Recent content by DogtorM

I have four stock rims from a 2002 Sport available. Only 1 pictured, but they all look identical. There are 265/70/16 tires installed on them, but they only have 2/32-4/32" of tread left, so I would replace them if possible. Center caps included. One of the rims is slightly bent on the inside...

Well, the sound kept getting worse, and became noticeable not just when braking, but also when shifting from forward to reverse and going over bumps. Basically, any time the weight of the car shifted. I jacked it up and took the wheel off, and the bolt in the upper control arm had come almost...

Hey brochachos, I need your advice on something: I recently bought new rotors and brake pads for my '02 sport. After installation, I noticed there was a metallic scraping sound. I took everything back apart only to find that advanced auto had sold me 15" rotors instead of 16" (scraping was...

I was driving this morning and kept noticing an odd mechanical sound... something like a CD that was trying to eject but was stuck. I finally found the source. It's a small motor behind the center console on the passenger side with a white arm connected to a metal pin. It seems like it's trying...

Got the 2 key fobs in the mail today. Programmed them in about 60 seconds. They both work like a charm :bigok: Not saying I don't appreciate the stealerships sometimes, but it cost me less than $40 for 2, and would have cost a little over $300 there.

If you do remove them, PLEASE post a pic.

Mine is identical, and I have the same question. Can we get some users to post with and without? Advantages to removing them?

Could be a bent dust shield (as mentioned above) or a seized caliper piston causing the brake pad to drag on the rotor. It seems odd that the dust shield would bend suddenly on the interstate, and seized caliper pistons are not that unusual. Try jacking it up and rolling the wheel by hand. Then...

Smith, I appreciate that, but I was hoping to replace all 24 with new ones. You're right about advance. I saw those, but $5 each seemed steep! Also, TRT41 will get you $40 OFF $100, but still. The ones on ebay look like the right price, but our stock is 12mm x 1.5 with 47mm length, aren't...

The 3rd Gen I just bought was missing 2 lugs, and it looks as though all of them have seen an impact wrench a few dozen times. I'd like to replace all 24 and torque to spec, but I'm not having luck with ebay, amazon, advance auto parts, costco, etc... Anyone have a source for 24 OEM style lugs?

I went by the dealership today to get a definitive answer. Miraculously, armed with the exact same VIN, the system suddenly said I have wireless entry. He quoted me $110 for the remote + $55 for the programming. Part number came up: 89742-35021 I came home and searched for it, and thankfully...

Durk, my bad. For some reason I wasn't making heads or tails of that... maybe just a long day. That 2nd PDF, on the other hand, is very helpful, thank you! Knowing that I put my car in "prohibition mode" is a bit unsettling... guess I'll hide the bourbon. I went ahead and ordered 2/$20 just...

Found more info... hope this helps someone at some point. I found this website that lists all the 4Runner fobs and FCC ID's by year. Looks like I'm looking for the HYQ1512Y. 4Runner I'll order one off ebay and cross my fingers!

Sweet! I did some more looking around on the forums because I was so frustrated by the fact that I obviously have keyless entry. I found some other instructions that vary slightly from the ones above. 1. Start with key out of ignition, drivers door is open all others closed and drivers...

Thanks for all the pointers. I tried going through the programming steps to see if the locks automatically cycled. I think I went through the steps about 6 times, to the point where I had it down! Nothing happened. I looked for the black box under the seat. No go. I looked for the chirper thing...