What did you do with your 4runner today?
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Marfy
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Today I installed an led light bar with the caliraised lower grill mounts. I have attached some pictures of all my lights on and output. First output shot is without the light bar second is with. I haven't moved my license plate so it is blocking some output. Also, I think I need to aim it a little hire for better results since it is more directional and not a spot light.
I have wired the bar to come on with the high beams.
I'm happy. In person it's bright! Especially with lows, highs, bar and fogs I think I'll be able to see on the country roads.
I have wired the bar to come on with the high beams.
I'm happy. In person it's bright! Especially with lows, highs, bar and fogs I think I'll be able to see on the country roads.
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feralcomprehension
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Today and yesterday... new diff lube x3, and hog-wild corrosionX on all underbody and frame rust.
I'm beat.
I'm beat.
MrSeth
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how did you do the T case fluid?
exodus_adam
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really simple.... there is a drain bolt and a fill bolt.
you drain it out from the drain bolt, then you tighten that back down. Then remove the fill bolt and fill fluid through there until fluid starts pouring out of it. then tighten the fill bolt down and you are done! :thumb:
Slowgoat
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Took a trip to the mountain bike capital of the Midwest, Marquette, Mi, with my lady earlier this week.
Then we went to the mountain bike capital of Wisconsin, Cable/Heyward.
We had an absolute blast. The trails are incredible.
We rode 49 miles from Mon - Fri.
This morning while packing up the house, we saw a couple of deer in the front yard.
You know it's a good trip when you are reluctant to leave but ready to get back home.
Happy Labor Day!!
Then we went to the mountain bike capital of Wisconsin, Cable/Heyward.
We had an absolute blast. The trails are incredible.
We rode 49 miles from Mon - Fri.
This morning while packing up the house, we saw a couple of deer in the front yard.
You know it's a good trip when you are reluctant to leave but ready to get back home.
Happy Labor Day!!
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4th Gen 4runner v6 coolant flush drain plug access
I did a full coolant flush on my 2005 V6 4X4. I a lot of guys have posted on this forum that they've had trouble reaching the driver's side drain plug - requires lots of extensions and a U-joint. I've got pretty slim arms, so I was able to get at it from the top. The whole thing only took about 20 minutes. I shot a 44sec video showing how I got to that DS plug. The quality is really bad, but I'm posting it here in hopes that it will help someone else.
https://youtu.be/5j5F_lHY8wo
I did a full coolant flush on my 2005 V6 4X4. I a lot of guys have posted on this forum that they've had trouble reaching the driver's side drain plug - requires lots of extensions and a U-joint. I've got pretty slim arms, so I was able to get at it from the top. The whole thing only took about 20 minutes. I shot a 44sec video showing how I got to that DS plug. The quality is really bad, but I'm posting it here in hopes that it will help someone else.
https://youtu.be/5j5F_lHY8wo
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TrueBlue
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Always always ALWAYS make sure you remove the fill port before even loosening the drain bolt. Don't wanna drain your fluid and realize you can't open it back up to fill it
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Joex481
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Someone previously cut off the bolts holding my skidplate on, then tied the plate back on with zipties, or so the mechanic said...
Drilled the old bolts out and tapped 10mm threads in place. Two went just fine and two didn't go so great, but the plate stays on now.
Drilled the old bolts out and tapped 10mm threads in place. Two went just fine and two didn't go so great, but the plate stays on now.
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DEF4Runner
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Replaced the parking brake shoes today...NOT FUN! The pedal was going all the way to the floor and figured the pads were getting thin. I was surprised, however, that they were in pretty good shape given they've been on the truck for almost 10 years. If I knew that beforehand, I probably would have just adjusted them a bit to pull some of the slack out of the pedal.
A word to the wise. I saw a few posts out here of guys using twine to contract the shoe spring...excellent advice.
A word to the wise. I saw a few posts out here of guys using twine to contract the shoe spring...excellent advice.
AuSeeker
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Replaced the parking brake shoes today...NOT FUN! The pedal was going all the way to the floor and figured the pads were getting thin. I was surprised, however, that they were in pretty good shape given they've been on the truck for almost 10 years. If I knew that beforehand, I probably would have just adjusted them a bit to pull some of the slack out of the pedal.
A word to the wise. I saw a few posts out here of guys using twine to contract the shoe spring...excellent advice.
The parking brake shoes will rarely need to be replaced since they aren't used when driving, unless you need to use them due to complete regular brake failure.
new shoesies
Threw some new wheels and tires on the rig. FN FxPro wheels in Gloss gunmetal grey, and BFGoodrich all-terrain T/A KO2's in a LT265/70R17 Load Range C. Totally love it thus far. I did have to push my wheel well liners out since I rubbed in Reverse. I have Camburg 1.25in. uniball upper control arms so that's likely the culprit. Now no rubbing, and it's great!
Threw some new wheels and tires on the rig. FN FxPro wheels in Gloss gunmetal grey, and BFGoodrich all-terrain T/A KO2's in a LT265/70R17 Load Range C. Totally love it thus far. I did have to push my wheel well liners out since I rubbed in Reverse. I have Camburg 1.25in. uniball upper control arms so that's likely the culprit. Now no rubbing, and it's great!
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bombventure
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Went to find Discovery Lake today, the road was washed out in a few spots towards the very top of the mountain and started losing traction on one of the washouts next to a cliff so we decided to turn around, had our 3 year old with us. Was still a very fun day though with gorgeous views!
Ended the day here [emoji41]
Ended the day here [emoji41]
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Billynath1988
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Installed 4 new spider trax 1.25" wheel spacers
Test fit all 4 new wheels and tires..
Did even more body mount trimming, fender trimming, bumper trimming, and now that pinch weld is staring at me because it knows its about to get beat.
The rear fits perfect, no trimming required.
I am ready for the alignment now, and then ill be doing more trimming!
Test fit all 4 new wheels and tires..
Did even more body mount trimming, fender trimming, bumper trimming, and now that pinch weld is staring at me because it knows its about to get beat.
The rear fits perfect, no trimming required.
I am ready for the alignment now, and then ill be doing more trimming!
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kingofthehill
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I finally got around to doing the map light mod on mine. I ended up feeding the wire through the headliner and tapping in to the middle wire that plugs in to the dome light. I also painted some of the emblems black.
blind squirrel
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FYI, Those bolts very commonly break, no one cut them off. Nice work on getting new ones in there!
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