Recent content by mchestnut

Yes - I got that fun sinking feeling in my gut when it wasn't showing as a common problem. That's why I chose the rear bearings first, and after swapping those got an additional layer of heartburn when the noise didn't change at all. All along however it was very obviously coming from the back...

Ok - just wanted to update on where this landed. After switching out both rear bearings and finding out those were not the issue in my case, I ordered a replacement rear diff/3rd member from East Coast Gear Supply. Price was the same as local part yards, new Koyo components, and came with a...

Hey team - Working on a brain teaser over here, and need a driveline/train 'whisperer' to give me some advice/insights. Here's the scenario: Up to 35 mph, I get a rotational whomp whomp whomp noise from the back of the vehicle up to 35mph. From there its starts to get drowned out by road...

Anybody had success with this option? If it works, seems like a nice upgrade (says it works): Amazon.com: Keymall keyless Entry Replacement Upgraded Flip Car Key 314MHz 4D67 Chip 4B Fob Remote for Toyota 4Runner Sequoia 2005-2008,HYQ12BBX HYQ12BAN HYQ1512Y : Automotive

Thanks for all the great info here - was in a jam and had to make a fast decision, so ended up going Napa (liked the lifetime parts warranty). Specifically went with the coated (black) Adaptive One calipers and Adaptive One pads. Also went with the Napa Ultra Premium coated rotors. The only...

I think it prevents junk accumulation from cramming down into the gutters. If those get filled up you can get water up and over the sunroof pan. Into your lap. Unfortunately speaking from experience on that one, and not what I call a party to get an unexpected ball-shot from your sun roof while...

Thanks AuSeeker - Sounds like this issue is not uncommon? The unit has a 5 year warranty and I was considering returning, would that be worthwhile or not so much? Sounds like not so much. I'm tempted to just cut the cooler out of the in line setup and forget about the whole idea so that I no...

hi all - I know tranny cooler install is covered in depth on the forum, and was very helpful during the install process. Using these links I installed the suggested Hayden Automotive 512 High Performance Transmission Cooler...

So - My front brake assembly was shot (verified by 3 different sources), and I replaced via a local garage that I have developed a great relationship with over the years. Unfortunately I'm not god's gift to mechanics, so even though I understand this job to be pretty straightforward I had the...

AuSeeker - did you find a solution to this? I just lost another one of these off my roof...so this will make the 3rd replacement. I'll stick Gorilla Glue on there this time if I have to! Thanks

Team - I get that feeling I'm about to ask a really obvious, really dumb question. I replaced my radiator and accidentally dumped a little tranny fluid in the process. I'm wanting to 'top off' my tranny fluid to compensate. I have an 07 v6 LTD, and I cannot locate where to do this...any help...

Hey Sporin, Morphyne, and V8Man - Just checking back to see if you had any thoughts on my plan above, anything is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey Sporin - Thanks for the write up. I'm needing to perform the same service on my rig, and just wondering if anything additional has come up for you since completing this on yours, or if you had any further suggestions prior to launching the project? I'm considering killing 3 birds with one...

All - Thanks for the great suggestions, I'm taking them in the order of least expensive first, and moving up as necessary. You guys rock, really appreciate the help!

Hey team - So quite simply, the leather 'side bolster' or side panel of my driver's side seat that is positioned closest to the driver side door above the seat control panel has vertical cracks in multiple places. Basically, the panel of leather has failed and I need to replace it. I called the...