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Khaug, any idea if the '04 receiver can be mounted on an '03? And are the two model years otherwise the same in the key areas like brakes, suspension, etc?

Gatorgreg, right for '04. I had been told that by the customer service people. Do you know if the same is true for '03? I can't get the .pdf to open with the '03 specs for some reason. It's great they rate the '04 4Runner so highly. If the '04 Tundra is fully loaded, the max. tow capacity...

I've been looking at the '03 or '04 V8 4Runner compared to the current model Tundra as a tow vehicle. (I prerfer the 4Runner for non-towing related reasons but would need it to be a tow vehicle as well) Toyota has a published spec for the gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of the tow vehicle...

I posted a question about 4Runner handling when towing on the rv.net forum and received a response from a guy who had swapped out the factory rubber bushings for polyurethane ones on the panhard rod in the rear and on the front sway bar, along with a slightly larger rear sway bar and taller rear...

2nd gen vs 3rd gen suspension changes? I posted the same question that started this thread on the rv.net towing forum, and had a response from a guy who had a '94 4Runner which apparently felt similar in handling to my '98. He swapped out the factory rubber bushings for polyurethane ones on...

When towing a trailer, does the tongue weight have to be factored into the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)? Also, does the weight of gas in the tank have to be taken out of the payload (therefore also factored into the GVWR)? If so, how much does a gallon of gas weigh? I'm trying to...

Thai, I did have the spring recall done. And there really isn't but a slight bit of noticable rear end sag which I've been told is normal. Mileage is 83K. As far as the shocks and springs, no other indication that they are worn, but I've been wondering if the factory shocks might possibly...

My 98' 4Runner SR5 seems to move around a bit on the highway at road speeds. It's tolerable during normal driving although it takes a certain amount of focus. However, when I tow my 21' boat trailer it becomes more of an issue because of the extra length and width and the concentration...