My gas cap leash snapped a couple months ago. Today I discovered this built-in gas cap holder?? Feel free to let me know if i’m just an ignorant 4th gen owner not living it up to its full potential.
Hi everyone, I’m making this post in hopes someone can help me figure out what’s going on with my 2004 4Runner v6.
Starting a a few months ago I started noticing (mostly when the engine is warm) I’ll start it and it will have a bit of a tremble for about 5-10 seconds then runs fine. No CEL comes on. I replaced the plugs and coils and also did a radiator head gasket check (it was fine) but it’s still happening. I’m hoping that it’s cause the Valve cover gaskets are leaking a generous amount of oil onto the plugs? Just wondering if anyone has any idea what’s happening. Praying it’s not the head gasket. Thank you!! P.s the picture shows what my socket looked like while pulling the plugs.
After over a year of searching I was able to get my grubby little hands on a die cast 4th gen 4runner!
How in the hell do you get the damn thing out? Terrible positioning. I’m trying to do the driver side one.
I’ve got the deep socket O2 type tool, too long faces inwards so I can’t get a ratchet on it.
22mm box wrench I’ve got is too damn long.
22 mm flare wrench I can get on but not able to apply meaningful torque.
I’m going to get one of the o2 tools that’s like a crows foot tomorrow and keep at it but if anyone has a surefire way I’d appreciate it.
I’m torn between a 5th and 4th gen. Found both priced at 20k
One is a 2008 AWD v8 with 108k miles MINT.
2014 sr5 with 130k miles also well taken care of.
I plan on doing long trips from time to time and a short commute to work.
What is a good choice?
Does anyone know the part number for the retaining bolt and nut that holds the ABS wire in place on the upper control arm?
I can’t believe I waited so long to buy and install a Sony XAV-AX4000. On sale at Crutchfield with the installation kit and iData Maestro. The integrated OBD scanner is worth it in itself for those who wheel and want to keep an eye on tranny and coolant temps. Sound is good (not great with factory speakers and no sound deadening… maybe next year for that massive project.
Also replaced the climate backlights with LEDs. Long overdue and worth the 5 minutes and $10 it takes since you don’t have to pull everything to get to them if you haven’t already done it.
I know there are some OEM freaks out there who love to keep things original, so I’d be happy to mail the OEM deck to anybody willing to pay for the shipping. It’s fully functional and in good shape. PM me and I’m happy to get it to you to keep it out of the dump.
What the hell was this designed for? Anything you put in it flies out when you close it
Hey I'm still new to the 4runner game sorry. All the other 4th gen around me are covered in rust. Would $13k be an insane over-pay
So after researching and finding multiple tutorials on how to do it ..turns out mine is assembled differently or something. I broke something.. I can't get the whole part out together because the black plastic underneath is under the headliner!
Are there any instructions on how to remove, am I missing some screw removals or something? Maybe I need to remove the sunglasses compartment first?
I'm quite stuck and would appreciate some help, thanks.
2005 Sport V8
200,000 kms
When I cold start my vehicle it idles around ~1300rpm. If I shift into drive or reverse before it's up to temp, I really have to ride the brake hard to drive slow. If I don't, it will ride around 25km/hr without touching the throttle... Is this normal?
Once the engine is warmer and the rpms drop to normalish range it acts / coasts normal.
Any and all input is appreciated!
I have 153,xxx miles on my 2004 V8 SR5. I last did a transmission fluid change right at 100k. I have been seeing mixed advice on whether or not to change the transmission fluid on a higher mileage vehicle. I don't know if I am going to do more harm or help things by doing a fluid change at 153,xxx.
Not trying to sell my vehicle or ask about any pricing here.
I was just curious if anyone here regrets selling their 4th gen when they did or what made you want to sell? How did you know it was time to move on or stick with it?
I just got my 4runner and need some love, the hood, front bumper, both grills and headlights needs to be replace, I've been looking around the internet and apparently amayama is a good place for some parts, no you have any comments that can be useful, I'll appreciate all the comments and help
Towed roughy 6k lbs for 800 miles with stock suspension. The 2UZ-FE held up like a champ. Used a weight distribution hitch, brake controller and sumo springs to help support all the weight.
Here’s your sign to always assume that your belt will look like this if they seller “doesn’t know” when it was last done. Feel like this motor was moments from meeting god.
2007 V6 Sport with 141,000km. Stock.
All the previous cars I've owned over the past 20 years:
-manual '97 Tacoma v6
-manual '99 4Runner v6
-auto '01 Suzuki GV
All absolutely incredible vehicles. All an absolute joy to drive. I still have the Tacoma and it's still a 10/10 at 492,000km and I'm not nice to it.
I needed a family car that I could be excited about (wife wouldn't go for a mini van, my first choice) and this absolute mint 2007 came up for a way low price (I actually paid more than listing and still got it for a steal). Single owner old man with meticulous dealer receipts since new. Garage kept since new. Perfect frame. Seat covers. The whole bit. In like new condition except for a small radiator leak.
His phone is blowing up. It's 7am am. I offer 1k over and buy it. New radiator, breaks and fluids.
The thing has no guts. It literally is ass at any kind of highway acceleration.
The accumulator started to go and I'm being quoted the price of the vehicle to replace it.
3yo kid swung a swing into it and the spoiler broke off. A 3yo kid and a swing. Now i got holes in my rear hatch.
Oh great it's got x-reas suspension, I can't wait for that to blow (it is pretty cushy while it works, I'll give it that).
Cool, a locking center "diff". That was just called regular 4x4 in my other vehicles.
I thought maybe I could be fine with a fly-by-wire 4x4 system but it turns out I cannot be fine with it.
I get why the DAC button was unplugged. That is the most excruciating experience a properly functioning vehicle can produce.
My head touches the ceiling.
What's with the huge-ass bumper?
When does it start to feel sweet?
What makes it so good?
Why do you like yours?
Help!
Tx
With out the extension, I can’t go in to Low gears for off-road as it was all the way down and would bottom out after Drove
So I did a hack job and it turned out okay
I still can go a little lower but the height seems convenient
Checking in at 11,400 feet above sea level
‘04 V8 SR5, approx. 320k miles (see below)
I’ve owned for 10yrs and for the last 6, life and little kids have really led to an unfortunate amount of neglect on my part. I’ve taken the reliability of my 4Runner for granted, big time. She is still getting me around, but I’m starting to consider newer vehicles with a third row as a better family vehicle. Wondering what value might be. Any and all input greatly appreciated.
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