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I noticed it this morning on my way too school. I would be driving along and all of a sudden the engine would lose power and then catch again...there is gas in the tank I know thats for sure...I did run it a little low this last week though. Is there a possibility I could have picked some crap...

One of these engines in a first Gen 4runner would be epic...Since the 4runner and the mercedes car weigh about the same. Only issue I see is that fact that the mercedes motor is 180 lbs heavier then the 22re and that it doesnt leave much room for the fan up front. Also a toyota diesel weighs a...

sorry I have some things mixed up...I believe that the mercedes 617 is in fact not a turbo...I do know that the motor I do want is the Mercedes 5 cly turbo diesel that they put in their cars...Just thought I should clarify

Hello Allochris...I saw that you were looking at putting a diesel in your truck...I am also thinking about doing the same with mine...I'm Planning a Mercedes 5 cylinder 617 turbo diesel engine...It is a very basic swap if you get it out of the older pre 1985 mercedes diesels. This was before...

I used to have one of these vans...It had the automatic tranny and push button 4x4...No 4 lo but because it had the auto tranny in it, Toyota put in a lower gear set in the diffs...Essentially it gave it lo range by using the torque slip in the transmission. It sure surprised some friends of...

thanks for all the help... I currently have 235/75r15's on my truck. I like them but I was thinking that it would be nicer to go for just a little taller. a 30 9.5 would be good but I think 31's would look cooler....I dont do any serious offroading but do go a few places where tire size are very...

I had a sweet brain wave these last few days....I have been dreading finding tires for my truck because of the stock rim size. 15"...There isn't exactly what I want out there anymore...For example, No one makes a 31"x9.50" tire (that I can find) So I figured....Why not go to a 1st Gen Tundra 16"...

I worked at toyota for a couple years in the shop and got to learn about the actual purpose for these switches...It should only be used for restarting on a steep hill in lowrange. quintessentially its for getting your vehicle going without the use of the clutch and to get you rolling foward...

Yup he is a good guy...Still looking for the perfect Cruiser to import with him...I like how you called him a stand up guy.....At 6'9 he's standing even when he's sitting hahaha...

Yup...Looked into it too...It is 15 years for any vehicle coming from outside of Canada other then the Vehicles from the US. Hope you Get your vehicle in...Sounds pretty sweet...You can import it now but you will have to wait till January 2012 to get it inspected and registered in Canada. Hope...

Its your lucky Day...My Brother Imports Cars and has a company...Fraser Valley Imports...Just google it...I dont know the actually site...He is based out of Langley BC. Good Guy...I do however have some unfortunate news...Vehicles Imported to Canada must be 15 years old or older...Being that it...

I couldnt imagine one of those shorties with a v8 diesel in it...HOLY CRAP...that would be an epic offroader.

Expeditonwest...thats awesome...do you have pictures of the trip...And 4rescue...Ill be going to the 4.88's right away...thats what my buddy did he says it was the best thing he could have ever done.

Thanks for all the help guys...Ive been doing some research and know that the truck will make it...I believe to that it would be a fantastic overlander too because of the solid front axle and how basic the suspension is (leafsprings on every corner) I do have some work to do to before I can go...

Hello everyone, Just needed some opinions...Found a trip I want to do Next summer...Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Was wondering what your guys opinion on driving a 4runner out this far. What would you guys have on your must bring would never leave home without it list. Anything I should watch...

Cannuckistan....I resent that...LOL very funny...I have some D shakles, gloves, an old pulley block kicking around somewhere...Probs should get a new one...tree strap is a good idea but Ill wait till I get a winch... Just so all our American Bro's Know...Canada Kicks (Beep) and you know your...

Well Lucky for me Im from the Great White North (Canada) and I can pretty much get anything for my truck. Hardly any restrictions too. For recovery gear I have a tow strap currently and thats about it. I really like the rear tire carrier that was posted on this forum...Really nice...Sort of what...

Thanks for all the info and the links...Ive decided on a few things. BFG mud terrains 31", TJM front bumper, Small lift, rear tire carrier and a new rear bumper. Also a roof rack too with a roof top tent. warn 9000lbs. thats pretty much it

thanks for all the pics and links...was wondering if I could see some pics of your guys rigs....get some visual ideas. Also...why the frick can't you find 31 inch tires in 9.5" widths...fricken stupid...

Hello everyone...Im new here. Just bought a sweet old 4runner. I want to get it ready for a few local trails in BC that I want to do next summer. Never done a vehicle up before so I'm looking for Ideas. Ill tell you what I have: Nothing...Just a bone stock 4runner. :wings: I would really like to...