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2nd front diff, a new LF axle and all seems good! They replaced the front diff and the driver's side axle. The "correction" on the work order reads, "Replace SOP front differential (post countermeasure date of 4.12.22 or newer per FTS") I don't know what SOP is! The new part number of the...

Rotate and re-tourque I've had plenty of shake problems with several tire swaps over the years - in both 4th and 5th gen tires. With some tires - it's roadforce that fixes it. I had two times when several tires in brand new sets were so far out of spec that Nokia took them back and I...

Towing to tow limit - it works but... We've towed two boats with our 4Runners (2 4th gens and now a 2021 - the first was a 20 Bayliner on a single axle. It has a big V8 (the boat) but it all came in around 3,000 pounds. No problem anywhere, anytime. Our current boat is a Hurricane deckboat -...

Mileage My 4th gen on secondary roads 40 - 55 would get 24 easy. Around town - always came back to 18. Highway 20 or so. Add 1,000 pounds and I can squeeze out 23 on secondary roads on a 100 mile trip. 17 is my average around town and a bit of highway. But, and here's the good part, I can...

Time to get the boat out In addition to hauling out another load of firewood (see previous post), it's time to get the boat out!!

steps What brand steps are those on your cool looking Runner?

predator steps Would love to see a photo of your Predator steps!

Bring 'em back - go Cooper Don't bother trying to get this particular set of tires to behave. Toyo and the shop should take them back! I've had problems with 2 sets of Nokia's - first they replaced 'em, then gave me a refund. I brought the tires to our local Toyota dealer (they are skilled)...

noise & vibration For me, the noise is not as bad as the vibration. Especially the difference between the vibration in 2WD and smoooooth in 4WD. Though.... prior to the first diff change - the cyclical drone was really, really noisy and so noticeable that passengers would comment (and...

Real work for the Runner The woods have finally dried out and my son and I cut down a big ole' maple that was dangerously looming over their swimming hole. Filled up the back (with plenty of room to spare) with chainsaws, safety equipment (of course), ropes, chains, cant, log lifter... Drove...

Toyota case started 2021 SR5 Premium with 10,500 miles. I've posted elsewhere but wanted to add to this PROBLEM!! Had the noise at about 6,000 miles, dealer heard it first time. Identified it as "mismatched gears" and replaced the front diff. Before a few hundred miles the noise is back -...

needle bearing, front diff - listen and feel When you test drive - listen and feel for needle bearing and front diff gears problems. After warm up, get it up to about 45 and let off the gas. Listen and feel for vibration down to about 35. There's a TSB.....

Vibration I do have that vibration from 42 or so down to 35 or so. Goes away in 4WD so I do suspect the needle bearing. Going in next week and hoping for some relief. I believe the bearing most folks use is East Coast? Ours is under warranty for 10 years or 100K so I'm hoping not to have...

Exceesive play or not I've been having the dreaded needle bearing or front diff noise/vibration. Posted elsewhere on this site. I shook both axles just to see what's up (only 9K on her) and there was play. I asked the service manager at the dealership I trust if that was normal or could be...

What I did today! Called the Toyota dealer to say, although you replaced the front diff, a different vibration noise is happening. From 42 down to 35 or so, de-accelerating, goes away in 4WD. Needle bearing? Made an appointment! C'mon fix!