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Thanks for all the feedback. I thought they would be OK but wanted to make sure. I found it funny with all the lawyers out there, the OM didn't mention anything. Joestac - For my first few trips out, I wasn't going to spend a lot in case I do not like it. I was looking at a cheap 20k tow...

This might seem like a stupid question, are the factory tow hooks (front and rear) sufficient to pull a stuck 4Runner? I could not find any info in the owners manual or the forum. The OM just says to use them for securing on a flatbed tow truck. I see a lot of shinny aftermarket options out...

It worked! Thank you.

I will have to try this on my lunch break today. Thanks! It was driving me crazy.

That sucks. I was hoping someone knew how to move them around w/o deleting. What do all of you do on your 4Runners?

I attempted to re-arrange my radio station favorites yesterday. I was unable to figure it out. Is this possible on an SR5 radio?

I would take the money and run. Focus on the "real" market value for a Trailhunter in your area and fight the insurance to get as close to that amount. As others said, the title will be branded and the truck will be worth 10-20% less on trade-in, possibly more. The dealers in my area (NY) are...

My SR5 does it too. I think it's coming from the front differential disconnect mechanism. Only way to stop it is shift in 2wd driving in a straight line with your foot off the accelerator pedal. It's noticeable when the driveline is under any load/stress.

My dealer installed LoJack for "free". It looked just like that. It was part of the deal that saved me $1,000. I assumed they got a kickback from the company. I removed it a few days later. Been sitting on a self since. I knew about it and it's on my sales receipt - no surprises.

Moby, I feel your pain. I'm in the NYC/LI area and had my windshield washer fluid freeze up multiple times this winter. I bought a fluid pump and plan to remove it one day this week. I bought -20F fluid from the auto store. Never had this problem before with other makes/models. I brought...

My 3 month old donut had some pretty deep grooves. I cleaned it with a sponge and rag and they did not come out. I purchased a take-off SR5 wheel and Yok tire off eBay. I'm pretty sure it has grooves too since it's been there for almost 3 months too. I would like to find a solution soon...

Thanks, I'm going to order a sheet tonight. I think that will work. You just need to separate the two surfaces from touching.

Voltron - did you order a 12x36 sheet or a 24x36 sheet? I'm looking Amazon right now. That's a great idea you had. I think it will work.

That car was the biggest POS I ever owned. 5 years/60K - It needed: 2 oil lines for turbo (failed twice), 2 coolant lines for the turbo (failed twice), valve cover due to failed integrated PCV valve, catalyst converter, turbo, and the cable for the hot/cold blend door. I traded it as soon as...

I would like to add, my 5K intervals are a result of a very bad experience with another turbo engine. My wife had a first gen Chey Trax with a 1.4L turbo engine. I stuck to the GM maintenance system. It took into account run time, load, engine speed, etc. We were averaging 7-8k intervals...

Jim - congrats on your new 4Runner. Do your research but it boils down to piece of mind. Do you what you feel comfortable doing. It never hurts to do maintenance early. One could argue it's waste of time and resources. I did my first oil change at 1K and I'm just coming up to 5K and will...

I just googled the Posi-tap connectors. Those are cool. I'm used to the old splice taps that destroy the wire insulation and sometimes cut strands. I agree it's best to use a dedicated circuit when available. With any dealer, speed is key to profits. Based on what you told me, the Katzkin...

I just watched two videos, one for the shifter and the other for the center console removal. I see what you are talking about. Thanks for the tips. I'm curious what the plastic hog rings look like. Sounds like it's a lot easier to do on a modern Toyota. My only real concern would be...

Slamkad - that looks awesome - the button placement is exactly what I had in mind. How did you figure out how to take apart the console and wire them up? How hard was it to dissemble the seat upholstery? Do you have any pics or links with instructions. This would make a nice DIY post on the...

That's not bad looking at all. I want to be able to see if they are on in case my son forgets to turn his off :). I think IF I were to do this, I would go with the kit in the link above. I like the idea of factory looking switches. Thanks for sharing.