What did you do with your 4runner today?
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calvinv8sr5
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I'll be more then happy to send you a million pictures
having fun
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FI460
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Haha. Thanks for the offer. I think I've given up on wheel though. If I absolutely need more offset I'll reconsider but if my tires fit with the factory wheels I'm going to rock them.
I do love your rig though. Best color out there.
Well a few weeks have passed and so have a few tanks of gas. All in all I am mostly disappointed in my new ignition coils. First I had to have them all replaced as my car started misfiring -never had before. So JEGS was kind enough to send me a new set of six -very happy with their customer service. The misfire issue improved a little but has persisted. My fuel economy has dropped significantly. I was normally between 320-350 miles per tank. I now get 270-280. So with this experience I have to say I would NOT recommend these ignition coils. Stick to factory/Denso.
That being said, I am by no means a gifted mechanic. Could I have done something better? Was there some sort of operator error? Possibly. I stuck with the existing plugs I recently installed -Denso Iridium, they are supposed to last 150,000 miles. They may have 5000 miles on them. Thinking my next move is to replace the plugs AGAIN....
All is not lost however. I purchased them with a gift card on Amazon. So I'm not out any money. AND a lesson was learned. If it's not broke (on a Toyota) don't fix it or re-engineer it.
Any of the masters have any suggestions for misfires?
calvinv8sr5
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Thanks if I can get it to run right it'll be perfect, have you tried plastidip to change the color to see what you like
03BlueRunner
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It wasn't today, but mine had a few issues when I bought it a month or so back:
1) AC compressor wouldn't kick on - Fix: Up beside the bubble window is a sensor, maybe a low or high pressure sensor. It wasn't snapped on all the way
2) Gas fill door didn't latch shut, had to open with a key - Fix: Cable/latch assembly had come out of its holder. Pushed in, added 2 zip ties to hold it in from the inside and clipped the spring back in the door hinge.
3) Engine light was on - Fix: Cylinder 6 coil pack was being picky. Removed, swapped with 8 and never had another issue. Rough/missing problem gone.
4) VSC lights came on - Fix: When I plugged in the code reader for number 3 above, it tripped the VSC circuit. Used 2 paperclips and a video online to reset and recal.
DOn't know how long these free fixes will go on, but so far I'm loving my new-to-me 4th gen!!
1) AC compressor wouldn't kick on - Fix: Up beside the bubble window is a sensor, maybe a low or high pressure sensor. It wasn't snapped on all the way
2) Gas fill door didn't latch shut, had to open with a key - Fix: Cable/latch assembly had come out of its holder. Pushed in, added 2 zip ties to hold it in from the inside and clipped the spring back in the door hinge.
3) Engine light was on - Fix: Cylinder 6 coil pack was being picky. Removed, swapped with 8 and never had another issue. Rough/missing problem gone.
4) VSC lights came on - Fix: When I plugged in the code reader for number 3 above, it tripped the VSC circuit. Used 2 paperclips and a video online to reset and recal.
DOn't know how long these free fixes will go on, but so far I'm loving my new-to-me 4th gen!!
FI460
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I'm going to plastidip them when I get new tires on. I'm pretty sure I want black wheels. My issue is wheels just aren't cool to me. Tires are cool, wheels aren't imo. They're just what connects a cool tire to a rig.
calvinv8sr5
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Get some spacers, slot cheaper than rims
CookieRoe
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Jeeze, I'm so jealous (in a good way, not the vicious jealous kind) of you guys who do a "mild" lift. If I didn't have a 5'0" wife and 2 small kids, I'd be all over this.
Runner looks great swiftneed!
Drunner97
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That's what sliders are for :wink2: My son is 7 and has no problem climbing up using them as a step.
calvinv8sr5
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Roughly how much are they
Drunner97
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Depends on who you buy them from. I got mine in the RCI group buy back in October so I think I paid like 400ish or something. Bolt on tend to be more than weld on too. I know I've seen weld on as low as 200, but I don't remember where.
CookieRoe
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I kinda like my lighted running boards. Plus, I have to get new tires, shocks, etc. Can get expensive. Still, I'd love to do it.
unevolved
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4X Innovations, probably. That's who I got mine from. They've got their act together, that's for sure. A shade over $250 shipped for DOM sliders with a kickout, and they showed up at my door less than 4 days later. Haven't installed them yet, though.
4thgenblake
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Because everybody needs one of these
NinjaOne
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Toothless in Seattle? :hiding:
Wonder if I can check my 4Runner as a bag on my upcoming trip so I don't have to be w/out it for a week.... :bounce:
Filled my tank (only 19 gal), fellow 4Runner owner pulled behind me and we started talking about how awesome the 4th gen is
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