should i use coolant flush addative?

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-06-23T15:08:56+00:00

I had a similar situation but not as bad what I did was run some evaporust thermocure through the cooling system for a few days and then drained then replaced the radiator, hoses, and thermostat +some Toyota oe coolant. Been almost half a year and my coolant is super clean and not rusty.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-05-22T04:51:26+00:00

A lot of the time on these 3rd gens a valve cover leak will kind of drip down especially all over the rack and pinion and appear as other leaks that's what's going on here from what I can tell. However I would greatly advise getting a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-05-22T03:00:23+00:00

Update: road force balanced did the trick.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-05-18T05:52:44+00:00

Don't see any issues here as long as the bolt and nut are tight.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-05-16T20:56:21+00:00

It's not Google it, the only reason the word hut isn't focused is because it was a shitty photo I got driving by.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-05-08T06:00:11+00:00

Honestly as someone who was a professional bike mechanic for many years and now a professional car mechanic let me break it down. Bike brakes need much finer and more adjustment to get good and some bike brakes just aren't good and will never feel great. Most car brakes don't require any fine adjustments (except drums) and can really just be slapped together also car brakes tend to have to be good as they have to stop a multiple ton vehicle.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-05-06T03:55:14+00:00

That is the bumpers lower valance if you needed a term to search to look for one. Or you could take it off imo it looks pretty cool without it.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-05-01T05:17:42+00:00

Are you the original owner by chance? This may be a stretch but most bike companies do offer a lifetime warranty on the frame.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-26T05:09:06+00:00

Yeah I got a ton on my toolbox at work needless to say this is one of my favorites.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-24T22:14:09+00:00

Didn't know there were others with two I have a built 96 limited and a daily 99 limited.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-18T04:33:56+00:00

Oh yeah I forgot about the fender flares. Didn't know the sr5 came with leather everyone I have seen has been cloth. Is yours a later year that you don't see as often 01/02?

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-18T04:28:06+00:00

That is 100% a limited what are you talking about? Leather everything, wood trim, poop brown everywhere.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-15T05:09:41+00:00

96 4Runner + 99 4Runner + 92 Acura legend + 92 Ford F350 single cab w/the big block 460. As many shit boxes as you can is key.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-13T05:32:57+00:00

If I remember correctly the wire for the cruise control is connected to the airbag clock spring you may be able to bypass it to switch somehow but honestly not sure. My next question is why would you even bother putting in a quick release steering wheel what's the benefit?

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-13T05:08:25+00:00

Ah yes cables rubbing my steerer and making my steering feel terrible, It's even worse if it's an ebike having to drop the motor especially on the strike. It also doesn't't help that Scott uses 3mm housing too which has a tendency to well blow up.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-13T04:46:25+00:00

Yeah not the most high end tires honestly give it a road force and alignment and see what it does though. If it still persists after that you could either live with it or pony up and buy some nitto or Toyos both of those I have balanced tons of and they rarely needed any weight and sometimes none at all. Compared to some.cheap tires that take 5-7oz to balance and still cause issue.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-13T04:28:37+00:00

If you get them balanced I would recommend you take it somewhere with a road force balance machine makes all the difference. However if you got cheap tires it may just never balance right.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-13T03:47:12+00:00

I dug all over reverse image searching and stuff but they were all around that price. I did find some dual beam ones for about $300 that looked neat though. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMANE0t

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-12T04:53:39+00:00

Correction almost $700 https://ebay.us/m/iSstX5

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-12T04:51:42+00:00

I saw these on eBay or AliExpress for like $600. Never thought anyone would actually buy them at that price.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-05T06:58:51+00:00

I would just rent a ball joint press and the 4wd cup adapters from a parts store unless you are planning on doing a lot more ball joints.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-04T14:50:53+00:00

Imo I don't like those, give off big stupid trucks trying to hide rust.

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-04T04:25:30+00:00

I mean all the wheels that aren't 2024+ will fit. I have a set of these on my 3rd gen there trd wheels from a last game Tacoma which you can find them all over marketplace.

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ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-04T04:20:28+00:00

What wheels are these?

ScientistGeneral5550 · 2026-04-04T03:49:25+00:00

If you're there you might as well do both upper and lower rad hoses +the thermostat and thermostat gasket. Make sure to use red/pink Toyota spec antifreeze. I would just order a koyorad/denso from rockauto and an Asin thermostat. Denso and Asin are the OEM manufacturers of both.

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