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I want to add running boards to my stock '02 4runner because I've grown old and would like the step. I see some used ones for sale and they usually mention something like: 'for large flares'. How can I determine if this '02 has 'large' flares? Also they seem to have different end 'caps'. Is...

Sorry. I have an '02 and an '03. I guess I posted this particular question to the wrong forum.

After damage from rodents to my 4th gen and installing a metal screen over the air intake under the cowl, I just acquired a 3rd gen and wanted to do the same. After removing the cowl, I found no visible fresh air intake under the cowl, and with no cabin filter to check,...what do you guys do to...

Rodents in '02 4runner?

Suggestions Anyone? '02 4runner, 6 cylinder. Owner replaced timing belt/water pump kit. He's not a mechanic but says he followed every step and took his time. He's a smart guy, a chemist. He was in no hurry and the car was down for some time. Afterwards car would crank but not start. He grew...

Hi, All. I need to tow a broken (won't run) '02 4runner home (about 25 miles) with a car dolly. Does it need to be towed backwards (rear wheels on the dolly)? And is it OK to just leave the steering wheel floating. Bill in Oregon

Rodent screen/ HVAC problem Installed a Rodent Screen on the 4Runner, This is what it looks like when you pull the cowling off, I need to do this. I've found rodent sign in my cabin filter a few times. I wasn't sure what leads where so I installed a screen under the filter hoping that would...

Rodent screen/ HVAC problems Installed a Rodent Screen on the 4Runner, This is what it looks like when you pull the cowling off, I need to do this. I've found rodent sign in my cabin filter a few times. I wasn't sure what leads where so I installed a screen under the filter hoping that would...

Speaking of a new question, my '03 turn signals work but the dash turn signal indicaters no longer do. Fuses look OK. Is this a bulb problem and are they hard to replace? Thanks for any help. Bill in Oregon

Well, for what it's worth, my '03 is stock and still going strong at 264000. Bill in Oregon

Speaking of lights on the dash that don't work, my turn signals work but the turn signal indicators stopped working today. Does anyone know what can cause this? Are the indicator bulbs hard to get to? Bill in Oregon

I've had the key not want to go all the way in. I remove the key and carefully slide it back in, all the time worrying if it won't go in I'll be stranded. Bill in Oregon

On a slightly different note, I keep finding pack rat nest/poop on top of my cabin air filter. I can't figure out how it gets in. I thought the screened openings at the base of the windshield were the only access. That screening is intact. Are there others? Bill in Oregon