Recent content by Baja Runner

I mistakenly bought these turn signal housings last week for a model equipped with daytime running lights. My 2 prong sockets do not fit in the cutout. Brand new, paid $40 from Amazon, you can have for free, just pay for shipping. Located in North county San Diego, pickup available as well...

Bump for updated price.

Yes the 2005 model years came with the VVTI and updated transmission. As far as I know, all VVTI motors have the "dreaded" air pump. I've owned 3 of these and never had an issue with the air pump though I've heard it is a common failure. The guy who owned before me is a retired mechanic, so he...

8/29/2021 - SOLD 8/29/2021 - SOLD 8/29/2021 - SOLD Hi All, I just purchased this vehicle from a friend as my next 4x4 project, but now deciding to just sell it as is in its unmodified, unmolested state. This is located in North County San Diego. 2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition 4x4...

Thought I'd update this thread. Turned out to have a blown head gasket! Breach between 3 & 5. Started off small with this lunging/jerking due to slight misfire. Slowly got worse to throw codes. Ran compression test and low compression on 3 & 5 (90 psi). First time I decided to take truck to...

Sorry I didn't update this thread. I checked the fluid level via the FSM method of jumping terminals on the OBD2 connector to bring fluid temp to operating temp. The Fluid that came out of the overfill hole was brown and clear. I am just assuming it needs a transmission flush. I'm 100% sure...

Thanks for that link. Come to think of it, I never have even checked the fluid level. Woops. I will check that first. Thank you.

Interesting. Looking through the FSM I didn't realize it requires Toyota WS fluid. I haven't ever changed it, but the PO might have used standard Dex/Merc...

Definitely familiar with the driveshaft clunk, this is not that. This is a cyclic low frequency "vibration". Its a lunging of the truck which will last indefinitely if I lightly touch the brake and move between 1-5 mph.

Hi All, For about 6 months I've been having an issue with my 2wd 2UZ-FE 4runner lunging/jerking at low speeds. Engine has 150k. Scenario: Stuck in traffic, when letting off the brakes a tad to slowly move forward, there is a very noticeable lunging feeling which seems to be originating from...

I think its good to keep the groups to 3 or less in general. I am getting kind of annoyed going out there these days and getting stuck behind or waiting for these huge groups to pass through. I feel like the last 5-10 years have been ridiculous like people just now found out Anza Borrego existed...

Running boards off my 2005. $75 obo... Located in Solana Beach, CA.

Might still be around! Takes certain characters to want a 3.0! ;) Price is probably a tad high, but I'm just trying to get my money back. I bought it for a high price from my buddy who needed the $. He dropped a good amount of money into it on small parts, etc. Only thing is that he didn't...

Hey JBurt! I'm still alive and kicking...but, no more 3rd gen for me. I miss it though and may get one for my wife soon! Have had an 80 series for the last 4-5 years, it's been fun, but I think I enjoyed wheeling my 3rd gens more!! Looks like photobucket is down. I have a craigslist posting...

Price lowered to $5750...