Recent content by Parkie

It was really crudded up in there. Lots of lube and time didn't help at all. The cable on the side closest to the motor was locked up. I replaced the regulator with a new Toyota part and it works like new again. I did have to reset the limits. There is a video for the 4th gen model that...

Thanks! I waited overnight after giving the guides another healthy shot of lube. It wouldn't even move that inch. I found a video from the previous generation that showed the process. It's the same only different if you know what I mean. I ordered a replacement regulator and hope that is the...

Its a 2019. Last winter it wouldn't go down without help. once I got the road crud washed out, it was better until 2 days ago. It went down and wouldn't come up more than an inch or so. Yesterday, I took the outer weatherstrip off and inner panel. I blew all the dust out and there was a lot...

We were in the same boat as you. In the end it was the shift lever, multi terrain select, rear locker, and (of course) the hood scoop that decided us on the Off Road Premium over the SR5. We did not need or want a 3rd row seat. I also found the used offerings were not enough of a price...

Slowly getting there.

I know of Mary's Lake. It's right there in Estes Park. It is the other end of the Adams Tunnel that brings water from Grand Lake to the Front Range. There may be a Lake Mary but I have no idea where it is. We are getting out exploring a bit in our new ride. As much as we can since mud season is...

Antman, Thanks so much for posting the well thought out tutorial. I'm a retired fleet mechanic and know very well that the oil change guy is probably just learning his trade. Or learning that he picked the wrong field! I'm going to let Toyota do the fluid check and tire rotation and do the oil...

Nice rig! I used to live in Grand Lake for 23 years so I recognize some of the places you posted pictures of. After 3 Winters here at "low elevation", we decided we needed a more capable vehicle. Goodbye Subaru Forester, Hello 4Runner. Keep posting, please. You are giving me ideas...

Ooops! I should have posted a new thread, not replied. Rookie mistake. Any way to move this to the new members main thread?

Hi there! New to Toyota and especially 4Runners. I was an automotive mechanic for more than 30 years. I looked at several Toyotas over the years, but car dealers and salesmen managed to drive me to other brands. My bad luck, I guess. We just bought a 2019 Off Road Premium on Friday and so far we...