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Old 12-03-2003, 04:04 PM
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4Runner Junkyards

Anyone know of any junkyards that have any 96-02 4Runners or Tacos. Here is the deal. Toyota wants $60.00 for the diff lock switch on the dash. I found a junkyard here, but no switches in the 4Runners that they had. He said they had all been taken. The guy woulda sold it to me for $10.00. If anyone knows of any junkyards let me know please......
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There's one here in Denver

www.yotayard.com
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Have you tried www.taprecycling.com?
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Originally posted by Vato Loco
Have you tried www.taprecycling.com?
I've never used them nor do I live anywhere near them. But, with all the negative press that I read about on this board, 4x4wire.com & the Pirates board, I'd avoid them like the plague. It seem they are potentially more trouble then they are worth. Try searching here for Tap Recycling and you'll get a screen full of negative endorsement.

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Give Yotayard your business. Hopefully TAP won't get any money from the people on this board again.
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Sorry guys...for posting the link to TAP recycling.......next time I will know better.
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Salvage Auto Supply (Big Selection of Toyota Parts) 122 Atando Ave Charlotte NC (704)333 1007.

Got a steering rack from them for $120, give them a shot. Eventhough I'll probably be going to them when I need one

Good luck!
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The only problem I have with Jim@YotaYard is that he's a wheeler. As such, he knows what parts wheelers break and charges a premium for those. Other than that, he is a good guy to deal with. He's had everyhting I've needed whenever I've gone up there.
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I would price yotayard then everywhere else, they are a bit steep from the prices I've gotten. Did you try Jay Mark's Toyota? Their prices are pretty good compared to the local stealerships around here.
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try www.car-part.com i checked ther and found an elocker 3rd locally for about 500, with 4.56. i dunno if i am gonna get it yet or not. he didnt have all the part to make it work though, he said he too was missing the switch.
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Try Central Foreign Auto Parts here in Denver as well, they always seem to have 2-3 rolled 3rd gen. 4Runners in stock. Problem with YotaYard is that he's mostly 1st & 2nd Gen Runners as 3rd gens are still worth so much that they are hard to total out & buy at auction.
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Thanks for the help guys. I fixed the locker last night. It appeared to be an issue with the locker motor. She's all fixed and ready to ride once again!
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Well it crapped out on me again. Locker = not working again. I strongly believe it lies in the locker motor itself b\c I get power back there just fine. Grrrrr......wonder if this thing would be covered under my extended warranty
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i think most stealerships would just look at you, then look at your truck, and GRIN REALLY BIG
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Originally Posted by Mallrat
i think most stealerships would just look at you, then look at your truck, and GRIN REALLY BIG
Actually they've fixed a couple of cv's under warranty and a few other items. They weren't concerned with the lift
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Errr...I just got off the phone with the dealership. $707.29 for the diff lock motor.
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that sucks danny, just get a new e-locker for that
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Originally Posted by data
Errr...I just got off the phone with the dealership. $707.29 for the diff lock motor.
You sure its not your wiring in the cab somewhere, like the floorboard area???
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I can take a volt meter to the rear where the e-locker is and I get power back there. Usually I can hit the button and I will hear the e-locker engage. Now I hear nada...
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Originally Posted by data
I can take a volt meter to the rear where the e-locker is and I get power back there. Usually I can hit the button and I will hear the e-locker engage. Now I hear nada...

a new e-locker with gears is $730 from toyota (complete with new motor)


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