Recent content by cogniz

Hey there. Old thread, I know. My 2003 v8 4Runner had the actuator leak and I did not catch it. So I get a slip under load, which I'm guessing is the chain and/or gear. Any chance you still have parts from this TC? I'm north of you in TN about 2 hours. Thanks.

To commiserate, I searched high and low for just the motor and came up empty. I called industrial suppliers, motor suppliers, hobby stores, and of course all the internet fun. I think I put photos in this thread on how I took the motor apart, cleaned it, and reassembled. Still working to this...

Sean, I never found the motor. Hell, I could not even find any specs on it from the numbers on the body. So I gave up. Diff Kraken, to add to your pro tip, EVERYONE should check the breather hose on the top of the housing and ensure it's connected. I'd go so far as zip tying or hose clamp it. If...

BK, If memory serves, the push rods into the transfer case have very little real travel. Perhaps a couple of inches. So it's conceivable you could manually pull (or push) the rod to disengage the LO. As for the gear timing, I seem to remember seeing some photos of 4LO gear and switch settings...

Fantastic write up, thanks. Grinding the shunt worked perfectly!

She's in great shape and is my daily driver. As things get scarce, and maybe even more scarce, what parts should I stockpile / order now for coming preventive or repair maintenance? I've got 4 full Oil Change sets, one set of brakes, all the filters and one set of plugs. I'm thinking water pump...

Quick update from my last post. My Sequoia's 4HI has performed flawlessly over many 4x4 opportunities. I've not fixed 4LO yet...lazy. She's about to turn 188k miles. Also, remember to zip tie or hose clamp the little hose vent....

Fantastic! Thank you. Now if we can just find OEM the motor alone!

I've got a 2008 Limited (airbags, tow pkg) and pull a 2016 28' Snow River. I'd guess we average 8k lbs. I added a Redarc brake controller and a Blue Ox WDH. It tows really well. We've covered about 10k miles so far in the last 6 mos. The WDH is a must have. It stabilizes the truck well. Heavy...

I had enough sidelined grease that I just repurposed what was there. If you find a source, please post it here!

See the screenshot for the upper (4wd) actuator gear alignment. That's what I used and it worked. Be sure you hold it in place given the assembly is upside down upon assembly. For the lower assembly, I wrongly left the micro switch alignment in the gap vs. aligning to be be engaged (closed?)...

I can't believe this worked....2008 Sequoia Limited - 143k miles Caveat being that 4Hi now works but 4Lo beeps and flashes at me..I think it's the gear timing. I'll tackle that later. Here's what I did- Remove the rock guards from the actuator housing. 12 mm I think. Remove 3 connections and...

Hack question. I'm unable to find this raw motor. Messaged 6 12v motor sellers on eBay with the number and none had it. I am going to attempt to disassemble and repair (nothing to lose). I would rather have 4x4 Hi than nothing. I know the lower actuator (4lo) motor works. So I'm contemplating...

Ahhh...yes, I forgot. Landcruisers are full time AWD.

Perhaps your 4Lo actuator has failed. I would look under the truck at the transfer case for an actuator housing?