Recent content by flightjunkie

So the shop is trying to tell me if I don't reflash the computer, the truck "will tear it's self apart or be undrivable". I've been reading through these forums and am not seeing everyone who replaces a tranny on this year is also reflashing the computer. Are these guys up selling me or are...

Thank you all, I will likely be asking more questions as I dive into this. Should have time to start next week.

They didn't tell me if there is trans fluid in the cooling system. I know there is coolant in the tranny. This price they will replace everything including hard parts that are in less than A-1 condition. They say the computer update is a part of the Toyota maintinance update which they need to...

Hello, I have a 1999 4runner limited with locker that the transmission failed on yesterday with around 88,000 miles on it. It had run and shifted perfectly until the problem started. I had drove 30 miles and stopped, put the truck in park. I then put it back in drive and got no thrust. No...

Thanks man, Nice to see another Cbus poster on here! I'll get back on here and continue diagnosing tomorrow morning.

Hey all, I finally picked up a 1999 4runner with only 85k miles and rear differential locker the other day, knowing the 4x4 wouldn't engage. The physical shift lever will go into all modes but the actuator isn't functioning. I read for hours about the possibilities and bought it hoping it is...

I would consider other years and models but a 99 with rear locker is my target. I've been scanning craigslist for the entire region for a few weeks and havn't been able to close the right deal. Let me know if you have or know of anything. Thanks!