Hey everyone,

New to the forum and am trying to diagnose what I think is likely rod knock. I've attached a quick video of the engine at idle. The knocking noise is especially loud when the engine is cold. Once it heats up a bit it quiets down but still seems louder than the "Toyota Tick" I've seen people post about.

I've taken it to a transmission place and determined that is not a cracked flexplate. Another mechanic said the noise is coming from the engine and a rebuild/engine swap will be needed.

I just purchased the 4runner and had it inspected by a mechanic before purchasing....but here we are. I'm thinking its somewhat of a lost cause, but am hoping it might the lifter ticking.

Im located in the Bay Area and have received a quote from Yodaman in Santa Rosa for a rebuilt engine and it was $8,500 which is more than id be able to afford.

Engine: 3.4 V6

2000 4Runner Rod Knock? - YouTube

OMG, is 4x4wire still around?? I was on there like 25 yrs ago

New member from Georgia here. Bought a 2022 Trail SE in Lunar Rock. So far I have a Toytec 3 inch lift, 285 70 17 BFG K0's on 8.5 X 17 inch wheels with a -6 offset. Not unexpectedly encounter rubbing everywhere including on the drivers side frame member. Installed 1 1/4 spacer which took care of that. Trimmed the front bumber a bit and now that is good. Truck goes in on Saturday for a body mount chop. Have done some little things like LED interior lights, Fishbone Offroad hitch cover, rear cargo mat, TRD CAI, catch can, drop diff mount, drop sway bar mount, and Pedal Commander. I think that is about it. Ride quality sucked when I got it. Much better improved now. Pics when I get a chance.

So just doing this 15 times seems like a waste and makes you wonder why the requirement....

Like that 2002!

Is there a designated place for posting 4-Runners for sale?

Joined the club 7-1-22. Silver ORP. She won't look like this for long, but I wouldn't mind if she did!

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Greetings

Bought a 2006 4Runner sport in white. All stock. I plan to replace the radiator, water pump, lower control arms, and all the fluids in the next few months, along with obvious things like the brake pads and spark plugs.

162k. After that work I’m hoping to take her close to 300.

Joining because I have a sunroof & dome light issue I need a little guidance on. And I’m sure other stuff will come up

Body lift pics attached!

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Not much of a car guy so don’t mind me if the questions I ask are simple or stupid

Just bought a 1999 Limited and learned like most about transponder keys and the B* they are. Found that I only have a Valet key so I can't program new ones. Options are to spend a ton at the dealer or a crap load on a reflashed ECU. Found a free workaround and verified it works. It requires my working Valet key and a non-transponder key.
Followed a video "How to make a cheap transponder key bypass" on YouTube
How to make a cheap transponder key bypass - YouTube (not sure if link will work) with one modification, the relay is not needed. The computer doesn't care if it sees the transponder signal all the time.
I took some thin gauge insulated wire, wrapped it around the antenna ring surrounding the ignition 3 times, using tape and zip ties to secure it. Then wrapped the wire 3 or 4 times around the transponder key and soldered the two ends of the wire together and tucked the key under the dash. Works completely without issue. It basically just sees the valet key signal fulltime. I think this is using near-field magnetic induction but I'm a layman and a tinker so not sure what it's called. I do know it works!

As a note, using a key with an unknown transponder to actually turn the ignition, will confuse the immobilizer and it will start but immediately kill the engine. I cut fresh master keys anticipating that I could program them but couldn't use them since I don't have a programmed master. To salvage them, I cut them open and removed the transponders, then glued them closed again. Both work without issue now. It would also be possible now to probably install a remote start too.

Hope someone finds this and can use it.
Thanks!

thanks for helping us out.

Hello, I live in NW Missouri! I bought a 2005 SR5 Silver 4Runner (166k at the time with brand new Tires and shocks!) a couple months back, and I'm loving it - especially the 4WD. Have been doing some maintenance work ever since I got it, such as flushing the transmission fluid, touching up rust spots, replacing old seals and re-finishing the headlights. Plan to do a lot more to it in the coming months, to help it last a long time. Hoping to flush the coolant and change the oil soon as well. I've also been poking around to look for any mods I might enjoy, as I only have stock right now, minus the shocks. Suggestions welcome.

Been browsing this forum for a while now but finally decided to sign up if I ever had a question or wanted to respond. Seems like a great community, and I'm happy to be here! Thank you.

Hello to all. I drive a completely stock 2020 TRD Off-Road and am here to learn as much as I can about the life style and from other peoples builds. Plans are to build a reliable see the country set up.

I've used this forum to help with my build and troubleshoot issues I've had with my 2016 limited but never posted. Now it's time to sell very soon. Any tips with selling in the San Antonio area as I do not have the requisite 15 posts to be able to list on the classifieds.