Recent content by T4R2K

Where do you guys source your axles? :) $500 on ebay, but maybe hundreds to ship? Also, I'd have no clue and 4-8 hours of labor I'd be out a ton of cash. Also, about the frame, I thought that was actually in pretty good shape if I remember, but this thing has seen a few mechanics lately. It...

Any idea how we'd track down a rear axle? I'm not a junkyard guy, and we'd need something 10 years old without much rust. Could be hard with all the crap they throw on our roads!

Hey man, I'm from out by Penn State. Are you interested in buying or fixing my T4R? Ha :)

Guys, thanks for confirming my fears. Yeah, I'm in PA and I guess winters were rough on this (I'm the second owner, have only had it 5 years). Looks like we may be getting a new(er) Camry or something... really don't NEED an SUV, and prices of newer used models blow me away.

All - First post, great forum here. I have an '02 4Runner used in the Northeast with a questionable rear differential. One place said I needed the rear axle replaced to pass inspection, but it passed elsewhere with a good mechanic and another mechanic felt it was fine too. Though I think...