Recent content by arrakis429

So I installed the cooler, separated it from the radiator, and picked up and loaded the uhaul 4'8. I'll let you know how it goes. I haven't seen the scan gauge indicate anything over 140F since I put it on.

So I've been reading religiously for the past week about transmission coolers in line with the in radiator transmission cooler. Lots of material out there, lots of differing opinions. Here is where I'm at: I'll be renting a uhaul 4'8 trailer for the trip. I've got a 99 4runner auto with...

Are there maybe any subtle signs of transmission damage that I may be missing? Something more than what the write up suggests? Also, if a strawberry milkshake did occur, and the owner replaced all fluids and potentially the radiator would I be able to find any signs that it had happened?

In addition I should mention that the frame is in it's original condition, the sticker is still visible and the frame hasn't been painted or coated with anything.

I don't have any, but trust me. When I say I went and spent some time under there it comes from having three tacomas, two of which had perforation frame rust. the last of which had it only in one spot on the inside of the frame where it had actually split the rail. I followed the frame on each...

So I bought a 4 runner today! 1999 4 runner limited! I'm super excited but also kind of concerned. I looked over the 4 runner buying guide thoroughly from this forum before checking it out. I did also bring it to a shop with the plan of getting a compression check and and having the transmission...