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    What did everyone pay for their 4th gen?

    Rear Diff Lock Instructions Originally Posted by ASUMTNEER Now if I could only get the rear diff to lock! All I get is the flashing light, so I imagine it's rarely or maybe never been used. Solution: Step 0 - Find non paved surface Step 1 - Shift to Neutral Step 2 - Put in 4LO Step 3 - LOCK...
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    2009 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition

    The switches are in the center console for one specific reason... so your dog can open the rear window and activate the ATRAC at will...
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    2009 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition

    Step 0 - Find non paved surface Step 1 - Shift to Neutral Step 2 - Put in 4LO Step 3 - LOCK CENTER DIFFERENTIAL - switch on dash by door Step 4 - Hit Rear Differential switch - center console switch Step 5 - Shift into any gear Step 6 - Drive forward slowly - Turn in s pattern - Rear Diff will...
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    1st time 4Runner owner. 2009 Trail Edition.

    Welcome to the herd 67k miles
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    Running Boards Gone...???

    No Boards!! Bare 3rd gen
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    Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus vs BFG KO2

    Pirelli I am running the Pirellis on a fourth gen (stock). 1) These tires are smooth and quiet on road 2) These tires are FAT. They are very round in the sidewall. 3) I'm pretty sure these tires are lighter than the KO2. Maybe not lighter by much than the Falkens. (I don't know actual weights)...
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    Rear hatch handle sticky pad

    What was the aftermarket part called and what brand was it? I thought the sticky fingers problem was unique to my 4runner.
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    School Me- 2009 Trail Edition vs 1999 Limited

    Update: Real World Differences I am the OP. Have now purchased an 09 Trail Edition. Here are my impressions of the differences between the 99 Limited and the 09 TE: Main two differences: 1) Ground Clearance - 99 crushes the 09 in ground clearance. Even with a lift the 09 will have a tough time...
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    FS:1999 4Runner Limited - Rear Diff Lock - 154K - $3500 Lansing NY **SOLD**

    **SOLD** 1999 4Runner Limited Rear differential lock - works Good condition for NE vehicle All 4WD works Upgraded transmission cooler $3500 for T4R members Located in Lansing NY **SOLD**
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    anyone do a fly buy and drive for their whip?

    I rented a car and took a four hour trip out of state. This gave me the option of walking away if any unseen issues came up. Be sure to get a local mechanic to do a thorough check over prior to your trip. Also, I used a cashiers check so i did not carry cash. A bonus was that the car rental...
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    Rarest of the 4th gen 4runner

    My 6 month 2009 Trail Edition search: November 2018 - Check out 105Kish Shadow Mica TE - Rochester NY Could not get rear locker to engage. Dealer was to fix it and call me. Sold to another customer unrepaired. February 2019 - Identified...
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    Calling all White 4runners, post your pics!!!

    2009 Trail Edition 63K 09 Trail Edition
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    What discount for non working 4wd lo?

    Transfer case swap Drunner, thanks for the complete swap idea. Sounds like a solid option.
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    What discount for non working 4wd lo?

    More background I know that a dealer actuator replacement runs $3K+. I also know I may be able to free up the actuator myself. What I don't know is what is the success rate on freeing up stuck actuators. And when the big hammer method does not work, do people go the eBay replacement route...

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