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    2008 limited GPS update

    2008 LIMITED GPS I HAVE THE U41 DISC BUT NEED TO UPDATE, EITHER THE DISC OR THE WHOLE UNIT. experiences? recommendations? TIA Tom in 60193
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    Front seat upholstery modifications

    Lumbar support seems to be inoperative. Slight rip in drivers seat outside edge. Would like more of a "bucket" seat profile. So..... thinking about getting replacement seat from bone yard or take out the driver seat and redo. Any thoughts? Experiences? What say you? Thanks 2008 Limited in...
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    Skid plates ? 2008 V8 4runner

    Sources Pros cons plus cost of different skid plates? What choices are available ?
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    ⭐03 - 09 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Climate Control Digital A/C Heater Temp Dual Limited

    Hey Sparky, apparently it functions AOK but the illumination is shot on the LH side. The display looks all black like something blew up only LH side. I thought it was the one small bulb in the upper LH corner but that didn't fix the display. What do you think?
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    ⭐03 - 09 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Climate Control Digital A/C Heater Temp Dual Limited

    ⭐03 - 09 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Climate Control Digital A/C Heater Temp Dual Limited ⭐03 - 09 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Climate Control Digital A/C Heater Temp Dual Limited Any one have one for sale or know where I can get one or who can repair one?
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    2008 limited uca ?

    front springs from a 4WD FJ, 5100 bilstiens zero lift position, 265/65/17's, 1.8° caster each side. Would like to get 3 or more °. I am unhappy with the twitchy directional control and I am looking to replace UCA with something that will get me better straight line stability. Been looking at a...
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    2008 ltd v8

    Strange result of hard braking. Quick stop, hard braking, at tire traction limit, foot still on brake, stopped! Release brake, start to accelerate and no go! Seems like the trans became disconnected always makes me think the trans fluid sloshed to the front of the trans case and maybe the fluid...
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    MAINT light

    How to extinguish the MAINT light? Did it once long time ago but forgot the sequence. Which ODO? main? A trip? B trip? I'm concerned to accidently reset the main altho I assume it can't be reset!?
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    need to replace a Left Rear tail light assy

    2008 4runner Somehow the tail light assy got "customized" and now must be replaced. What might be the best place to get a replacement? I don't need a shiney new one since the old one is 12 years old. Any thoughts?
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    belt tensioner R&R 2008 V8 4runner

    Mr mechanic says "your belt tensioner has a bad bearing and needs to be replaced- and the belt = $600 please !? It's that expensive cause its a labor intensive job! Anyone have experience with this prob and how to solve it? Easy ? hard? Time to fix? What say you?
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    amber lights in temp and fan control knobs?

    Can't see the lights during daylight hours :( Any ideas to brighten up these lights or other changes?
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    Info panel light goe out when headlights on

    The lights that are in the rectangular info panel (temp settings -clock settings-range-mpg-etc) go out when headlights are turned on!? Sup wit dat?
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    2008 4runner windshield wiper question

    We had a freak snow storm recently. the snow was heavy and good for snowballs but also packed up under the wipers to the extent the wipers could not "PARK". So on the return stroke they were stopped by the packed snow and nothing would stop them from trying to get to the park position. I...
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    MAINT light !?

    how to extinguish ? the ODO button and key turning trick no workie!

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