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I have a 96 4Runner and a 98 Tacoma. With in the last year I have had both of these cars break a ball joint while driving, thankfully while in parking lots. I have not seen much warning either time. Maybe an overlooked pulling feeling in the steering the day before but that's it. Why are...

My 96 4runner 6cyl started shaking yesterday. I took it to a parts store to get the check engine light read. They said my cyl number one was misfiring. I just changed my wires and plugs a year and a half ago and they said they look great. Just to be sure I changed the plug anyways in number...

The Kid! Thanks so much for taking the time to do that! It helped and yes, I am slight a city person, but camp in different terrains throughout the year, so this is why I needed a 4wd. Sorry about the spellings/grammar! I was typing it all on my phone :) I do appreciate the input! One last...

Hi. I own a 96 4runner sr5 5 speed with 4wd. I recently had my 4wd drive fixed along with suspension, rack and pinion, rear main seal, and clutch, but that's another story Yesterday I put it in 4wheel drive on pavement and thought nothing of it...I heard to engage 4 wd once a month to keep...

Some more info about problem The rear speakers do not work. I took apart the head unit. Coming from the car I have: 2 orange (stripe and no stripe) that are tied off. 2 purple (stripe and no stripe) that are tied off. and a blue antennae wire that is tied off. FYI. there is a blue another blue...

I just bought a 96 4runner. The rear speakers do not work though. It was a Kenwood Aftermarket HU in it. I have done research, and "heard" about the rear speakers being on a different amp that must be bypassed OR the rear speakers are running through the antenna, some say the Factory HU is the...