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also being quoted just under $2k to replace the clutch OEM, is this within the ballpark?

thank you both 2TH4IST and phattyduck. just spoke to the receptionist at the shop (owners wife) and relayed to them that i'd like to try and at least to reinstall the torsion spring and check for any other fixes needed in the pedal box first and then see how the clutch behaves after that. it...

have been dealing with the squeaky clutch pedal issue experienced my many. about 3-4 months ago the clutch pedal wouldn't return all the way periodically when driving, no rhyme or reason when. to clarify, it wouldnt be stuck to the ground, and would shift fine and the truck drove just fine...

nah like I mentioned flushed the tranny and after maybe 6-9 months it went away on its own.

reviving the timeless discussion of what folks are using to replace/refresh their suspension in 2023? in particular after some quick glances at places like Camelback and other online OEM sources looks like certain OEM components in general for the 3rd Gen are starting to become discontinued...

had a similar issue with my 98' back when I bought it almost 6 years ago though it was more high pitched but also not nearly as loud as in the vid of that 03' Tacoma. only happened with the pedal compressed/clutch disengaged just like yours. did a tranny fluid flush, had a couple shavings fall...

my 2wd 98' has consistently averaged 15-16mpg with a typical mix of highway/city, i run the cheapo 87 octane and have 235/75 radial tires on the stock 15's.

finally hit the break in period on my 98'!

4Runner4Leon, that is one sexy truck...

these things are totally subjective, case by case, and up to each person, but since you asked i don't know that i'd fly to AZ for that runner. overall it's a good truck at a decent price, not something i'd consider egregious, not bad but also not great either, and i'd only fly for a great deal...

depending on where you live, drive with the windows down enough and it'll get dirty over time. heck even windows up will do it on old cars, no cabin filter in my 3rd gen for instance. my dad commutes 60 mi one way through downtown Los Angeles and one year my buddy and i detailed his little...

we have a Jackery 240 and it's more than enough for our needs (phones, iPad, Garmin inReach, head lamps, LED lanterns, etc) though we aren't running a fridge or any other equipment that would be a huge draw. longest we've been off grid is 3-4 days and using the car to charge stuff when driving...

good to know, thanks

think we're gonna try yellow post camping for the first time up there in a few weeks, does anyone have any sites in particular they'd recommend?

bjnick good luck with the hunt. before we bought our 19' we looked at CPO and pretty much every one we looked at (within 50 mi or so) was $34-$36k, around 30-40k miles, but... all were former rental cars. that last part was a big no for me. with a bit of effort, for $30k~ you should be able to...