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Same question, different parameters. I've got a 2004 SR5, which I purchased with front end damage (hit a deer). The car was taken apart by a body shop, and, resentful that they weren't getting the work, many of the parts were missing when I got it. So, I need to find out if my car has the...

The pictures you're showing appear to have a part number on the belt... you can attempt to compare that part number to toyota part numbers to verify if it's a genuine belt or has already been replaced by an aftermarket part once. Genuine belts are possibly (but not definitely) original, and...

@MikesToy - The car hit a deer with the previous owner. I'd love to trade it for a 2006-2009, but, have a feeling that I couldn't afford that upgrade. @felurob - Your picture explains what I needed to know, thanks. Thanks all for your help. (and, there should be a picture of the damage...

Thanks to both of you for your input. Uneek: do you know much wider the front bumper in the 2006-2009 is compared to the 2004? I became very attracted to the idea of "updating" the car, realizing that there was a lot of pieces that I could get rid of (very expensive fogs, extra turn signals...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this forum. I'm in the process of purchasing my friend's 2004 4runner that he hit a deer with. There was damage to the front bumper and hood, and likely a small amount of other damage that I haven't noticed yet (I've seen pictures, but have not seen the car since it...