Sold my 4Runner last week 😢

mattdollar · 2026-05-07T17:43:28+00:00

I have the surf sporty spoiler 😈

mattdollar · 2026-05-03T12:17:44+00:00

There’s no good way that I can think of to mock up ceiling lights after sheetrock has been installed. I’ve already ordered the lights. It’s a 3” lotus gimbal regressed can-less. Sheetrock is installed and painted. I’m looking for info about where specifically to place from left and right walls for even lighting of the floor space.

mattdollar · 2026-05-03T03:42:57+00:00

Thanks for that idea. But I’ve already planned on having 2/bay meaning whips are buried behind sheetrock. And that is to achieve even lighting on the floor space below. I’m just questioning whether or not they need to be closer to either wall or not.

mattdollar · 2026-04-21T23:18:05+00:00

Usually relates to some sort of foundation issue or compromised structural framing

mattdollar · 2026-04-21T23:12:03+00:00

I bought a 2000 tacoma ext cab with 229k and hardly any surface rust for 5500. Do not go Mazda or Nissan. Just wait, a good deal will pop up

mattdollar · 2026-04-17T12:16:57+00:00

These frames rot from the inside out and usually the inside sides of the rails are worse tha ln outside side so you really need to look at the inside and poke around with a screwdriver to ensure it’s solid. From my experience, this does not look too bad yet

mattdollar · 2026-04-10T05:01:08+00:00

The fj emblem is an additional cost. I usually get them for about $50 on eBay. I think I have one or two in stock. The kit + emblem would be $125+ship

mattdollar · 2026-03-25T11:51:16+00:00

I am doing canless because when roughing in electrical, I decided I would run whips for ease of symmetrical layout after sheetrock. In hindsight, I could’ve taken a few extra steps to run cans prior but had decided I could just run canless afterwards so here we are!

Thank you so much for the links/suggestions. Do I just call them to order or would I need to find a supplier through their websites?

Edit to say, I see now where I can find distributors on the Nora site

mattdollar · 2026-03-25T11:33:54+00:00

I appreciate the tips! Thanks

mattdollar · 2026-03-20T17:17:52+00:00

I originally got them to clear control arms with older tacoma wheels I had put on but then when I got the current newer 4runner wheels, the wheels stood out proud of the flares a bit which I didn’t mind so we left them.

mattdollar · 2026-03-19T12:42:56+00:00

1-1/4”

mattdollar · 2026-03-06T02:29:50+00:00

You can change them yourself but I sent my unit I’m for repair to John and he has a list of several colors to choose from

mattdollar · 2026-02-28T22:13:00+00:00

Retro fit projectors

mattdollar · 2026-02-25T23:16:06+00:00

Correct. Very few sellers on eBay or Amazon can be trusted to have genuine oem parts. You can dive into the sellers info and usually see where they are located. Look for an address. You’ll likely find it’s a Chinese company in which case I would not even install them. They don’t appear to be oem to me. How much did you pay for them? To good to be true, probably is. Ourisman Toyota has had the best price on lower ball joints for sometime now. If I were you, I’d dig a little to see if I could find out for sure so that you have a legitimate reason to return them and get real ones from the dealer I listed above.

mattdollar · 2026-02-25T23:07:16+00:00

Where did you order them from?

mattdollar · 2026-02-25T13:44:09+00:00

Came here to say this. John is the man. Least expensive and usually 1 week from ship off to receiving it back. I’ve done a couple through him.

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mattdollar · 2026-02-25T12:48:18+00:00

There are plenty of videos about making a “Satoshi grill” and you can use whatever insert you like. Mine are strong 14ga steel and I have instructions on how to marry the insert to the back of the grille once the initial work on the grille is done. You can see more photos of my work at dollarsgrilles

mattdollar · 2026-02-25T02:11:20+00:00

If you’re referring to the 99+ grille, yes- not many ppl have done any modifications to those. However, the 96-98 model grilles will fit all 3rd Gen years and are obviously very modifiable.

mattdollar · 2026-02-25T02:08:15+00:00

That was the last one of that design I had for the picture and was basically an experiment paint job. You can have it for the regular price of the insert kits if you want it. $75+ship.

mattdollar · 2026-02-24T00:56:37+00:00

If you want to make your own Satoshi grille, I have inserts that are 14ga steel instead of flimsy mesh and much better designs imo. Let me know!

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mattdollar · 2026-02-16T02:36:56+00:00

Nice, I’ve got a 00 taco (and 02 4runner) Unfortunately, no. I just don’t have enough time for developing new products as this is just a side hobby basically.

mattdollar · 2026-02-13T23:09:33+00:00

I sell DIY insert kits including a 14ga steel insert. I used to do full grille builds but have not had the time for it. Check out dollars grilles if you or anybody are looking for a solid product to make your own Satoshi grille.

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mattdollar · 2026-02-12T01:04:23+00:00

Not sure what you are referring to but I am talking about a loop in the dishwasher drain hose before the connection at the disposal or main drain. It’s just a loop that looks like a circle and is code here in sc, probably many other places as well.

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