What did you do with your 4runner today?
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97BlackAckCL
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Got the new tail lights installed, I'm not used to them yet, but I like the different look. I didn't end up needing to remove the upper trim panels, I was able to get to both bolts no problem. Here's a few pics:
Side by side with stock
First one installed
Old vs new
Had to check out how the LED's in the clear compared to stock
All done!
Washed the truck and took some afters
I'm liking them so far, they match my blacked out headlights well, speaking of clean truck.
Side by side with stock
First one installed
Old vs new
Had to check out how the LED's in the clear compared to stock
All done!
Washed the truck and took some afters
I'm liking them so far, they match my blacked out headlights well, speaking of clean truck.
97BlackAckCL
Elite Member
Thanks Morris, the whole reason I went for the black was because it compliments the Shadow Mica really well. I'm happy with them, I ordered them on Amazon
flyfisher4822
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I also have Shadow Mica. Looks great. Link?
riceandpho
Elite Member
Fronts are relatively easy, can be swapped by using the rubber grommet on the side of the door. Rear needs the door panel, and door lock actuator to be remover in order to gain access.
Didn't want to bother with paint, just bought them all new, painted. Still waiting to find a OEM spoiler used, too rich for my blood to buy new.
image by Kevin Mayne, on Flickr
morphious
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Got new tires, will post pics once stupid Photobucket decides it wants to play. BFG Mud T/A KM 255/75/17, moved the front liners forward, and removed front flaps and trimmed the rears flush. (I posted about the flaps already) The best part of this is it all cost me $550 out the door. Finally got it work.
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Guitarplaya39
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80jay
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Got new tires, will post pics once stupid Photobucket decides it wants to play. BFG Mud T/A KM 255/75/17, moved the front liners forward, and removed front flaps and trimmed the rears flush. (I posted about the flaps already) The best part of this is it all cost me $550 out the door. Finally got it work.
Looks good! Do you have wheel spacers? I have the same wheel and tire combo and yours look a bit different to me.
wnelax04sr5
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hey you wanna sell those stock led tails? :hat:
Get to order new parts tomorrow! All the bushings in the front end are SHOT! I literally have inches of play... So, since I don't want to screw around with bushings and ball joints I'm ordering brand new lca's, tie rod ends, cam bolts, and new ball joints for the spc light racing uca's I bought off Ark here. I'm also buying some super bump stops from wheelers for the front. Buying stock replacement lowers. Found a whole set on eBay pretty cheap. Also going to do some painting for the upcoming winter while everything is apart. I also have a couple solenoids going bad in the transmission. I bought some used ones and I'm going to be swapping those out and putting a clean filter in. Will post pics when I do everything.
I still need to fix my leaking manifolds, DESPERATELY!... Soon I hope...
I still need to fix my leaking manifolds, DESPERATELY!... Soon I hope...
Ordered a roof rack. I gave in and ordered a Gobi even though I really wanted a Winston works for the price. Hate to support Gobi because of all the lawsuits against little companies but in the end, I don't want to wait any longer for a rack.
So the stealth rack and some rigid E2s will be in my garage for when I redeploy in October. Lots of Arizona camping to do this winter.
So the stealth rack and some rigid E2s will be in my garage for when I redeploy in October. Lots of Arizona camping to do this winter.
Pulled off the hideous chrome SR5 grill, hatch panel, and door handles... Finally. Sanded and cleared the headlights while I was at it. Still might swap them out for the darker sport headlights.
image by Kevin Mayne, on Flickr
Where did you find a pre-painted grill?
Rockauto has some black plastic grills for $90, but you do have to paint them. If there were a place that sold the pre-painted grills for a reasonable price I'd go that route...
Thanks for your time. Nice pictures BTW. Your 4runner looks nice and sleek.
07V8
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Good call with new LCAs and hardware. I replaced mine because they were frozen.
Why do you think you have transmission solenoids going? What's the mileage/service history of it?
One day it started acting up, not shifting then slamming into gear. Acted like the fluid was low. I went to autozone and had codes scanned, said 2 solenoids were bad. It is shifting fine now, but I get a surging sensation that is caused by the solenoid not opening correctly. Feels like I'm constantly hitting the throttle and letting off as I accelerate. Stopped at a transmission shop and they explained that when the solenoid goes bad and you are driving it doesn't keep constant pressure, it fluctuates which causes the surging feeling. Transmission ships almost never work on these transmissions though and they don't rebuild them, they replace them. $3500-5500 for a remanned Trans. I bought used solenoids from a junk yard for $120. Drop pan, replace, new filter and fluid, should be good to go.
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