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I have a 2003 limited with 120k on her. Recently the gear selector got a loose sloppy feel to it and will not stay in 4th gear, slides over to D. Will stay in other gears just fine, but now I have to drive in 3 or D. Toyota wants $1,000 to fix and put a new unit in my vehicle. Has anyone tackle...

Got your pm, sent msg back but my sent folder shows no items sent. So I'm curious if you got my msg.

Had my AMP tested at local stereo shop. Definitely my AMP is bad. So yeah I'm interested in that spare if still available. My options for upgrading to aftermarket were out of my price range for now. Let me know how much you want with shipping. Thanks

Thanks for the info, didn't know that about the speakers. Sound likes a big task to remove panels and such to check all eight speakers.

Plug and play AMP Are there any easy choices for a plug and play AMP to replace the one in my 2003 4runner limited. Would like to avoid having to rewire anything.

I had just found that old thread on removing the panel. Looks like I have a project for the weekend. Thanks again for the help.

The stereo doesn't have a mute button that I'm aware of. System is factory installed, so I 'm not sure if the amp is internal or external.

Thanks for the info. Is the amp easily accessed? And how would one test it to find out if it's failed? If my amp has failed, I would be interested in that spare one. Thanks

I have a 2003 with the JBL sound system. Everything seems to be functioning except I have no sound. The stereo shows the volume level if I turn the dial, but no sound. All other functions work, I can switch from CD to radio, stations will display on screen. Hoping its maybe a simple fix without...

I have a 2003 with the JBL sound system. Everything seems to be functioning except I have no sound. The stereo shows the volume level if I turn the dial, but no sound. All other functions work, I can switch from CD to radio, stations will display on screen. Hoping its maybe a simple fix without...

I'm definitely thinking it's a scam. Figured I see if anyone had experience with these chips. One company is local here in SoCal down in Orange county, I'm calling them tomorrow to ask a boat load of questions and see if they can back their claims.

Everyone has heard the old saying, If it sounds to good to be true it's mostly likely not. I was looking at 2 websites offering Performance chips and was thinking this may a case of to good to be true. Here's what these site claim: Up to +75 Horsepower Up to +80 Ft.Lbs of Torque Up to +8 MPG...

Sorry, but I neglected to get measurement before the install. I was in a hurry to get this done before leaving for vacation with my runner loaded down with about 400lbs of gear plus 4 people. Currently with the 5100's stock springs all around and a Daystar 1.5" coil spacer here's my...

I went with the Daystar spacers cause I'm cheap, bought them shipped for $50. I keep looking for cheap FJ springs but was having no luck. As for being stiffer, not sure I'm feeling that cause I feel like my runner rides smoother now than with the stock xreas on the highway. Going off road was a...

A few pics Okay here's a few. I'm not very good at the photography stuff, but you can see the front is a little higher than the rear. This is with the 5100's installed with stock springs and set at the 1.75"(3rd position) on the shock. I think the 1.5" spacers with settle it out nicely.