Recent content by dinorunner

Here is an update. The parts that Toyotio listed were 100 percent correct. I ordered all 6 parts from the dealer versus ordering online. Yes, I could have a saved a few dollars, but in this case it was not worth the hassle. The left hook and right hook were only available in the STONE color...

It is now 25 March 2026. You never know when someone will still need the information you posted long ago. Just letting you know I needed it. THANKS.

DRcoffee - It would be interesting to see if any 4th gen 4runners have tried to replace their double din sized OEM radio with a single din radio and a single din CB as you did.

Years of frustration.... It's just sad that we have to struggle to find cubby holes, space on the side consoles, etc., etc. to install aftermarket radios. 4th gen, 5th gen simply don't offer good radio placement - especially if you want something more than the little cobras or midlands with the...

Thanks to the OP for starting this thread and thanks to the moderator for stepping in when needed. I am not an auto mechanic or even mechanically inclined, but I try to educate myself if and when something is brought to my attention or I notice something myself. While I know what rust looks...

Ha I was just wondering if the OP had any idea there was a problem when it was purchased - something like - "Every once in a while it throws CEL xxxxx", and therefore got a deal on the purchase. There was obviously a lot of time, skill, and "green" to throw down to fix it, mod it and then...

In hindsight..... I agree with others that it is very nice. For the benefits of others like me who are searching for a good, used 4th gen (I own 2 of them right now), do you think you missed something when purchasing it? Or, did the problem literally surface after you bought it? I guess I am...

4WD HI All the time Thanks to the moderators for not closing this thread. It is informative and portions are entertaining as well. Question: I own both a 2007 and a 2008 V6 SR5. Am I to understand that (ignoring gas mileage) I could just leave them in 4WD HI all the time with no ill effects?

Rear transport hook for 4th gen 4runner I came upon this thread because I bought a used 2007 SR5 4runner and was deciding on whether to remove the trailer hitch that came with it. I own another 2008 SR5 runner which still has the OEM gear on it. The parts department of my local dealer (they...

Thanks for the quick response and the pics. Not sure if I have the room to install SPOD on driver's side. I have a small black box 3x2 inches (approx) that is right behind the fuse box. Not sure what it is, but it would interfere with SPOD install on that side. I may be able to move that...

I have a 2008 4runner sr5 4x4 and was also considering installing an SPOD for my power distribution needs. I came across your pic here which is great. I would be interested in a pic of where u installed the SPOD, where u routed the wires, and how you did the cut-outs for the switches on the...

Thanks dmalis12. That is an excellent youtube video of removing 4runner 4th generation center console floor and the center console dash. I wish there was a better view of what was immediately behind that small cubby. Looks like there is blockage there unfortunately. I may just have to...

Thanks for the quick reply, but I am not talking about the storage area inside the glove box. I am talking about the small storage compartment that is immediately below the A/C knobs on the front dash. Toyota does not really have a unique name for that compartment. In my 4runner manual it is...

New to this forum. My apologies to the members and moderators if I posted this incorrectly. Purchased a certified used 2008 4wd sr5 v6 with sport package about 6 months ago. This is my first 4runner. [I was a ford explorer fan but I lost 2 of them to mechanical problems within a 1 year...