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Scan tool showing Trans Temp When the Stand pipe goes from running to Dribbles it is correct.

I had this done @ 50k. $199 with a $50 off coupon. I figured it was worth it @ that price. Knowing what I know now I would not do this service to any of my Toyota vehicles. Drain and Fill is the way to go. Scan tool and measuring container is all you need. Plenty of videos out there. Very...

Plasti Dip Them. Thats what I did to mine and I do not regret it. Did it 2 years ago and they still look perfect. Very easy to do it yourself. Search Youtube for tips. My only tip is to use Original Plasti Dip. NO other brands.

Dobinsons all the way!!! Call them or message them on their thread they have here. They have what you needs. Their Springs are superior to all other manufacturers. Icons came with my KING lift that I purchased. I had also ordered a set of Dobbinson Springs. The difference was ridiculous...

Thanks for the info. I will let him know to go somewhere else. I thought they were BSing him. Not sure the dealer.

Asking for a friend. He is looking to order a 2023 TRD PRO. Dealer in Colorado told him none available to order. The dealer also told him that you can only order from in State dealers. That Toyota will not allow any order if he inquires from out of state dealer. Any truth to this? Thanks

Finally got my 4runner back and it appears to be a Happy Ending to the story. When I dropped the 4runner off I told them about what I found with the TRD skid etc. They told me so sorry that was our express service techs that did the trans service. They assured me that their best master tech...

Had something similar happen to me. Pretty sure they drained my Diff and forgot to fill it. Have done all my maintenance up until a Trans fluid change. Bottom line is unless you know some solid trusted Toyota Techs take it to dealer otherwise do it yourself. Hacks are numerous out there...

So I found out why the Skid plate bolts were not secured all the way. These freaking hacks for some reason could not get the holes to line up so it looks like they took a dremel and ovalized the holes. There were metal shavings all over the place. WTF!!! Not to mention that they removed the...

Thanks for all the responses. I will be back to update hopefully a successful outcome when the part arrives.

Went into the dealer today and picked up my rig. Leaving it at the house while waiting for the chunk to arrive hopefully June 8. The service provider was again mentioning that I failed to put a conditioner in with the Gear oil when I changed the the fluid. I told him to please show me in the...

Here's an update: Service Manager says they reserviced the Trans. Fluid is correct. They hooked up chassis ears and noticed a noise coming from rear diff. Found metal in the fluid. Removed Diff assy and found more metal. Rear Diff is on backorder until June 8. Family Vaca starts tomorrow...

Biggest lesson to learn from this is Do Not take it to dealer for anything unless they are a known trusted group. I'm an aircraft line mech for a major airline. I am sure they are having trouble finding quality workers just like we are. I still don't believe its a Diff. This vehicle has...

Dealer is saying its the Rear Diff causing the noise. And that it needs to be replaced. Doesn't sound right to me. Who knows....They are covering it under warranty.

Kind of sounds like fluid running thru a line. Or air in a line. vary faint. similar to when fluid is running thru the heater core in dash. But very faint. I know thats kind of vague reference.