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Transmission Jerk I recently purchased a 2002 4runner and I am having a similar issue. From 1st to 2nd I get a jerk and sometimes from 2nd to 3rd. I feel it especially on the highway in stop and go traffic. Sometimes I will step on the gas and it will immediately shift into second without going...

Hard shifting Has anyone ever found a solution to this problem. I recently purchased a 2002 4runner and I am having a similar issue. From 1st to 2nd I get a jerk and sometimes from 2nd to 3rd. I feel it especially on the highway in stop and go traffic. Sometimes I will step on the gas and it...

Front bumper repair possible? Hey guys, since I still cant post my own thread I figured I'd post here. My bumper is bent in from the PO and I believe the mounting bracket is bent as well because the bumper sits close enough to the tire for it to rub. Is it possible to just buy a new mounting...

Thank you for the reply. I actually ended up purchasing the driver side control panel to see if maybe it was just the switches, turns out it was. The driver side power locks work as well as the driver side window which would only operate intermittently. My only other problem now is my key wont...

Sorry for bringing up an old thread, but I was planning on doing a coolant flush on my 02 since I just bought it. But like the poster above said, if I run distilled water through the system until its only distilled water and then drain it, will there not be a gallon of distilled left in the...

Did you ever figure out a solution to this problem? I just purchased a 2002 and it has the exact same problem.

Thanks, youre right, mine just look worn out.

I was also confused about this as well. I ordered the bolts with a flange from camelback but I think I shiuld have gotten the bolts with the washer. I assumed they all years used the bolts with the flange.

Ive read that tan is normal, but the ones I took out pictured above look more white do they not?

Just Installed New Spark Plugs and Wires So I just installed new NGK Plugs and wires. Everything went pretty smooth except I was worried about the color od the plugs I pulled. They all look to have white residue on them. Is this normal?!!

LBJ Cost/Manufacturer? Hi guys, So I just purchased an 02 4runner with 175k on it. It had the recall done to it at around 35K. I figured I should have it done again. I was able to find a friend of a friend who can replace the LBJ for $150. I was wondering if this is a good price and what the...

2002 4runner 170K Miles So i just picked up my 4Runner, 2002 with 175,000 on the odometer. Its in great condition and runs great, I hope it lasts me a long time.