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Hmm. So the monitors I see on ebay are just the monitors themselves without any housing. Im guessing your monitor came with a housing. What’s not clear to me is whether my current housing (i.e. the trim piece that has the compartment for sunglasses etc.) will accept the monitor if I just find...

This is awesome! I would deff use this.

Nice job. Where did you order the parts? Also on my 02 limited, i have the same sunroof housing with a compartment for sun glasses. Do i have to order a different version of that housing? If so, what is it called and where do you get it?

Had this dent from PO. Brought it to a dent guy who said at least $1000 to remove it. Sounds like bs and not spending $1k to remove this. Anyone have experience taking a dent out of the tailgate? Any experience/tips/cautions trying to remove the interior trim/window regulator assay to access...

Nope. No slipping at all. In fact it shifts like a new car—very smooth. My lady was driving the truck when the light apparently came on. But it looks like after further questioning, the car might not have been on. She was still in ignition and thought the car was on. If you notice, when you’re...

Ok, here are the results. See pics. 1. The fluid does NOT smell burnt 2. When putting the fluid between my fingers, it is completely smooth, like fresh motor oil. No texture. Colors as shown in pics. The AT fluid is a reddish/gray.

Thanks, this is helpful to hear. I just cant see how leaving in bad fluid is the right decision. But I also dont have the same collective wisdom as everyone on this forum, hence the help.

Can you elaborate on this? What’s the risk in changing? For the same reason the Toyota tech told me? And if so, then what do I do, just leave it in there? Does that mean my AT’s life is ticking away?

Sounds good. Im going to do that today and I’ll report back. I haven’t checked the AT fluid since I bought the car about 5k miles ago last year. I’ll take a picture for you guys too and report on how it “feels” in my hand. Thanks for everyone’s input so far.

Thanks. No idea when it was last changed. The car has 210k on it. The PO had the timing belt changed about 60k ago. I was aware of pink milkshake issue, and specifically asked him about it. He never had that issue. I have his service records -- I don't remember seeing AT fluid change. I also...

Hey all -- I can anticipate the types of responses I'm going to get based on the title. But I rely on everyone's really good advice on this forum. So appreciate the advice in advance. My 02' limited is in great shape. But the transmission fluid is a greyish/oil color. That can't be good because...

Thanks for comments so far. I'm also considering the Pirelli Scorpion A/T Plus. Anyone have any experience with it?

I know a ton has been written about this but not recently. I have an 02’ Runner. Need new tires. I don’t do much off roading but may go on a few gravel trails here and there. I live in the North East and go to Vermont/Colorado in winter and need to be able to get through snow. Im considering...

Thanks this is helpful. Do you know which prong on the hitch connector I could tap into? Or alternatively, could I just take power from the hitch wire for parking lights, but create a circuit so it only lights the fog when I flip the switch? How would that work?

Does anyone know of there is an existing electrical connection to install a single rear fog light? I was thinking of just drilling into the trailer hitch mounting and installing a red lens fog light + a switch in the dash cutout (left of steering wheel). Would i have to run wires all the way to...