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I also replaced a couple oxygen sensors over time. I do the brakes myself. I have a coworker who is a shade tree mechanic. He replaced my steering rack and pump as well as ac compressor and XREAS with regular shocks. I’m getting ticking when I first start truck but no CEL. In MA, once a vehicle...

Yeah. My first thought was it would probably make sense to keep exercising it. But it was stuck for hours. Had to drive it home about 15 miles in 4Lo. I’m sure that wasn’t great for it. If it were to stick again, I’d probably get rid of the truck as $2000-3000 is way too steep a repair

Ours also an 04. It’s a Limited V8 with 135,000 miles. Used to be a daily driver but for the past 4-5 years, it’s at a weekend place so limited driving. I keep it up but honestly it’s mostly maintenance stuff. It is garaged but the northern winters have taken a toll underneath as far as general...

Just an update in case it helps someone else. Got underneath with a hammer and kept smacking the actuator and trying the switch. After about 10 attempts, I get a weird grinding noise and 4Lo stayed lit. Then I switched back to 4Hi and she’s good. Now I’m scared to death to ever touch it again...

4Lo flashing tho my switch is at 4Hi. truck is definitely in Lo. Diff lock is not lit. I removed 4WD fuse and put back in, but that did nothing

Center diff not locked. 4Lo flashed. When I turn to 4Hi, lights are off. But truck definitely is in 4Lo. Transmission making whining noise like it’s in Lo.

I typically switch between 4Hi and 4Lo every month or 2. This morning, I decided to do it again. Put truck in neural, switched to 4Lo. It blinked but did not stay with steady light. I then switched back to 4Hi. But truck is definitely still in 4Lo. I tried rocking it back and forth....going from...

I did buy OEM. Just don’t want to chance it for the extra $100

That was kind of my thought.

Hello, I’m looking to replace the original steering shaft on my 04 Limited. The part number is 45203-35310. OEM is $190 but there are multiple ones online with good ratings for around $30. My only concern would be if the unjoint ever broke, I would lose steering. Has anyone installed an...

Had my timing belt and water pump etc done on my 04 Limited about 2 weeks ago. Everything seemed fine. No leaks etc. Today, took 4Runner out and everything was normal. Went to pull into a parking lot and it seemed like no power steering. At higher speeds it feels pretty normal. Was fine earlier...

Hello, I damaged my spoiler and am replacing it with an aftermarket one. The upper holes line up with the new spoiler, but there are two buttons still attached to the door. Do I need to drill them out? Or do they somehow unscrew? Thanks

Did you install yours and are you happy with it after the install? Mine comes today.

Thanks very much. I really appreciate it. Do you think you could measure between top and bottom holes on one side? That would give me an idea as to whether I would have to drill.

That’s great to know. Thanks very much. From what I’ve read, there is really only one manufacturer and then others paint and ship. One guy was able to reuse 3 of the 4 mounting holes for his. Mine has a quarter sized hole in it. I may try to patch and repaint.