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2019 TRD Off Road premium MMG, sunroof, non KDSS, all weather mats, predator step bars, cross bars - $38,246 + TTL. MSRP was $41,859. Traded our 2016, SR5 premium Barcelona Red, third row seats with 75,000 miles. Got $29,000 trade value. Came out with cheaper payments, newer ride, and the off...

We use Starbrite vinyl cleaner and protectant if I was out of 303. Stubborn stains with wet rag with soap.

On my wife's 2016, we went with the BFG Advantage TA Sport LT. I loved the tires for the year we had them. Great wet weather, snow, and gravel,dirt traction. I think the are "three peak" rated. We traded for a 2019 TRD OR yesterday, so we are back to factory tires for a while.

I know this is probably a bit late, but it can be found at any auto body supply places near me. Another industry that uses a lot of it is glass/auto glass shops. We used it all the time when I worked in that field. I still buy it from the old shop I worked at because I have him order me an...

As the others have posted, it kind of depends on your needs. I have a taco, we just purchased our second 4Runner, and I have an '04 Chevy 2500HD. I drive the taco hunting, tent camping, pulling my small boat, etc. I have the 2500 for pulling big stuff. Our old 4Runner was great off road and...

Just traded our 08 4Runner in on a '16. We had 240,000 miles on the original fluid. I towed a small trailer maybe 3-4 times per year and it was mostly highway miles. Talked to the service department when I had to have a few things done the other day (out dated GPS card, something unplugged in...

I want tell her what you said! I think we will fix it one way or another. It's been a great ride, just starting the nickel and dime thing. Already did calipers, rotors, pads, brake lines, cv axles, front hub bearings. Now this and new shocks to replace the failing XREAS.

After pulling the skid plate and the weep hole cover, an inspection camera shows that is where the problem probably is. Now the decision to do it myself or let a friend do it for $350. Not sure if that includes a trans filter and fluids or not. It is time to service it too. I guess that's how it...

Just pulled my wife's 08 Urban Runner in the shop to change the oil. When I slid under it, BOOM, oil all over the skid and bottom of oil pan. I haven't switched to synthetic, same oil as I have always run, 170,000 miles. It looks like it is leaking out of the weep hole between the tranny and...

What makes me think it is a suspension or steering component is that it seems to fade when going through corners. I have checked hub/axle nut and it seems good. The LCA and UCA bushings seem okay also. I used the best pads NAPA has. That don't mean they are the best out there. I may switch to a...

My wife's 08 4Runner started getting a bad shake while braking. I did a brake no. With new rotors from NAPA and it went away for a very short time (2 weeks). Now you can brake at high speed and it shakes like crazy, let off and hit them again and it is smooth. Never had a vehicle do this. I took...

Jegs, Rockauto, NAPA, and other parts stores can get the front left. I need the front right.

My wife has a 08 4runner that the door lock actuator is bad. I have pulled it out and made sure I had power to the motor and I do. Next step is replacement, but dealer wants $250 for it and I cant find an aftermarket like for the driver side. I am thinking about pull a part or something to get...

On the way home tonight, I noticed a slight knocking or rattling sound in the steering column down next to the pedals. I assume it is in the column or somewhere near there. I just crawled out from under it and I didn't find anything loose enough to rattle. The only thing I did notice is I...

We have a 2009 4runner that we are having problems out of the driver side front door unlocking/locking with the remote and the switches inside. It will unlock/lock with the key. I have seen problems with 3rd gen 4runners, but not 4th gens. We had it valet parked at a hotel for a week and I...