tray Mountain. Nothing crazy but definitely fun.

 

[Fishwerks]

Nice photos, looks like a good time! :thumb:

 

[Tylerbailey]

Where did you get those windshield mounts for the LEDs those are sick

 

[DizzyDoyle]

Where did you get those windshield mounts for the LEDs those are sick

CBI. They are called ditch light brackets. If you google it on here in the search bar it will bring up a thread for them and ways to order if your interested. I like them a lot and have found many reasons to use them.

 

[DizzyDoyle]

LC Coils

I met 89s Rule today to pick up some 7.5 wraps to try to achieve the rake that I miss. I hope to get those and some new brake pads on/in this week. i really want to do the Tundra brake upgrade, but that will have to wait for a bit. Pictures to follow as things get done.

 

[DizzyDoyle]

LC Spring Question

I figured I would post this here as opposed to starting a new thread... can the 10mm OME trim packers be used with LC springs? I have one on my driver's side right now with my OME 890s. I am planning on installing some 7.5 wraps and do not want to deal with driver's side lean and what not. So I am hoping to be able to use it and not lean. If no one has any thoughts on this, when I switch the springs I will put the trim packer on the lc spring and see what is up.

 

[TastyRunner]

I met 89s Rule today to pick up some 7.5 wraps to try to achieve the rake that I miss. I hope to get those and some new brake pads on/in this week. i really want to do the Tundra brake upgrade, but that will have to wait for a bit. Pictures to follow as things get done.

I was thinking about doing the Tundra upgrade too but how much of a difference will it really make over my stock brakes? I mean my truck brakes OK but Idk!

 

[DizzyDoyle]

I was thinking about doing the Tundra upgrade too but how much of a difference will it really make over my stock brakes? I mean my truck brakes OK but Idk!

I have heard good things about the upgrade. And since I have the Tundra 17s I am going to go ahead and do it when time and $ are right. Not a must do thing at the moment though. Mine brakes fairly well too.

 

[TastyRunner]

I have heard good things about the upgrade. And since I have the Tundra 17s I am going to go ahead and do it when time and $ are right. Not a must do thing at the moment though. Mine brakes fairly well too.

Sweet man! I guess we will see who gets it done first! lol

 

[DizzyDoyle]

So when driving in overdrive I am getting a howling/grinding sound while coasting. When accelerating there is no sound. And when I turn off the overdrive there is no sound. So I am taking it in to see what the deal is. I hope it is something simple and not costly. Worst case is I strip it, sell it and buy a 4wd.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Great pics man!

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[DizzyDoyle]

The normal mechanic took a ride with me in the 4runner...His thought was def something with the transmission. I took it to a Toyota specific shop (Where my buddy has his FJ60 looked at) and had the owner ride along. Left it there so they could get a better idea...now I have my fingers crossed it won't be a pricey thing. Updates to come as I get info... worst case, as I said before, I will strip it, sell it and buy a 4wd.

 

[V-23]

How has the 2wd held up for you when you go wheelin? Id be a bit skeptical about it. Your rig looks great btw! One thing you keep calling your wheels tundra wheels .. Ive always known them as sequoia's. Did they come oem on both?

 

[DizzyDoyle]

How has the 2wd held up for you when you go wheelin? Id be a bit skeptical about it. Your rig looks great btw! One thing you keep calling your wheels tundra wheels .. Ive always known them as sequoia's. Did they come oem on both?

Thanks for the complement. The 2wd does what it can. I don't take it on anything crazy. First off, I do not want to destroy the trails for the 4wd guys bc I spin out and make ruts. Secondly, I don't want to destroy my 4runner flying through tough stuff. As for the wheels, I am not 100% positive which vehicle they came on. I have seen the lighter colored ones like mine on Tundras and the darker grey ones on sequoias. Either way, I like the look of the 17s on the 4runner plus I was able to run a tire size that I felt was just for a lifted 2wd (true 32").

 

[Zachpins34]

As weird and simple as it seems, try greasing your U-joint a bit. Mine had a howling sound as well, only when coasting. I thought it was tranny, wheel bearings, etc. As crazy as it is, I just greased the U-joint, and viola! Just a thought.

 

[DizzyDoyle]

As weird and simple as it seems, try greasing your U-joint a bit. Mine had a howling sound as well, only when coasting. I thought it was tranny, wheel bearings, etc. As crazy as it is, I just greased the U-joint, and viola! Just a thought.

Thanks for the input! It is at the shop right now and the owner is going to take a look at it in the morning. When I talk with them I will absolutely ask them about this. Thanks again. Awesome 4runner by the way!

 

[DizzyDoyle]

I got the 4runner back... they told me that due to the lift my driveshaft is at such an angle that when I coast it hums. I am no mechanic but they assured me that there are not any safety issues. I just might have to deal with a new U-joint in the future (Along the lines of what Zachpins34 suggested). So it is back and I don't have to deal with tranny rebuilds or anything like that. Now on to a picture... I installed some LED DRLs on the front bumper. They will eventually work as blinkers too...





One of the DRLs runs yellow sort of so the guy is sending me a new one to fix this. Hopefully the LC coils will follow in the next week or two.

 

[DizzyDoyle]

As weird and simple as it seems, try greasing your U-joint a bit. Mine had a howling sound as well, only when coasting. I thought it was tranny, wheel bearings, etc. As crazy as it is, I just greased the U-joint, and viola! Just a thought.

You were pretty close to the answer...They told me the lift I have put the driveshaft out of stock geometry and hums while coasting. New u-joint can be in the future but not yet necessary. Thanks again for your comment.

 

[spenedwrds]

I got the 4runner back... they told me that due to the lift my driveshaft is at such an angle that when I coast it hums. I am no mechanic but they assured me that there are not any safety issues. I just might have to deal with a new U-joint in the future (Along the lines of what Zachpins34 suggested). So it is back and I don't have to deal with tranny rebuilds or anything like that. Now on to a picture... I installed some LED DRLs on the front bumper. They will eventually work as blinkers too...

One of the DRLs runs yellow sort of so the guy is sending me a new one to fix this. Hopefully the LC coils will follow in the next week or two.

Nice man! I like the location of the lights. Looks good