Recent content by SwampRunner

Something just doesn't sound right with your e-locker. I've always been able to get my FJ to lock with the slow creep and left/right slow steer (and 4Runner about 6 times now). Sometimes I have to drive a bit longer, but it always seems to work. I've gotten the FJ to lock under other...

I don't think I've ever been able to get it to work while accelerating too much. I have not used the 4Runner e-locker much yet, but have used the FJ (I think very similar) a lot. I've always gotten it to work on the FJ (making sure in 4 lo, etc.) if I can get on a flat surface and barely give...

Sometimes the e-locker is hard to engage on my FJ and T4R. I try to engage mine every few months just to keep everything moving in the e-locker. Most of this has already been said one way or another by some others, but to reinforce from my experience -- sometimes it takes about 10-15 feet to...

Thank you for sharing this. I was just recently looking to modify some tie downs in the back, and this is perfect! I'm not sure if it is just me, but I cannot get the html links to work?

Hey Salvo Jimmy, thanks for sharing the info. I have a Curt front receiver on my Toyota FJC and was hoping to add one to the 4Runner. I've banged mine up quite a bit on the FJC due to the approach angle issue, but it takes the beating and is well worth the trade-offs for my purposes. Mine is...

I would definitely bring it to the dealer while still under warranty to get to the exact cause of the problem. There is no good reason for that to happen on such a new vehicle (even if you might have been playing in some mud or water -- which it doesn't look like). My hunch is the parking brake...

Some great advice here. One thing I also like about using the hitch is that it keeps everything nice and centered -- whether you are doing the pulling or being pulled. I find this helps a lot when you are doing the pulling on slippery ground and need to distribute good traction all around. I...

Thanks for sharing, rigtec. I was not aware of this at all, and it looks like a great option for adding some accessories. I'm working on a project to add some strategically-placed led lights to help with finding buttons and switches at night and this will come in handy.

I've been thinking about a RTT for the future. Thanks for making the research a whole lot easier!

Just curious if you have any idea of what might have caused the issues?

Many thanks to WhiskeyCop and everyone who has contributed to this great resource. Sorry if I may have missed it, but just wanted to add a reminder to everyone doing their own maintenance to not forget greasing the propeller shaft (or shafts if you have 4wd). I grease mine every oil change. The...

Nice to know it was well cared for and maintained! You'll have it for a long time of great use:cheers:

Not sure what auto stores are in your area, but Advanced Auto near me will test batteries or free. You might want to have the battery tested at an auto store to find out for sure if that may be the issue or need to troubleshoot elsewhere. I had a similar issue on another vehicle years ago and it...

After quite a bit of searching I bought the 4Runner because as stock it met my family needs for street use and occasional light trail riding. I don't foresee any significant modifications, but you never know once you get the bug:wink2: I have a 2010 FJC that I've modified a little to meet our...