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This past weekend, my 4Runner started making a new noise. But first, a little background... 2002 4Runner w/supercharger (no 7th injector or upgraded fuel system) Full tank of fuel before heading up to the mountains from Denver (5500 feet) Engine ran strong, no indications of any issues, no...

As I recall, 2000 SR5 models did not have the Multi-mode 4WD (it was only on the Limited). This enables you to switch between AWD (power to all wheels with unlocked transfer case) and true 4WD (power to all wheels with locked transfer case). According to another post (link below), you can run it...

ATLR (atlr.net) at 44th & Kipling. Jesse did my bumper and Tundra brake upgrade. Very reasonable, very honest...and very busy. Google his business...nothing but 5 star reviews.

I have two sets of FJ/4Runner Trail Edition wheels, one set silver, the other gray, both stock colors. I want to get one set powder coated black, but after talking with one company, I am somewhat confused. The other company I checked on quoted $100/wheel without looking at one. I took one of...

My 2002 4Runner wants to go...guess I'll have to drive it.

A quick glance says Yes...it is sagging. It may be the angle of the pic, so several pics with different angles on a level surface (a yardstick would help for reference). And please pay that ticket...4Runners should not be booted or towed by city authorities. :)

I added a supercharger (no pulley upgrade) to my 2002 w/160k last year. No new fuel pump, no 7th injector. Runs great, no pinging even accelerating up the mountain roads, running 91 octane. My mechanic said there should not be any issues with the fuel system on the late 3rd gens (he had to make...

I looked for a roof grab handle (to add to driver's side) online/salvage yards for a long time...no luck. Darn gray interior! Ended up at dealership (Groove on south Broadway). About $20 (remember to order screws and screw covers if needed). Installed in a few minutes and looks like it was...

Next year's plan is to lift my '02, new front (ARB) and rear (CBI?) bumpers and winch. Has anyone installed an Engo 10000 winch in an ARB Tacoma bumper for a late 3rd gen? Engo has a great sale on their winches, but I don't want to buy a pig in a poke....

Jesse Myers at Affordable Toyota Lexus Repair. Jesse knows Toyotas...and REALLY knows 4Runners. 303-487-6195. He is located near 6th & Indiana (little hard to find...but worth it!). He will even arrange for a rental car if you need it (the price of the rental is easily saved by his lower prices...

If you think the speedo is off, check the miles reported against the highway mile markers. The speedo/odo should be reporting revolutions of tires x circumference of the tire. GPS reports the time it takes for a signal to reach your gps unit from one (or more) satellites. The speed sensor should...

If there was a 'missing' 1 in front of the pictured number (108905), then a 0 would make sense. And 109k makes more sense.

A few years ago, I faced the same issue. 99/00 Limited (only) and 01/02 all models have the center diff lock. For me that was a key feature (winter mountain driving). 4Hi w/o the center diff lock is AWD and available up to 60 mph. Engaging the center diff lock makes it 4WD. Also consider that...

$3.29 for Premium (thank you supercharger)* Actually $2.29 with $1.00/gal discount with loyalty cards (2x - 4x points for gift cards...Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, Petco). Check out 'Gas Buddy' application (online and great phone app). I've done a lot of traveling and it saves me lots of money.

Before I started on my mods...