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Contacted my local dealership, they forwarded my email to the head office of Toyota and the response is - there is no official rating :(

Waaaw, I think this pic fully settles any kind of worries I had :D 900lbs / 400kg is more than I would ever carry. Thanks for confirming it is possible. --- I was looking for this weight rating info just to be able to make an informed decision on how much weight I could safely carry and...

Does anyone know how much weight the roof of a 4th gen is rated for? I'm not looking for the stock cross bars or aftermarket rack ratings - just the max weight you can put on the roof, regardless of what rack you have. Odd that there doesn't seem to be any info on this online and not even my...

It disables VSC for me in 2H if I flip the switch in 4H and then change into 2H.

I've recently finished setting up the VSC Off mod [1] on my 4Runner [2] where you ground the wire from underneath the glove box. It works exactly as advertised, I managed to do 360s around a pole stuck in the snow. Although the VSC is clearly off, there is something clicking and clacking...

Looking at this other thread's comments, it would seem that by using the LED, the wire that you tapped from the ECU isn't fully grounded. If you wire the switch to bypass the LED and operate as a normal on/off switch, then it'll work without restarting the engine. Edit: I just realized I...

I've been reading about these systems and it seems like some people like them on their cars and some don't. I'd like to get to the bottom of what these do and why turn them off. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong with anything here. ABS - Anti-lock breaking system * When you slam your brakes...

I'll try it out first :D will look into the kill switch if it doesn't satisfy.

I see, so engaging the center diff lock disables traction control.

How do you guys manage to do donuts in the snow or gravel? Seems like my traction control is preventing me from spinning around. I heard of a hack where you can install a kill switch for it somehow, is that it?

Looking at some videos it does sound like the exhaust manifold is cracked. Funny how I thought some mechanical part must be broken but seems like the internal clicking sound of the engine just comes out louder if the manifold has a crack in it.

- I did replace my spark plugs a few months ago. I'll check and see if something happened with one of them. - Would the exhaust manifold do a clicking sound? I'll check some videos online about exhaust manifolds and see if it is the culprit. - I don't have access to one of those diagnostic...

I've done regular maintenance and did change the oil brand but since 2 oil changes ago.

Was changing the coolant when I heard this ticking noise. Not sure if it was there before, just happened to notice it now since I had the hood open while the engine was running. The ticking sound is coming from the back of the engine, driver side. Video Give it to me straight doc, how long do...

Nice, just what I was looking for. What kind of hose did you use in the engine bay that connects to your compressors? I'm thinking that they need to be high temperature tolerant, not like the standard PVC or rubber air hoses.