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2011 I had the exact same issue- I even didn’t install the SAS cable the first time. Did all the steps mentioned here, starting with the $20 ebay spiral cable. This part does not come with the steering angle sensor and that must be reused from the old one. It has a label on it that says do not...

There’s a real possibility that the parking brake cables are sticking. This happened on my 2011, it’s from a rusty climate and they both froze. Had to replace the cables to correct it. As an aside I would suggest that the PB should not be used as it might not release and could cause a severe...

Run-out and/or out of parallelism is your issue. The two most common causes of brake pulsation are rotor run-out (WARPAGE) and/or thickness variation (Out of parallel). Your 4-runner has fixed caliper design which is much more sensitive to runnout and parallelism issues than most other cars...

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I connected my 3 led's so that they are always on while driving, but they alternate (off/on) with the turn signal. When the TS is on the led's are off on that side. I noticed an Audi that did this and thought it would be a nice effect. And I do like it. It was an easy and inexpensive mod, I...

It's hard to see in the video, but it looks more like the bearing is moving than a bad outer joint. If it was not torqued correctly when the CV axle was installed it will cause play. I don't see how the outer joint going bad could cause scraping on the external part of the joint???? This would...

If you have both 0420 (bank 1) AND 0430 (bank 2) it is more likely you have a different problem than the cats. The following engine related problems are known to generate the PO420/30 codes: Intake manifold air leaks Fuel injector problems (leaks) Incorrect spark plugs Ignition timing EGR...

P0430 is the bank 2 catalytic efficiency code. A simple (yet inconclusive) test is to use an IR temp gun and test the exhaust temp on the inlet and outlet of the cat. You should have a significant increase in temp of the outlet of the cat. If you do then you can start looking for other causes...

Agree with everyone. It's hard to say if castor is maxed out. If it is you will need UCA's. I have been considering these from Specialty Products. $409 on Amazon is a good deal and Prime eligible...

How were the rotors machined. If they were done off the car (on a bench lathe) then that's your problem. 4runner rotors need to be matched to the hubs. This allows for <.001" of runout. I have seen bench cut rotors over .010" - way too much. Due to the fixed caliper design they are very...

270k and original calipers. My 2005 4R has 270k and the original calipers. Colorado has very Little rust. I am OCD when it comes to maintenance and I have flushed the brake fluid every 30k. My biggest issue with the brakes has been chronic brake pulsation caused by rotor runout and thickness...

I believe camber is adjusted via the lower control arm cams, as is caster. If you "max" caster by rotating the front LCA in and the back of the LCA out then camber would be whatever is is at that point. And would not be adjustable without changing caster. In other words camber and caster are...