What did you do with your 4runner today?

Went to Cades Cove
 

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Brought my 4R in to the dealer for it's 1st service and almost lost my sh**

OK. I need some advice and guidance in case this doesn't work out and I have to go to the next level. Purchased an '11 4R Limited with 44K miles from our local Toyota dealer in August (8/14/16). Couldn't be certified because it was originally purchased overseas (military), but checked out at the dealer, and we purchased the Extended "bumper to bumper" Warranty. Brought the vehicle in today for it's first maintenance and was told in the near future I would need to replace the suspension system to the tune of $3500! It has the XRAES suspension system and it is NOT covered under the warranty we purchased. I asked why this wasn't seen when I purchased the vehicle, only when I came to have a routine service check on it. I've only put 5000 miles on it since August and was carpooling the first month of that. The vehicle didn't go from fine to this in 4 months driving 30 miles round trip on the highway in that time. I'm looking for suggestions as to recourse. How long is this suspension system supposed to last (49K seems a little soon?). Also other alternatives that can give a similarly smooth ride. Thanks.
 
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Took her up Mauna Kea for some HAWAII snow. They closed the road as we got to the top and sent us back down. She did well over 13k feet. My daily driver all stock. :-)
 
Replaced rear shock bushing. Apparently I missed removing the original washer when I installed my shocks. Might explain why I had so much trouble installing there passenger side vs driver :D Even after hacking the bushing down, it was still tight

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And it snowed yesterday (kinda)
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I took my new TEP out to test out some off road "features". Just need to get some new rims and tires!
 

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Today I replaced my front sway bar end links. The old ones seemed fine, but hey, why the heck not.



Today I also replaced my rear sway bar end links. The old ones also seemed fine, but hey, why the heck not.

In this case, cut off wheel is your friend. Nevermind fighting rusty bolt on parts you no longer need.

Still skinned my finger...
 

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Got the headlights restored at Sams Club. They charged $30.00 and it comes with a 5 year warranty. Great value for the price i think.
 

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[MENTION=49274]hgill[/MENTION] wow didn't know they do that, did they mention how they do it? 5 years is impressive. I do my own but need to redo it every 5-6 months or so.
 
Daaaamn!!
How long does it take them?

It took them roughly about hour and half. Told me to keep it away from water for 24 - 48 hours.

[MENTION=49274]hgill[/MENTION] wow didn't know they do that, did they mention how they do it? 5 years is impressive. I do my own but need to redo it every 5-6 months or so.

Yeah i didn't know either. I had actually placed an order for a kit online and cancelled it after a buddy mentioned that he got his done for $30 bucks and it comes with a 5 year warranty. For that price and warranty, i figured why not. Wasn't worth the effort in my book at his price to do it myself :)

I actually didnt ask how they do it, but im sure they would tell ya if you ask. At this price and warranty, i wasn't too concerned.
 
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