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I’ve got a 2004 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD with about 230K miles. My transfer case is shot and I’ve been calling around for replacements. I found a used transfer case from a 2006 4Runner with 185K miles on it for $400. Do you think that’s worth grabbing or should I be holding out for one with fewer...

Hey everyone, Looking for some advice. I have a 2004 4Runner, SR5 4WD. I’ve had both bank 1 and bank 2 catalytic converter efficiency codes for a while, but the truck has been driving fine. Mechanic said it's fine. Today I pulled someone out of a ditch and immediately after something felt very...

I did just get a quote before finding this thread, and yes... It is extremely surprising that this fix is just a little less than my damn transfer case seal. LOL! I guess it's going to be one of those, "don't want to spend the money but have to" type fixes...

Dude! I missed these readings you took. Looks like more or less we got the same readings. So I came back to this because I just got new tires and holy wow. I had no idea it was my TIRES causing the sound and handling issues I've had since purchasing the vehicle. Turns out there were large...

The steering rack is leaking, yep! It's super clear too. My brother and I are going to replace it in a few weeks. I should've taken some photos while it was on my mechanic's lift. Something like $600 for the part. The mechanic actually said LBJs are fine, but need new bushings which I will do...

What rack and wheels?

Update... After some digging in, turns out I have a few problems to get taken care of before getting further on my way to 300k... -Oil leak at actuator/tcase. Getting seal "fixed" tomorrow. -LCA Bushings and LBJs. -Rack and Pinion. Not exactly cheap fixes, but I don't regret a thing. Excited...

Quick Q! Sorry if this is obvious. The mechanic got this on a lift and showed me where the leak is coming from. Looks like the seal between the actuator and the tcase. Is that the same seal that everyone else is taking apart the tcase to fix? Just making sure I am looking at the same issue...

Wellp... I purchased this 2004 SR5 4WD knowing that it would probably need some work, but with the head gasket job being done prior to purchase I was pretty confident there wasn't anything hiding... I haven't had a single leak in the 1,500 miles I have driven the truck until this weekend. I...

SO happy to hear you're going to take some readings! So, I held the phone in my right hand, basically above shifter (acts as a sort of shock mount, so as not to have bumps, etc, give misreading) with the bottom (mic) facing the front window. I left my AC on for these tests since it's AZ and...

I purchased a clean 2004 with 200k on it for $9K so that seems right. Less miles, bit newer, couple more grand. Agree with the previous reply. Check the frame for rust and ask about the head gasket. I don't think the 08's have as many problems with the gasket but it's still worth taking a peak...

OP, awesome post! I will be referring to this soon... On that note, I was curious if you have any decibel readings of your cabin? I've attached mine below, I'm quite curious what your readout would be after all of this deadening. Idle: 46-50 dB Surface Streets (0-55 mph): 60-65 dB Freeway...

2004 V6 SR5 Decibel Readings Thanks OP, this is a great thread. I took some decibel readings, as well, found below. I've put about 600 miles on a 2004 4WD Sr5 that I recently purchased. I am coming from DDs being a 2010 Subaru Forester and a 2014 Rav 4. I noticed how loud my cabin is at...

Looks goddamn MEAN

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