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Nope haven’t tried Shudder Fix YET... Plot thickens with a call from the Transmission shop. Transmission shop said the transmission is good. But... ECU is returning a code, labeling cylinder #4 as misfiring. Shop owner highly recommends running this down (coilpack/plug/valves/fuel injector)...

Update: 28 degree F temps this morning and on the way to work, the transmission shudder returned with a vengeance. Once fluid was warm the shudder was all but gone by the time I got to work. I can’t have my truck running like this all winter. Called the dealership for an estimate: $2300 for a...

Hadn’t heard of this! Need to investigate... Might save me from a new TC! Thanks!

Not the OP but I’ve been experiencing a similar situation with my 05 V8. Started drain and fills around 130k & 150k even though I was not experiencing any shudder. Currently at 170k, I began experiencing shudder between 45-60. Found these threads and pulled the trigger on a full flush, as a...

Do you contemplate your audience when you speak? When I say this, I mean it from the base of my being... I ****ING LOVE my T4R! I've been lurking, reading, & learning A LOT the past few weeks and am thankful for the vast depth of knowledge passed through this forum. Thank you for the effort...

On another note with the spare... I've read both the spare does and doesn't fit, at a full size (BFG A/T KO2 - 275/70-17) and fully inflated (40psi). I wish I had tried to put the new tire under the for gits and shiggles! But now that I have 8k miles on 4 of my 5 tires, I can confirm the 8k...

Yeah, I agree. But alas the almighty $$$ is being drawn elsewhere... I did spend last weekend rotating all 5 wheels though... While they were off I polished every last square inch, front and back! They look pretty good though! Time for new rear pads and discs!

Thanks for the reply! I've read both the spare does and doesn't fit, at a full size and fully inflated (40psi). I wish I had tried to put the new tire under the for gits and shiggles! But now that I have 8k miles on 4 of my 5 tires, I can confirm the 8k mile worn tire DOES fit. It appears...

Sorry for the delay (and as your signature implies agreement?) the setup is an incredible improvement from 120k mile tired X-REAS!!! In my mind it hits the sweet spot of maximizing the most performance in suspension upgrade at a great price. They did have an issue with the braided brake lines...

Schmiegle's Build Thanks for all the help with all the information presented here. Incredible bounty of information that helped me make all the right decisions! Schmiegle's Build 5100 Bilsteins 1/4" Front drivers side spacer OME 885 springs up front Toyota Superflex springs in back Total...

COULDN'T BE HAPPIER! This setup is incredible! After a few issues, the shop was finally able to tighten everything down and give it a good alignment. The ride is MUCH improved. Closer to stock Limited ride where vehicle stays level throughout cornering. The bigger tires and extended...

Hey Yo! I've been lurking for a while and there is a wealth of knowledge stored on this site! Thanks a lot for all the effort placed into the sticky threads and all around passion within each post. Meet Schmiegle (also my personal alter ego), my 2005 T4R V8 Limited. Bought in 2008, right out...

Hey JBMCCUL, Just curious how difficult it was to get the 5th tire into the spare wheel well... I just purchased a new set of 275/70-17 BFGoodrich AT KO2s and it appears the KO2 is the same size as the KO. Thanks for any insight you can provide as I will be attempting to jam one into my V8...

Does the 275/70/17 BFGoodrich AT fit in your spare tire spot? Thanks! Schmiegle

I'm AWD so is it recommended to do the diff drop? I thought I saw in ARKs sticky that the diff drop doesn't gain anything... Thanks and I get some links on order!