Recent content by bgorum

Just finished replacing lower ball joints on my 2001 with 239,000 miles. Previous owner must have parked this thing in a pond every night, because, despite being a New Mexico truck its got plenty of rust. Out of the 8 total 14mm bolts holding the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles...

So to answer my own question, at least in this case, the VSC off and code 1207 seem to have nothing to do with the 4WD not working. I pulled the plastic cover and motor off of my transfer case actuator. Inside I found rust on the worm gear and corrosion on the electrical contacts as wells a...

So does this mean that if my transmission were to give out I could use one from an XJ? There are a whole lot more of those at my local UPullandPay than there are 4runners.

I realize this is an old thread, but I think you guys just solved a nagging problem for me! Just ordered OEM bulbs, fingers crossed :)

I'm a new 2001 4Runner owner, having come from a 22re pickup and have been helped greatly by this forum, but so far can't find the answer to my current issue. Since right after I bought it the "VSC off" light has been on. At one point I had the battery disconnected for several hours while I...

Definitely interested. Do we get a choice on design/color on that handle?

I'm sure you're correct. However, I've been doing a little research and it appear that the 01/02 axle shafts are a different part number from the earlier models and use different seals and possibly other components (thought I read the abs ring was different, but can't find that post again now)...

Actually, and I apologize for my ignorance here, but I'm wondering if the axles themselves are interchangeable between earlier and later models. Here is my reason for wondering. The rear differential in my 2001 was whining on deceleration, so I pulled the rear diff and the right side axle from...

That would be awesome! I pulled an axle from a 99 to use on my 2001 and was very confused when I compared the rear brakes before reading this thread.