Recent content by borfoo3

I've had decent experience with B&M Super cooler for the 4runner transmission. If I decide to run something for the 200 series I'd run the same radiator but with better connections at the hoses (had 2 leaks before, mainly from the hose clamp area). Once again, I'm really impressed with the...

Any idea how I can convert my OEM pintle setup to a hitch like the US cruisers? Is it only a matter of removing the pintle parts or are there differences in the sub-frame?

In Kuwait, we see much higher temps than anywhere in the US, nobody ever has issues with the stock radiator on the 200 series. However, some mods do help in certain cases: 1- For heavy rigs doing lots of dune bashing, we keep an eye on transmissions temps. Going with a bigger trans cooler can...

Curious for the rear coils after spacers, what bumpstop do you change to? Or keep it stock?

Bumping for updates Also appreciate the install notes on what had to be swapped or replaced to get it to fit

I'm interested in the tire carrier alone (no bumper) for the same reason. How is the tire carrier holding so far? Looks a bit on the thin side support-wise so hoping there's no wheel vibration issues offroad.

Yes the steering effort doesn't feel different from a non VGRS cruiser Steering wheel turn locck to lock in standstill is roughly 2.5 turns from left to right

The 200 series is still on wife duty for the next few years. Her main complaint from day 1 is how ‘heavy’ the steering feels compared to other vehicles. Is there any way to boost or dial in more power steering to soften the wheel turning effort? We bought it brand new as a 2021 model, now with...

Also make sure your switching to 4lo on level ground. I find it gets stuck when engaged on inclines

I run KINGS on the 4Runner, but vote for these as well. Missing the silence of rubber bushings

Also curious how the 4.5 and turbos diesel did, as I heard they're not as solid as the 5.7

The role evolves with time.. Right now, it's the wife daily driver and family travel vehicle. After a 5-year break-in period, the 200 transitions into my off-road rig once I retire the 4Runner So all the above basically.

Any chance the LX version fits? I use the lexus GX filters on the 4runner and they seem to be better made (plus its charcoal activated)

In our experience, fans mainly help on low speeds only. In road speeds or the OP's case of heavy towing, the bigger aux cooler was the way to go. Overall I've averaged 20F to 30F gains with an aftermarket aux cooler vs the stock setup. And yes it did leak the first time, so better get the...

Sorry for the confusion, basically the stock ATF cooling circuit runs like this: Transmission --> Engine Radiator (bottom portion) --> front aux cooler --> Transmission Some people opt to bypass the engine radiator directly to an upgraded front aux cooler for lower ATF temps (since engine...