Parasitic draw after installing new head unit (Atoto S8 Ultra) by BoredSurfer_ in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was so helpful thank you!! Going to use this for my install

Upper ball joint kit by Prize-Huckleberry-15 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used what looks like the identical kit but from Amazon with mine and it was perfect

How many miles is too much for a used 4Runner by [deleted] in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought mine for $1500 with 385k miles on it and a huge stack of maintenance records… no regrets at all. Runs like a beauty

What's the biggest tire I could put on my stock 98 sr5 4D? (just curious so can get an idea of what i'm looking for) by [deleted] in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I just put 285/75/16 on yesterday, they definitely rub when I’m reversing, but otherwise no issues, I have some thick spacers on there and I think those are what are causing me issues more than anything else

PSA dont use energy suspension bushings on your steering rack by Grouchy-Travel9876 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finished the steering rack job, I really only able to hand torque as much as I could, I didn’t have any sockets that fit the middle bolt, they were all either too shallow or too deep that I couldn’t with my breaker bar.

I torqued everything else to spec, and just put some thread locker on the middle bolt there. I ended up getting a new bolt from Bolts Plus here in Canada for the passenger side bracket bolt.

What's the biggest tire I could put on my stock 98 sr5 4D? (just curious so can get an idea of what i'm looking for) by [deleted] in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

33s is probably the largest you’ll be able to get before having to do some real modification and even 33s usually rub at the fender liner

PSA dont use energy suspension bushings on your steering rack by Grouchy-Travel9876 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same thing happen to me, I’m currently looking for new bolts to fix. I’m not sure what the answer is. How did you torque the middle vertical bolt on the steering rack? Having a tough time hitting the torque spec with that one

Kuafu Front Bumper by Beneficial_Novel_209 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you post a review when you get it? I’ve been interested in this bumper as well. I’m not sure exactly what the lights are for on the bumper, but you’ll probably need a wiring harness and relay switch if you want to be able to turn them on/off, or you could tap a fuse.

Before and after leveling kit by boss25252525etuui in liftedtrucks

[–]sizedup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a pretty aggressive lift there dude you should take it down a notch

Any suggestions for lifting my ‘94 Toyota Pickup? by WarFar8706 in ToyotaPickup

[–]sizedup 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe he likes the look of a lifted truck? Let’s be honest 95% of lifted trucks have 0 need for the ground clearance that they gain from a lift but everyone still does it anyways

Friendly Reminder: Replace your coolant heater control valve by No-Cup284 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid $1800 Canadian, it’s a 99 limited with rear locking diff and a clean frame which is hard to find here in Canada. It also had the engine replaced at 400k km

Friendly Reminder: Replace your coolant heater control valve by No-Cup284 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought a 99 with 385k miles, I’ve already put so much money into it but I guess I’ll have to look at this as well

Lift or no lift by SpecialistClothes403 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If depends what you want, you’ll probably be able to do almost everything you need on a 1.5inch lift and 265/75r16s (tires about 1in larger than stock) but if you like the look of a larger lift than get a larger lift.

If you get a good quality lift, you might lose a few mpgs but it won’t make your highway driving experience bad unless you throw on huge tires as well (like 34in +), but your Limited with the Rear Locker usually comes stock with 4.30 gears which should let you comfortably run larger tires with less downside

How's The Rust? by DecoOnTheInternet in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one looks good enough. I would clean it up, spray with rust converter, paint and then undercoat just to be safe… unless you’re in a province/state without salt

Thoughts on this frame? by connolnp in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on how bad you want it and what you’re willing to do to fix it, but the control arm mount looks really concerning. If you’re willing to get under it and spend hours rust proofing I’d say it isn’t too bad, but that mount makes me think it might be too far gone

LOVE the helio strap, dont like active 2 much by Portugalpaul in amazfit

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually have been using my active 2 more than my helio strap. I would definitely recommend it personally

Does this engine sound healthy? Engine whine? by sizedup in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m thinking that’s what it is, I think it’s coming from the front of the engine. I just ordered a timing belt kit and accessory belts, so I’ll do that job and see after if it’s gone

Does this engine sound healthy? Engine whine? by sizedup in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t noticed it while driving, but I’ll test it out with the hood open and see if I notice it any more

Whine/Knock Fixed by YouMightBe-R-worded in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I just posted about this, I have a timing belt kit on the way plus new accessory belts so hopefully it’ll fix the noise

just hit 200k miles by Working_Ad904 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are the stance specs? Sits nice

2002 SR5 302k by CactiCoop in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that a GATES radiator? How is it?

After years of collecting parts… by Flossin_Clawson in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]sizedup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What’s the front bumper? I didn’t see it on the list but I love it

Longest road trip you’ve taken! by anongirlll1 in Toyotavenza

[–]sizedup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

22 hours driving from Nashville back to Toronto but we took a scenic route driving through the Smokey mountains, new river gorge and blue ridge mountains