Recent content by pudzley

So I'll start by saying that I'm an asshat. Long story short, I decided to pick up a 3500lb travel trailer and drag it 500 miles from NC to NJ with my 2004 V6 T4R. No, I don't have an external transmission cooler. No, I didn't bother to get a transmission temp gauge. And yes, it just had to be a...

Cool thank you. Does the V8 use the same transmission as the V6? Also, which Ultragauge do you have? The EM Plus or the MX? According to the website, the EM Plus does not support transmission temps but I'm not sure if that's relevant considering this is done using a custom code. UltraGauge EM...

Hey guys - I promise, I just spent an hour searching for the answer to this and came up with more questions than anything. I've got a 2004 4Runner V6 4WD with the A340 4 speed. I will be towing a travel trailer and need to monitor my ATF fluid temperature. How best can I do this? I've read about...

The muffler on my 04 SR5 rusted out and I have a replacement Gibson on the way. It seems like a straightforward job, but my biggest concern is the spring bolts connecting the catback to the catalytic converter pipe. After 15 years of salt ridden winters, they are quite rusted. Cutting them seems...

Just tried this and I can't believe the difference it made. It's rare that fixing something on a vehicle is easier, quicker, and more effective than expected but this is one of those rare exceptions! Steering feels like brand new again. Thanks!

Anyone else have this problem? Nothing serious... just peculiar and slightly irritating. When I start my 04 SR5, about half the time the passenger side headlight marker light will not come on (the driver side one always does). I've replaced the bulb and messed with wiring to see if I can make it...

I put on a set of aftermarket wheels on my 04 SR5 last year and been driving around with the stock spare and no OEM lug nuts lol. I got my hands on a very cheap spare to match my aftermarket set and it's in perfect shape... I'd like to keep it that way but I know what happens to spare wheels...

I just searched for an hour and didn't find an answer on this so hoping you guys have an idea. I have an 04 SR5 and I want to keep the two 12V outlets switched (turn off when ignition is off) as they currently are. However, I want to add a 12V outlet that is constant. I know I can go straight...

Awesome, thanks everyone for the great info. I'll do some investigating this weekend and see what I find... really hoping the calipers aren't seized!

So I figured I'd ask this first before spending time on the obvious solutions I have in mind... I don't think these issues are necessarily related... but both have to do with the steering wheel shaking under certain conditions. Since I bought the truck used last year, *sometimes* the steering...

I'm leaving mid September but not exactly sure where I'm going yet. Just need to get away and get on the open road. Out West is about as far I got with planning it out :) Where are you headed?

Thanks everyone! Awesome info. I picked up some Centric rotors and pads which will hopefully cure the issue.

I am going to be driving cross country with my 04 SR5 and I want to take a bike along for local transportation, trails, etc. I didn't want to put it on a hitch mounted bike rack because I will need to access the tail gate often and it seems like it would be in the way a lot. So I got a Thule...

2004 SR5 V6 4WD getting a mean vibration in the steering wheel when braking from higher speeds (50 mph+). At first I thought it must be the front rotors, but then why does it feel totally smooth slowing down from lower speeds? Could it be something in the front end? Where would you guys look...

Replacing the serpentine belt on my 04 V6 SR5 with 110k miles and just wondering if I should replace anything else while I've got the belt off... idler pulley, tensioner, etc. Nothing is making noise at the moment, but if there are certain components that tend to fail around this mileage I...