What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

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4x4 in the snow

Finally got to use the 4x4 in the snow... 25 mi in the snow, zero problems. After driving an '03 Tacoma for 10 years, I can honestly say the light truck back end makes the vehicle less capable in the snow than the 4Runner. It was a great truck, but having all the SUV weight over the back axle makes a significant difference in handling. Both awesome trucks, but I do prefer the 4Runner in the snow.
 
I really like the grill. I never thought they looked as good unless it was flush like that. Whered you get the hood struts?
Thanks, i thought so too, the other way was just easier but this is way better IMO, better for showing off emblems too.

struts are off of a junk car, but they are a tad short, it's okay they were free, just gotta find a set with better travel.
 
Some oil leak - Suggestion Request

Hi. There is some oil leak from engine area as shown in pictures. I think it is head gasket seals. I also felt some leak from engine oil cap but I am not sure. My questions are; 1- Is it head gasket seal leak? I read somewhere tightening of bolts can be a solution or I need new gasket seals (Any recommendation about seals?).!! 2. Should I change the engine oil cap too or do I just need some cap seal for it? 3. How much it would cost to get new gasket seals work done at workshop?

PS. Sorry, If I am posting my questions in wrong thread. I don't want to start new thread and was unable to find old related thread. Thanks. T4R Rocks.
 

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Well saw the infamous LBJ failure today on the freeway. Yep lucky for them they didn't roll.

Oops well that doesn't follow the guidelines so instead I will say I got some ditch light brackets
 
Went with a new set of Blizzaks DV-M1 265/70-16. Ordered thru tire rack (sight unseen) and was not too impressed over the way they look compared to my all-season Nokians. The Blizzaks look like all-season tires (they don't look like snow tires) but will see how they do this winter...
 
Hi. There is some oil leak from engine area as shown in pictures. I think it is head gasket seals. I also felt some leak from engine oil cap but I am not sure. My questions are; 1- Is it head gasket seal leak? I read somewhere tightening of bolts can be a solution or I need new gasket seals (Any recommendation about seals?).!! 2. Should I change the engine oil cap too or do I just need some cap seal for it? 3. How much it would cost to get new gasket seals work done at workshop?

PS. Sorry, If I am posting my questions in wrong thread. I don't want to start new thread and was unable to find old related thread. Thanks. T4R Rocks.

Get a new oil cap gasket. Not hard to replace.

Search valve cover gasket replacement and you should be good to go.:thumb3:
 
Drove it to the dealer to get some parts for my Tundra. Looked at the 2014 4runner. Test drove one. Was less than $1000 away from trading in my 99 in on a 2014. They were willing to give me $7500. Not quite yet......but close.
 
I've been approached by some who think this is a sticky worthy thread.

Just to confirm, Who thinks this thread should be stickied?

Give me your thoughts, 3rd genners!
 
sticky

Yep sticky the darn thing all ready.
What did I do to my 3rd gen? (actually yesterday) tested out my brakes by locking them up and throwing the 4runner into a skid to avoid going into an intersection on a red light. Yep, ABS disconnected and blazer mc with rear disks skid o' rama in panic moment. :fear:
 
No to the sticky.

Before you know it, there will be 12 threads of stickies and we'll have to go to page 2 to see the unread threads.
 
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