Recent content by Apex

Wow--this place never ceases to amaze me. I was about to tear my dash apart to access the switch. It had not even occurred to me that I might have inadvertently hit the window lock button. I really appreciate this forum.

Mine is an 05 Limited. When I went to the dealer they ordered it based on my VIN. The parts guy said there were 6 different versions and he needed my VIN to ensure he got the correct one. I have no idea if that is true. All I know is that the Autozone rotor did not fit. It was very...

My 05 has needed 2 right front calipers and one left front, with the left front taking out the rotor. The Autozone rotor did not fit so it was an expensive dealer item. These calipers are a joke. My right side replacement is from O'Reilly's and the left from Autozone. Both have lifetime...

I've just read through all the great posts and links on the tranny fluid change for the 4th generation 4Runners with the no dipstick 5 speed tranny. It sure looks like a PITA to do it correctly. In the service manual page that is a link in one post, it has a chart showing fluid that will be...

I feel the added load too--just as you describe. It is turning the entire front drivetrain in 4WD so it seems perfectly normal to me.