What did you do with your 4runner today?

[Kfog375]

Are those custom front recovery points? Or something you bought?

They started out as custom, but i'm selling them now. PM me for details if you're interested.

 

[Sporin]

[MENTION=144682]Kfog375[/MENTION]

I used that same 3m kit 2 years ago and it did a great job BUT there's no UV sealant, so I've had to redo with the finest grit about a year later.

I'm about to do it again but this time I'm using a Turtle Wax kit that has a sealer as well. Hopefully it lasts longer.

 

[Kfog375]

[MENTION=144682]Kfog375[/MENTION]

I used that same 3m kit 2 years ago and it did a great job BUT there's no UV sealant, so I've had to redo with the finest grit about a year later.

I'm about to do it again but this time I'm using a Turtle Wax kit that has a sealer as well. Hopefully it lasts longer.

an aerosol clear coat from autozone does a good job as a sealer as well

 

[Billynath1988]

Can't beat 18mpg on a lifted modded armored 12 year old truck and the mpg gauge works too

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[YetiX]

On Wednesday, loaded up the 530 for a 5 day camping and riding trip.

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[AuSeeker]

Can't beat 18mpg on a lifted modded armored 12 year old truck and the mpg gauge works too

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That's about what is get with my 2004 V8.

What is your average speed on the display?

My average displayed speed is usually around 28 to 31 MPH, but the displayed MPG is usually around 19.8 to 20.1, but I do hand calculations everytime I fill up and it's works out to right at 18 +/- MPG, this is all urban/city mixed driving, on the highway the MPGs get better by 2 to 4 MPG depending on how much I put my foot into the gas pedal.

 

[Billynath1988]

That's about what is get with my 2004 V8.

What is your average speed on the display?

My average displayed speed is usually around 28 to 31 MPH, but the displayed MPG is usually around 19.8 to 20.1, but I do hand calculations everytime I fill up and it's works out to right at 18 +/- MPG, this is all urban/city mixed driving, on the highway the MPGs get better by 2 to 4 MPG depending on how much I put my foot into the gas pedal.

I was doing between 65 and 80 most of the time

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[AuSeeker]

I was doing between 65 and 80 most of the time

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Mine is still all stock, you're doing good to get that kind of MPGs carrying the extra weight of the armor!

 

[Slowgoat]

[MENTION=144682]Kfog375[/MENTION]

I used that same 3m kit 2 years ago and it did a great job BUT there's no UV sealant, so I've had to redo with the finest grit about a year later.

I'm about to do it again but this time I'm using a Turtle Wax kit that has a sealer as well. Hopefully it lasts longer.

Clear coat them. I got tired of redoing mine every 6 months. Chris Fix's YouTube video works. Mine survived a Midwestern winter and still look great.

 

[Jhawkins2330]

Only needed one cv shaft, but since they were cheap on rock auto, replaced both shafts and the seals. Several hours and lots of yelling later, we were all set!

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[Slowgoat]

Only needed one cv shaft, but since they were cheap on rock auto, replaced both shafts and the seals. Several hours and lots of yelling later, we were all set!

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Keep your OEM CVs.

They are much much better than any cheap aftermarket Chinese crap CVs.

The cheap ones snap under power. Lots of threads about it.

Rebuild the OEM ones for a backup unless they're clicking. They're very valuable to people who seriously off road!

I feel you on the yelling the first time!

I can get them in and out in minutes now, but the first time traumatized me. Damn!

 

[Jhawkins2330]

Keep your OEM CVs.

They are much much better than any cheap aftermarket Chinese crap CVs.

The cheap ones snap under power. Lots of threads about it.

Rebuild the OEM ones for a backup unless they're clicking. They're very valuable to people who seriously off road!

I feel you on the yelling the first time!

I can get them in and out in minutes now, but the first time traumatized me. Damn!

Right on! I was keeping the good one, but now I'll save both.
I have them in my garage. Where can I have them rebuilt? The driver side shaft had nothing wrong with it( aside from aged rubber I assumed would give out soon). The passenger side was spilling grease from the boot, but I think i caught it early enough.

After a test drive last night I think I awoke another issue. From reading on the forum sounds like it might be a diff needle bearing that's notorious for going bad. Slight noise in 2wd. But goes away in 4wd. Damn 4Runner. I spend more time underneath the damn thing than in the drivers seat. ( was good to me for the first 100k miles)


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[Slowgoat]

Right on! I was keeping the good one, but now I'll save both.
I have them in my garage. Where can I have them rebuilt? The driver side shaft had nothing wrong with it( aside from aged rubber I assumed would give out soon). The passenger side was spilling grease from the boot, but I think i caught it early enough.

After a test drive last night I think I awoke another issue. From reading on the forum sounds like it might be a diff needle bearing that's notorious for going bad. Slight noise in 2wd. But goes away in 4wd. Damn 4Runner. I spend more time underneath the damn thing than in the drivers seat. ( was good to me for the first 100k miles)


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Aw damn! Needle bearings?

Rebooting is really messy but simple. I've never done it. Lots of tutorials around Toyota forums.

You're good probably if you caught it with no noise.

There is this thing called a Quick Boot that you just superglue on the vehicle. Hilarious. I wouldn't go that route, but that can buy you time if you get a leak ever again. They supposedly last a little while if done right.

 

[TrueBlue]

That's about what is get with my 2004 V8.



What is your average speed on the display?



My average displayed speed is usually around 28 to 31 MPH, but the displayed MPG is usually around 19.8 to 20.1, but I do hand calculations everytime I fill up and it's works out to right at 18 +/- MPG, this is all urban/city mixed driving, on the highway the MPGs get better by 2 to 4 MPG depending on how much I put my foot into the gas pedal.

How y'all getting such good MPG's? My truck gets 11.8 mix of urban and highway


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[Bigrupp]

I have them in my garage. Where can I have them rebuilt? The driver side shaft had nothing wrong with it( aside from aged rubber I assumed would give out soon). The passenger side was spilling grease from the boot, but I think i caught it early enough.

Amazon has the OEM Toyota kit that has the inner and outer boots and the inner and outer grease for around $40. Don't worry about losing a little grease. CV's can take a lot, even without grease.


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[Trumpet]

How y'all getting such good MPG's? My truck gets 11.8 mix of urban and highway


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Recent tune up, air cleaner and fuel filter.
Ran a can of Seafoam thru it.
Change fuel suppliers monthly.

When I got my 07 SR5 V6 100K, around 14 mpg town, 19 on highway

After physical tune up and a couple Italian Tune-ups* + a 3500 mile trip, I am averaging 17~19 in town(`45mph) and about 18~21 on the highway (65~85mph).

I don't beat on it, nor baby it.

Mileage is hand calculated.

YMMV !

* google it

 

[freydaddy]

Visited the World's Largest "M". Had to do the summit on foot. Great view!

 

[AuSeeker]

How y'all getting such good MPG's? My truck gets 11.8 mix of urban and highway


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When I first got my 4Runner I was getting around 14/16 MPGs mixed driving, but I just couldn't keep my foot out of the gas,
the V8 in these trucks is simply awesome and I like to feel that power!!

I have since learned that if I keep my shift points at or even better below 2000 RPMs my MPGs have improved dramatically,
if I run the shift points up to around 2500 RPMs or more for 2 or 3 days a week and or I jump on the gas several times a week
I lose at least 1 to 2 MPGs or more a tankful, also when on the highway I usually don't drive over 75 MPH, usually around 65 to 70 MPH,
I've noticed the MPGs drop dramatically once you get up over 70 MPH.

I still run the 4Runner like a race truck on occasion because as mention I love to feel that power, but it's my DD and now for the most part
I drive it gently and with respect but I know it has what it takes to go fast if I need it too!!

Of course properly maintaining the 4Runner is important.

 

[Silver4RunnerIS300]

The new Denso Radiator I ordered 1 day shipping arrived yesterday and today I was able to work on the 4Runner all day.

First I removed my busted AC Condenser and ziptied some bags to the open lines.

Removed the Radiator, Hoses and Thermostat.

Pulled the transmission hoses and connected them together with a 3/8" barb inline union to prevent contamination.

Finished drilling my mount holes and mounted the Derale 13950 Atomic-Cool Remote Cooler. I made a custom mounting bracket for the top out of some computer case parts I had. They were for hot swap hard drives and I had two of them with holes that fit my need perfectly. I lined them up with both horn mount holes. I plan on relocating the horns.

TOP

BOTTOM

Got my new Beck Arnley thermostat in with new Gates hoses then installed the new radiator. Filled her up with Pentafrost A4 Pink Coolant.

Now the instructions for the Derale Cooler are universal and I could have either made it the primary or secondary cooler. I opted for secondary cooling. No sense in not using additional cooling if available.

Because the instructions are universal they included a bunch of parts for different applications. The instructions had me cutting the hard line from the transmission. I opted not to do that and basically utilize the OEM hose/barb/band. The flex hose they provided was exactly the same size as the OEM so it was perfect.

I bought a hose cutter from lowes for this so I wouldnt have any issues cutting the hose. Installed the thermostat adapter provided on the lower AN fitting along with a 3/8" barb. Ran the hose from that barb to the lower line on the radiator. Another 3/8" barb goes on the upper AN fitting and ran that hose to the transmission return hard line. During this process one OEM hose is completely removed and not needed.

FRONT

BACK

Installed the thermostat on the adapter using loctite on the threads hand tight. I'm going to leave it overnight and finish servicing the transmission in the AM. I also have to wire the electric fan to a power source/thermostat.

AC Condenser will be here Monday which I'll install Tuesday and drive it to the dealership for a evac and recharge on Wednesday.

Lesson I learned is to be aware of where you're drilling and use a block of wood behind your hole in tight spots.

 

[NuclearN8]

Been on the fence for 2 years now about trading ours in for a new 4R or LC200... Today I decided to hang on to it for another model year to see what happens with the above two....
So, I invested in a new leather driver side seat cover (the original sidewall is cracked to hell and it annoys the crap out of me every time I open the door to get in the vehicle) and a new rubber switch cover for the rear hatch (which is beginning to degrade finally after 10 years).

Got the switch cover replaced no problemo, but my DIY skills came up short on replacing the driver side bottom seat cover. Waved that project off.

Screw it, time to go vehicle shopping.