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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 16
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 16
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Transmission replacement - options?
Hi all - I've had my 4runner for 21 years now, only 140k miles on it. Was driving down the freeway the other day and after some serious metallic grinding it just dropped out of gear and wouldn't go back. Got it towed to a transmission shop and they're saying the transmission is definitely done, but there's also metal in the transfer case, so that may or may not need to be replaced.
Wondering what my best options are & if it's even worth getting her running again. Not going to be able to do this job myself. I'm in Austin, TX if that makes a difference.
Dealerships in the area are quoting $3500+tax for a toyota remanufactured transmission (+$1k core charge). Transmission shop is saying they can drop and replace for $900. I found a salvage yard that is selling a used one w/ approx 140k miles on it for $600 w/ a 3 month warranty.
Currently leaning towards the used one and having the shop do the install...and then hoping the transfer case isn't the next domino.
Thanks!
Last edited by TurkVU; 04-05-2021 at 03:59 PM.
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