Recent content by rlarue

2006 4Runner wandering down the road Thank you for sharing your experience. I'll have the local Toyota dealer take a look at it. But please pardon my ignorance, what is the "rack"? I assume it is part of the steering linkage, but I'm not sure. A mechanic probably knows, but I don't think I do.

I'm planning to buy a travel trailer. I would like to install a vacuum guage for best efficiency in towing. Most of my cars in the past have had an apparent port on the manifold to "T" into. However, in looking under hood of my 2006 4Runner Limited with a 4.7 V8, I do not perceive a good...

Thanks for your question. The left front shock is original. The Right front was replaced in warranty at about 50,000 miles. The rear shocks were replaced with Bilsteins at about 75,000 miles. I had the dealership check the shocks last week. They said they were OK. There is no obvious shock...

Thank all for your valued comments... The tires are pretty well balanced. The control arm bushings look good with no obvious motion when pushed on with a pry bar and wheels jacked up. Other than normal alighnment, there have been no mods on the suspension. It is the original factory setup...

The JBL radio-CD player in my 2006 4Runner Limited has stopped playing CDs and shows an "error 1" after loading a CD. Any clues as to error code or how to fix this?

My 2006 4Runner V-8 2WD Limited with 160,000 miles, will not hold a straight line going down even a very smooth, flat road. It wanders left and right constantly requiring continuous corrections on the steering wheel. Crosswinds or asphalt roads with ruts caused by many trucks, are a real...

Does anyone know how to remove the rear dome light in order to change the bulb? I have a 2006 4Runner. The fixture is very tight and it appears I could break something if I force it.