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My MTB and a small bridge I made for my trail.

OP Did you buy a dash install kit or just the OEM storage tray and use hardware from the HU kit? Looks like the latter. Simple instructions and good looking install. Thanks.

SR5. To be honest, I expected it to be the HYQ1512Y. I am planning to take it to the dealer for programming. One of them gave me the impression he'd do it for free. If it doesn't work, I'll list it, they go quick, I have 100% as a seller on ebay, so I expect to recoup. Also, from what I have...

I searched and it's not clear that anyone has every posted this, so, here goes. Searching for a replacement remote dealers handed me the "kidney bean" aftermarket remotes, factory remotes with buttons way off-center, remotes with LED...but not what looked like MY old factory Toyota remote (FR...

Very nice.

FWIW in case you care... I had the tranny rebuilt. $2450 - it's a lot of money, but I have gone to this shop for 10 years and trust them. I did get a few items thrown in after the quote. Rebuilt tranny with 100K parts AND labor warranty State Inspection O2/AFR Sensor Mobile 1 Oil change with...

Appreciate the tips here, glad to see I am not the only one with 'excessive mileage' on the original belt. I've got 205K on my original belt. I am planning to have it done at a local shop (using Toyota OEM spec kit) in March. I think I'll inspect the belt and delay it just a tad longer if that...

This is also a possibility, as long as the sale value offsets the repair cost significantly.

Thanks for the advice. I really wasn't interested in finding a used tranny - too many unknowns with that route. I want the peace of mind and warranty on the tranny and labor. Where are you finding a reputable used tranny for $250??? Mine is 2WD. Or are you referring to the labor. Timing belt...

First let me say, I love my 4Runner and thanks in advance for your advice. 2001 SR5 Sport Edition 206K original timing belt orginal tranny, but OD solenoid was replaced last year* original axle seals/bearings NO MAJOR work ever done - maintenance only, so 206K is pretty amazing Deck plate mod...