electroCrunch
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New tires! BFG KO2's in 265/75R16. Costco had them on promo 
Took them out today for some fun in the sun
Took them out today for some fun in the sun
electroCrunch - 2000 SR5 Build Thread
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BoarderDave
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Great lookin rig. Subscribing for future updates. :yo: Nice work so far!
electroCrunch
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I addressed a P0170 code I have been consistently experiencing for the past month. A new MAF sensor fixed it. It's been several tanks of gas now, and the code has disappeared. Just an FYI for anyone else who experiences this.
electroCrunch
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I took my family, which includes the 4Runner, out camping at Blue Ridge Reservoir last weekend. We had a blast. I also got some trail exploration in.
Glad I went with the 1.2 kit from SS. This is with 2 adults, 1 kid, 1 baby, 2 dogs, and gear for all.
Glad I went with the 1.2 kit from SS. This is with 2 adults, 1 kid, 1 baby, 2 dogs, and gear for all.
I hate to beat up an old thread but seeing the scorpion reminded me of camping in the southern Utah Desert as a kid. My mom was always so mad when my stepdad brought home me, my best friend and a dozens scorpions lol. Identical too, the little amber colored ones, theyre mean!
Nice truck too, I had to reply but I'll skip back and read the rest.
Nice truck too, I had to reply but I'll skip back and read the rest.
electroCrunch
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I got some work done over the long break. I finally got around to finishing my intake modification, via the deck plate mod. Also, I noticed that my coolant always ran hot and wanted to do something about it. Even in the (arizona) winter. Typically around 204-210 F. That' too hot. So I rebuilt the cooling system. While I was at it, I also added an external transmission cooler: B&M 70264. I'm running this in series with the new radiator's transmission cooler. Pics or it didn't happen...
Oil change while the skid plates are off
Next, I performed 4 flushes of the cooling system with distilled water. First of the 4 flushes. Fluid looked good.
Goodies!
Here it is mounted with the brackets I made, before I painted them
Meh paint job. I was in a hurry to get my truck back
Finished product:
From bottom-to-top looking up view of my hose routing:
So much OEM
Here are the results.
Before:
After:
You'll note the coolant temps are significantly lower, really stays around 186 for all driving conditions yet tested.
Also, not pictured and for additional information is I used Toyota Red coolant. I did a ~25% coolant to ~75% distilled water. And I topped it off with Redline Water Wetter. All of my vehicles use Water Wetter. All of them.
Pleased to report everything is running better. All OEM parts used (except for external transmission cooler of course). I used continental transmission hose (ordered 25 ft). And as a tip, the jiggle valve was in the 12 o'clock position on the thermostat when I removed the original. I reinstalled a new OEM thermostat with the jiggle valve in the 5-6 o'clock position. Worked great.
Oil change while the skid plates are off
Next, I performed 4 flushes of the cooling system with distilled water. First of the 4 flushes. Fluid looked good.
Goodies!
Here it is mounted with the brackets I made, before I painted them
Meh paint job. I was in a hurry to get my truck back
Finished product:
From bottom-to-top looking up view of my hose routing:
So much OEM
Here are the results.
Before:
After:
You'll note the coolant temps are significantly lower, really stays around 186 for all driving conditions yet tested.
Also, not pictured and for additional information is I used Toyota Red coolant. I did a ~25% coolant to ~75% distilled water. And I topped it off with Redline Water Wetter. All of my vehicles use Water Wetter. All of them.
Pleased to report everything is running better. All OEM parts used (except for external transmission cooler of course). I used continental transmission hose (ordered 25 ft). And as a tip, the jiggle valve was in the 12 o'clock position on the thermostat when I removed the original. I reinstalled a new OEM thermostat with the jiggle valve in the 5-6 o'clock position. Worked great.
electroCrunch
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Thanks! I try to do good work. This vehicle is worth it :thumb:
For reference to my future self: Work done @ approximately 192k miles.
Here are the results.
Before:
After:
You'll note the coolant temps are significantly lower, really stays around 186 for all driving conditions yet tested.
Also, not pictured and for additional information is I used Toyota Red coolant. I did a ~25% coolant to ~75% distilled water. And I topped it off with Redline Water Wetter. All of my vehicles use Water Wetter. All of them.
Pleased to report everything is running better. All OEM parts used (except for external transmission cooler of course). I used continental transmission hose (ordered 25 ft). And as a tip, the jiggle valve was in the 12 o'clock position on the thermostat when I removed the original. I reinstalled a new OEM thermostat with the jiggle valve in the 5-6 o'clock position. Worked great.
What is the screenshot from/ what are you using to monitor the temps?
electroCrunch
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I use a generic OBD2 bluetooth device I got from amazon. Coupled with the Torque Pro app for Android ($5 IIRC). I did customize the gauges as you can see, but I like that about Torque. Completely open to do whatever you want, to fit your philosophy of use. Best $35 I've spent on the 4Runner
I use a generic OBD2 bluetooth device I got from amazon. Coupled with the Torque Pro app for Android ($5 IIRC). I did customize the gauges as you can see, but I like that about Torque. Completely open to do whatever you want, to fit your philosophy of use. Best $35 I've spent on the 4Runner
That is really cool. I need to look into this.
electroCrunch
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I've had these installed for about 4 months now and absolutely love them. High quality LEDs, they put out an enormous amount of light at a true 5K. Such a huge improvement over the stock bulbs. I highly recommend.
electroCrunch
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I purchased a trailer recently to haul my track car to/from events. Upon testing my lights, I learned my controller was broken. I purchased this Hopkins kit and everything now works. The install was relatively painless, but for sure involved. The Hopkins kit has the converter located on the passenger side, whereas OEM converter is located on the driver side. Just a little gotcha for anyone else who attempts the install. I did remove the OEM 4-pin connector, and as required installed/used the 4-pin that came with the Hopkins kit (another gotcha that'll take some time to replace and install).
As a side note, I'm really pleased with the SS 1.2 lift kit. Hardly any sag with the car/trailer loaded up and ready to rock.
As a side note, I'm really pleased with the SS 1.2 lift kit. Hardly any sag with the car/trailer loaded up and ready to rock.
electroCrunch
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My 4Runner has been hesitating/sluggish starting around 3k rpms, especially under load. Today I did some maintenance/tune-up.
I think the problem is solved, now it runs smooth and strong all through the range. Will have to really load it up with my trailer to tell for sure.
**note to future self: work done @ 199,4xx miles.
I think the problem is solved, now it runs smooth and strong all through the range. Will have to really load it up with my trailer to tell for sure.
**note to future self: work done @ 199,4xx miles.
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electroCrunch
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I've been slacking on keeping this thread updated. Several months ago, I did the 13WL (231 mm) Tundra brake upgrade. I matched the calipers with Centric blank rotors, as well as Hawk LTS brake pads. As a side note, I'm not impressed with the Hawks. I think I'll go OEM Toyota Tundra pads once these pads wear down.
I also did some chassis cleaning and metal treatment while I was in there. Looking good!
My butt tells me it stops better, both for regular driving as well as for towing.
I also did some chassis cleaning and metal treatment while I was in there. Looking good!
My butt tells me it stops better, both for regular driving as well as for towing.
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electroCrunch
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This technically wasn't work ON the 4Runner, but with the 4Runner for sure. I have a full vehicle comprising of myself, spouse, 2 kids, and 2 dogs. So in questing for more square footage storage space, I bought an aluminum hitch-mounted rear carrier some time ago. While it worked fine, it was too low (straight 2x2 square tube coming out of the hitch and directly mounted to carrier rack). There was no way I could take it off-road-camping (baby stepping my way towards overlanding) and not have issues with it scraping and it getting in the way. So I made a thing from some raw 2x2 hitch tube. And added working LED turn/tail/brake lights while I was on the project.
Here it is in action from a couple of weekends ago, at the end of our weekend camping trip. Everything held strong, and we found a remote dispersed camping spot on the Mogollon Rim. Couldn't have made it there without the additional clearance.
I have a version 2 for the mount in mind. 4-6 inches more rack height and ideally a way to slide the rack back so I can clear the hatch with that additional height gained. And at the very least I think I need a duplicate plate on the back of the carrier, as mine is obstructed, and want to keep the man off my back.
Got some exploring in too up there
Here it is in action from a couple of weekends ago, at the end of our weekend camping trip. Everything held strong, and we found a remote dispersed camping spot on the Mogollon Rim. Couldn't have made it there without the additional clearance.
I have a version 2 for the mount in mind. 4-6 inches more rack height and ideally a way to slide the rack back so I can clear the hatch with that additional height gained. And at the very least I think I need a duplicate plate on the back of the carrier, as mine is obstructed, and want to keep the man off my back.
Got some exploring in too up there
electroCrunch
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Good luck with the journey. It's such a great platform to build off of.
If you plan to wheel it, my 2 cents is to address all the worn out suspension and rubber ASAP, after making sure the power/drive train maintenance is up to date. At that mileage, it's in need.
electroCrunch
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Teaser pic of mystery box of various OEM and badass aftermarket parts waiting to go in the 4Runner...
