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Given the cost of a transmission if the job is screwed up, for $329 I would let the dealer do it. The fact the service advisor cannot explain it is irrelevant; the techs have probably done the hundreds of times and that is what you are paying for - experience. If you don’t like the dealer for...

Hello, I would like to buy a hitch mounted cargo bag or carrier for my 2016 4Runner. I see some of the Thule versions have lights that can be hooked up to the hitch outlet, but some of the less expensive versions do not, and I do not want to block the tail lights or brake lights. If someone...

Looking to buy a rear spoiler for a 5th generation (mine is a 2016) in classic silver (not the entire tailgate). If you have one, let me know. Photos of condition would be very helpful. Located in Washington DC metro area and willing to travel a little further than that area. Please contact...

You will not go wrong either way. Have had Continentals and Michelins on many cars and they are both very solid. Personally, it is probably more important that you get a tire suited to your local climate and where you drive than focus too much on the brand in this instance, given again how...

Sorry to hear this. I would show them the damage and ask them to replace or at the very least repair the wheels. Simply not acceptable. I might even consider small claims court so document everything and also be prepared to write Toyota corporate for intervention. They don’t like this stuff...

I had the brakes done on my '16 in August. I used Toyota pads because the original lasted a long time and wore very evenly - no shudder, vibration, etc. On the subject of rotors, you know to check them for minimum thickness to be sure and even if they are of appropriate thickness and are in...

We have a ‘16 SR5 Premium (moonroof, heated seats, power seats, third row, nicer running boards). If your wife likes the SR5 premium, and you can swing it new, I would always rather start fresh with my own truck than have to clean up other people’s lack of care or maintenance. That has...

No one is acting morally righteous. I have done a lot of towing and am offering that as an alternative perspective. No need to throw down insults.

Don’t want to be a naysayer but a 4Runner is rated for 5k pounds, deducting for what else you have in the car. Towing overweight is extremely dangerous because you may not be able to stop. The transmission and driveline issues are a money issue, but not being able to stop, or loss of control...

For what you are using it for, you might also check out a Subaru, perhaps a Forester, if the budget is tight. I wouldn’t choose a Forester over my 4Runner generally but my wife has an Outback and it is a nice car. Plus the Subaru will be cheaper to run, fuel economy wise, and less money to...

I had the job done at a local shop that does good work. Work breakdown: Resurface all four rotors; Remove rear brake rotors and clean up the parking brake (nice and tight now); New Toyota pads; and Brake fluid flush. $925 with tax. Dealer was about $1100 without fluid flush. Shop did a nice...

Thank you. The dealers here will resurface using an on the car lathe/. It is very accurate in terms of run out. But the cost they charge for it offers little advantage over simply changing the rotors.

My 2016 4Runner will soon need pads front and rear as they are down to about 2mm. Do people have any recent prices for the cost of a four wheel brake job with pads, light rotor resurfacing, and brake flush? I feel like the price of everything is so much more than I last remember, so I would...

Thanks everyone for the leads and the advice. Much appreciated.

Hello all, With both dogs in the back of my 2016 SR5 (with third row seating, so the floor sits higher), we don't have room for a lot of room for our luggage on family road trips (two growing boys). I have the factory Toyota cross bars on my truck, so I'd like to find a cargo box to use up...