New member and new 4Runner owner sez howdy

Ant · 08-05-2003, 06:06 PM

Howdy.

After driving by beloved 1988 4Runner for 15 trouble free years (try this with one of the big 3) I felt the urge for change. Last weekend I scored a 2003 and to say I'm overjoyed is an understatement!

Now for a silly question that will surely cause a few snickers: I wanna keep those parts greased and ready soooooooo how do I engage the 4wd for use on dry pavement for a coupla miles per month? Just click the center diff switch and throw it in 4 high? This new fangled push button techy stuff is gonna take some getting used to but this new rig gives me a nail pounding boner.

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Paul H. · 08-05-2003, 06:13 PM

Welcome to the best forum around Ant. Congrats on your new ride. Not sure how to engage 4H in the new ones. Did you check the owners manual? I hate pushbutton 4wd. I'd much rather have a shifter.

Ant · 08-05-2003, 06:19 PM

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Originally posted by Paul H.
Welcome to the best forum around Ant. Congrats on your new ride. Not sure how to engage 4H in the new ones. Did you check the owners manual? I hate pushbutton 4wd. I'd much rather have a shifter.

Thanks Paul. I miss the shifter and didn't mind locking the hubs with my hands so I gotta deal with the new world of push button everything. At least it doesn't have a remote and a built in cappucino maker. The owner's manual has tooooooooo much info and damn near put me to sleep.

AznSky · 08-05-2003, 06:26 PM

wow that looks really sweet. I don't know much about the 4th gens either, but I did have one as a rental car for the whole day, and boy was is awesome. Yes I believe the 4wd is just push buttons, do you have auto 4wd as well? or just a 4-hi and 4-low button?

Welcome!!!

Ant · 08-05-2003, 06:42 PM

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Originally posted by Toyo_Runner96
wow that looks really sweet. I don't know much about the 4th gens either, but I did have one as a rental car for the whole day, and boy was is awesome. Yes I believe the 4wd is just push buttons, do you have auto 4wd as well? or just a 4-hi and 4-low button?

Welcome!!!

On the left side of the dash there's the button to lock the diff, on the right side is the dial: H2 - H4 - L4

Hmm, this is starting to make sense. Lock the diff and put it in H2 for dry pavement speeds?

momo.75 · 08-05-2003, 08:01 PM

Welcome! If I wasn't so set on Black I wanted to get the Silver as well. This makes my fourth Black vehicle in a row. I knew if I got the Silver I wouldregret not getting the Black again. I am not regretting passing on the Silver, but it really looks good. Good choice!!

FirstToy · 08-05-2003, 10:59 PM

Just turn the silver dial to "4H". Don't lock the center diff. If you lock the center diff, the "VSC off" light will flash in your dash.
I think locking the center diff is only for off road or loose traction situations. If you do it on the pavement, you crab and stress the components.

If you can bear it, there is a decent section in the manual describing how to use the system and for what surface- it's only 1or 2 pages so even someone with ADD like me can skim through without falling asleep

Nam · 08-05-2003, 11:11 PM

Welcome Ant, your ride is awsome! stay and have fun with us. This is so far the best site for 4runner out there!

Cheers!

Nam

02Runner · 08-06-2003, 05:49 AM

Congrats, I'm sure you'll be extremely happy with the new Runner. Now just don't be afraid to get it dirty..

Did you trade your 88 or sell it outright? Those have always been my favorite model.

On my 03, It is full time 4wd, I'm not sure if thats the case with all 4WD models now, but I believe it is. Better wait for some of the others to ring in, I know they have different models than I do.
BTW mines a Sport V-8, FYI.

SLC Punk · 08-06-2003, 06:10 AM

congrats on your new ride!

Any mod plans?

sabre · 08-06-2003, 06:52 AM

Sweet ride...silver rocks....

4RunnerFever · 08-06-2003, 06:59 AM

V8's 4runners are in permanent 'all wheel drive'.

The V6 4Runners can be in 'all wheel drive' all the time if you want them to be. This is what Toyota calls 'multi-mode' 4WD.

That is the H4 setting. This is a good setting for rain and light snow.

H2 would really be for serious off-road stuff.

Ant - your runner is awesome!!! Congratulations!!

Ant · 08-06-2003, 07:09 AM

Thanks all for the replies

Ant · 08-06-2003, 07:12 AM

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Originally posted by SLC Punk
congrats on your new ride!
Any mod plans?

Thinking about a Flowmaster exhaust for now. I'm sure this forum will be giving me ideas!

4RunnerFever · 08-06-2003, 07:13 AM

This forum will empty your accounts faster than you can say ARB

Still, great fun.

M1911 · 08-06-2003, 07:23 AM

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H2 would really be for serious off-road stuff.

??? Isn't H2 for two-wheel-drive high?

Woodbert · 08-06-2003, 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by Ant
Thinking about a Flowmaster exhaust for now. I'm sure this forum will be giving me ideas!

Ant- Welcome! Get your checkbook ready for this board:pat:

I got the TRD Cat-Back exhaust about a month ago. Mine is a JDM but it is the best mod I've done so far. More power and acceleration.

I'm also waiting for some Dueler A/T Revo tires to come.

BTW- DO NOT lock the center diff unless your off-road and need it.

4x4CPOSEADOG · 08-06-2003, 12:00 PM

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Posted by M1911
??? Isn't H2 for two-wheel-drive high?

Yes, H2 is for two wheel drive only. He probably meant L2, this is when you're really stock in deep rut, sand, mud, or snow. Hope this helps.

Hey Ant,

Nice rig. Just like what others said, get your wallet ready. Make sure you have a fat bank account cuz it will drain fast when you hang around this forum! Welcome to Yotatech!!!

Noel

Cebby · 08-06-2003, 11:49 PM

Welcome Ant! Nice ride! The 4G's have really grown on me - sure like yours.

anondrao · 08-07-2003, 01:39 AM

right on... welcome.

how's the visibility in that thing? the windows look awefully small.

Or the truck might just be bigger...

08-05-2003, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
AznSky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,796	wow that looks really sweet. I don't know much about the 4th gens either, but I did have one as a rental car for the whole day, and boy was is awesome. Yes I believe the 4wd is just push buttons, do you have auto 4wd as well? or just a 4-hi and 4-low button? Welcome!!! __________________ Rob

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momo.75 Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 702	Welcome! If I wasn't so set on Black I wanted to get the Silver as well. This makes my fourth Black vehicle in a row. I knew if I got the Silver I wouldregret not getting the Black again. I am not regretting passing on the Silver, but it really looks good. Good choice!! __________________ MomoDesignWorks - Marketing/Advertising/Design - momodesignworks.com Black 2003 4Runner - Sport Edition

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Nam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sacramento, Calif. Posts: 142	Welcome Ant, your ride is awsome! stay and have fun with us. This is so far the best site for 4runner out there! Cheers! Nam __________________ 2000 4Runner Metalic Silver LTD 4WD! Last edited by Nam; 08-06-2003 at 08:41 AM.

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02Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SW Fla Posts: 758	Congrats, I'm sure you'll be extremely happy with the new Runner. Now just don't be afraid to get it dirty.. Did you trade your 88 or sell it outright? Those have always been my favorite model. On my 03, It is full time 4wd, I'm not sure if thats the case with all 4WD models now, but I believe it is. Better wait for some of the others to ring in, I know they have different models than I do. BTW mines a Sport V-8, FYI. __________________ 2003 Runner SE / Cruisers 1971,1980,1997(40th) & 2005 Last edited by 02Runner; 08-06-2003 at 05:54 AM.

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4RunnerFever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 883	V8's 4runners are in permanent 'all wheel drive'. The V6 4Runners can be in 'all wheel drive' all the time if you want them to be. This is what Toyota calls 'multi-mode' 4WD. That is the H4 setting. This is a good setting for rain and light snow. H2 would really be for serious off-road stuff. Ant - your runner is awesome!!! Congratulations!! __________________ 2004 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD Off-Road, PIAA fogs, ARE Shell, Yakima, etc. 4RunnerFever _______ GBNF: 1998-3rd Gen-4Runner, SR5, 4WD, TRD Supercharger, TRD Cat-Back, 3-inch Revtek Suspension Lift, 285/75-16 Revos, 4Crawler Offroad 1" body lift, Sonoran Trac Bar, Hayden Cooler, Hood Scoop, 'Outback' Mod, Optima 34R, Amsoil, Yakima, PIAA, etc. Sold to Mastacox.

08-06-2003, 07:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ant Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 106	Thanks all for the replies

08-06-2003, 07:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
4RunnerFever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 883	This forum will empty your accounts faster than you can say ARB Still, great fun. __________________ 2004 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD Off-Road, PIAA fogs, ARE Shell, Yakima, etc. 4RunnerFever _______ GBNF: 1998-3rd Gen-4Runner, SR5, 4WD, TRD Supercharger, TRD Cat-Back, 3-inch Revtek Suspension Lift, 285/75-16 Revos, 4Crawler Offroad 1" body lift, Sonoran Trac Bar, Hayden Cooler, Hood Scoop, 'Outback' Mod, Optima 34R, Amsoil, Yakima, PIAA, etc. Sold to Mastacox.

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anondrao Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Versailles, KY Posts: 90	right on... welcome. how's the visibility in that thing? the windows look awefully small. Or the truck might just be bigger... __________________ 1990 4Runner SAS'd and leaf sprung front and rear 37" MTR's 5.29:1 Detroit / Lock Right Warn 8000 Interior Roll Cage www.andon.net

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