Recent content by RT Cruiser

302k now and I wish I replaced the coil springs and shocks earlier. We got our 2008 in June 2019 when it had 225k. The shocks were changed around 150k. However this speaks to the durability of Toyota’s high-quality parts. Last week I drove from CO to St Louis to see friends, then a bit south to...

Scott, I appreciate your desire to help. I was in a tight spot because this Thurs I'm taking the Cruiser on a trip to Memphis. I began the usual maintenance 2 weeks ago. But, my instinct told me to inspect the coolant, radiator, pulleys, etc. So I ordered all the parts and got a discount from...

I got teary-eyed reading this. This is the most inspiring post I've read on this forum. It warms my heart to know there are still lots of very good people out there, especially you. In a world where most everyone is looking out for their own and trying to get a step up on others to make more...

Went to school there, born on the same month and day as the Bear, and use a lot of Saban's principles in my executive coaching practice. Having the red Cruiser is a huge bonus. RTR!

Love the A! Know you know why my nick is RT Cruiser :bounce2:

Thank you for the kind words. You have helped me in the past and I am thankful. And I'll drink the Cruiser-Kool-Aide next to ya! My 8-yo son wants our 2008 Cruiser. Even though it needs a ton of work, interior stuff, rust stuff on the bottom... he probably loves it more than me. When we are...

I've owned a lot of Toyotas (SR5 truck, Supra, 4 Runner, Celica, Corolla, MR2, Lexus ES 250). I've owned Hondas, 2 Subarus, Chevy and Buick station wagons, and a Nissan Maxima. My first car, and the one I regret the most selling, was my 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Smokey & Bandit Edition. If I'm...

I don't have the expertise and mechanically/electrically skilled as many on this forum. One reason why I'm going to the Cruiser on the Rocks in Silverton this July is to remind everyone what a stock Cruiser still looks like :cool:. From what I witnessed watching the mechanic who came to my home...

I did see coolant leaking from one of the heater hose tees which I’ve not seen from this tee until this issue began. I'm hoping this is the culprit.

The first owner replaced the original radiator on 10/13/16 175,600 miles. Mileage now is 300,500. I did not see any cracks. But, coolant has been egressing the system more than normal in the past 2 months. I've been monitoring this issue since we bought this 2008 in June 2019, 225,500 miles...

I get partial credit thanks to @Bullgump : Water pump Alternator Radiator Thermostat Coolant-line hoses Fan clutch and pulley Tensioner pulley Idler pulley Rear deflector Seat gap organizer Diode Dynamics Smart Tap

Looks like we are a go! We have put it on the calendar! For anyone wondering if the trails are doable for stock Cruisers - 95% of the trails in the area are definitely doable in a stock Cruiser: We've taken our stock 2008 with regular tires (Yokohama Geolander G015). No lift. Original...

I spoke with my family about this event today during lunch. They voted to attend. However, our other travel plans might interfere. We love being in the Lake City/Ouray/Silverton area. We've done most of those trails in our 2008. It's hard to say no to this because we live near Denver. If things...

You guys are talented You guys are very talented. All I could muster recently was changing out the fluids in the diffs, engine oil, transfer case, power steering, and brake system.... along with new plugs, rotors/pads, air filter, wiper blades, and cleaning the cabin air filter. This week...

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