<![CDATA[YotaTech Forums - 03+ 4Runner/GX470, & 05+ Tacomas]]> http://www.yotatech.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:51:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.yotatech.com/get///images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[YotaTech Forums - 03+ 4Runner/GX470, & 05+ Tacomas]]> http://www.yotatech.com Shock Suggestions http://www.yotatech.com/f117/shock-suggestions-197176/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:56 GMT I drive a 2005 T4R V6 that I also use for camping, etc. I tow a travel trailer and am going to install a rear air bag suspension to handle the... I drive a 2005 T4R V6 that I also use for camping, etc. I tow a travel trailer and am going to install a rear air bag suspension to handle the trailer's tongue weight. I also need new shocks and thought that some of you might suggest some that might be a little better than the stock Toyota shocks. I have heard of the OME Nitrocharger Sport shocks, but they are awfully pricey. I am interested in the Bilstein HD shocks (not adjustables) but keep hearing that they are uncomfortably firm. Any advice is very welcome.

WB ]]> WildBill http://www.yotatech.com/f117/shock-suggestions-197176/ 2005 Highlander 4WD strut/shock question http://www.yotatech.com/f117/2005-highlander-4wd-strut-shock-question-196934/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:13:34 GMT Sorry, I did not see a section for 4wd Highlanders so I thought this would be the next best area. I am loooking to replace the shocks all around on... Sorry, I did not see a section for 4wd Highlanders so I thought this would be the next best area. I am loooking to replace the shocks all around on my 2005 V6 Highlander 4wd. My Highlander has struts and shocks I believe and I am a little unfamiliar with struts considering my other Toyotas have IFS and Solid Axle (85 4runner and 93 pickup 4x4's). Can I insert Bilstein's into the struts or do I have to replace the entire strut assembly?


Thanks,
JARED ]]> JaredL http://www.yotatech.com/f117/2005-highlander-4wd-strut-shock-question-196934/ FZJ80 wheels into 05+ taco http://www.yotatech.com/f117/fzj80-wheels-into-05-taco-196916/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:48:58 GMT hey guys, just wondering if anyone has ran a LC wheels 16x8 4.5 BS into their tacoma's. Or know if itll fit at all. Nevermind the TPMS issue.
Does the Sport and off road models use same calipers?

TIA ]]> RaceTRACk http://www.yotatech.com/f117/fzj80-wheels-into-05-taco-196916/ new taco http://www.yotatech.com/f117/new-taco-196873/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:57:36 GMT ok so the wife is wanting me to get a new truck cause she is wanting to start having kids and ive been lookin at the new 2010 taco 4x4 and i like... ok so the wife is wanting me to get a new truck cause she is wanting to start having kids and ive been lookin at the new 2010 taco 4x4 and i like them but my question is. is the new 4.0 as good as the 22r,22re,3.0,3.4? and how does the 4x4 system work i remeber my old 90 model yota it had the add system and it worked when it wanted to and i know this truck will be around for a very long time and i dont want to have to worry bout the 4x4 system not working. ]]> fireman1559 http://www.yotatech.com/f117/new-taco-196873/ serpentine belt change http://www.yotatech.com/f117/serpentine-belt-change-196432/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:04:01 GMT I am planning to change the serpentine belt on my 03 v6 4runner. Can anyone tell me about the tensioner assembly? Where is it, and is it auto adjust... I am planning to change the serpentine belt on my 03 v6 4runner. Can anyone tell me about the tensioner assembly? Where is it, and is it auto adjust by spring, or do I have to turn a bolt to adjust the tension? Thanks for the help. ]]> nausetjeep http://www.yotatech.com/f117/serpentine-belt-change-196432/ First offroad for this 05 http://www.yotatech.com/f117/first-offroad-05-a-196326/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:13:29 GMT This truck had never been off the payment before. That will be different now, mods are coming. Stock tires.....no lift. Image:... This truck had never been off the payment before. That will be different now, mods are coming.

Stock tires.....no lift.


this guys did not like getting pulled out by a toyota.




]]> ksu1998 http://www.yotatech.com/f117/first-offroad-05-a-196326/ <![CDATA[From Show & Tell to No & Tell]]> http://www.yotatech.com/f117/show-tell-no-tell-196174/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:54:43 GMT I figured it was time for a change. Instead of advertising my mods, and having folks point, I decided go undercover. De-badged and stickers removed... I figured it was time for a change. Instead of advertising my mods, and having folks point, I decided go undercover. De-badged and stickers removed (except one, Carbon fiber TRD badge) If people want to know; they'll have to ask.

Before:


After:


Ok, let's hear it!
comments welcome. ]]> DIHOWARD http://www.yotatech.com/f117/show-tell-no-tell-196174/ New 2010 Tacoma http://www.yotatech.com/f117/new-2010-tacoma-196088/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:07:18 GMT Just picked one up yesterday replacing my 2002 Tacoma Prerunner. This is a 4 door TRD Sport Prerunner, nice truck so far. My question is I still have... Just picked one up yesterday replacing my 2002 Tacoma Prerunner. This is a 4 door TRD Sport Prerunner, nice truck so far. My question is I still have my bed extender from my '02, can I buy the brackets for the 2010 and use the existing bed extender? I could not locate a bracket kit online and dealer was no help. BTW here is my new truck.
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]]> Roy http://www.yotatech.com/f117/new-2010-tacoma-196088/ New Pro-Comp wheels http://www.yotatech.com/f117/new-pro-comp-wheels-195952/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:50:42 GMT Just installed new wheels. Comments welcome. Image: http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee223/DHOWARD_03/wheel1.jpg Image:... Just installed new wheels.
Comments welcome.



]]> DIHOWARD http://www.yotatech.com/f117/new-pro-comp-wheels-195952/ <![CDATA[$200 Rebate on Pioneer Navigation [Holiday Rebate]]]> http://www.yotatech.com/f117/200-rebate-pioneer-navigation-holiday-rebate-195753/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:59:39 GMT Image: http://www.postrelease.com/image/view/3088.jpg Pioneer is happy to announce a special holiday rebate. When you purchase an AVIC-Z110BT or... Pioneer is happy to announce a special holiday rebate. When you purchase an AVIC-Z110BT or AVIC-X910BT, from October 16, 2009 to December 31, 2009, you are eligible to receive a mail-in rebate* of $200 on the AVIC-Z110BT and $100 on the AVIC-X910BT.

$200 Rebate on Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT


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*Pioneer Rebate is subject to requirements. Visit PioneerElectronics.com for official details.



This PostRelease® is part of an advertiser-supported program that sponsors YOTATECH. This program delivers relevant news and announcements as posts within the YOTATECH forum. If you have any questions or if you're interested in using PostRelease on this forum, click here to contact PostRelease. ]]> PostRelease http://www.yotatech.com/f117/200-rebate-pioneer-navigation-holiday-rebate-195753/ Model specific 4WD questions http://www.yotatech.com/f117/model-specific-4wd-questions-195682/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:29:01 GMT Hey everyone..

I'm a 3rd Gen owner for 6 years, and I'm looking to get a 2006 4R. Is it me, or is the limited full time 4wd? ]]> nah2323 http://www.yotatech.com/f117/model-specific-4wd-questions-195682/ 2009 Tacoma, Transmission Going Out at 12,xxx miles??? http://www.yotatech.com/f117/2009-tacoma-transmission-going-out-12-xxx-miles-195589/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:44:47 GMT *You heard it.. I recently purchased a 2009 Tacoma, 4.0 V6, 4x4, Automatic, from an older couple in Glenwood Springs, Colorado..* *last week, i... You heard it.. I recently purchased a 2009 Tacoma, 4.0 V6, 4x4, Automatic, from an older couple in Glenwood Springs, Colorado..

last week, i drove it from colorado to my home in Vegas.. on the freeway i had no issues.. once, while leaving a gas station about half way.. i came to a stop, and it downshifted so abruptly it felt like someone bumped into the back of the truck..

about 3 days after i got back to vegas, it started acting up bad.. it wouldn't go into overdrive 1/2 the time.. when i'd come close to stopping, like rolling through a 2-way stop, then give it gas.. it was as if i were in a manual, holding the clutch, flooring it, then dropping the clutch.

i drove it to the dealership, and on the way, it wouldn't go past 3rd... i'd stop, it'd go back to normal sometimes, or sometimes it would go past 4th..

After some trial and error, this is what seems is happening...

When i apply the throttle slowly, and approach freeway speeds, everything operates normally.. But, when i slow down to about 40, then try to slowly approach freeway speeds again, it won't go into overdrive.. if i let off the gas at 40-50, the rpms go down like they should, like the clutch is engaging, then when i give it gas, it revs out until about 4,000 rpms, where it catches the gear, and will then accellerate. (this is an Automatic transmission)

... the guy at the dealership said this..

"it has an aftermarket filter in it, and it was 2 quarts low on fluid.. we drained the old fluid and put new in, and it seems to be operating normally.. yadda yadda its cause the computer yadda yadda."

.. here is the problem.. Toyota auto trans dont have filters, they have screens on the pumps.. and since 05, or maybe 06, they claim the trans fluid is 100,000 miles worthy before needing change..

what do you guys think is the REAL problem? anyone experience the same?? ]]> Toy Gun http://www.yotatech.com/f117/2009-tacoma-transmission-going-out-12-xxx-miles-195589/ <![CDATA[Pioneer releases FREE iPhone App [demo video]]]> http://www.yotatech.com/f117/pioneer-releases-free-iphone-app-demo-video-195141/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:59:44 GMT Image: http://postrelease.com/image/view/2944.jpg Image:...
AVIC FEEDS iPhone App Demo Video on YouTube

Pioneer Electronics has recently released its first iPhone® application, AVIC FEEDS App. The app was created for Pioneer's new AVIC-U310BT and AVIC-Z110BT in-dash navigation systems. Pioneer's AVIC FEEDS App allows iPhone owners to find points of interest (POI) or search for destinations ahead of time on their phone and easily upload them via Bluetooth® to their Pioneer navigation systems. You no longer have to manually enter address information into your Pioneer unit.

Ways to Navigate:
- POI Search - Points of interest searched through Pioneer's AVIC FEEDS App can be selected by simply choosing the pin drop of the desired location
- Take a Photo - Photos taken on an iPhone that are geotagged with geographical metadata such as location coordinates can be saved for future use as a POI
- Saved Photos - Geotagged photos sent to users or photos from the internet can be used as POIs

AVIC-U310BT and AVIC-Z110BT owners can download the Pioneer AVIC FEEDS App for FREE from their iPhone or from the iTunes store.

Click here for more information on the AVIC FEEDS APP at pioneerelectronics.com.




AVIC-U310BT


AVIC-U310BT Features:
- 4.3" Wide Touch Panel Display with Detachable Face Security for anti-theft security
- Navigation with TTS (Text-to-Speech) voice guidance that clearly pronounces directions
- iPod Direct Control: Audio (CDIU50 required)
- Built-in Bluetooth® Hands-free calling
- CD Player with MP3, WMA, AAC playback
- XM, Sirius, & HD Radio Ready
- Built-in SD Memory Card slot
- Customizable RGB Key Panel Illumination (32,768 Colors) to match vehicle interior
- AVIC Feeds Compatible: Use your PC to upload POI's, edit address book, and create custom backgrounds

Click here for more info on the AVIC-U310BT.


AVIC-Z110BT


AVIC-Z110BT Features:
- 7" Touch Panel Display with WVGA Resolution
- Customizable Home Screen: Drag and drop your most used Navigation, Bluetooth and Media short cuts
- Navigation with TTS (Text-to-Speech) voice guidance that clearly pronounces directions
- Voice Control for Navigation, iPod and Bluetooth Phone
- iPod Direct Control: Audio & Video (CDIU50V required)
- Built-in Bluetooth®: Wireless audio control and streaming, Hands-free calling
- Video Playback: DVD, DivX® Video from CD/DVD, MPEG-4 from SD Memory Card
- Audio Playback: iTunes AAC/MP3/WMA Playback from CD, DVD, USB Devices or SD Memory Card
- XM, Sirius, & HD Radio Ready
- Dual Zone Audio/Video
- Rear View Camera Ready
- Customizable RGB Key Panel Illumination (32,768 Colors) to match vehicle interior
- MSN Direct Ready: access updated traffic, gas prices, weather, news, stock prices and movie times (ND-MDT10 required)
- AVIC Feeds Compatible: Use your PC to upload POI's, edit address book, and create custom backgrounds

Click here for more info on the AVIC-Z110BT.



This PostRelease® is part of an advertiser-supported program that sponsors YOTATECH. This program delivers relevant news and announcements as posts within the YOTATECH forum. If you have any questions or if you're interested in using PostRelease on this forum, click here to contact PostRelease. ]]> PostRelease http://www.yotatech.com/f117/pioneer-releases-free-iphone-app-demo-video-195141/ Anyone Notice this w/ ATRAC? http://www.yotatech.com/f117/anyone-notice-w-atrac-195022/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:26:32 GMT Hello,

I've got a question, probably related to ATRAC (tried a search on it but didn't address this exact issue). On a recent trip to Gold Mountain (Big Bear, CA), our friend's 07 4Runner (Limited, V8) has exhibited some unusual behavior, and we're wondering if anyone has noticed this too. This is especially applicable if you have off-roaded with a 3rd Gen w/ a Locking Rear Diff.

Basically, while taking the same line over an obstacle (say, 10" tall rocks, against one front and one rear wheel... usually diagonally from each other, going uphill) the 98 4Runner Rear locker w/ the same tires as the 07 (AT KOs), same PSI, and completely stock seems to pull right over that series of obstacles, in a relatively straight line, with some tire slipping, etc, but it generally pulls straight forward, no drama. But the 07, taking that same line, basically the same speed, seemed to more often than not slip entirely to the right or left (depending on the angle that truck is in, it could be inches or over a foot) and of course ATRAC is activating right before the sideway slipping occurs... both trucks in 4Lo/Lo.

We can't seem to make heads or tails on why this is happening. What's throwing us off then, is that spotting the truck the same way that we'd spot any other truck, the 07 ended up slipping off what it's trying to climb and subsequently hitting something in the undercarriage. I'm at a loss to why this happening and I've been spotting for 15 years... so I'm wondering if we need to do something differently for an ATRAC enabled truck.

I will say that this trail and specifically the obstacles when this sideways slipping happens, tends to be "slippery" either with powdery dirt, or slickrock type rocks, but it's not wet or icy, etc.

Has anyone else noticed this happening? On this particular trail, he probably slipped sideways on 2-3 different obstacles using the same line that my buddy's 98 took and never slipped on. I also have a 98 w/ a locking rear, but since it's not stock, I'm not including it in this comparison (that said, I did not slip sideways either). ]]> LockedLex http://www.yotatech.com/f117/anyone-notice-w-atrac-195022/ <![CDATA['04 4Runner Tire Noise?, but really bearings?]]> http://www.yotatech.com/f117/04-4runner-tire-noise-but-really-bearings-194954/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:29:53 GMT 2004 4Runner Sport V6, Dunlop AT-20 Grandtrek Tires My tires were making noise, or so I thought, starting a couple of months ago. Just tread noise... 2004 4Runner Sport V6, Dunlop AT-20 Grandtrek Tires

My tires were making noise, or so I thought, starting a couple of months ago. Just tread noise on the pavement. They were due for replacement, so when I had my tire store mount and balance two new tires, I also asked them to align the front end.

Tire noise still there... OK, some tires make noise, but I replaced them with the same ones that Toyota sold on the vehicle....

Noise is gradually getting worse.... again, just like loud tread noise.... constant, starting at any kind of speed at all... feel the vibration faintly now in steering wheel.... but nowhere else, ride is still smooth...

Noise goes almost completely away when I turn to the right, turning to the left does increase it a little.

Someone I know socially suggested a shot wheel bearing... In the 4Runner's they can growl instead of screech....

I'm not a mechanic, but I can do jobs like brakes, periodic maintenance... I have no special shop tools.... but have a fair number of good hand tools, stands, etc...

Anyway... anybody with suggestions on what I can do to track this down... if it is a bearing, which side? I'm confused as to whether I need a press, someone on a forum mentioned that Toyota changed the design around '04 to allow for simpler replacement...

Hey, if all I do is cinch the diagnosis and I end up taking it somewhere.... I'll be happy. How bad is this? can I drive it at all until fixed?

Thanx ]]> WTripper04 http://www.yotatech.com/f117/04-4runner-tire-noise-but-really-bearings-194954/