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▲ 4 r/4thGen4Runner

Any idea about this noise?

Started today, happens when I’m coming to a stop and idling in drive AND when I roll my windows down 🤔 started after driving down a dirt road, thought maybe something was lodged because it stopped after hitting a bump but started again. Now it’s intermittent if it happens or not. Any ideas?

2009 SR5

u/Grand-Garlic-9857 — 3 days ago
▲ 4 r/4thGen4Runner

How screwed am I?

Accidentally dropped the turn signal bulb. It is now “in” the light. How the heck do I get this out?

UPDATE - GOT IT OUT! TOOK OUT THE HOUSING AND JIGGLED IT AROUND A BIT 🤣

u/SamwiseGamgee12345 — 4 days ago
▲ 3 r/4thGen4Runner

Replacing frame front crossmember under radiator

Can’t post photos because I guess it’s automatically tagging it as a rust post. Which it is, but I’m seeing if anyone has experience with welding in a new crossmember and what it cost them. The rust is limited to the very corners where the tow hooks are. Rest of the frame is in really good condition.

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u/wtkphoto — 3 days ago
▲ 118 r/4thGen4Runner

20th Birthday Present

312,000mi 2006 V6 4x4
Finally decided to treat the rig with some much needed upgrades!

Have since:
Flushed Transmission Fluid
New Valve Cover Gaskets
New Plugs
Upper Intake manifold Gasket
PCV Valve
Cleaned MAF and Throttle Body
Greased driveshaft axles
Secondhand OEM Running boards
New Headlights

Upgraded to Bilstein 5100 front and rear, new LCA + UCA. Running Falken Wildpeak AT4's 265/70/R17

Planning to replace Idlers, Tensioner, Possibly Alternator.

Everything on this rig has kept running for over 300K miles. Unbelievable rig

u/triadic_deluxe — 5 days ago
▲ 37 r/4thGen4Runner

Thankful!

Was messing around with a corroded actuator today and was in this forum looking for posts related to it- lubed it up and got it working- then I was wondering about why the rear window stopped working and someone mentioned the child safety locks!
My daughter and I went out there and lo and behold that was the culprit, it’s her car and she is thrilled
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Grateful for all the people who share their knowledge !

u/Legal-Comfort2714 — 4 days ago
▲ 9 r/4thGen4Runner

Blinker Light Reccomandations

Hey all,
I am in the process of replacing all the bulbs in my 2004 Limited with LEDs. Do y’all have recommendations for the four blinker lights? I have DRL. I originally ordered some LED ones but they hyper flashed. What are you guys using?

u/SamwiseGamgee12345 — 4 days ago
▲ 14 r/4thGen4Runner

Are kings worth it?

Hello all, first post here! This is how my 4th gen is set up currently, but i’m getting the itch to upgrade my bilstein 5100’s to King 2.5” mid travel kit. If anyone has done this and deemed it not worth it, i’d love to hear why or why not. Cheers

u/verifiedrig — 5 days ago
▲ 11 r/4thGen4Runner

Update #2 no 4hi

One axle out so far and it's looking like I don't have to pick up a diff. Inside the diff looks good, when I drained the oil no really any glitter or teeth. For Bluetooth axle on the other hand. The inner splines look undamaged but inside the boot is where a bunch of metal teeth came out and a lot of bent metal. We'll keep anyone updated for the other side but it's looking like I get to keep my diff and save money

u/itsjustjosh95 — 5 days ago
▲ 167 r/4thGen4Runner

2007 Build

New to the sub and enjoying all the info and pics. Thought I’d share my 07. Cheers!

u/tuacarich — 11 days ago
▲ 5 r/4thGen4Runner

CV Axle recommendations

Feels like I’ve replaced my cv axles twice this year. I have an 06 on a 3inch lift on 33s. Any recommendations on some good affordable cv axles? I drive a lot of highway with occasional trails here and there. Appreciate the help 🙏

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u/Commercial_Mall_9186 — 12 days ago
▲ 3 r/4thGen4Runner

Is Valvoline Restore & Protect worth switching to on a high-mileage 2UZ?

I have a 2005 V8 4Runner with the 2UZ-FE and 235,000 miles. I’ve always run either Toyota oil or Mobil 1 full synthetic in it and haven’t had any issues.
I’ve been seeing a lot about Valvoline Restore & Protect and how it can help clean deposits and possibly extend engine life. I’ve also seen some mixed opinions about using it in older or high-mileage engines, mainly because it could clean out deposits and put more stuff into the oil filter.
For those of you with high-mileage 2UZs, do you think it’s actually worth switching to? Or would I be better off just sticking with something like Mobil 1?
I’m mainly just trying to do whatever gives this thing the best chance of making it to 300k+.

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u/Big_homie_guy — 11 days ago
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Overlooked mods.

Drop some pics! What are some mods that you think more people should know about or are less common but are very useful? Looking to see if there’s something cool I can add that I haven’t heard of yet. Id have to say the b3 customs light kit and 12v system

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u/New-Concentrate1864 — 11 days ago