Recent content by LP_4Runner

Has anyone had any issues with their transmission on the 4th gens? I feel like I'm starting to have an issue with mine. This is an 07 V8 with the 5-speed auto. In normal driving (selector in the normal "D" position) the transmission seems to want to hold onto 5th (overdrive) way too long...

Well, I haven't been able to find decent figures for the shock length on most of these -- they simply go by application and thus far its been a REAL pain to find the actual numbers. And I know the shocks have nothing to do with the ride height. My concern was finding a pair that will work with...

I've been looking at getting new shocks for my 4th gen 4Runner (stock ride height). What I've noticed is that there seem to be a lot more choices (aftermarket) for the FJ Cruiser and Tacoma. Now, from what I've seen the suspension setup on these are similar to the 4Runner. Is it possible to...

I have an 07 4Runner w/air suspension and x-reas shocks- 43,000 miles. Lately I've noticed my ride seems to be getting pretty "soft" with a lot of sway and a general feeling of less control. I've also noticed that it seems much easier to rock the truck back and forth. It also seems to be...

The color of the fluid from the factor is a light amber. Its Dexron, but simply undyed (normal Dexron-type transmission fluid is only red because of a red dye added to it to distinguish it from other oils). The factory uses undyed Dexron-type fluid because...you guessed it...the dye isn't...

The new 07 NAV update DVDs are in fact out. I ordered mine last week and received it from the dealership yesterday. They ARE expensive...about $250 at the dealership. They were released around Oct/Nov but many dealerships haven't entered them into their system yet so the parts people may not...

Just a quick question on idle engine RPM. What do all of you note to be your idle RPM (in gear) on the 4th-gen V8 4Runners? For example, when you're at a stop light/sign, but in gear? Without the A/C or any setting which causes the compressor to cycle of course. I'm just wondering because...

Yes, you actually can do it. I did a similar thing (as an experiment) on a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. It was...interesting. At the time I could get parts at cost so it wasn't horrific. For THAT project, I think the total cost came out to be around $1600. However, for the 4Runner, it...

On the 4Runner, most codes which set a CEL "on" condition will automatically turn the VSC off and light the VSC indicator. So, this isn't necessarily a problem with the VSC (or in a lot of cases anything related to it). So, you need to find out what the actual code is which set the CEL, not...

Yeah I thought about that but its more expensive than figuring the noise out :D

Oh I notice the "tracking" thing or road surface difference. That seems to be a different thing. This issue is...well, really odd. When its "heavier" it is about 20-30% (I'm guessing here, and its a ballpark figure) and will do it for an entire day or a few days. Then, it goes back to...

This is on an 07 4WD V8....has anyone ever noticed a strange squeal/chirp during moderate to hard acceleration when the transmission changes gears? It ONLY happens then and outside the truck its fairly noticable (though you can hear it in a more muffled way inside). If you accelerate modestly...

Here's an odd question...or perhaps not. How do all of you rate the "feel" to your steering? Heavy? Light? Somewhere in-between? The reason I ask is that this is the first runner I've owned (2007 V8 4WD) and my steering concerns me a bit (of course...it doesn't concern the dealership...they...

You CAN special order, in any region (including Southeast Toyota (SET) ). I'm proof of that...I'm in Atlanta (under SET) and special ordered one back in Sept. I received it in January. And yes, I'm 100% positive that it was a special order because I ordered it with a very specific set of...

Might be a stupid question, but does the 4Lo setting on the transfer case usually have a very loud whine to it when moving in the 4th Gen 4Runners? I realize it has a fairly low ratio, but this is my 1st Runner and having been used to Jeeps in the past this whine seems abnormally loud in...