Recent content by redhot

Try it now, it won't let me post clickable link and when I add http at the beginning it changed it but you should be able to copy & paste it now.

Have you guys seen this fully restored 2000 on eBay? ebay.com/itm/333856857788 (may have to copy & paste) It's been listed several times and gone to almost 40K and with RESERVE NOT MET. ebay.com/itm/233829153240 It's sweet but do you see anyone paying over $40,000 for a 3rd Gen?

I just did a VIN check and every time it was serviced all the way up till 2019 it says the miles are 0. Only in the year 2019 does is report 54,xxx miles and then again in 2020 57,xxx miles. I would proceed with extreme caution and demand strict proof of the mileage claims on the vehicle if...

Pretty sure he thought OP was asking about 2nd Gen 4Runner and not Tacoma.

You can pick one of these up today on eBay for $380 with free shipping if anyone is interested. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post link here so copy and paste below. ebay.com/itm/233262799297 Smittybilt 98510Y X2O Gen2 10,000 Pound Wireless Waterproof Synthetic Rope Winch $379.99 Free...

Michelin LTX A/T2 including the spare that I rotate in. Great for highway driving and okay offroad for what they are.

I'd be surprised if that wiring harness even plugged into your ECU let alone all the missing 4X4 stuff.

Thanks for all the info! Yeah I'm going to look into some way to do trans temp monitor. I take my 4Runner on 1000 mile trips straight through only stopping for gas and restroom. This is like 14 to 15 hours of driving and I know the transmission gets hot especially when going up long steep grades...

Now you've got me leaning toward the MX again. I tried ordering one but it won't let you add it to your cart unless you select a"programming option" for certain vehicles and of course our 4Runnners aren't on the list. So it seems the only way to order one it to select a different vehicle then...

Well, to be honest the extra features don't really interest me much but this is what it offers that the MX doesn't for anyone who may be interested. * Readiness Monitors * Performance Measurements * Additional Wide O2 Sensor support to track Stoichiometric AFR via Lambda I guess my whole thing...

True, but I don't plan on getting rid of my 97 anytime soon. I put a 99 engine in it 2 years ago that had 19K original miles on it so I plan on driving it a long long time. Of course, one never knows what will happen some dumbass could run into you or cause a wreck and total it etc. Also, there...

I did some more research and yes that's the conclusion I came to also. The added feature the MX offers that I was interested in was the transmission temp because mine is an automatic but with 97 I found out that data is not available. The later 3rd Gens and I'm not sure what year it starts but...

I was just checking out the Ultragauge website and I see they have 3 different versions available. Does anyone know what the best version is for a 1997 4runner? Not sure what all features would be available with each unit for this year 4runner or which one to buy. Appreciate any help from...

I would also check/change the transmission cooler lines that run to the radiator. Twice I have had these fail on trucks with over 200,000 miles because no one ever changed them. Now when I buy an old car/truck I check them right away and the last few old vehicles I bought they were soft and...

OP said to use key in outside lock. I'm saying grab the manual inside lock and pull it up / push it down. Has always worked for me on other Toyota / Lexus models using this remote programming method. I've never been able to test it on my 4Runner because it didn't come with factory remote so I...