Recent content by massey74

I appreciate everyone's input. I guess I feel better knowing that other people have the same experiance with their rigs. I'll try to keep my lead-foot under control to minimize the rough shifting. Hopefully this baby will last me for many years to come.

Thanks for the replies. The only reason this is causing me to feel concerned is that the truck just started to do this. Before a few weeks ago it would shift at a lower RPM, between 2000-2200, which to me was a very noticeable difference. I guess she may just be developing some quarks in her old...

Hey Everyone, I have an issue with my tranny that is starting to make me nervous. First off, I have a 2000 T4R Limited, 4WD, auto-transmission, no mods. I just passed 142K miles, and the transmission was serviced (by me) at 138K by referencing a write-up from this site as well as the Haynes...

What do you guys think about the rust in the pictures above?

Thank you so much for all the helpful information. This is exactly why I came to this site for help. I just got a few pictures of the undercarriage and engine compartment. Should I be concerned with the rust shown in these pictures, or does it look like normal wear/corrosion on a 11 year old...

The timing belt/water pump were done at 91K. Hopefully the pictures of the undercarriage look good and there's not too much rust.

Would the 99 w/ AWD and a rear locker have VSC/TRAC? Would it even matter with all the different modes?

Its got 147,000 miles.

Alright, I just did a fresh search and I found a 99 Limited, 4WD with the AWD button on the shifter and the rear diff locker. Its got good tires and the carfax shows that the vehicle has had all major maintenance performed. It looks clean, and I have the dealer sending pictures of the...

Any ideas about the prices for either of the 2 rigs I mentioned above?

Thanks for the fast responses guys. Yesterday I was looking at a 01 Limited 4WD with center diff lock. The truck has 152,000 miles (a little more than I would prefer, with limited maintenance records). Overall its in pretty good shape. The interior, body, and undercarriage look really good for...

Alright guys, I know there are tons of threads about the 4WD systems on 3rd gen runners. I have read A LOT of the info from multiple websites, but I am having trouble understanding the capabilities and/or benefits between the 2000 and 2001 4WD modes and the different diff lockers. I know how...