Recent content by Smitty1

Hey Guys My wife recently had the back of her 4 runner keyed - they scratched the rear bumper also. Thanks to a forum member jbmccul - I was able to fix up most of the tail gate with Quixx - however I am wondering about bumper - it says in the instructions not to use it on dyed plastics. So I...

Hey Guys Well I went in last night to the dealership and surprise surprise - the business card would not fit into the new 4 runner they had there - he seemed shocked saying "it fit yesterday"....sure it did. So we looked at my vehicle - he did agree it was a big gap and he said they could try...

I am near Ottawa, Ontario I am going to the dealership tonight - I will let you know how it goes. thanks guys Smitty

Hey Guys Well I spoke with the dealer and they claim they have one in stock and it appears to look the same – this is for drainage he told me…that sounds a little “fishy” that the drainage would actually go into the rear gate – I told him I would be in to compare – he kept telling me its normal...

Thanks guys - this was all done threw an insurance claim - so I am going to get them to fix this properly - the dealership has been good to deal with - so hopefully they will make it right. I will keep you posted on how I make out. thanks again Paul

Hey Guys Well I finally got my 4 Runner repaired after an accident with the trailer - they had to replace the whole rear gate - everything looks great except I noticed last weekend when I was washing it - there is a gap between the plastic and the metal – the black part where the Toyota symbol...

Here are some pics the insurance guy took. Nice first scratch....you can really see the crease in the 4th shot. thanks for your help guys Paul

I agree I am glad it happened in my driveway and not the highway....I will try to take some pics. thanks Paul

Thanks guys Paul

Hi Guys Well if you have been following my issue with my lift gate – see “First Scratch x 100” below. I have another question – they claim the door can’t be skinned and they need to get a complete door shell – so my question (which I have asked the dealer – but no response) Does the...

Thanks for the life lesson PC :hatsoff:the hitch and ball where secure and pinned properly - I have been towing for 40 yrs and this is the first issue I have ever had - the pin actually snapped in two (sorry I should have mentioned that above) - which released the hitch driving it into the back...

Well I just got my first quote - they told me the rear gate cannot be skinned and they have to purchase a complete door shell - which is about $1100 CDN - with labour, paint and taxes - $2200 - that is amazing how much these parts cost. I will let you know what my 2nd quote comes in at. thanks...

Thanks guys I did take it into my dealer as one of the places....any idea what a new skin would cost - it looks like a new lift gate cost about $700 + - would I need a whole new gate or do they get a skin seperate? Thanks for the link Harper. Paul

Thanks guys - I took the truck in today to be looked at - both guys said the same thing - it was creased and they would recommend getting a new skin...so I am waiting on a quote for that. So my next question - what is a skin?? Thanks Paul:confused:

Hey Guys First time poster – I have been lurking for a while – I am a first time 4Runner owner (2010 Metallic Grey - Upgrade Package in Canada) – I just love everything about the vehicle – it is a great ride compared to my old GMC Jimmy. This past weekend I was planning a little ATV tour with...