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I dropped the front of the rear drive shaft, and tightened the nut on the transfer case output yoke. I've had a whole vehicle vibration when I'm between 60 and 70 MPH. Vibration gone!

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New Tires Really? 20000 grit? Got new tires, 265/70/16 Kumho AT52. We'll see how I like them. Mike

My suggestion would be to pull the inner panel off the passenger rear door and compare the linkage. it sounds to me like an additional rod may be missing or came loose. If you can look in the passenger side door and see how all the mechanisms work, you might be able to use a screwdriver or...

not enough miles 97 v6 auto, 370k w/original engine and transmission and cats. still passes Cali smog test. Mike

Got my stumped too? Mike.

As Endlessblockades mechanic was trying to say, and what I understand to be true is that the type of coolant or just water is not going to change the temperature that the engine runs at. The thermostat, fan and radiator are going to control the running temp. With that said, my 97 came with green...

I leave my dongle in all the time for the last 7 years. The only time I take it out is when I'm going for a emissions test every 2 years. Still the same ECM. $12 dongle. I have a 97, so no transmission info on my Torque app. Mike

I bought my first 97 4Runner with front end damage and both airbags blown. I Started it up and drove it home. It must be something else causing your issue. Mike

I installed the Hayden 679 cooler. It's the same unit I installed in the my 98 Isuzu trooper, and it lowered my temps by 10 to 15 degrees. I also ordered the bracket set for $6.99 and 6 feet of additional 3/8" hose locally. Mike

IamNegan, Sorry for the late reply. Pulling the radiator out and reinstalling a new one didn't take very long. Maybe an hour total. Figuring out where and how to mount the cooler took a little longer. I spent at least 4 hours cutting and bending the brackets to mount the cooler and relocate the...

I installed a new radiator and cap from Anaheim Toyota (had to drive an hour to pick up). A thermostat and gasket from Toyota of Oxnard( my local dealer purchased on line and picked up in person.) Purchased an upper and lower radiator hose from AutoZone. The upper fit fine but the lower wasn't...

I just replaced my starter with a remaned from Toyota of Anaheim. The one on RockAuto is $139..99, the one I bought from the dealear was $140.65. My starter was sounding just like yours. I don't know if the shipping charges would be similar or quicker either way. McGeorge is $136.95. My starter...

Today I finished the valve cover job. It took me 3 half days to complete. That included driving from Port Hueneme to Toyota of Anaheim to pick up a starter, radiator & cap and a throttle body gasket. I've got the starter removal and replace down to less than an hour now. Toyota of Anaheim is my...

I've been running the KYB's for a couple years now and have been very happy with them. Mike