Door lock actuator

[AppSt92]

I have a 2004 limited with 80,000 miles. Both the left front and right rear door lock actuators just went bad. Had them priced at the dealer: $450 for both. I can get aftermarket dorman actuators: $262 for both, that includes shipping. Dealer will install for about $170. Is there a lot of difference between the two? Or enough to justify the added price?

 

[NuclearN8]

Save yourself the install whichever ones you go with... They are plug in play

 

[useport80]

how easy are they to install? i have a 2008 and i have two doors that have broken accuators. im not car savvy at all tho.

 

[dgwood12]

how easy are they to install? i have a 2008 and i have two doors that have broken accuators. im not car savvy at all tho.

Its not too difficult. I replaced my driver door's last year. Followed the instructions on this thread:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/126274-power-lock-actuator-latch-replacement.html

Since then all 3 of my other doors have gone out . Its an easy fix, just been putting off purchasing the actuators.

Good luck!