I would like to stay auto because i am in the middle of the sierra mountains and there are not many wreckers around here to choose from and thats what they have also at this point in time i need to go with the most economical way out until i start my new job "money is tight between starting new training and the distance of new work". do you have some suggestions that would fit my situation? i would love to hear anything that could be productive and not cost too much. i plan on building up my 4runner soon after starting new job but have to be frugal for now in anticipation of any hang-ups that may come my way until then. trans shop wants between 2500 and 3000 for rebuild of trans and transfer. WAY to steep at this time.