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Despite both being 2.4T’s, I read that parts commonality was somewhere around half between the truck/longitudinal 2.4 and car/transverse 2.4. (What that truly means I don’t know, nor can I tell ya what difference the hybrid option both has makes) I remember years back hearing about how the...

I just installed an eBay 89121-30020 (~$19) into my 2021 SR5 (not Premium, just a plain SR5) and confirmed it works perfectly, no wiring required. (and by perfectly, the gauge and headunit brightness is no longer tied to the light switch)

You could also see if The Internet Archive has saved what you're looking for too as they crawl around and save things.

For reference, 6x12 cargo Uhaul's are ~2000 lbs empty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jljyV_5cxW0& The video is about crossover with the planetary CVT hybrid system so not the "engine-electric motor-conventional auto transmission" layout that Toyota has in their trucks but my guess is that battery capacity will be a factor solely on long uphill...

Pretty much that they're the last years of the 4th gen although 2008 is when side airbags became standard and 2009 is when the Trail Edition popped up and that's probably the 4th-gen Holy Grail. (Only 4th gen factory locker, ATRAC button, other additions)

Yep, that and fuel economy with the spike of gas prices back then. You'll see that many competitors were shortly discontinued or went crossover around that time and soon after - 2009-2013ish. Ex: Pathfinder, Explorer, Trailblazer, Sorento, Durango... I think a big shame was the Kia Borrego...

Talked to a dealer earlier this year who claimed their insurance required Karr security (not necessarily the brand) so I went around town before writing off buying new.

Get a second set of eyes on it, dealers have exaggerated wear to me to drum up business before.

I threw in 75W-90 into my front and rear diffs with Redline MT-LV going into the transfer case. Conveniently I had some MT-LV sitting around from some Kia/Magna AWD clutch troubleshooting earlier in the year so it worked out.

Not surprised and I don't think CR is contradicting themself either. We're here since we're interested in a specific set of off-road suited/old school traits the 4Runner has but if you take away off-road driving and preferring older designs, the 4Runner becomes a thirsty, expensive SUV to a...

The computer has been remarkably accurate, within 0.2 MPG of the hand-calculated number and bang-on in about half of the few fill-ups I've had so far. Lowest is 15.5 MPG after a half-day of some off-road shenanigans + traveling and from the destination. Highest is 17.9 MPG but all of my trips...

4th gens had a rear locker option but it was only the last year I believe in Trail trim. I don't believe any 4th or later gen Limited has ever come stock with a rear locker

Other than the stuff you can tell on the spec sheet, the transfer case lever uses slightly more space in the center console. But the bigger difference for me (although I was going SR5 anyway) is that the CRAWL/Multi-Terrain Select controls replace the sunglasses holder in the overhead console.

Good ol' Shenandoah!