Recent content by tsukasa36

also just did mine at 135k miles and it definitely idles smoother. you’ll need torque wrench for the spark plugs and also one for tightening the coil pack M6 bolt which is pretty low like 3Nm (should confirm exact torque)

I recently replaced the michelin LTX tires with Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo3 and took it on a trail near yosemite for a weekend ride (car is on 2" dobinsons lift). When I purchased this tire, I couldn't really find much information other than 1 comprehensive video from all-teraintires.com and...

Thanks for the reply guys. Going to see a breakdown before doing anything but all the information has been super helpful.

hi I'm a former door/closures engineer. The belt moldings provide sealing lip to the moving glass for rear door and also serves as an aesthetic piece. The C-pillar chrome moldings are almost always cosmetic, so the failing rubber under the chrome molding wouldn't lead to leaks. However, the...

Hey guys, so I've been searching through the forums here and also the internet but can't seem to find good cost information for lifting the GX470 with a kit like OME/dobinson 2" kit with airbag delete(metal tech kit) at a shop. I live in NorCal and I've been quoted ~$3k for all parts labor and...

I was on the same boat when I purchased my '08 GX470. I love the 4runner, but the price on them out here in norther california is nuts. GX470's are starting to get attention so the price is going up, but they're not as over priced as 4runners in my opinion. With GX470 you do have to factor in...

Hi I just bought this 2008 GX470 with 125k miles on it. Looks like it's never left the pavement and is in an absolute immaculate condition. Hope to learn a lot from the forum and contribute to it. I've never owned an SUV and currently own an AP2 S2000, but living in the bay area, I had to...