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Same noise through every gear except 4th. 5th isn't so bad, but definitely louder than it used to be. I'm leaning toward something in transfer case wearing out. Being that the truck has over 300,000 and I bet it's the original trans and tcase. Unfortunatley for me, I just bought this less...

Truck just developed a strange gear noise. Sound reminds me of a noisy power steering pump although it's definitely a drivetrain noise. It is noisy in every gear except 4th, 5th is a little noisy. No noises at idle, coasting or downshifting. Anybody ever had this or repaired this? Thanks in...

Hear that noise?...It's the sound of my forehead banging against the desk. What about exchanging transfer cases?

Would I be able to get a driveshaft from an 01-02 and replace it? Should work right? Hmmm...

I bought a used 1997 4runner Limited, 4x4,(elocker), Auto, 3.4l. 200Kmiles. Literally 50 miles after I bought it the tranny began acting up making noises. Mechanic diagnosed the torque converter. He pulled the pan and found metal shavings. So I found a replacement one from the salvage yard...

Thanks for the input. Now you got me all hot to find an 85 with a straight axle! I currently have a 1993 Toyota extra cab, 4X4, V-6,std trans and yes...it is a total pig. It's up for sale to fund the 4runner projectDefinitely will go 22RE with 5spd. Thanks again for the eye openers...

Thanks for the reply. What about motors? I heard the V6 has some issues not resolved. Headgasket or ? If I go 4cyl with those simple mods and say 31-33" wheels, what kind of mileage might I expect? (vs. V6) I'm not trying to set any speed records but will it be a dog? This is going to be a...

Hello All- So I've been looking to get back into a 4runner. I'm definitely into the classic removeable top years. 86-89 (right?) I plan on doing a 3-4 inch body lift, tires 31-33's, definitely intake and exhaust. So my questions are: Is there a "best" year for these? 4cyl or 6cyl? What kind...