Hey people, I'm new here I just got the 4runner from my brother, and am looking forward to frequenting here with all my questions, pics, etc. I've been a longtime member at JeepsUnlimited.com for my Grand Cherokee (5" lift, lockers, 4.56's, 33's, other crap). Hopefully I'll learn as much about Yota's now as about Jeeps. I've been lurking for a couple weeks, and you guys seem nicer than JU or Pirate

My plans for the 4runner are to keep it pretty simple, Downey coils, torsion bars, go up to 32's from the 31's, other misc. stuff. I'm counting on Toyota reliability to get me through the rest of college .

Couple questions: How can I find out what my stock gear ratio is? Also, I have a loud pop/pang noise when I turn to full lock and move, sometimes...sorry so vague, but any ideas?

 

well, the popping is probably due to plastic caps not being on the steering stops anymore. they tend to fall off quite frequently or they're just used up. you can go to a toyota dealer and get new ones, its not a big deal. as far as gearing, heres a link that you can use to find it out, just takes a little decoding http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/other/4_axles.html

 

Cool, thanks for that link. I'm trying to decode it, so we'll see how well I do. I'll check those plastic caps, too, if it ever stops frickin raining.

 

If you dont have time to get the caps just throw some grease on the bump stops where the plastic caps go and it will stop popping.

 

Welcome, as you know from the Jeep board, get your wallet ready!

 

I'll save ya a lot of money and give ya nickel for your 4Runner. Then RUN. Spend your money on women and booze.

 

HOLA! Ask any question and you shall receive the answer(of couse not by me :pat: )!

 

Christian: yeah, Just Empty Every Pocket was about right . I like the question in your sig, too. I am

Hayduke, thanks for the vote of confidence

 

Awesome. Great to hear! Hey, you are pretty close to my old stomping grounds. I used to live in Redmond and spent nearly every day in the summer wakeboarding on lake Sammamish. My parents still live there.

I went to Overlake Christian.

See ya around the boards!

 

Right on, dude...I have a few friends that live on the lake and yeah, it's awesome for wakeboarding. The lake has been so warm lately it's weird. Nice though... I think I know a few people that went to Overlake, but mostly Bellevue Christian. Take it easy!

PS i may have a couple questions for you soon about how you painted your stock wheels. Planning on doin' that once it dries up.

 

Let me know Ryan!