Recent content by DesertRat31

Like bkg said, back when I replaced mine, I bought remanufactured CV's from the dealer and just kept the originals so I could just swap out the whole units quickly. When I finally got around to rebooting the originals, I found it's pretty easy. It doesn't add much time to the whole job, so...

Rebooting the CV's is not hard at all and a lift is not needed. Floor jack and jack stands, and you only need to lift the front. I'll link a helpful video to the process. It's done trail side, so it shows a lift isn't needed. It's an FJ cruiser, but its the same front end as a 4th gen Runner...

I hear you. Are you n a position to do the HG as a "project?" As in, you don't NEED it as a DD? Back when I got my 08 v6, could find a v8 and I didn't know much about LX/GX's so I didn't know I could've found a v8 pretty easily. Oh well. The other thing I'd like to do is put a supercharger on...

240k on a 4.7 is not bad at all. With all the other stuff that had been done on it, I would be seriously considering doing the HG. The knowledge of the vehicle history is pretty valuable IMO. If you like that truck I think you should consider what the replacement costs are with another vehicle...

Greetings all! Just a quick Hi from NC. I'm a career firefighter and army veteran. Currently driving a 2008 4runner, V6, with 303k on the clock. I only have some mild mods right now, a small lift with Bilstein 5100's, FJC springs, rear diff and breather mod. Over the years I've found some...