Recent content by Davidson

Okay, I'm gonna check the heat shield out when I get home. Thanks for the help.

Hey guys, Just purchased a 2007 4Runner 2wd used from a Mini Dealer about a month ago. I've noticed on the freeway that once I hit 65mph, I hear intermittently a scraping-like sound, sort of like a rumble strip but it's much more subtle and no vibration, only sound. It sounds to me like it's...

My dad gave me his '92 4Runner when I turned 16, it was a fantastic first car. Great for a guy in high school, plus women love a man in a 4Runner!

Thanks guys. I think it makes sense that selling privately, down the road, the payoff may not even be there and if it is, it would be minimal relative to the cost savings maintaining on my own. Great advice everyone. :clap2:

Hey guys, just bought a 2007 SR5 with 108k miles. As I read about all the maintenance for the vehicle, I'm getting excited about working on the truck and learning a lot along the way. My experience with auto maintenance is really just limited to fluid changes, brakes, and water pumps...simpler...

Well thanks for the advice guys, but I blew it and made a move too late...thanks!

First off, new to the forums so I apologize if this type of posting is a faux-pas. I've been in the market for a 4th gen and one popped up today for sale. $8500 with 129k miles. This is below what I have budgeted for my purchase but if this is a good value I would pull the trigger, because it...

Hey guys, past and future T4R owner here. I owned a 1992 4Runner from about 2001 until 2005 until mechanical problems and needs led me to sell it. I've been driving a 2003 Frontier 4-banger and with a new kid on the way, have a great excuse to buy a bigger and better vehicle. I'm now on the...