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I had this issue. The 4wd was always smooth then one day it started making noises when engaging and would kick a little going into gear. Took it to where I bought my Toyota from. After a week they said it was normal. I told them it was not and refused to take it back until they fixed it. Well...

NikonShooter, Congrats!! I've always been interested in the 09 TE. Tell us more. I thought having the rear locking and the center diff. lock was the altimate 4RD. Have you been able to check these out yet and if so what do you think?

This would be great. I've never been able to get rid of it, and I was told it was the way I drive. Official name "Spring Rap"

I had my oil changed Sat. and asked them to lube it and I still have the tump. I went round and round with everybody at Toyota and they where ass holes about this issue. Just want to add that I was let down as a customer. I've always thought of Toyota as an above average company, but after...

Does it effect your transmission any? and what is "settling the chaise"? Thanks

Thanks for the info. This helps me understand why they refer to it as "engine brake".

After reading the manual for my 08 SR5 V6 I was wondering about what it referred to as "engine brake". It's basically down sifting. Does anybody use there 4R like this? And why would they refer to it as "engine brake" instead of "down sifting"? Is there something special with the 4R's that...

The official name for this is "Spring Rap".

Thanks Will 4R. Since I bought my 08' 4runner it never make a sound, nor would you feel it engage until about a month, or so ago. Then it was pretty severe. I took it in to a local dealer and they tried to convince me that it was normal for it to make noise and kick when it engaged. Thats why I...

... is it noisy and do you feel your 4wd engaging?

Wow, it's been awhile since I've been here. I was trying to pull some out of the mud and put the 4runner in 4lo. I was stepping on the gas hard and while the 4runner was pulling the motor revved up high and shortly after the transmission disengaged. Once I let off of the gas and the rpm's can...

transmission disengages in 4LO... This has happened twice. Once in 2 feet of snow trying to get unstuck, and the other time trying to pull out a tractor. The rpm's would get to high and the transmission would disengage. I guess I don't understand what 4Lo is for.

Thanks for the clarification, eskimochaos.

New member. I've been having a problem after I come to a stop and let off the brake it feels like some one behind me bumped me. I've been told from the mechanics that it's a normal problem with the v6 and tramsmission I have. It has something to do with the fluids in the transmission having to...