Recent content by codesertrat

x2. Seems like a no brainer to me.

Is there any reason I can't run OME lift springs with the Bilstein 4600 series front struts that I already have on my '98 4runner? OME info says their springs can't be used with the stock struts but the Bilsteins are quite a bit longer so I think they are no different than the OME struts...

Definitely a steering stabilizer that hangs below the axle. I notice it's got the Pentastar "loop" in the exhaust. I don't think that's a Dana 30 or 44 frontend though. Maybe FCA is going to an AAM set of axles. When I lived in Denver area, I regularly saw camo'd vehicles up on top of the Mt...

After running the AEM dryflow filter for about a year now and around 8000 miles, with many off road trips in there including Moab in dry summer, I pulled back the intake today and was happy to see that it was perfectly clean and pristine. In the past, with the OEM Chrysler and Purolator air...

The simple "rule of thumb" method I gave is accurate within a couple percent up to 10,000 ft, regardless of weather fluctuations (approx 1 or 2 % up or down from the 29.92" Hg standard). Keep in mind that the weather report always "corrects" barometric pressure for sea level, regardless of...

Yes, the engine ECU does read barometric pressure, although I don't remember the units Chrysler shows when reading OBDII. I know I've read it with my laptop, and I assume that scangauge could as well. While it varies by weather, standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is considered to be...

I replaced the front upper ball joints on my '98 4runner this past weekend, and noticed that my front lower shock bushings are shot. These are Bilstein BE5-2450 4600 series shocks. Where can I find new bushings? Are the OEM bushings the same as the Bilstein? Thanks!

Thanks Kurt, I'll get with you next month on this. Is there any reason that the OME springs wouldn't work with my Bilstein 4600 (BE5-2450) front struts?

I bought my ARB bumper from Kurt back in December! Great folks and if I go OME on the springs, I will definitely get them from Cruiser Outfitters. Thanks!

Thanks! How much lift did the Eibach springs provide? Do you have a bumper and / or winch in front?

I recently bought a '98 4runner SR5 and I am looking for recommendations for new front springs. I've searched a bit but have not found the info I'm looking for. The previous owner put a 1.25" Daystar strut spacer lift with Bilstein 4600 shocks in the front and 1.5" Daystar spacer lift with...

Only if it shows a symptom. This usually is a check engine light for P0300, P0302, P0304, and/or P0306 fault codes (misfires on the even cylinders). Many reported ticking noises from the valvetrain. Mine never made any noise, just an intermittent, progressively more perstistent P0300 code at...

Here is mine. I bought this for $60 from a guy on craigslist who had sold his X and wanted it out of this garage. He had it custom built for around $400 (according to him) with 300lb drawer slides and very HD. It has served me well to store all my tools, spare parts, and misc off road...

What gearing do you have? You will get more bang for the buck out of putting lower gears into the axles. Turbo / supercharging is very expensive and you would potentially lose long term durability / reliability of the 4.0. Buying a newer 4 door JK isnt going to improve your power to weight...

When I bought my 2012 JK new, I also drove leftover dealer new 2010 and 2011 JK's around the same time. I felt there was a substantial difference between the older 3.8 and the new 3.6 Pentastar in overall power, smoothness, and driveability. Enough of a difference that to me it was worth...