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I have a 2005 4Runner with factory stereo non-RDS doube din. I mount my Garmin 1490T all the time on the top dash with the sticky circle plastic plate they gave me and it works great, but when I have to get out of the car, I have to put it all away or i run the risk of someone trying to break...

I appreciate you having a similar question and your vote of confidence in crutchfield, but if I'm going to buy the very best Unit, I don't want to pay their very high prices...also I started this thread because I wanted to know if anyone knew what is the best HU out there that includes Garmin...

Hi everyone, I have a 2005 4Runner and I still have the factory stereo which, according to what I've read online has no RDS, which seems right. Anyway, I want to order a double DIN and I have no idea how to do any of this. I want to do it myself, and I am a fix-it handy smart guy and am...

How do I remove my spoiler? Will there be a brake light underneath? or is the trunk door built with the knowledge that the spoiler be attached? I personally think the 4Runner (and for that matter, the GX470) looks better without the rear spoiler. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks a lot!

I've been told that tire tread wear is dependent upon proper tire balancing and always rotating the tires after a certain mileage (I think 6,500?). Of course, where/how/when(weather) I'm sure has an affect as well. All in all, I'd say its very complicated, but they are variables that are for...

I've often wondered if I should be putting a higher octane gas in my 2005 V6 4Runner Sport Edition. It says it requires at least 87. In fact, my GX470 says it requires at least 87. As far as I know, octane does almost nothing for you except lighten your wallet. UNLESS you have an engine with...

Those are for 03 and 04 only? Mine is 05, where do I find the TSB for that? Or does one not exist?

How do I find out if my 4Runner's VIN fallsinto the "tsb" (is that some sort of recall?) ?

you guys are all awesome, thanks for all the advice/help...what do you think the sulfuric smell is from when I floor it? I think I've only smelled it with my windows down...I dont have the car with me at the moment, but I'll try it again with the windows closed and the air set to re-circulate so...

I'm so confused...my car is a 2005 4Runner 4WD V6 Sport Edition...how do I know what kind of center differential it has? I need to somehow find a definite answer. thanks again!

wow hahahahaa i never knew that. i've always driven my 2002 4Runner (though I recently got a full checkup and nothing was wrong) in 4WD and this one as well...especially on the highway. This is sad to hear...so what should I inspect to see if anything is wrong? I wish I had full-time AWD, that...

Okay so my wife took the 2005 4Runner V6 Sport Edition in to have the tires alligned. When she took it in, the manager (yes, the manager) noticed that we have the car in 4WD (H4, not H2). He told her its terrible for the car and can blow out the transmission, and should only be used when the...

Thanks a lot guys! It sounds kinda expensive...I didn't see any updates on the threat you gave me Jaebster. Just people hoping it worked. Uneek, I think buying those things would be real cool, but I was hoping to have every door have its own auto up/down. My GX470 has it! I want it!!! With...

Re: crimstopper makes a window roll up kit How do I go about finding an installer to do this for me in my area? Also, roughly how much $ would this cost? Thanks. Also, would there be a way to buy the part from Toyota the makes the Driver window auto up/down and reprogram the module attached...

Where can I find a 3rd party that does it? or order the part online? What do you mean by the "relay" tells it when to stop? Do I only need to change the switch or something else? If you're willing to...I would really appreciated an explanation of how all this works. Thanks a lot!!!