They replaced the whole differential so they could take it back to Toyota and thoroughly test what went wrong with the ADD and diff as a complete unit.
If the diff grenaded, it would have sounded like a box of rocks tumbling around (which is not...
That seems odd. Hybrid 4Runner gets the 9.5 rear axle i thought. It should have a higher payload than the LC both because it's lighter and has a larger axle.
And the 5th Gen 4Runner was 1500-1700. Dropping to 895 seems odd unless they've...
Pulling a 38,000 lb trailer?
Yeah, that seems rather extreme. I’m not recommending driving with an overweight rig, but I fail to see how driving in a modestly overweight rig (like a couple hundred pounds over the GVWR) is likely to result in...
It's funny too, any forum discussion re: payload almost always devolves into two camps:
1. Payload is just a number, no one gets in legal trouble, that's an internet myth, if your truck can handle it, you're good
2. I am going to weigh everything...
It's not a part that will be on any AWD models. Is only on part time. But they've never really said what happened. It's a slide collar that connects the intermediate shaft and the differential side gear.
But it's also something that shouldn't...
I think we'll find out as soon as they start hitting the trails with lifts and tires. If it can't handle the traction/torque/weight with 35s (the size I think will be the standard size everyone swaps for off-road) we'll find out quick. Haven't...
The GX is the most power ever in front of the 8.2. but it's not even close on applied torque. The 4.6 was mated to the a760f. First gear not nearly as low as the 8 speed. And the V8 doesn't peak torque at lower RPMs. The new powertrain has about...
I think very few people ever treat their leather seats. And most first owners of luxury brands lease them. I doubt any lessees care at all what happens to the leather after it goes back to the OEM.
The worst part of the LC200 interiors are the...
I think in this case the 4Runner doesn't have all the big negatives of the FJ - poor visibility, poor access doors, etc. But yeah, they were too similar and it ended with the FJ going away. And basically the same with the lc200. The 4Runner was...
Feels like the FJ Cruiser vs 5th gen 4Runner situation back in the 2010's. Same underbody, engine, and guts. But completely different designs/styles. People will choose what style suits them, tho what's funny, the roles have reversed with LC vs...
I don't have any stats to back this up, but I am a bit worried about the leather seats on the higher end LC's in longevity over the softex that can be found in the 4Runner and lower LC trims. I've seen some 200's with some beat up seats.
I thought the idea of the 250 was to go back to clear heirarchy of 4Runner > lc250 > lc300 but it seems like it's more confused than ever with the 250 being more expensive than the 300 initially and 4R possibly topping out the same or higher than...
Go look in half a dozen 200k mile 4Runners and lc200s from that era. It'll be obvious.
The cheap faux wood plastics, painted plastics, touch points like shift knob and steering wheels didn't hold up very well. Leather isn't as durable as softex...
I think historically this depends on era. IMO a 2010 4Runner was simpler interior by far. But also better materials in many cases than a 2010 lc200. However, that wasn't obvious at the time. The 4Runner has just held up better over time. Later...
Assuming the 4R follows suit on the Tacoma pricing above it looks to be a better value than the LC similarly equipped. There used to be some definitive differences between the two. Now it appears the LC badge is very expensive.
So 250-series LandCruiser trim and Tacoma Trail Hunter are basically the same MSRP. But the Taco gets rock rails, lightbar, high air intake, scene lighting, ARB rear bumper, OME shocks, roof rack. Unless all the Trail Hunter goodies are not...
Except you made the assumption I live down in town. No, I’m not in Alaska but my subdivision roads are snow packed for approx 4 months of the year. The constant freeze thaw makes the roads worse than if it was always cold. I welcome more snow, it...
Yes. The response was comparing Durango where I consider it infrequent snowy roads relative to Anchorage where the roads are more consistently frozen/snowpacked. Compared to Honolulu, Durango is pretty snowy.
I'm in Anchorage. We basically didn't have a summer last year. Very coastal - I can watch the Belugas out my office window some days. :) We are going to move south at the end of this summer for a lot of reasons that would probably warrant a...