Recent content by AttilaMonster

Kuat makes racks that'll fit the hitch receiver. I have the Sherpa which required me to get a hitch extension in order to open the rear door when the rack is tilted away from the vehicle for access. I think that the Yakima and Thule are cheaper but don't know if you can tilt them down or not.

My were replaced yesterday (10July2013) at Toyota dealer in Austin, TX. My FJ was in for knock sensor code and replacement. Oh, it's a 2007 FJC so at least some dealers have the parts. The line item on the invoice has part as "04003-09135 REINFORCEMENT Kit, B 3504DA Inspect doors and install...

As a follow up, spoke to a Toyota tech and he echoed many of the things on the forum. "No need to run the platinum or iridium plugs, benefit doesn't outweight the cost." He did say that his experience is when you hit 25 - 30 K on a set of Denso IKH20 plugs to change them. He wouldn't comment on...

Hmm, I'm running premium but come to think I usually run Chevron or Shell; however, the last tank was premium from Murphy's USA which I think is a Walmart brand. Can't recall how much of the tank I went thru before dash lite up like a Christmas tree. Something else to discuss with Toyota tech...

Thanks for the reply. Just in case anyone else has this problem I'll post updates. I'll speak to the tech tomorrow and see where I'm at. I thought I'd read somewhere that someone with a 4Runner swapped plugs and pulled knock sensor code then switched back to old plugs and didn't have the problem...

A noob to the FJC forum but been around awhile in the FJ80 forum so flame away if you must. Bought a used '07 FJ on May 22nd 2 days later check engine along with almost every warning light came on. So mad I didn't even waste time to pull codes just hauled it to dealer while still under 60 day...