Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Surly Horns

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Show me your old Tacos (4Runner, FJ, Landcruiser, bronco etc)

Featured Replies

  • Replies 1.1k
  • Views 107.5k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Most Popular Posts

  • Here’s my 2000 LX470. I would’ve liked to have an 80 series instead but I do way too much highway driving and the 100s are just way better on the road. The LX has the adjustable height suspension so

  • Pato del Muerto
    Pato del Muerto

    So this makes an appearance at my work parking lot from time to time, owned by a guy that works in building maintenance. It’s pretty damn perfect. 

  • TxfightJr passed his driving test today, and I also got the big Bronco back from finishing painting.  I've planned to give it to him for about 10yrs, but now it's real. Fingers crossed going forward.

Posted Images

On 9/4/2021 at 1:06 PM, Pescado_Rojo said:

I saw my first new full size Bronco in the wild today. It was going the other direction so I didn’t get to check it out too long, but I liked it much more than the sport. It was dark blue, looked like it had a little lift, and no top. 

Yep, the Bronco and Bronco Sport are two completely different vehicles.  Ford screwed up by releasing the Bronco Sport first.  Because of that decision, a lot of people think they're seeing a Bronco when, in fact, they're seeing a Bronco Sport. 

Edited by Carl Spackler

On 9/5/2021 at 3:00 PM, Carl Spackler said:

Yep, the Bronco and Bronco Sport are two completely different vehicles.  Ford screwed up by releasing the Bronco Sport first.  Because of that decision, a lot of people think they're seeing a Bronco when, in fact, they're seeing a Bronco Sport. 

<---- Guilty.

Kings or go home.

When you get a chance, send me the tracking number. Don’t want them stolen off my front porch.
On 9/5/2021 at 3:18 PM, GottaB said:

Bilstein 5100 level is my next.

That's what we put on the front of CHIEF Jr.s truck. We took out the 1" leveling kit, and adjusted the shocks for that extra inch. He's running 5160s on the back with the reservoirs. Kings were what he wanted, but Bilsteins were what he got with me footing the bill.

CHIEF

That's what we put on the front of CHIEF Jr.s truck. We took out the 1" leveling kit, and adjusted the shocks for that extra inch. He's running 5160s on the back with the reservoirs. Kings were what he wanted, but Bilsteins were what he got with me footing the bill.
CHIEF

Yeah, I just can’t justify Kings or another expensive set up. I go off road here and there, but not enough. Just want to improve the handling a bit and lift it a bit for a better looking stance. Likely go Bilsteins at .85” and 10mm spacers in the back to keep a slight rake. I definitely don’t want the back to sag.

My son and I put 5100s and an add-a-leaf on my old (his new) Tacoma.  It added about an inch but more importantly it firmed up the ride.  The old shocks had 250,000 miles on them and it was diving in corners so bad.  Love the new ride.  

1 hour ago, CHIEF said:

That's what we put on the front of CHIEF Jr.s truck. We took out the 1" leveling kit, and adjusted the shocks for that extra inch. He's running 5160s on the back with the reservoirs. Kings were what he wanted, but Bilsteins were what he got with me footing the bill.

CHIEF

I've got about 90K on my Tundra, so getting about time to replace the factory shocks. I'm going to go this route. Remove the spacers and go with the Bilsteins. 

Daughter who lives out near Ft. Davis just swapped out for this black grill on her 4Runner.  Looks pretty damned good IMO...

2019-07-10_20_58_57.787.heic

spacer.png

 

My wife got a 2018 4Runner Limited a couple months back.  Favorite mod so far was replacing the outside mirrors with the 2018 Rav4 mirrors that include blind spot mirrors.  Makes a huge difference driving in traffic.  The are exact fits and easy to replace.  For the life of me I don't understand why they didn't put these mirrors on both the Rav4 and 4Runner from the factory.

This is not her 4Runner, but you get the idea.

 

 

Edited by Jerry Callo

img_2745-jpg.18695
 
My wife got a 2018 4Runner Limited a couple months back.  Favorite mod so far was replacing the outside mirrors with the 2018 Rav4 mirrors that include blind spot mirrors.  Makes a huge difference driving in traffic.  The are exact fits and easy to replace.  For the life of me I don't understand why they didn't put these mirrors on both the Rav4 and 4Runner from the factory.
This is not her 4Runner, but you get the idea.
 
 

I’ve been thinking about doing that. Where did you get them from?

Just ordered the front black valance from a dealership in Houston. The price online is not the same as walking in and buying it. Even with shipping it came out like $50 cheaper. Just in case anyone else is looking to do the same.

Will do the back valance next month just so I don’t get so many question from the boss.

3 hours ago, Updawg said:


I’ve been thinking about doing that. Where did you get them from?

The TRD Shop.  Around $95 for the pair.

Put the black front valance on today. Easy 30 minute install and didn’t have to remove bumper. Getting closer…

 

spacer.png

Should get a matching Atari tri color decal to put on valance to match grill. 
 

*love that little touch 

Edited by ChickenSandwich

Should get a matching Atari tri color decal to put on valance to match grill. 
 
*love that little touch 

Haha. Too much.

Got the lowering kit installed and am wrapping up interior (before and after). Body work, paint and wheels next

61851406306__0DB6A4A0-4003-46B9-8BCA-ADD97C3173C5.JPG

IMG_1285.jpg

IMG_2476.jpg

51 minutes ago, mbtex said:

Think they should try and get the originals out. The rate they are going this won't be available until 2025

No kidding.  They need more focusness.

On 9/15/2021 at 10:45 AM, Cletus said:

Got the lowering kit installed and am wrapping up interior (before and after). Body work, paint and wheels next

61851406306__0DB6A4A0-4003-46B9-8BCA-ADD97C3173C5.JPG

IMG_1285.jpg

IMG_2476.jpg

That reminds me of a old Mitsubishi mighty max I used to drive.  5spd, manual windows, little 4 cylinder.

 a fun little truck.  

3 hours ago, dingleberryswitzer said:

That reminds me of a old Mitsubishi mighty max I used to drive.  5spd, manual windows, little 4 cylinder.

 a fun little truck.  

Miss my old Jeep Commanche. 5 speed, manual windows but the bullet proof straight 6.

21 hours ago, dingleberryswitzer said:

That reminds me of a old Mitsubishi mighty max I used to drive.  5spd, manual windows, little 4 cylinder.

 a fun little truck.  

I've never had so much fun driving than I've had with this thing

18 hours ago, AUinHsv said:

Miss my old Jeep Commanche. 5 speed, manual windows but the bullet proof straight 6.

Those were awesome!

18 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Sold the Taco. Bitter sweet. She served me well.

I just sold my 4runner to my nephew in Colorado and he keeps sending me pics of him wheeling it and makes me sad.

Added a little color to the side badges. Made out of metal. 
 

spacer.png

had the 4runner 3.5 weeks and have already put 1873 miles on it. 🤷🏻‍♂️
 

Someone I follow on Instagram posted this. Near Midland. Said three autoracks detailed all full of Broncos. Free Broncos!

spacer.png

FJ left me stranded for the first time yesterday.

Backed the boat into the water, parked the boat at the dock, got back in the FJ and it wouldn't start. Tried to jump but no dice. I think the starter went bad, waiting for the shop to test it out. 

15 minutes ago, ChickenSandwich said:

You try hitting it with a hammer first?

You sound like my urologist

7 hours ago, ChickenSandwich said:

You try hitting it with a hammer first?

That thought did cross my mind. It did work a few times with my 67 mustang back in high school. With the way my luck with cars and boats has been going the last few months I'm sure I'd knock a brake line off or something stupid like that if I tried.

6 hours ago, blacklab said:

That thought did cross my mind. It did work a few times with my 67 mustang back in high school. With the way my luck with cars and boats has been going the last few months I'm sure I'd knock a brake line off or something stupid like that if I tried.

So, gotta ask, what happened to the boat? You just maroon it by hula hut or something?

neighbor came with his truck, we pulled my truck and the empty trailer to a parking space, we went out on the boat for a few hours and when we came back I removed the trailer from my truck and attached to his, pulled the boat home, then had a tow truck take my truck to the shop.

9 minutes ago, blacklab said:

neighbor came with his truck, we pulled my truck and the empty trailer to a parking space, we went out on the boat for a few hours and when we came back I removed the trailer from my truck and attached to his, pulled the boat home, then had a tow truck take my truck to the shop.

Well you got the boat out on the water and that's the important thing.

Several years back, some friends and I all took our boats out to Lake Buchanan, because Lake Austin and Lake Travis were closed due to recent flooding.  I was the last to put in and when I did, my boat wouldn't start.  After trying for a while to get it started, I decided to eff it and just paddled the boat away from the ramp and then had a friend tow me a little further, maybe a hundred yards or so, away from the ramps.  We anchored down my boat, and then went out on my friends' boats for some skiing and wakeboarding.  When that was done we came back, tied up all the boats in a flotilla, drank some beers, grilled some fajitas on my buddy's pontoon boat, and did exactly what we would have done anyway.

At the end of the day I paddled the boat back, trailered it up, and drove it back to the house.  I put it on the hose and of course, it started right up.  So it goes...

18 hours ago, blacklab said:

FJ left me stranded for the first time yesterday.

Backed the boat into the water, parked the boat at the dock, got back in the FJ and it wouldn't start. Tried to jump but no dice. I think the starter went bad, waiting for the shop to test it out. 

Would the starter make clicking or whirring sounds? Would the lights turn on but just not let it start? Do all your brakelights work?

57 minutes ago, utee94 said:

Well you got the boat out on the water and that's the important thing.

Several years back, some friends and I all took our boats out to Lake Buchanan, because Lake Austin and Lake Travis were closed due to recent flooding.  I was the last to put in and when I did, my boat wouldn't start.  After trying for a while to get it started, I decided to eff it and just paddled the boat away from the ramp and then had a friend tow me a little further, maybe a hundred yards or so, away from the ramps.  We anchored down my boat, and then went out on my friends' boats for some skiing and wakeboarding.  When that was done we came back, tied up all the boats in a flotilla, drank some beers, grilled some fajitas on my buddy's pontoon boat, and did exactly what we would have done anyway.

At the end of the day I paddled the boat back, trailered it up, and drove it back to the house.  I put it on the hose and of course, it started right up.  So it goes...

If it flies, floats, or fucks... you're better off renting.

1 hour ago, BHMCruiser said:

Would the starter make clicking or whirring sounds? Would the lights turn on but just not let it start? Do all your brakelights work?

There was one click when you turned the key. According to the FJ forums one click = starter, multiple clicks = solenoid, everything goes dark = battery. Windows go up/down, lights are all fine. I had a mobile starter/battery charger hooked up while at the dock, it's not the battery.

Battery tested ok today, 550 cranking amps, down from 750 rated but should be fine to turn over the starter. Shop has ordered the starter but has to have it shipped from California, should get the truck back tomorrow.

I asked if they tried hitting the starter with a hammer and he said no, they did not try that.

The modern starters have ceramic rings in them that don't like being hit with hammers, but that does sound like the starter. Good luck. 

1 hour ago, BHMCruiser said:

The modern starters have ceramic rings in them that don't like being hit with hammers, but that does sound like the starter. Good luck. 

Hammer only good for one or two starts to get you to the shop. Starter is done at that point anyway 

Edited by ChickenSandwich

On my 80 series, you could replace the contacts on the starter and be good to go for another 100k. No idea about the FJ. 

  • 2 weeks later...
On 9/15/2021 at 8:03 AM, NeverMarryAStripper said:

Went to the Bronco "OffRoadeo" event in Nevada this past weekend.  The Ford guys there were tight-lipped about the Bronco Raptor -- said they couldn't discuss any details about it, but my takeaway is that it's in the pipeline.

As for the Bronco, all I can say is that thing is very, very capable off road, esp. with the Sasquatch package.  I can't compare it to a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon from an off road standpoint because on the one occasion I drove the Jeep off pavement, I didn't have the opportunity to challenge it.  But my sense is that the Bronco's capabilities are pretty similar -- certainly good enough for what I want to do.  I still want to drive the Bronco on pavement to check handling, road noise, engine responsiveness, etc., but after getting to drive one off road for a day, I'm staying solid on my order.   

 

17 hours ago, Carl Spackler said:

Went to the Bronco "OffRoadeo" event in Nevada this past weekend.  The Ford guys there were tight-lipped about the Bronco Raptor -- said they couldn't discuss any details about it, but my takeaway is that it's in the pipeline.

As for the Bronco, all I can say is that thing is very, very capable off road, esp. with the Sasquatch package.  I can't compare it to a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon from an off road standpoint because on the one occasion I drove the Jeep off pavement, I didn't have the opportunity to challenge it.  But my sense is that the Bronco's capabilities are pretty similar -- certainly good enough for what I want to do.  I still want to drive the Bronco on pavement to check handling, road noise, engine responsiveness, etc., but after getting to drive one off road for a day, I'm staying solid on my order.   

 

I wonder what the price difference will be between the Raptor Bronco and this:

https://www.saleen.com/saleen-bronco/

 

Just twiddling my thumbs waiting to do the lift on my 4runner. Likely have Duggy’s here in Houston do it. They are Toyota 4x4 specialists. Unless the price is ridiculous. I guess I will try to sell some photos to finance the lift. Rather than hear about it from my wife.

I did just order the TRD skid plate. I also picked up some non rubberized cup holders from Etsy (yeah, Etsy). These are great. Fit perfectly and look like the oem cup holders. But they don’t attach themselves to your cup/yeti whatever when you go to take a drink.

1 hour ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Just twiddling my thumbs waiting to do the lift on my 4runner. Likely have Duggy’s here in Houston do it. They are Toyota 4x4 specialists. Unless the price is ridiculous. I guess I will try to sell some photos to finance the lift. Rather than hear about it from my wife.

I did just order the TRD skid plate. I also picked up some non rubberized cup holders from Etsy (yeah, Etsy). These are great. Fit perfectly and look like the oem cup holders. But they don’t attach themselves to your cup/yeti whatever when you go to take a drink.

Link for the cup holders?  I’ve just mastered the Yeti shake while driving to not pick up the holder every single time. Intrigued. 

Link for the cup holders?  I’ve just mastered the Yeti shake while driving to not pick up the holder every single time. Intrigued. 

Haha, yeah, I got the shake down. It was my wife that was always bitching (Tacoma and now 4runner). Here is the link, you buy the two center console cup holders separately. Choose color and design (or no design as I did):

https://www.etsy.com/listing/825517408/toyota-4runner-front-single-cup-holder?ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1&crt=1

Old man gave me a ‘99 LX 470. 210k miles. Got a new starter, new clock spring, and some other stuff I’ve had to do.

Wife loves driving it.

She doesn’t understand that it’s mine…

11 hours ago, The Dog said:

Old man gave me a ‘99 LX 470. 210k miles. Got a new starter, new clock spring, and some other stuff I’ve had to do.

Wife loves driving it.

She doesn’t understand that it’s mine…

Nice!  I love my 2000.  Little things come up on it that can be irritating.  Door lock motors, diff bushings, bearings, CV boots, etc...  But I still love driving it and it still surprises me that it's 21 years old and drives this nice.  Sure beats having a car payment, IMO.  Mine is at 210k too.  Do yourself a favor and research the AHC system.  a couple of great threads on IH8Mud about it.  I started out in the school of thought that's I'd yank it out and replace with conventional suspension but I've come around on it.  It still rides nice and I love getting a 2 inch lift at the touch of a button when I need it.  I just did an AHC fluid flush, which was a lot easier than I thought and the ride got even better.  You and I are both probably due for new AHC globes soon and I hear from the guys who have done it that the ride improves back to that same new car off-the-factory floor feel.  It's an easy job for a DIYer and I'll probably do it in the next year just because.  

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.