Recent content by John Staton

Picked up another 4Runner...this one in a 2001 with only 150K miles on it. Pretty bone stock so I have gone through and replaced ball joints control arms and a few other things to get it ready for a 2" lift (seems all bilstien kits are on backorder). Anyway, I wanted to also put a new radiator...

I still check this site every now and then hoping for a 60kit. I purchased the kit below from ebay...was expensive as it was shipped from AUS, but I have dipped into it several times when working on my truck. If something showed up here for the 60 with a different assortment I would buy it too...

there is a guy on here that sells new cables cut to length and ready to go for your truck. I switched mine out a long time ago and it made a noticeable difference from my old worn out cables. I would upgrade these even if you have other issues.

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yeah, i think i remember reading about a guy who rigged up something like that. I would just need step by step directions on the wiring and where to put the probe. Be interested to learn more in anyone had to go this route. Be nice not to have to cycle it on and off. I mean, it works, but just...

I kept burning out the AC amp so mine is bypassed too....has been for years. I just cycle it on and off manually. Kind of a pain, but mine really blows cold which is great since I am in Texas. Would love to find a solution so if you do something outside of the box you could share please do. I...

one of the vendors on here sells heavier duty battery cable sets that will give you a noticeable difference. Much like the OEM Kioto headlight upgrade from Toyota that brightens your headlights by replacing the wiring harness.

yeah probably too basic...I am not very mechanical and replaced mine no problem. Like 3 bolts and a connector. Just go for it and come back if you have a problem. This is the best forum. I have several 4Runners and question can sit there until mold grows on it, but folks here will get back to...

mine developed a leak and it caused a clicking that sounded like something way more serious. Seems like it happened after about a year, but I would have to go back and check. Replaced the gasket and it has been good for a few years. Every now and then I hear a small pop release of air so I know...

yep, I have an 83 landcruiser and 3 other 4Runners and the only way to check and fill tranny is from below as well, so someone overfilling it from the dipstick is the only thing I could think of.

Jus to tie a bow on this post...the truck had been overfilled. No explanation on how I drove it hundreds of miles before the problem showed up, but that was the issue. I suspect the gal who owned it did not know how to check the fluids and probably did so before listing it for sale and decided...

I also ordered the Cruiser Trash part and it was plug and play and worked.....awesome product. It has however stopped working. I reached out to them and will see what they say. One possibility is that the bulb could be out....is that bulb easy to get to? any guidance would be appreciated...

Went Deer hunting. Bambi lives to see another day, but still relaxing nonetheless.

Someone overfilled the fluid. I bought the truck and drove it from Austin to Houston and then made that trip again before the problem showed up. That was the reason I never considered that as a problem. Still a mystery why it waited a couple of weeks to become a problem. Anyway, thanks for the...

Thanks....it is the V8. No milkshake, just dark red fluid