What did you do with your 4runner today?

What did I do?..... Oh yea! I drove it 80mi round trip to meet up with a 5th gen owner (@poorbong). He instant messaged me earlier in the week about the Ecotechne roof rack I have for sale. We haggled a little about price and stuff included. I was very accommodating. We agreed and set up a meet place and time. He stood me up! No call, no message. Nothing but radio silence. Thx so much for wasting my Sunday poorbong.
Beware if you do any interactions with this person.


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Tried to fix a left primary sun-visor that flops by clamping it in the vise. I don't know how they work but thought that might work if there is a metal collar that holds it in place. Only a slight improvement, so I will continue to clamp it to the secondary visor (I currently use a long reach plastic clamp).

Reset the fuel/mpg readout. I had just found it, was reading 21.4, now after 3 short trips it's 20.2.

Bought differential fluid, luckily I checked the owner's manual, 75w-90 for front and transfer case, 80w-90 for the rear. At Walmart the also had the option of a 75w-130 or something like that, I didn't know for sure I could use that, but I can always go back being I only plan to check the level for now.
 
Sorry for being daft but what exactly are the 2016 TE (the "new FJ springs") you are referring to?

On the contrary, thanks for your interest. These are front and rear coil springs from a 2016 (5th gen) 4Runner Trail Edition (TE), which seem to be equivalent to FJ cruiser springs (slightly stiffer/taller than stock 4th gen 4Runner) but easier to find and more affordable these days. I am using the second-lowest (0.85") setting on the 5100s.

Here is a bit more detail on this subject:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/209986-5th-gen-oem-coils-spring-rates.html


 
I'm looking at one as well. What did you pay and how many miles? Thanks 08 146k sport edition for 13k good deal?

Yes, I think that's fair, pending condition and service history.

I paid more than that, but it was a single owner full history clean truck in very good condition - and from a dealer. :/

I drove from north LA county to San Diego for it - but well worth it.

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Cleaned my ride inside and out today like it's never been cleaned before. Getting ready to sell it but now I'm sad cause it looks so good :(
 
Finally got to use my ARB 2500 awning last weekend while camping, came in handy as it started to rain a bit just as I was finishing some chicken kabobs on the fire. Love it!

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Placed an order for my Morimoto Mini D2S 4.0 retrofit kit, and will be ordering some new housings this evening or tomorrow. I've wanted HID lighting on my vehicle ever since driving my ex's Maxima over a decade ago. Soon enough, I will finally have em!

Was able to find a 15% Coupon code for TRS so that certainly made the decision that much easier.
 
hcf out of my air box

Thanks for cluing me in, in doing some thread searches I found a part number, but every link I try say's "discontinued".
Example:
https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-screen-1781231030

Error on being cautious I thought replacing the screen may improve airflow, but if part is discontinued I have questions,

Is there a TSB?

Can it be cleaned?

Should it be removed? Especially in the case of high mileage?

Just to stay on topic 3rd tank full with injector cleaner, 87 octane, soft touch car wash, my clear coat is already toast from previous owner obviously using a brushed car wash.

I also learned the 2005 Dorado Gold still has the silver painted trim, have to look closer in the daylight, only trim I notice is the chrome T symbol missing at the grill (probably same car wash brush by previous owner), dealer wanted $40, I am seeking another options...open to suggestions.
 

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