Recent content by acolsen

They had to replace the rear window during the 2 year free maintenance period because the poorly fitted rear wiper actually scratched the glass. Maybe the messed up the seal. I'll get a new one and see what happens. Still seems more than a coincidence that water pooling inside the rear hatch...

Lots of comment chains on this issue so I'll pick the newest and speak my peace. I had a 2007 4Runner for 10 years before the repairs became overwhelming. One issue I didn't discover until there was a problem was with the rear window. I opened up the hatch panel and the metal frame for the...

Looking at 2017-18 4Runners. It seems that the roof rails are standard equipment but not the cross bars. The dealers want to sell a 'wilderness package' that is basically all weather mats and cross bars for a ridiculous add-on price. I've seen 4Runner cross bars on sale for $100 on the...

I have 2007 4runner. It has been an awesome car I and want to get a newer model but don't like dealing with dealers that think they can walk all over you. Would love to buy a 4Runner that has gotten the kind of care that members of the T4R.org family have demonstrated time and again over the...

the wire is frayed on the old one. I see many Dorman models but can't find any search engine that will tell me which one I need or should buy for my 4Runner. Anyone know which one is best deal cost/functionality etc.

Power steering failing again As I had feared, the power steering was ok for about 2 weeks and is now starting to fail again. New feeder lines, a new pump, and we are back to square one. I have a feeling that if I take it back to this dealer, all of sudden my rack and pinion will have failed in...

I have a 2007 SR5. Recently had power steering and transmission coolant leaks repaired at dealer. Steering was still f'ed up but they told me to drive it home and see if it worked out. My mechanic looked at it the next day and said regular power steering fluid was put in and not Dexron ATF like...

strong arm replacement struts- mounting bracket? strong arm sounds like an inexpensive way to go but do they come with a universal mounting bracket for the top attachment holes on the rear hatch? Do they also come with the ball studs?

No luck in the new member forum so I'll try here. The ball joint on one of the liftgate supports rusted off. The dealer wants over $300 to replace both supports. A few dealers advertise OEM parts for $100 a piece. Some websites say there is a Strong Arm support that can be an OEM replacement...

The ball hinge rusted and broke off inside the right rear liftgate support on my 2007 SR5. The dealer wants $200 just to replace one. I've found OEM parts online that run around $125 a piece. Some websites say the Strong Arm brand can replace the OEM parts. They are much more inexpensive but the...