What did you do with your 4runner today?

[Terminator03]

I finally finished my diff oil changes yesterday after getting the rear and transfer case done a few weeks back, but getting stopped by a frozen front diff plug.:nono: I tried soaking it in PB Blaster, whacking it with a hammer, etc, but no matter what it felt like I was sure to strip out the hex if I applied enough force to break it loose, so I decided to order a replacement before proceeding. Once I had a replacement I had the confidence to mangle it if necessary to get it out. I tried what others had suggested and used a sharp chisel around the perimeter to try to loosen it, but that did not work, other than taking chunks of metal off and reducing the diameter of the plug. Finally, I busted out a map gas torch and heated it until oil was actually bubbling out under the crush washer. Then I was finally able to easily crack it loose with the hex bit! After that it was smooth sailing! Fortunately, the fill plug was very easy to remove (I made sure of that before trying to remove the drain, of course).

 

[JeffMerr]

Left this morning to the junkyard and decided to engage 4wd for kicks n giggles. Everything engages fine and working except the heavy rain reminds me how much I hate these KO2s. Every wash I hit on the freeway is a dance I don't want. It would not disperse the water at all. Runner would start to the S. Just waiting on them to wear out but damn they last forever. smh:crybaby:

This is the reason I avoided them with my recent tire purchase. Had them on my last vehicle and hated them in the rain. I went with Falken Wildpeaks last week, tested them all weekend in the snow/rain. Excellent tire for the money.

 

[JeffMerr]

clean the maf for a reason?

Probably routine maintenance. I clean mine at every oil change (5k), takes 5 minutes to spray, let dry, and screw it back in.

 

[Terminator03]

This is the reason I avoided them with my recent tire purchase. Had them on my last vehicle and hated them in the rain. I went with Falken Wildpeaks last week, tested them all weekend in the snow/rain. Excellent tire for the money.

Yep, after reading far too many reviews on various tires, that was one of the determining factors that led me to the Wildpeaks, over the KO2s. No regrets whatsoever. Not only are they stellar in the snow and rain, but they look badass too inmo.

 

[zimdba]

Last weekend was the annual MAF/Throttle Body cleaning & new air filter. I was going to seafoam it too, but ran out of time.

This weekend I finally installed my Pioneer X5600-BHS, Metra Amp Bypass, Parking brake bypass, and Maestro SW steering controls. Yes, it's a 5 year old stereo that I've just been sitting on avoiding installing after the cheapo Metra/Pac SWC and amp interfaces died on me.

So, I went to start it and . . .clickclickclick. The first battery lasted 8+ years. This battery has lasted a little over 7 years. So the question I have is . .are we still going with Optima Red batteries? I don't think I'll be replacing it with another Die Hard. Thanks.

 

[toro33]

Just ordered a Long Range Automotive Aux tank from Cruiser Brothers!

 

[YetiX]

Yesterday, went to play in the snow:

Today (unrelated to the snow trip), having Safelite install a new windshield. After 215,000 miles, the old one was a bit beat up.

 

[JeffMerr]

Also played in the snow

 

[dahveeed]

Snow play toooo

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[unevolved]

Yep, after reading far too many reviews on various tires, that was one of the determining factors that led me to the Wildpeaks, over the KO2s. No regrets whatsoever. Not only are they stellar in the snow and rain, but they look badass too inmo.

Just to throw my hat into the ring, I've had KO2s for about 20k miles now and I haven't had any problems in the rain. They're not the be-all, end-all of tires, sure, but there's good reason they're popular.

 

[Primetime4370]

Got my wheels and tires installed.

 

[riceandpho]

Last weekend was the annual MAF/Throttle Body cleaning & new air filter. I was going to seafoam it too, but ran out of time.

This weekend I finally installed my Pioneer X5600-BHS, Metra Amp Bypass, Parking brake bypass, and Maestro SW steering controls. Yes, it's a 5 year old stereo that I've just been sitting on avoiding installing after the cheapo Metra/Pac SWC and amp interfaces died on me.

So, I went to start it and . . .clickclickclick. The first battery lasted 8+ years. This battery has lasted a little over 7 years. So the question I have is . .are we still going with Optima Red batteries? I don't think I'll be replacing it with another Die Hard. Thanks.

update the radio firmware and maestro firmware also.

for battery, have you try to put it on a charger?

 

[LordAbdullah]

Added Headunit

Finally, no more using a cassette adapter to listen to music! Pioneer NEX-4200.

Installed the HDMI and the USB in the glove box compartment, nice and clean!

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love everything about this upgrade!

 

[firefoxed]

New head unit and backup camera installed with the Metra 99-8300 kit recommended by forum member riceandpho .

When I bought my 4runner the factory radio had been removed and a single din Kenwood unit was installed. This meant I didn't have the factory brackets, the Metra kit is huge and only cost $16 on Amazon.

Not a huge fan of the Pioneer ND-BC8 camera that was installed. The wide angle make everything seem much further away than it really is, quality at night very grainy.

Has anyone else used this camera and had better results?

 

[Primetime4370]

Installed my Rola roof basket today. Def. need the lowering mounts.

 

[hinmo24t]

Made some nets for my sliders so dog doesnt get her legs injured

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[YetiX]

Made some nets for my sliders so dog doesnt get her legs injured

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Is the nettting strong enough to keep your dog's feet from going through? How did you do this? That has always been a concern of mine. (If I was going to do it again, I would have added the "toppers" when I ordered my sliders.

 

[AuSeeker]

Made some nets for my sliders so dog doesnt get her legs injured

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Is the nettting strong enough to keep your dog's feet from going through? How did you do this? That has always been a concern of mine. (If I was going to do it again, I would have added the "toppers" when I ordered my sliders.

I would think having some expanded metal or just 1/8 steel plating welded on the top of the sliders would be a much better idea, it would last forever and not rot as the netting eventually will.

 

[hinmo24t]

Is the nettting strong enough to keep your dog's feet from going through? How did you do this? That has always been a concern of mine. (If I was going to do it again, I would have added the "toppers" when I ordered my sliders.

I didnt want the weight of top plates or the added cost. I used netting from a cargo net off amazon and 25' black paracord. I cut the cargo netting about 10" from each left and right edge where the netting was sewn w nylon. Then I attached each side with paracord. I have it somewhat tight and already feel its better for the just in case where her leg slips between. Another idea is possibly a nice tie down strap in those areas even though thats still risky. Its a leverage nightmare for a limb with dog weight jumping out...

 

[hinmo24t]

I would think having some expanded metal or just 1/8 steel plating welded on the top of the sliders would be a much better idea, it would last forever and not rot as the netting eventually will.

This didnt take too long too do and might be effective for a little while but its not ideal. Seens to be working so far and the cargo net was $10.