Recent content by Hapeacres

Every time I start the GX the steering wheel comes out and moves. Does anyone know how to disable this? Its starting to make noise now.

The back door swinging open hasn't bothered me yet. I will probably take the rear seats right out. I did have problems with the latch on the 4Runner so maybe actually this is a better design with less problems. What I notice right away is the center console is gone and I am used to setting my...

I have only had two batteries in my 04 V8. The original Panasonic which finally died in 2015 and then a Duralast from Auto Zone which has been in there for the last 5 years. I tried to find another Panasonic to replace the original but came up empty.

It has 144K miles which is the same as my 04 4Runner had when I bought it, and I drove that for 8 years! I am hoping to do a repeat with new GX470. The 4Runners really hold their value, I paid 7500 for the 4Runner 8 years ago and sold for 4500 easily with 212K on the clock, probably could of got...

I just upgraded this week by selling my 04 4Runner and buying a 06 GX470 from Texas. No more rust! I have to say the 4Runner is by far best vehicle I ever owned and because of that wanted to have the same 4.7 V8 engine. The 4Runner sold on Craigslist in one day! It was kinda scary buying the...

sorry sold on craigslist in one day right after I posted this!

here you go.

Does anyone know how to program a chipped key for the 06 GX470? I did a search and nothing came up. I did one for my 04 4Runner before so i don't know if there is a similar process such as inserting key open. close door, etc as posted on the 4th gen site.

FS 4th Gen 2004 4.7 V8 for 4,500.00 2004 4.7 V8 with 212K Gibson cat back stainless exhaust Bilstein 5100 all around transmission fluid exchange at dealer water pump and TB at 147K new right front axle new front calipers smooth transmission and runs like new remote starter with 2 keys only CEL...

ok that makes me feel a little better! I can't hear anything but I am pretty much deaf anyways. I am going to take it to another mechanic that hopefully can replace parts this week as you suggest. I am on vacation next week and need to tow the boat.

My brake pedal goes to the floor on my 04 V8 and barely stops the truck. I stopped over at the local mechanic in town and he said it needs a new master cylinder which would be would be very expensive - he said over 2,000 off his head but he cannot get to it for a couple of weeks. Do you really...

I have a grey one on east coast as well. Its like new since unused and stored inside. 100.00 plus shipping will take it or better yet pick it up in NH.

So I went to another alignment shop that was recommended by the same tire shop that told me the axle was bent. They said they had better alignment equipment and were more specialized for repairs. The new shop confirmed that one rear tire is bent at the axle which is causing the whole car to wear...

I would definitely buy a Lexus GX740 over spending another 7K! If you do keep it, I love the Gibson cat back stainless exhaust.

I guess I should have explained more. I have had it aligned but it does not take care of the problem of the tires wearing out on the outside. I rotate every 6K since its free but all tires wear on outside even when the alignment test comes out perfect. The tire shop says the only other cause is...