Recent content by WacoCharlie

370k runs and functions perfectly.

You are 100% correct. The new OE SUBassembly I got from Middle East was broken and I’m dealing with that. I went to examine the cable set I got from same area diff vendor was in pieces when I opened. Turns out one piece for R side cable assembly was for L side. The little hinge pin that holds it...

Common problem on 03. There are updated parts. At some point after 03 those parts were installed in production. At the time I did my 03 only Lexus sold the updated stuff in a kit. My 05 never had an issue.

New factory oem sub assy and cable assembly. I’ll check that link out. Thank you so much I’ll take all the help I can get. Good luck finding GE factory tape for sunroof loom. That’s another story. You’re only a few bolts away from mount unit so just bench test they’re. I guess. All of a sudden...

First of all thanks to this forum I found the TSB...just no pictures but oh well. Kind of a big job but I have my parts ordered and everything out and on the ground. Parts at half price, labor free and it is still over $1,000 to fix! Ugh..but I love her so no problem. Getting close to 400K so I...

Any pictures with the TSB...thx

I wanted stock sound. Headers can be noisey and I started out doing one and was told both were bad after the shop did one side. Even wth the option prior I was happy with OE manifolds. I have been researching for a year or so and decided go stock.

I pulled the trigger and had both leaking exhaust manifolds replaced...$3K. She sounds so sweet and her mileage has gone up. No fumes in the cab either. Almost 360K on the odo and I just couldn't bring myself to get rid of the absolute BEST vehicle I have ever owned. Nothing on the market new or...

Me too, Easy and quick fix, there are diff bulbs for diff hvac controls..

Put top of the line NAPA pads and rotors with a lifetime warranty...oh yeah 1 caliper with a lifetime warranty, work great and I never pay for front brakes again.

Going to try tomorrow New R inner tie rod end, new exhaust system, new Bilstein 5100 (canned a perfectly good xreas system) and knock still there. I'm going to try it. I can feel a knock in my steering rack when I turn the wheeel from side to side -engine off. I;m over 1K and not cured..I will...

Cummins ISX have seen failures on the ISX due to plugged oil filters...never heard of anyone not changing oil filters. Seriously do a engine oil sample for 12 bucks at a CAT dealer. That is the only way to know if you need an oil change, you might be surprised how far apart your oil changes...

engine off and 4r staionary. had my son rock the steering wheel from side to side with some force while I was down under. That same noise was coming from my steering rack. it won't do it when power is supplied unless you are moving slowly down the street. When you go side to side while moving it...

So who has the best price for a quality steering gear for our 4runners?

Figured mystery noise out! It's my steering rack! Happy I figured it out, not happy I need to r/r it! It has fooled many techs and cost me hundreds...i am actually surprised the master Toyota tech service guys didn't figure it out, they had plenty of chances and got paid plenty of $$$$'s.